film corner

I realise that I haven't done a film post in such a very long time and while it may seem that there is a whole lot of movies watched (fifty two...yikes!) may I just say in my defence some days were way too hot to go outside or other days uni way too stressful so watching a whole heap of movies was absolutely vital for my existence. So here they are

June



21 Jump Street was a great comedy and I enjoyed it Along came Polly is a favourite of my sisters so watched it as I had never finished watching it completely it is ok but definitely not one of my favourites, sorry sis. A lot like love I enjoyed especially as photography is involved and It's kind of a funny story was ok not a movie I would re-watch though. Nope not at all.

July



I was expecting a little more from American reunion as the others were always funny but with a great story so I was a little disappointed, The best exotic marigold hotel was a little sad, Twins I hadn't watched in a while so it was fun to see this one again. The three stooges I was expecting to be ridiculous but it was actually quite funny and enjoyable. Why stop now...one word: boring with a capital B, Last night was a little bit of a muddle and frankly boring, I don't like movies that seem to encourage extra-marital affairs and it seems it is getting more plentiful these days. Normally I love watching the oldies but I didn't enjoy The facts of life. Animation is always fun so I enjoyed The Lorax.

August



Restless was fun, romantic and sad at the same time, Dreamgirls wow! a whole lot of singing. Roxanne is one of my favourites funny and romantic is always a good combo why aren't more movies made like this anymore? Lolita was a little confusing and Jeremy Irons is a whole lot of creepy. He's on my mind do not even waste your time watching 119 minutes of my life I will never get back, The five year engagement not as exciting as I was hoping for but I loved Chris Pratt singing in Spanish and had that song on repeat on iTunes for weeks and weeks. The dictator frankly was so silly but then most of Sacha Baron Cohen movies are and Friends with kids was dull.

September



I was expecting Snow White and the huntsman to be ultra amazing but I think there was a lot of hype over nothing really, Girl in progress very well deserving of 4/10, Think like a man was another dull unstimulating movie. What to expect when you're expecting all hype for a truly boring movie not even all the famous actors could change my opinion on this one, the Lucky one was ok but sort of predictable. Magic Mike sorry girls this one was not a good one for Channing, Any questions for Ben? an Aussie and a dud! Moonrise Kingdom I know I am supposed to say how spectacular it was but although I tried to see it I couldn't. Maybe someone needs to explain how this movie is so amazing.

October



Jeff who lives at home was good, I liked it although was a little confusing at first, Detachment also one I enjoyed although I might need someone to explain it for me....some movies I just need more info and this is definitely one of them. Bachelorette not a good one at all, Be kind rewind was always one that I had been meaning to so when I found it at uni brought it home. It was ok. Beautiful Kate another Aussie and one that caused a lot of confusion but seeing the outback was good at least. Hysteria I had a bit of a nervous chuckle about, if you read the synopsis you will know why, Take this waltz another movie about leaving your husband for another guy, did not like this one although loved the buggles song in it and probably the only bit I did enjoy. Ruby Sparks was interesting, Zapped looked so old with its effects, The amazing spider-man while I prefer Andrew Garfield it wasn't that exciting. Emily Blunt does some great movies but I didn't like Your sister's sister and A simple life was a truly sad movie.

November



Step Up revolution was disappointing, not sure what happened as I have enjoyed all the others. Ted very naughty and a tiny bit funny and a lot of drug use. Brave was such a thrill I think the Scottish accent got me, loved it. Mean girls 2 was a bit let down to the first one, Delicacy was really confusing mainly because the subtitles were all out of whack, Hope Springs it was so weird watching Steve Carrell being serious I enjoyed it because of him but otherwise not very good. Hello again a movie I remember watching ages ago, I liked it then and I like it still. Everyone who reads my blog knows my love of Fred Astaire, Carefree was lovely. So I married an axe murderer good for a chuckle, 10 years is another disappointing Channing Tatum movie. I mean what is the story? I was completely lost. The sitter I think must be a remake of Elisabeth Shue's Adventures in babysitting, the story was so similar a little funny and my lucky last one the decoy bride Kelly MacDonald did the voice of Merida in the movie Brave loved the accent and although the movie was a little slow there is a part in it that made me cry and smile all at once. David Tennant (who I still picture as Barty Crouch in Harry Potter's Goblet of Fire sticking out his tongue) and probably not a good as a romantic lead goes to an old couples house and this couple are convinced he is someone famous and want him to play the bagpipes, he cannot convince them that he cannot play so pretends to play and this adorable old couple begin dancing and are looking at each other with such love, it is adorable! and he realises at that moment that they are completely deaf. It touched me so deeply, I could definitely watch that bit over and over.

So there it is, the movies I have watched in the last six months. Just a few :P

number 19

19 years ago this girl married this boy...it didn't start off perfectly, no not perfect at all. I disliked you and I am sure I wasn't your favourite person. But here we are celebrating 19 years of marriage. I wish I could take you somewhere breathtakingly wonderful but just being home with you and our four will be enough for this girl who got lucky 19 years ago.

Te amo Andresito...para siempre xxxx

I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun ~ Mr Darcy Pride & Prejudice

Time

another week has come and gone...how is that possible? I do not know. So here we are in the second week of December with only week left for my anniversary...two weeks for christmas...three weeks till we celebrate a new year...and four weeks till I'm 40! ah well you cannot hold back time, much to my dismay :(

making

a very special anniversary present for my husband...still not finished but I hope it turns out like I imagine



another batch of almond butter, it is so very good and tastes amazing with apples



and a cinemagraph :)

saturday at the beach

it was a gorgeous day at the beach...right up to the part where I got my period. A very unwelcome surprise, I didn't even get a chance to go in the water. My kids did and the two oldest love to scare their mum by going really far in so that I can barely see them...so lucky that they are boys!

small things

[+] found this gorgeous camera while at the flea markets, cannot wait to try it out although don't have a clue where I can have film developed these days. I asked a fellow Aussie where she develops film since her blog is full of them and she has kindly not replied...I guess some things are top secret and only spoken while in a cone of silence
[+] a wooden toy to add to my collection, I love them! found this while at the markets. It was a marvellous day but oh so hot, I have the top of my feet sunburnt in the shape of thongs
[+] and how could I resist this cute pez dispenser? I actually bought it so I could withdraw money from the self checkout at Coles, there is never an atm when you need one
[+] this Judy Blume book was found while at an Anglicare op shop who sell children's books for 10 cents, I remember reading it when young which was quite a while ago but cannot remember what it is about so I will spend the weekend getting reacquainted with it
[+] PLUS the making of almond butter despite it being quite hot and humid outdoors, I really picked a bad time to make it but wanted to have a taste and experience the love everyone seems to have for it. I must say it is quite nice, although note quite sure how it is eaten

a pretty good week! have a wonderful weekend friends :) and if you are in Sydney don't forget to slip, slop, slap. 41C tomorrow YIKES!

I am

writing letters





starting a knitting project and restarting six times



marvelling at the fruit growing in our garden



finally finished the front of the baby dress



collecting pretty gumnuts



hearing my youngest boy voice cracking...it is happening way too soon :(



watching these nectarines and counting down the days until we are able to gobble them up

time goes too swiftly when you are on holidays ;)

then and now

We took this photo way back in 2006, just after we had woken up and the reason why our hair is a little messy...well mine anyway.



We decided to recreate the photo in 2011, but us girls mucked it up a little. In our defense it was extremely hard to get ourselves in exact position.



I love looking back at these old photos, seeing how much the kids have changed and grown so big and at the same time wishing that they'd had stayed little forever. We have to do this again in another five years, that is, if we still all fit in the bed :)

hello november

true I am a few days late, twelve to be exact but I am finally feeling better after the big presentation on the 1st of November. I got home that day feeling so nervous and jittery, and my legs were so very achey like I had the flu. So here I am a few days later finally feeling better and relaxing as each day passes. I finally got back into the kitchen and made these amazing pumpkin scones, so super soft and sweet despite looking very plain.





I also, after years and years of wanting to go, got to visit the sculpture by the sea a day before it was due to close. It was not a very nice day weather wise but I had so much fun looking at all the different sculptures. The most enjoyable part was when the dolphins appeared and the sculptures were quickly forgotten by all. Everyone was oohing and aahing at their little show they put on, it was quite a sight. My favourite sculpture?











The one below, I couldn't get a proper photo though. The title of the piece "life is short" and it was made out of tree branches and it only had "lif"













And I was back to crocheting a little potholder to send to a pen pal. I squished it into the envelope so I hope it doesn't end up looking too deformed when it reaches Belgium.



Not too much else going on...except a whole lot of job hunting. Fingers are crossed I find something soon but things aren't looking too good, I applied over the weekend as a volunteer and even they didn't want me haha. Biggest news though is I cut my hair! It was so very long but at the same time I had very dry ends. I will probably regret it soon but for now it feels nice to have short hair in this hot weather. I cannot imagine what summer will be like.

Hope everyone has been well...promise I'll be around more. I know I say this a lot but I truly mean it this time ;)

three things

my last few days at uni and life has turned upside down or like my son used to say (when he was three or four) upsi-down-town. Pictured above are a few of the things that still make me feel a little normal despite all the crazy hours, sore arms and shoulders from working on the computer all day. I cannot believe this semester is almost over, I am happy uni is almost over but not happy about doing all the work...just three assignments left though ;)

these days

I survived a week of uni (YAY), there are times that I really feel exhausted by it all and this week was definitely one of those times but luckily I am still alive. I even got to do a little baking yesterday despite the horribly hot weather and today I actually left the house which was incredible despite the hot weather (again).

The first pic is of my flea market find Sunday...another one of my much cherished activities lately. Makes me feel a little more human ;)