Can you believe it's already the end of the first week of February? In 2009? Sheesh.
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today so this will be a short one. Nothing serious, I just don't know how long I can sit in front of a computer today.
We watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night (well, I watched it, he fell asleep after 20 minutes) and wow, it lives up to all the hype. A lot of the story focuses on the relationship between Benjamin and Daisy, but it also follows his peculiar life as he grows younger. The story is framed with a old woman telling the story in New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approaches, just another interesting touch. Needless to say, I bawled. I mean, sobbed. I haven't cried like this since The Notebook, which means I highly recommend it.
I'm also in the last 200 pages of Breaking Dawn - this one is 754 pages - and hope I can get the Cullens out of my head once I finish.
Any good books or movies to recommend?
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He was denied in September 2009 & I returned to Michigan in February 2010, and while our story ended there, mine continues at Hoosblog and my dog, Owen, is documenting his life on Instagram.
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He was denied in September 2009 & I returned to Michigan in February 2010, and while our story ended there, mine continues at Hoosblog and my dog, Owen, is documenting his life on Instagram.
I'm no longer posting to this blog, but I'm leaving it online so you can read about our journey. Check out the links under Posts That Explain Things to get the basics, or the tags at the bottom for specific categories.
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15 comments:
Oh goodness, I wanted to see that really badly and that settles it. It's going on my list!
I recommend Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I'm really enjoying her writing, and am surprised I hadn't picked her up sooner.
Hope you get to feeling better!
I think I might have mentioned this book before."Coctails For Three" by Madeleine Wickham. It is a fun story... kinda like "Sex in the City".
I could tell Ben Buttons would be a heartbreaking story. Which is why I am steering clear. But I am glad that you liked it!
Hope you feel better soon!!
Janna, be sure to bring tissues!
I just grabbed Picoult's Plain Truth and The Tenth Circle - they were both on the lending shelf at Ibis' hotel. I've yet to read anything by her.
Turkey, you did mention that, I'll have to remember it, thanks!
I loved Benjamin Button! have you seen the fake trailer comparing it to Forrest Gump?
Scroll down and watch the video clip:
http://www.scene-stealers.com/blogs/benjamin-button-forrest-gump/
funny, huh? but it's still a good flick :)
Janet, that's odd because I kept thinking during the movie that it reminded me of Forest Gump.
Oh, I second Change of Heart...it's really good. In fact, there are very few of Jodi Picoult's books I haven't enjoyed. (Side note: the only one I didn't like was Mercy).
Wasn't it great? I loved it! It is FAR better than the short story. The movie really nailed it.
I have to read the rest of the Twilight series!
Wow, you bawled??
Makes me want to see this movie too.
I recommend Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.
Colby, I'll have to look for that title.
Spy, I thought it came from a story, but didn't realize it was a short story. Yes, they did a wonderful job.
Pink, yes, bawled. But I think I might be a tad hormonal. ;)
Thanks for the suggestion!
I hope you feel better soon!
I am, Zoe, thanks!
I liked Button! Well, it was a bit depressing at times, but I still liked it. :)
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