movie night

[roxy]

We went to the movies to see "The Secret Life of Bees". I really wanted to see Max Payne, but this was the compromise movie...if by compromise we mean everyone yelling hell no.
So, it was manipulative, tear-jerking and kind of skirted the edges of logic and believability, but it also made me cry like a little bitch but inside where no one could see. It made Mr. R nostalgic in a depressed kind of way (he's going through stuff lately). That little Dakota Fanning...it was odd, at some angles, around the eyes, she looked kind of like my mother. That made me sniffly. And then other stuff made me sniffly. I'm not giving it a review because I'm sure that each individual will see their own movie--no doubt folks my age are going to be seeing a different flick than folks much younger than us.

After, we went to a diner and I had carrot cake. Not bad. Oh, and we bought a loaf of cheese bread to take home with us. Yum! I love cheese bread from the diner.

Also, there's been some stuff going on in my life that hasn't been a lot of fun. It's not me directly, but it's the Fam and that's the same as it happening to me. As you know, I'm not good at handling stress. I cram it all inside until it explodes, oy. Or I take it to work and dump it on my poor unsuspecting co-workers...thanks for working that bulls-eye thing guys! So, upheaval in the household, upheaval at the job--don't ask! And upheaval in my inner life. Oy, the heaving. I'll describe that another day. As for right now, secrets, bees, honey and carrot cake, and playing footise in the dark--these are the important things.

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[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* I'm sorry about all the stress that's going on. If you want, I'll stop sending you my emo rants and fic updates.

As for right now, secrets, bees, honey and carrot cake, and playing footise in the dark--these are the important things.

Hmm...I'm not sure about secrets or bees, but I can get into the rest of it. Though, Jay's a bit far away to play footsie with and if we did...well, er...

I'm a good innocent girl no matter what that movie usher says.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

stop!!?? are you kidding? this stuff keeps me sane--well, as sane as possible anyway! *hugsback*

of course you're a good innocent girl--*koffkoff*

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

Ok I'll keep sending. I didn't want to bug you if you had other stuff you needed to deal with. Especially since I now have er...4 pages of Halloween story in front of me. Oh! I'm reading your epic. I love it. :D

I am innocent...until proven guilty just like all fangirls.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

No, I might be slow on the answering sometimes, but it's okay. If it gets to be too much I'll let you know but it's not really that kind of thing.

*hugs* You'll just have to deal with the crazy lady. *G*

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* Not a problem. I know that Darth Real Life is out there.

If you need to talk, scream, bounce ideas, whatever helps, let me know :)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUG*

[tabaqui]

*hugs*

If i can help, bay-bee. All you gotta do is ask.
*luffs so much*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I think about talking to you all the time. You know how I am though--I start to talk and then I clam up. But sometimes just doing this makes it better. *leans*

[nashmaveric.livejournal.com]

::asks nothing and talks about random things::

I can see the good in all the things except for bees. Bees freak me out. In fact, the one episode of Doctor Who with the huge bee? That was the one that had me closing my eyes more than any horror film I've ever seen. And the SPN episode with all the bugs? Freaked me right out.

Cheese bread and any variation thereof is possibly the best savoury thing ever created. ::manic nodding:: There's this bakery back home that makes the most amazing cheese croisants. ::salivates at the mere thought:: There's a greek filo pastry cheesy thing that's also amazing. I think I have the recipe somewhere if you want it. Mum definitely has it so if I can't find it in my own disorganised flat, she'll have it in her folder.

And oh! Oh! I remembered a silly british joke today! Ahem ::clears throat:: What do American beer and sex in a canoe have in common? ::dramatic pause:: They're both fucking close to water! HEE!

fucking close to water...LOL!!!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*hugs you so hard* You are a most amazing person, you know that, right? *clings to you and steals your chocolates*

Re: fucking close to water...LOL!!!

[nashmaveric.livejournal.com]

Aw shucks ma'am, 'm only ordinary ::hides:: Steal as many chocolates as you want. I live in Belgium ::smirk::

[myownghost.livejournal.com]

upheaval and stress sure can take the joy out of life. i'm sorry you're experiencing so much of it, roxy! i'll hope for calmer times for your family and you.

i tried to read that book a few weeks ago and got halfway through it. when it became clear the girl was falling for that handsome young man, i stopped, deathly afraid someone was going to get killed over it. so i cheated and read the last couple of pages. once it's on video, i'll rent it for queen latifah.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

so i cheated and read the last couple of pages.

Yes! I do that all the time. :) My kid is horrified that I do it, but hey--it's my heart!

[clarkscherry.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Hope RL settles down. If not, your un-RL friends (who are real friends in the unreal land of LJ) are here for you. Keeps me somewhat sane, heh, along with my Paxil and Ativan!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Hey, I trust you guys more than almost anyone in RL. :) Really, without LJ, I'd be an unhappy little mess. *HUG*

[beet]

Hey sweetie! I'm so sorry things are rough right now for you and the family. I hope you all come through it together, closer than ever. (((Hugs)))

I haven't been to see a movie in ages--since The Dark Knight, I think--except that I just went to see Ghostbusters, showing at a local theater. That, of course, was awesome!! Seeing it on the big screen really reminded me of exactly how Rick Moranis is comic genius in that movie. So funny!!

In other news, if you are looking for a new, cheesy TV show, I have to point you to Crusoe. I caught the last half hour of the show and about fell off the couch at the overflowing amounts of HoYay!

Anyhow, much love to you, Roxy. You are wonderful!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

We're good, sweetie. It's just sometimes things coincidentally come together to cause the maximum crapfest. We're all right amongst ourselves, thank god.

except that I just went to see Ghostbusters, showing at a local theater.

omgoodness, I can imagine how much fun it must have been to see it on the big screen--I've only seen it on TV but I swear, it's one of my favorite movies ever. And yes, Rick Moranis was terrific in that flick!

I will make an effort to see Crusoe--it sounds pretty interesting. And when a 15 second teaser commercial makes you say, "what--say what--oh my..." than yeah--chock full of HoYay indeed!
*huuuuuuuuuug* love you muchly!

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

*snugglehugs*

If that movie made you cry, I'm definitely not going to see it. lol I cry at the stupidest things. :P It's horrible being an emotional person. Then I have to deal with the teasing from my family... just not fair!!!

OOoooo!!!! Cheese bread! YUMMY! :D hehehe

Hope things get better for you. It's never fun when there's stress in the family, even if you're not directly involved. :( I'm here to listen if you ever need to talk. *huge hugs and smooches* ♥

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

if you don't go to see it at the movies, than rent it, you'll cry but it's a good cry. Especially at one part. Well, that's actually sad...hmm. Have chocolate on hand. ;)

Ah, the stress is me worrying over BG's unhappiness, and worry over some possible financial problems but I'm trying to not see that, and trying not to smother my baby. You know. Mommies. *shakes head* I'm the worrywart, Mr. Roxy is the Fixer and sometimes kids feel like you're ganging up on them instead of offering help. *sigh* Thanks goodness for the porn stories.

*BIGHUG* and one of those heart things I can't figure out how to do. :)

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

I'll save that movie for a rental... and when I'm alone in my bedroom. lol My family has enough to tease me about already.

Awwww! You're a good mommy. You're just doing what mommy's do. My mommy's the same way with every single one of us and the oldest is 47, so age doesn't matter either.

*snuggles hugs* ♥ ;)

BTW, I just learned how to make hearts not long ago too. heehe it's not hard just: & hearts ; - just take out the spaces. :)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

hehehehe :D You did it!!!!! *smooches*

[herohunter.livejournal.com]

*bighug*

I hope it all gets better soon, Beloved!!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUUUUUUUUUUUUGGG* Thank you Tinkerdina!! *SHMOOOCH*

[dawnybee.livejournal.com]

I really wanted to see Max Payne, but this was the compromise movie

LOL! That's some middle ground: Max Payne and TSLoB.

So, it was manipulative, tear-jerking and kind of skirted the edges of logic and believability, but it also made me cry like a little bitch but inside where no one could see.

You're good because unfortunately and embarassingly, it made me cry like a little bitch all on the outside. Copious, stupid tears.

It made Mr. R nostalgic in a depressed kind of way (he's going through stuff lately).

Oh, sorry to hear :(

That little Dakota Fanning...it was odd, at some angles, around the eyes, she looked kind of like my mother. That made me sniffly

::hugs you::

My main thought through the film was "Alicia Keys is wearing the hell out of those pants."


Also, there's been some stuff going on in my life that hasn't been a lot of fun. It's not me directly, but it's the Fam and that's the same as it happening to me.

::nods::

I hope things get sunnier, and if not, you have my approval to unleash hell on your coworkers at any time.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

My main thought through the film was "Alicia Keys is wearing the hell out of those pants."

I *know*, right?


Are you sure we're not related? *shmooch* You know I love you right?

[dawnybee.livejournal.com]

Are you sure we're not related? *shmooch* You know I love you right?

::smoches:: Love you too!

[kaydee23.livejournal.com]

Hi there. I've been off LJ, and I've missed you. This book was on our 8th graders (or 7th graders) required summer reading for maybe 3 years in a row. I just don't think they've lived enough to understand it. It's much more meaningful to read this book (and apparently see the movie) when you have a wealth of life experiences to help you process it. That's just my humble opinion.

Also, I'm sorry about your family having problems right now. (( hugs))

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I've been not here as much as usual, I mean, posting but mostly private posts and bits of the story I'm working on and not visiting my friends LJs much either.

It's much more meaningful to read this book (and apparently see the movie) when you have a wealth of life experiences to help you process it. That's just my humble opinion.

Oh, I *really* think so. I know so much of this movie flew past the kids in the audience (and I was surprised at how many there were). There were bits in the movie that you'd only really understand if you've lived through the era, even without dealing with racism personally.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Sorry you're having the Upheavals.

*hugs you*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Okay, that made me giggle. The Upheavals. :)

*hugs you back and clings a little*