Marie and Sophia

I'm part way through watching Marie Antoinette and so far it's alright. As a history major I've always had a pet peeve about accents in period films (how they almost always have a British accent for whatever country the story takes place in) and this one is no different. Marie and Louis don't have accents at all which I prefer but then others have French or British. The costumes are divine, I'm in love with them all. The music is different but so far it's working for me. I know that the French people had some serious problems with how Marie was portrayed and booed the film at Cannes. Marie is one of my favourite historical figures. Her story is tragic but so interesting. I think that Sophia has done a good job. Now, if I could only fit myself into one of those dresses...

Movies I watch every time they're on

I don't know why, but there are a few movies that I feel compelled to watch every time they are on tv. Admittedly, some of them are not great movies but that's how it goes.

Dante's Peak (which I'm watching right know, inspiring this post)
Outbreak
Jaws 2 b/c you gotta see that shark just one more time
Evolution
Stand by Me
Never Been Kissed
Deep Impact

That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure there will be more as soon as I am suckered into watching yet another.

How can you not love after holiday sales!?!

If working at Michaels has taught me anything, it's that within two days of a holiday, the product goes on sale for 50%. Shortly after it will go on sale for more, like 70%. If there's too much left (like at Christmas), it will eventually go on for 90% off. And since I work there and get there early most days, I get first dibs. Plus all the Valentines stuff I got today (Hello Kitty stickers and cards, and Lindt chocolate!) were 70% off and were considered "clearance" so my discount applied! After Christmas I got a 2 foot tall prelit pink tinsel tree for only $2. Thing is that you have to wait and hope that what you want is still there... and if it isn't, you prolly didn't need it anyway.

Old Man Muggs

Muggs
Originally uploaded by bunnyhugs & vico.

My little dog at Christmas. My camera has a double flash so she kept closing her eyes. She's wearing her little bunnyhug to keep her warm.

Slytherin Scarf

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Originally uploaded by bunnyhugs & vico.

Yay to the best evil house ever! My momma made this for me and I loves it. I got it this morning in the mail, totally unexpected. I tore it open and put it on right away to go the grocery store.

Carlos Fund Donation

Minky Blanket
Originally uploaded by bunnyhugs & vico.

This little minky blanket is a donation for the Christian Carlos Fund auction. Please visit http://christiancarlosfund.blogspot.com/ to read all about this little boy who lost everything in a car accident. He has suffered extreme burns and lost much of his family and he is only 5 years old. Every little bit will help.