E. Washington, Dad's House, and Harry Potter
Last week was busy for us compared to the rest of our summer. Kevin and I went to Dad's last Sunday, stayed until Tuesday, drove with dad to E. Washington to see Aunt, Uncle, cousins, and random Russian guy, drove back Thursday, saw HP with Shanan and Jordan on Friday, drove HOME Saturday and then went to Kevin's mom and dad's to rotate my tires (?) and I ended up going to a baby shower with Kevin's mom. Hectic. Busy. We're glad to be home and on the slow track again.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. First off, I'm a HUGE fan of the books and have thus been slightly disappointed with the previous movies lack of info/adding of random scenes. So I went into this film like the previous five, excited but knowing I would probably be more than a little let down. Not so. I loved it! The only real critcism I have is the ending- they should've kept the original book ending so that there was a point of some closure. Other than that, the film was full of significance for what is yet to come, humor, emotion, and, dare I say it? talent. Some of those kids have gotten to be way better actors (Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley still has a way to go I think...acting is a bit more than just scared/goofy facial expressions...). But really, I enjoyed the film and can't wait for the DVD because I want to see it again.
I think I've come to some sort of peace within myself regarding my parents. Although I don't agree with the actions/decisions of my mom, I'm not going to spend the rest of my life (or any more time) blaming her for anything. My dad also has not handled the situation to my liking and I'm not willing to sacrifice my relationship with either of them. I have no control over the situation, so why worry about it and why be upset about it? I called and talked to both my parents last night about my feelings and how yes, the end of their marriage (because it's likely to end in divorce) upsets me, but I want a strong relationship with both of them still. I think I've made the right choice for me. The choice that blames neither parent, that chooses to be nuetral. The choice that lets me live my life without regret (how much would I regret later that I stopped talking to my mom or dad?). I'm good with it now.
I cut my thumb on a cheese slicer today. Slick.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. First off, I'm a HUGE fan of the books and have thus been slightly disappointed with the previous movies lack of info/adding of random scenes. So I went into this film like the previous five, excited but knowing I would probably be more than a little let down. Not so. I loved it! The only real critcism I have is the ending- they should've kept the original book ending so that there was a point of some closure. Other than that, the film was full of significance for what is yet to come, humor, emotion, and, dare I say it? talent. Some of those kids have gotten to be way better actors (Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley still has a way to go I think...acting is a bit more than just scared/goofy facial expressions...). But really, I enjoyed the film and can't wait for the DVD because I want to see it again.
I think I've come to some sort of peace within myself regarding my parents. Although I don't agree with the actions/decisions of my mom, I'm not going to spend the rest of my life (or any more time) blaming her for anything. My dad also has not handled the situation to my liking and I'm not willing to sacrifice my relationship with either of them. I have no control over the situation, so why worry about it and why be upset about it? I called and talked to both my parents last night about my feelings and how yes, the end of their marriage (because it's likely to end in divorce) upsets me, but I want a strong relationship with both of them still. I think I've made the right choice for me. The choice that blames neither parent, that chooses to be nuetral. The choice that lets me live my life without regret (how much would I regret later that I stopped talking to my mom or dad?). I'm good with it now.
I cut my thumb on a cheese slicer today. Slick.