My life is so crazy busy these days that there is little time for entertainment or any other types leisure activities. I know myself well though, and I will most certainly snap like a dry twig if I don’t take some time here and there to unwind. When I’ve been lucky enough to find a moment or two that I could rub together, these have been a few of my indulgences…
Tonight, after all the must-dos where complete, Mike and I left MK with the boys and went to the movies. There is seldom anything in the theater that I’m even slightly interested in spending good money to see; but Mr. Spielberg went and made a movie about one of my favorite people to ever live…Mr. Abraham Lincoln. What a fantastic film. I loved it!
Daniel Day-Lewis was phenomenal as Abe. He should win an Oscar for this role. I’m with my 8 year old niece Bryn…Abraham Lincoln is one handsome guy. Go see this movie people!
Awhile back, a friend on Facebook mentioned how excited they were to watch the new season of Duck Dynasty on A&E. I remembered reading something about this show in a magazine at the dentist office. I also heard about it in a few other places and decided that the universe must be trying to tell me something. So I checked it out. I’m so glad I did. I haven’t laughed so hard in months. This show isn’t for everyone, but I’ve been trained by my brothers to have a healthy respect and sense of humor for the ridiculous. The Robertson’s are ridiculous and I have a hankering to pick up and move down south and be their next door neighbors, just for the entertainment value. I wouldn’t join them for squirrel stew though. Disgusting.
A few nights a week I manage to get myself to bed just awake enough to get through a few pages of a book. My latest read is Malcolm Gladwell. Love this guy…
…he can make reading about ketchup interesting. Too bad I can’t force my eyes open long enough to get through more pages. I shouldn’t ever read with a pillow under my head.
I spend all kinds of time in my car…carpool, errands, trips to visit family, etc. If I had a nickel for all the times I drive to the Jr. High in a week I’d be independently wealthy. Good thing there is Garrison Keillor and the fictional (but very real) folks from Lake Wobegon. My parents introduced me to Mr. Keillor and his stories many years ago and they have always been a favorite of mine. Santa may or may not be bringing me some new Lake Wobegon CDs for Christmas this year. (I love shopping for myself!) I’ll keep them in my car and all that driving around won’t feel like such a drag.
7 comments:
I love that you're finding a little time for yourself, Jill. I have to agree wholeheartedly on the movie Lincoln being fantastic. I will also second your opinion of Malcolm Gladwell - just read "What the Dog Saw" earlier this year and it is true, the guy can make anything interesting! And I had no idea you, too, were a Lake Wobegon fan! As for Duck Dynasty, I will have to check it out. You know I love a good laugh! Here's to you taking time for yourself!
Love seeing what you're up to. I have a good friend who is obsessed with Duck Dynasty. We were just talking about it yesterday. Too funny. I guess I have to watch it now, too.
Bryn would like a cardboard cutout (life-sized) of good old Abe. Maybe I'll see if they're having a two-fer special, and get you one, too. Glad you're getting some R&R! Totally jealous of your babysitter teen.
I guess I know what my next "stay awake during night feedings" endeavor will be - thanks for the rec.
Duck Dynasty........My little girl just jumped out of the documentary nerd nest. So proud. So proud.
Brian and I went to see Lincoln but the movie theater had the sound up so loud that we left. We even had ear plugs in! I'm waiting for it to come on video now.
Without you I would never have a clue about what to read and watch!
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