Derby Girls

My sweet husband decided last night to make a Facebook Group entitled, "Help me talk my wife into joining a Roller Derby team." because he wants me to be a derby girl. He for some reason thinks that I am a "closet bad ass" and therefore I should join.

I love him and his odd ways of trying to encourage me to do things I'd never do. As awesome and bad ass as I think derby girls are - I am a wuss and I'm fully aware of the fact that I'm a wuss, so I'm thinking this won't pan out as my new hobby. I won't crush his hopes and dreams though - he can continue to try and pursuade me, I just don't think he'll be successful.

Anyhow, if you'd like to join his cause, feel free to join his Facebook group:

Help me talk my wife into joining a Roller Derby team.

Photo courtesy of my real life bad ass derby girl, Heidi "Risky Biscuit"
Bell (part of the Rogue Rollergirls), pictured left.

Motion Pictures are Beautiful

It never ceases to amaze me after watching a great film, just how beautiful the art of filmmaking is.

My handsome husband was recently out of town for work so I filled my evenings with taking advantage of the Netflix "Instant Watch" feature. I chose some movies that I knew he wouldn't be interested in and some that I'd been eager to see, but just missed seeing when they came through the theatres. I also came across some that I'd never heard of.  Overall, I had a really good run and found some that really stirred some feeling deep within my soul.

That being said, I'd like to make mention of a few of my favorite movies, to share the enjoyment with others.

Lost in Translation

The Graduate

The Rules of Attraction

Seems Like Old Times

500 Days of Summer

Catch Me if You Can

Stranger Than Fiction

Say Anything

What specifically inspired this post today was a short film by Spike Jonze that I watched this morning, upon the recommendation of a co-worker.  The film is called "I'm Here".  It's beautiful.  Take a watch - it's only available online and apparently (at this point) won't be coming to theatres or out on DVD, so take advantage of it while its available.

Watch the full length movie: I'm Here

The Trials and Tribulations of Flowers

"Love of My Life"
Photo courtesy of Sarah Ryhanen on Flickr.

I have a wide variety of interests. Most people do, especially those who are "creatives". I must say, mine run the gamut of things that intellectually stimulate me.

One thing I really like are flowers. Not only like, but I LOVE flowers. I have come to realize this more and more as I've gotten older. I always have liked them - I have fond memories of the flowering lilac and forsythia bushes outside of my grandmothers house, which come rushing back to me every time I see those same flowers in bloom each spring and summer.

I went through a phase in high school where I didn't care for flowers at all. I chalk it up to teenage angst.

As I became a young woman in my early 20's, I told my boyfriends that I didn't care if I received flowers or not... which was not the truth. The reason behind this was simply that I always had more male than female friends and would hear them complaining about their "demanding" girlfriends who always wanted flowers and sweet sentiments and I never wanted to be viewed in that way. I didn't want the words "high maintenance" or "demanding" to be applied to me. I did always secretly wish that whomever I was dating at the time would disregard my casually mentioned statement and still bring me flowers. Alas, they never did.

Now, I freely admit my love for flowers. I don't require them, but my sweet, handsome husband does enrich my life with them. They make me happy. There's something about a vase of fresh flowers that brightens up even the most mundane day for me.

I wish I'd admitted I loved flowers earlier in my life.

There is an adorably wonderful little shop tucked away on a charming cobblestone street in my neighborhood called Saipua. I am a faithful reader of their blog - their floral arrangements have always awed me - and love looking at their newest creations. I recently noticed that they're offering classes, which they refer to as "Little Flower School". If only I had the extra cash, I'd sign up in a hot minute. It's time for me to save my pennies so I, too, can create gorgeous arrangements.