Seersucker Suite Movie Review - Leap Year

Next up was Leap Year.  I know, I know...another predictable movie.  BUT...in it's defense, it took place in Ireland.  And I'm ready to start planning another trip abroad.  So, I thought I might check out the scenery (read...what the men look like there since the last time I went abroad I met an Earl who still may be Mr. Right, but I'm pretty sure he isn't). Anyway, I digress....

Another movie I could have written.  Actually, had I written it it would have been a bit more clever.  I kept thinking "ooh...I bet this precious thing will happen".  And it didn't.  Something less precious did.  But that's okay.  I will admit that I had an uber cheesy grin on my face through the whole movie.  And the accents!  Ahhhhhh...the accents.  Be still my beating heart.

There is one concept in this movie that I adore.  It has to do with "your 60 seconds".  And when I think about MY 60 seconds I get it.  I really, really get it.  And, if I try to imagine what those we shall not speak of would do with their 60 seconds, I believe I would find out something I didn't want to.  And it made me glad to know that I don't have to worry about that disappointment anymore.

So, for hotness of lead actor (in a dirty, "I live in the middle of nowhere Ireland" kind of way), for beautiful scenery, for moments of clarity, for $600 heels and Louis Vuitton luggage, and most importantly for cheesy grins I'm going to give Leap Year:

TWO SEERSUCKER SUITS!  Now, I realize I may lose some credibility with readers here, but I get a free pass for a while.  Right?  I'm all heart broken, fragile as a flower, pretty pretty princess and all...so bare with me.  The movie made me smile, so I'm giving it 2 Seersucker Suits.  End of story :)

T

Seersucker Suite Movie Review - Did You Hear About the Morgans?

First movie of the evening was Did You Hear About the Morgans?  Now, I'm going to be honest.  I wasn't really expecting much from this one.  So, I wasn't really disappointed when I watched it and thought to myself the entire time:

"T, why are you not a movie writer (or whatever they are called)?  Why are you not filthy rich?  You could have written this story in your sleep.  Actually, my dear, I think you dreamed something much like it a bit ago.  Only you were SJP's character and Hugh Grant played himself I think?  Regardless, you have missed your calling."

You get my point.  It was something to watch on a Sunday afternoon.  I actually fast forwarded through parts of it because at certain times Louis would look at me and roll his eyes.  And then I knew it was bad.  Really bad.

I award Did You Hear About the Morgans :

ONE SEERSUCKER SUIT.  I would suggest waiting for it to be shown on TBS.  For free.  And even then...you may want to check Lifetime for an After School Special that could possibly be a bit less predictable.  If that's possible.

T

Beach Chairs, Burns & Back to Reality...

Hi there! 

It's me. 

Just dropping in to say hi and to give you a little update :) 

- The beach was glorious.  SO MUCH FUN.  However, my bum is looking a little like this at the moment:

In a bad way. As in a cherry tomato red way :(  I'm finally able to sit down, so I think I'm going to survive!

- There were a group of guys at the beach that we hung out with.  The one I ended up talking to was 20.  Shoot me now!  I'm trying to go UP in age, not DOWN....

- I am the owner of a new beach chair.  Not JUST a beach chair.  The beach chair to rival all beach chairs.  Tommy Bahama says so :)  It is not only a chair, it is also a cooler.  It is ALSO a satchel.  And finally, it is ALSO a backpack.  Seriously?  Yep.  Seriously.  Go ahead and be envious, it's okay :)

- While I was at the beach I missed my Flirt! class.  Daisy made the class up on Tuesday, so she proceeded to attempt to teach H and I what we had missed.  Ummm...yea.  Apparently it was "wall dance" night.  This week is "lap dance" night.  What have I gotten myself into? 

- When I picked up Louis on Saturday he was exhausted.  I love when he gets to play with his little friends and gets gobs of exercise.  My house is pretty low key, although we do play fetch and stuff.  Anyway, after 3 days of playing with his friends (one of which is also a westie called Finlay) he was ready for nap time: 

(he slept for 8 hours straight!)

- Saturday night was a cocktail party/cook out at a friends house.  I rocked a white shorts romper.  You heard it here first folks!  T is a fan of the romper.  I already own 2 of them, but they are pants rompers.  Never expected to see myself sporting the shorts version, but.....  when you loose a significant amount of weight and realize that your body pretty much resembles what you looked like in college you've got to take advantage of it my friends!  So, I did :)  I can't really find any good pictures of me wearing it, but here's the idea....

-Sunday's sermon at church was another good one!  Very thought provoking for sure.  What I took away from it was to quit looking for "signs" in life from God.  God has given you directions on how to make the best decisions for yourself.  The decisions HE wants you to make.  So why then do I keep looking for signs?  Right before the sermon was prayer time.  I asked God if this time he could put a big red bow on Mr. Right so that I didn't overlook him.  I tend to do that.  Focus on Mr. Right Now, rather than Mr. Right.  A big red bow would be really helpful.  Then, the sermon commenced and it was as if God was saying "T, seriously?  You are no dummy.  I will not tie a big red bow on Mr. Right because you are smart enough to recognize him.  It's up to you to stop wasting your time on these silly little Mr. Right Nows who you get tired of when the novelty wears off.  Haven't you learned that by now?  Get it together girl!"  And so, I'm going to do that.  I'm going to get it together.  I don't care what the palm reader tells me...I'm not going to believe her.  (Did I ever tell you guys that story?  The one about the palm reader?)  Because let's be serious, whether or not you are a Christian.  Whether or not you believe that God has a plan for you.  You can't seriously tell me that you believe in palm readers!  Can you?

- Sunday night was movie night.  Three movies were viewed at T's house and I've got three Seersucker Suit Movie Reviews coming your way!

Hope your weekend was lovely.  I'm rocking my yellow wellies today.  Paddington Bear is in the house:)

xoxo,

T

My Weekend Was...

Yes, MCW I'm stealing this from you, I hope you don't mind :) 

- Outside "After 5" event with a group of friends Friday night

(L, Daisy, me, The Voice of Reason and Barbie)

- Dinner with friends and then drinks far too late into the night....

- Woke up Saturday morning to find that Louis ate my cell phone.  It was in pieces.  It didn't work...AT ALL.  I don't know how he got it off of the table, but it was a goner :(

- T is the proud owner of a new Blackberry Curve.  I have never wanted a Blackberry.  Never.  But now I have one.  Because change is good.  And I need to just jump right in and figure out the next chapter of my life.  And I'm going to do it with a Blackberry in my hand.  And everything is going to be just fine.

- Brunch with one of my favorite couples on Saturday morning and mimosas on the patio.

- Louis cuddle time on Saturday afternoon.

- Wine and Smores on the patio with some friends Saturday night

(I want one of these fire pits, they are awesome!!)

- Sunday morning church with another group of friends.  I can't wait to visit this church again.  It's completely different than "my church", and I mean that in a good way.  Lots of young people.  Not at all pretentious.  Just a group of people wanting to have a relationship with God, and with each other. 

- I met a bloggy friend at church.  Such a small world!  She came up to me and said "Desperately Seeking Seersucker!" and I said "her blog name", and it was awesome.  She's absolutely lovely, and I look forward to getting to know her in real life :)

- Brunch after church with friends.  It's amazing to me how blessed I am!  I have so many different groups of friends from all different aspects of my life.  I plan to spend the next few months working on growing and nurturing these friendships.  Any relationship needs love and attention and effort, or it will just fade away.  I don't want that to happen with any of these people because they are so important to me.  So special.  Such GOOD people.  AND...they have kept a constant smile on my face ALL WEEKEND LONG.  And that, my friends, is something :)

- A new-ish friend was at brunch on Sunday and he has his pilots license.  He said "hey, let's fly to Vegas".   Babbo Natale shrugged her shoulders and I thought "why not?".  He says he's going to show me how to fly...because I'm terrified of it.  I do it all the time, but I'm terrified.  I don't know if that will ever happen, but it gave me the most wonderful feeling of freedom....and I liked that :)  Besides, how could you not giggle at the thought of Babbo Natalie, me and new-ish friend flying around in a small aircraft on our way to Vegas.  Okay, maybe it isn't such a good idea....

- Sunday evening I started packing for the beach.  I also did a lot of reflecting on what I had learned over the weekend.  Sunday's sermon was amazing.  It was exactly what I needed to hear.  I also heard some other little quotes, if you will, that were exactly what I needed to hear.  I think I just need to be constantly reminded that I'm doing the right thing.  That this is how it is supposed to be.  And if you find yourself in a place where you aren't so sure anymore, just repeat after me:

"Never allow someone to be your priority, while allowing yourself to be their option."

"Missing someone is far different from loving the person still."

Then again, you may have already seen these quotes if you are following me on Twitter.  Yes, I'm tweeting.  I can't promise that it will last, but this new Blackberry is entertaining at the moment.  Follow me at DSSeersucker http://twitter.com/DSSeersucker. 

T

MK, You Really DO Know Me :)

I Know You Will Understand

Bumpkin on a Swing suggested that I take another pause.  She said that it would be good for me.  I think she's right.

I've been out and about with friends every night.  Because that is what you are supposed to do. 

I smile and laugh and carry on.  Because that is what you are supposed to do.

People hear that I'm single now, and they tell me that they are sorry.  I say "it's for the best".  Because that is what you are supposed to do.

People hear that I'm single now and they ask me out.  I don't want to go.  I don't want anyone new.  But I feel as if I should.  Because that is what you are supposed to do.

But not here. 

This blog is my world, and here I get to say and do what I want.  Only....I don't have anything to say right now.  So I'm going to take another pause, and when I find my smile again....I'll be back. 

Your heart just breaks, that's all. But you can't judge, or point fingers. You just have to be lucky enough to find someone who appreciates you.

-- Audrey Hepburn

 
T

Makeover

I have a new blog header, did you notice?  I know with the bomb I dropped on you in my last post it may have been easy to overlook.  Perfect timing for a new header if you ask me.  Fresh start and all :) 

A huge thank you to Dawn from Lydia and Pugs for all of her hard work.  I so wish I had talent like that!    Visit her at http://www.lydiaandpugs.com/lp_customblogheader.html to see some of her wonderful creations. 

In other news:

-  I have lost 10 lbs.  Not at all the way I had planned to, of course, but such is life.

-  I am going to the beach with some girlfriends next week.  I can't wait.  Just what the doctor ordered :)

-  This Thursday I am starting a "Flirt!" class with a bunch of my girls.  I'm a little nervous.  Not exactly sure how I feel about it.  We received an e-mail this week telling us to bring 3 songs that "get us going", a yoga mat and a blind fold.  EGADS! What have I gotten myself into?  All I know is that there is a stripper pole in the middle of the studio.  I'll keep you posted.... 

I went to a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday.  It was great fun!  I enjoyed getting out and socializing a bit :)  I didn't take any pictures, and there isn't a good one on Facebook that shows my outfit.  I wore a Lilly from a few years ago: 

With pink espadrilles and a big white hat. 

Sunday evening I got together with a big group of friends for dinner and movie night on Daisy's patio.  We watched The Hangover.  Yes, yes...we've all seen it plenty of times.  The guys wanted to watch Avatar, but the girls voted for The Hangover.  I dare say we laughed just as hard this time as we did the first time we saw it.  Perhaps a bit too much wine? 

Last night a group of people got together at a local restaurant for after work cocktails and bocce ball.  I wore one of my favorite sundresses and it was a lovely evening.  I stayed for a few hours, and then left with a very good friend to have dinner.  I had homemade chicken and dumplings.  I am ashamed to say, being from THE SOUTH and all, that I've never had chicken and dumplings before.  Verdict = T is a fan!  Yummy :)

Then, I went home for some snuggle time with this one:

....but he was already out.

So that's about it.   

I'm really behind in reading blogs and commenting.  Work has been super busy, which is good, but it's hindering my ability to keep up with all of the gossip!  Bare with me, okay?

T