'T'was beauty killed the beast

Christmas was fantastic. It was good to spend time with my family. Harry Potter wasn't under my tree but there was $$$ earmarked for such a treat. I read three books in one day and went into Harry overload. I've decided to take a break from my wizard love; I don't want the relationship to grow stale so early on.

Movies… I saw Syriana, which I thought to be an excellent political thriller. The final scene isn’t one I would have opted for but I don’t get paid to make those kind of decisions so I guess it doesn’t matter what I’d opt for. I really enjoyed the writing and the cinematography, which is surprising because I was extremely disappointed by Traffic when I saw it. I’m strange I guess. Maybe Ashley’s right, it’s because I’m more interested in the topic covered by Syriana. I also saw King Kong. I’ve never cried so hard because a monkey died in my life. I loved that overgrown guy. His big brown eyes were like Scout’s. That said, movie is hella long. And, thank you, Peter Jackson, for freaking me out with your bloody spiders and creepy crawlies. Massive creepy crawlies. I got the willies right there in the theatre and about crawled out of my skin. *Shudders* I had some issues with the movie – some parts that didn’t connect, some acting concerns… Jack Black was great, unfortunately he plays the “bad” guy and I really didn’t like him at all and Black deserves to be adored in all his roles.

I had a really odd day the day I went to see King Kong. I ended up running into people I never expected to see and each encounter was a bit stranger than the last. It was nuts. Ask Beth.

I’ve given up dark beer. *sobs* Guinness is no longer part of my life. We’re currently separated. It’s a sad day at Christie’s when such a relationship ends. I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. No beer. Working out. The working out part isn’t a problem and is actually quite a bit of fun. I laugh at myself constantly and I thoroughly enjoy taking the tommi-show on the road. The beer part… It should be easy. I didn’t drink beer for the longest time. Unfortunately I’ve become somewhat of the beer snob and find them quite the pleasant lil’ treat. I can do it. I’ve done it before. *coughmormonscough* I’m actually going to put myself in a slightly awkward situation Friday and see how I handle it sans drink in hand.

In other news, I’ve just spent too many hours building my engagement ring on bluenile. *sigh* With all the other engagements, I felt a little left out so… a girl can dream, I suppose.