Oscars

So I'm sitting here watching the Oscars tonight just thinking about my love for film. I've always loved movies. It's always been one of my family's favorite things when we're together, to have a relaxed night together with a great movie. I think movie nights will always be one of our family traditions. I think it's amazing how the actors and actresses can lose themselves so fully in a character. I have really always loved watching the Oscars, and it's so fun to see all the stars dressed up for such an event. It's all just so glamorous. Of course, one of my favorite parts is the red carpet before the show where you get to see the stars interviewed and without a script. Brandon doesn't get why I like that so much. It's a girl thing, I guess. I also loved watching Hugh Jackman tonight- so surprisingly funny and entertaining! Beyonce was pretty good too, and I really loved hearing so many Coldplay songs featured.

This year our favorites were Slumdog Millionaire, Benjamin Button and Dark Knight, all of which have won their share of awards. Brandon's fave was Dark Knight, the violent and kinda sad, not to mention extremely dark Batman story- shocking that he loved that one. I can admit it was good though. And if you haven't seen Slumdog Millionaire, you should go see it. I cried. And I guess the Academy must have loved it too since it took like every award possible. Next, I'm dying to see Doubt, Frost Nixon, Revolutionary Road, and Milk.

We also had a lot of favorite movies that weren't big winners tonight. Seven Pounds with Will Smith was really so touching. I cried my eyes out but it was definitely a new favorite. Man on Wire was also very interesting. Brandon loved it, and I thought it was a bit slow. But I guess I should have expected it since it is a documentary and all. It was just lacking the romance that I am always looking for in a movie. For that reason, I loved Mama Mia, Fools Gold, Nights in Rodanthe, and numerous other girly films. I guess I don't see why there isn't a little love story in every movie. Even Wall-E had it's gushy moments!

Well, that's enough of my thoughts for now. We had a wonderful weekend. I had a fun girls night with Meagan and Ashley Friday night while Brandon got to hang out with Justin and the other Rocketboys. Then we went to their concert downtown which was really good. So late, but worth it. Saturday we got to hang out with my Dad who came in town to do a mini-seminar at a church in Denton. So it was great to visit with him for a little while, and this morning we went to hear him speak. I'm always sad when he leaves though. It's hard living so far away and not having any idea really when I'll see my parents next. But I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful life here in Dallas with my wonderful hubby. We're really blessed. Anyways...like I said, that's enough of my thoughts for now. Now back to studying...