As part of my Things to Do Before I Go Broke list, #13, I plan on actually getting to the movie theater and watching the movies I want to see, whether Hubby wants to come with me or not :)
So here's a list of the movies I am awaiting to see this summer (beginning from the start of summer-June 21st). Please send me any recommendations or reviews if you have seen these already!
The Hangover (saw it 2 weekends ago --friggin' HIGH-larious!!)
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen (going to see it tonight at IMAX)
Up (I know, I know, this has been out for a while. I will eventually get to the theater to see this)
Away We Go (I'm pregnant, so any movie about pregnant people, I'm all for. Plus I hear it's really cute)
Public Enemies (Johnny Depp & Christian Bale all in one film?! Thank you, Michael Mann!)
Bruno (I will admit, I was not a Borat fan. Hoping Bruno will ignite the fashionista in me)
Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince (I still have not seen TWO of the Harry Potter films already out. I better add them to my Netflix list -- also part of #13 on my TtDBIGB list)
500 Days of Summer
The Ugly Truth
Funny People
The Time Traveler's Wife
Only wanna see the following movies for the hotties starring in them:
The Proposal (Ryan Reynolds)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Channing Tatum)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Randomness of the Day
1) I'm so sleepy.
2) I wonder if anybody would pay me to just be on social networking sites all day long, updating my pages.
3) I secretly love when Hubby sings. It makes him so happy. I like when he's happy.
4) I'm scared about winning the lottery or at casinos. I feel like karma will find a way to then screw you in some other way, big time. Like Hurley on Lost.
5) I can't wait until the summer season of reality tv dies down, and autumn welcomes the new season of scripted sitcoms and dramas.
2) I wonder if anybody would pay me to just be on social networking sites all day long, updating my pages.
3) I secretly love when Hubby sings. It makes him so happy. I like when he's happy.
4) I'm scared about winning the lottery or at casinos. I feel like karma will find a way to then screw you in some other way, big time. Like Hurley on Lost.
5) I can't wait until the summer season of reality tv dies down, and autumn welcomes the new season of scripted sitcoms and dramas.
The Perfect Mommy?
picture courtesy of CafeMom
This quote really spoke to me, as, in the midst of my first pregnancy, I am in complete fear that I will not be the most perfect mother ever. I know that doesn't make sense, as perfect doesn't really exist, but it's one of my biggest fears. But this quote helps me see that I can just love my baby the best way I know how, and treat him/her with respect and support. Can't wait to meet you, my li'l bluebri!
RIP: In Memoriam of MJ
Michael Jackson/Billie Jean photo courtesy of VH1
We heard/saw the happenings of the Michael Jackson passing en route to a wedding in Florida this passed Thursday-June 25th, 2009. Hubby, a very big MJ fan (his favorite song being Billie Jean), intently watched the entire story unfold on multiple channels for the entire 2 and a half hours on flight (thank you, DirectTV and JetBlue Airlines). As soon as we landed, every single one of his friends called, emailed, and texted about the tragic news. He knew the only way he would want to pay tribute, is by getting everyone together at some point, and singing a few classic MJ songs. Since his favorite is Billie Jean, and the only one of MJ's songs that he knows EVERY word to...a microphone was arranged for him at one of the events. And BOY did he bring on the cheers. They even asked him to sing it again the next night! We hope you were watching, MJ, enjoying every minute :)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Randomness of the Day
1) It's such a strange thing having close friends in your life who are so completely different from each other. Yet you have a deep connection with all of them. All parts of your own personality just show up in theirs and vice versa...and it's confusing? strange? fun? intense? negative? positive? frustrating? exhausting? invigorating? all of the above...
2) I can't imagine not being able to keep "in touch" with others without all my gadgets--blackberry, cell phone, laptop, ipod, home phone, tv...I have a really hard time during the "please turn off all electronic gadgets" moments on flight.
3) I am trying very hard to keep my hormones in check during the pregnancy. A few people in my life really have a way of pulling the worst out of me. I have to remind myself to "WOOSAH" during interactions with those people.
4) I don't find myself to be a people person. I'm awkward, and blunt, and I find I try too hard sometimes to prove that I am a people person.
5) My dreams have been getting extremely weird lately. Very fantastical and supernatural.
2) I can't imagine not being able to keep "in touch" with others without all my gadgets--blackberry, cell phone, laptop, ipod, home phone, tv...I have a really hard time during the "please turn off all electronic gadgets" moments on flight.
3) I am trying very hard to keep my hormones in check during the pregnancy. A few people in my life really have a way of pulling the worst out of me. I have to remind myself to "WOOSAH" during interactions with those people.
4) I don't find myself to be a people person. I'm awkward, and blunt, and I find I try too hard sometimes to prove that I am a people person.
5) My dreams have been getting extremely weird lately. Very fantastical and supernatural.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Randomness of the Day
1) Is this the definition of irony or what? -- Lately, I have been focused on learning how to CONTROL my CONTROLLING behavior. How do YOU think it's going?
2) This NEW version of Pizza Hut - The Hut - no way as good as the past. Very sad, very disappointing. That leads me to my next random thought...
3) All I've been craving for the last one month is pizza, pasta with tomato basil sauce, and garlic bread/knots - DIPPED in marinara sauce. Anybody know the recipe for Domino's pizza sauce so I can make it at home?
4) I LOVE social networking. Don't know why, but I do.
5) I'm missing my Sukanya "Suki" Krishnan on the PIX Morning News. Have you left for maternity leave already, Suki?!
2) This NEW version of Pizza Hut - The Hut - no way as good as the past. Very sad, very disappointing. That leads me to my next random thought...
3) All I've been craving for the last one month is pizza, pasta with tomato basil sauce, and garlic bread/knots - DIPPED in marinara sauce. Anybody know the recipe for Domino's pizza sauce so I can make it at home?
4) I LOVE social networking. Don't know why, but I do.
5) I'm missing my Sukanya "Suki" Krishnan on the PIX Morning News. Have you left for maternity leave already, Suki?!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
My Favoritest Biggest Loser
Watch my cousin, Herukh's, Biggest Loser: Asia audition tape. And vote for him if you can, when it comes on! I'll keep you all posted!
Randomness of the Day
1) This NON-STOP rain, wind, humidity, cold weather all at once just adds to my "the apocalypse is coming" theory. Either that or Mother Nature thinks it's funny to add MORE depression into our lives this year.
2) I need a staycation...a month-long staycation....
3) Ryan Reynolds has 3% body fat. THREE PERCENT! Is that even healthy?!
4) I cannot wait to start feeling the li'l bluebri move. Also, cannot wait until August when Hubby and I can start registering and setting up the nursery. :)
5) Why do some people, who can very clearly SEE that you are not in the mood to chitty-chat, insist on chitty-chatting with you? Leave me alone until you can find something that makes sense to talk to me about.
2) I need a staycation...a month-long staycation....
3) Ryan Reynolds has 3% body fat. THREE PERCENT! Is that even healthy?!
4) I cannot wait to start feeling the li'l bluebri move. Also, cannot wait until August when Hubby and I can start registering and setting up the nursery. :)
5) Why do some people, who can very clearly SEE that you are not in the mood to chitty-chat, insist on chitty-chatting with you? Leave me alone until you can find something that makes sense to talk to me about.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
One More for Good Measure
I'd like to add one more item to my Sweet, Delicious Cravings' "to bake" list.
26. Martha Stewart's Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Mmmmmmmmmmmm...
In the words of beloved 80's cartoon character, Strawberry Shortcake herself, these cookies would taste so BERRY good!!
26. Martha Stewart's Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Mmmmmmmmmmmm...
In the words of beloved 80's cartoon character, Strawberry Shortcake herself, these cookies would taste so BERRY good!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Randomness of the Day
1) Hubby & I are a Bengay mess. His messed up back and arm, and my messed up neck and back are not helping us push the fact that we are much younger than we actually are. At least we look younger (knock on wood).
2) How did my next two empty weekends to clean out my apartment, turn into Party Central?
3) What's the best way to get rid of garlic breath? Even brushing my teeth doesn't get rid of that taste.
4) I really don't enjoy "reality" tv anymore. I think "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Outta Here" really sealed that grave for me. Bring on all the new scripted shows of the 2009-2010 season, PLEASE!!
5) I'm trying to see if I can go one month without shopping (does not include groceries, drug store items, and gifts/flowers for others). I officially started June 1st. :)
2) How did my next two empty weekends to clean out my apartment, turn into Party Central?
3) What's the best way to get rid of garlic breath? Even brushing my teeth doesn't get rid of that taste.
4) I really don't enjoy "reality" tv anymore. I think "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Outta Here" really sealed that grave for me. Bring on all the new scripted shows of the 2009-2010 season, PLEASE!!
5) I'm trying to see if I can go one month without shopping (does not include groceries, drug store items, and gifts/flowers for others). I officially started June 1st. :)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sweet, delicious cravings
#15 on my Things to do Before I Go Broke list -- increase my baking skills, has lead some friends of mine to send over some very cool new recipes. Which got me thinking...if I had the time (like a couple of free weekends...of which I am not allowed to have apparently), what would I like to bake? Thus please see the following, and add any that you may like to try eating ;) At some point in my nesting stage, I will get to them all (in no particular order) :)
1) Strawberry cupcakes
2) Rocky Road Brownies--the dessert kind, not the Indian people kind ;)
3) Ferrer-Rocher Nutella Cupcakes
4) Margarita cupcakes
5) Champagne cupcakes
6) Scones (of any flavor)
7) Oreo cheesecake balls (although I HAVE made these before, I'd like to make them again)
8) something with coconut (suggestions?)
9) a peanut butter & apple cinnamon crepe (Mmmmm. had these in Vegas once...so friggin' good)
10) Okay, this is going to sound weird to most people, but remember, I am preggers -- Bacon f
illed waffles (as shown below via ThisIsWhyYoureFat.com)
11) Lemon curd cupcakes
12) Bakerella Cupcake Pops
13) Homemade Mini Donuts (in different flavors)
14) Butterscotch Pie
15) Sweet Potato cupcakes
16) Guiness Cupcakes (for ITPav)
17) Ooey Gooey Yummy Brownies (TGF Paul Deen)
18) OH's Creme Brulee French Toast
19) Fruit Turnovers (Strawberry, Apple, Pear, Blueberry, etc)
20) something with Dulce de Leche
21) something with caramel & fleur de sel
22) something with pumpkin (not pie)
23) Ice Cream Cone cupcakes
24) S'mores Cupcakes
25) Martha Stewart's Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
**I also want to learn to take better photos of what I bake so that I can post them up here on the blog! Any ideas would be most helpful!
1) Strawberry cupcakes
2) Rocky Road Brownies--the dessert kind, not the Indian people kind ;)
3) Ferrer-Rocher Nutella Cupcakes
4) Margarita cupcakes
5) Champagne cupcakes
6) Scones (of any flavor)
7) Oreo cheesecake balls (although I HAVE made these before, I'd like to make them again)
8) something with coconut (suggestions?)
9) a peanut butter & apple cinnamon crepe (Mmmmm. had these in Vegas once...so friggin' good)
10) Okay, this is going to sound weird to most people, but remember, I am preggers -- Bacon f
illed waffles (as shown below via ThisIsWhyYoureFat.com)11) Lemon curd cupcakes
12) Bakerella Cupcake Pops
13) Homemade Mini Donuts (in different flavors)
14) Butterscotch Pie
15) Sweet Potato cupcakes
16) Guiness Cupcakes (for ITPav)
17) Ooey Gooey Yummy Brownies (TGF Paul Deen)
18) OH's Creme Brulee French Toast
19) Fruit Turnovers (Strawberry, Apple, Pear, Blueberry, etc)
20) something with Dulce de Leche
21) something with caramel & fleur de sel
22) something with pumpkin (not pie)
23) Ice Cream Cone cupcakes
24) S'mores Cupcakes
25) Martha Stewart's Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
**I also want to learn to take better photos of what I bake so that I can post them up here on the blog! Any ideas would be most helpful!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Interesting Plug
I'm always one for promoting the Brownies, in one way or another. Check out this new label, designed for men.
Boxerwallah
Boxerwallah
Sad Panda, Where Are You Today?
Courtesy of NYMag.com's Daily Intel
Here is the latest article from NYMag.com's Blog, Daily Intel, based on a story I have been following:
Small Child Attempts to Comfort Sad Panda
Sad Panda seems to be a man/woman dressed in a very sad panda costume, venturing all over NYC. Sad Panda has been found on the subway, at the park, etc.
Follow Sad Panda yourself, if you're interested! Trials & Tribulations of Sad Panda
Monday, June 1, 2009
Things to do before I go broke...
My name is Brownie, and I am a shopaholic. Recently I was talking to a friend (no, not OH), and she told me that I shop so much because I am bored, and don't have any hobbies like I once did. She asked me to think of what fun things I would like to do, that would take me away from my insane shopping habit (much to the extreme joy of Hubby).
So here's my list. Let's see if I can get at least some of them done this summer, and save some moolah for the Li'l Bluebri's college education.
1. Take drawing classes (OH gave me a set of of 5 for my birthday...now I actually have to use them)
2. Visit a different Museum every couple of weeks (Met, Moma, Bodies exhibit, Natural History, Frick)
3. Ride a bicycle through Central Park (not feasible while pregnant, however), or just walk around the park & have a picnic lunch there
4a. Join a Book Club....it sounds like fun, but then I actually have to complete a book for each meeting
4b. While we're at that, actually use my library card for the first time
5. Help out in some sort of child care environment, maybe an art class for kids or something to that effect
6. Try an art therapy class for adults (do they exist?)
7. Take swim lessons
8. Create some new scrapbooks (especially one for the baby)
9. Work on a photo montage for Tiny Dancer & SK Prankster
10. Put together new fun playlists on my ipod (I want some good tunes for the baby to hear in the womb)
11. Plan the nursery/get the nursery done
12. Take a dance class (again, probably not very feasible during the pregnancy)
13. Join Netflix and rent a bunch of DVDs of shows that I want to get into; go to the theater and see a movie
14a. Go to the Bronx Zoo/Sothstreet Seaport/Cloisters/Botanical Gardens/
14b. Again, while we're at it, (Although this should probably be done WITH kids) Go to an Amusement Park--Hershey, Sesame, Great Adventure
15. Increase my baking skills--get creative with fondant, flavors, colors, etc.
So here's my list. Let's see if I can get at least some of them done this summer, and save some moolah for the Li'l Bluebri's college education.
1. Take drawing classes (OH gave me a set of of 5 for my birthday...now I actually have to use them)
2. Visit a different Museum every couple of weeks (Met, Moma, Bodies exhibit, Natural History, Frick)
3. Ride a bicycle through Central Park (not feasible while pregnant, however), or just walk around the park & have a picnic lunch there
4a. Join a Book Club....it sounds like fun, but then I actually have to complete a book for each meeting
4b. While we're at that, actually use my library card for the first time
5. Help out in some sort of child care environment, maybe an art class for kids or something to that effect
6. Try an art therapy class for adults (do they exist?)
7. Take swim lessons
8. Create some new scrapbooks (especially one for the baby)
9. Work on a photo montage for Tiny Dancer & SK Prankster
10. Put together new fun playlists on my ipod (I want some good tunes for the baby to hear in the womb)
11. Plan the nursery/get the nursery done
12. Take a dance class (again, probably not very feasible during the pregnancy)
13. Join Netflix and rent a bunch of DVDs of shows that I want to get into; go to the theater and see a movie
14a. Go to the Bronx Zoo/Sothstreet Seaport/Cloisters/Botanical Gardens/
14b. Again, while we're at it, (Although this should probably be done WITH kids) Go to an Amusement Park--Hershey, Sesame, Great Adventure
15. Increase my baking skills--get creative with fondant, flavors, colors, etc.
12 Weeks!
Say hello to my Li'l Bluebri (nicknamed for it's size at 8weeks, and I like saying it as if I were British). Please send all your love and positivity to him/her. We'll be seeing his/her face sometime in December :)
My Heaven
Ferrer-Rocher Nutella Cupcakes
Yes, that's right this is what would be waiting for me (along with a few other things) at the pearly white gates of Heaven.
Yes, that's right this is what would be waiting for me (along with a few other things) at the pearly white gates of Heaven.
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