Since the move back to the valley, I have had time to visit family and friends. A lot.
Which has been great (even if sometimes I feel like I should be more productive). But I believe that spending time with those you love is the most important thing there is.
I have also had time to finish a few books and watch a few movies.
And that means that I have to share my thoughts with you. Because I can.
1. Finally finished The Casual Vacancy. I had a super hard time getting into the book, until about 300 pages in. That's just too long. And it was so depressing. Everyone was so unhappy. I don't mind unhappy, I just want there to be a lesson at the end, with characters paying attention to the lesson. That did not happen.
2. Finished reading "7". Makes you think. About your life and your choices. I would highly recommend this one. I think we all need to think about the choices we make everyday on how we spend our time and money.
3. Saw Argo. Very suspenseful. And I had no idea that this really happened. Another thumbs up!
4. Saw "Magic Mike". I knew not to expect a lot, but even keeping that in mind, it was awful. Just awful. Now, don't get me wrong. Channing Tatum is adorable. And the boy can dance. But no one else could. And the plot. Don't even get me started. The only way to watch this is to turn the volume off. Even then, there was not enough of Mr. Tatum dancing to justify a couple of hours of my life.
5. I save the best for last. I watched "Take This Waltz". I loved this. Truly loved it. But it's sad. If you want your movies to end all happy, move along. But it has an awesome message. About long term relationships. And how love starts out all sparkly, then changes over time. But the lack of sparkle is not bad. Just different. About how love changes, grows deeper (if your relationship is with the right person and you both work on the relationship). And that you might see other sparkly people out there, but that sparkle will fade too. I hope I didn't give too much away. Just see it if you like independant films. That means you Bob (Robert).
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