I saw the movie Thursday night and I am hooked. (It probably helped to that while other viewers were jammed in sold out theatres, we had our own theatre to ourselves to viewer the movie - I'm going to miss these perks, and the company of my friends) The only thing I knew about the story line before I saw it was that it's about Vampires. There were slow parts of the movie and I could definitely tell it was based on a book, but ever since then it's all I can think about. The movie reviewer and I both want to learn more - we're intrigued by the vampires. I know they are geared towards a younger audience, but I want to start reading the books. Right now I'm working on "Marley and Me" which will hit the big screen in December. I'm not too far into it, but so far I like it. This week's movie is "Four Christmases". It's out on Wed. so we'll get to see it tomorrow and NOT at midnight. Those late night showings totally mess up my sleep patterns.
One thing I realized over the weekend is how much the surrounding culture effects your social life. It sounds obvious, but it didn't occur to me until this weekend. Everyone was excited about the big Apple Cup football game. The Apple Cup or "Crapple" Cup which many sports fans call it is between the University of (Washington Huskies) and Washington State University (Cougars). The game was Saturday and it was the topic of conversation both Saturday and Sunday. Bars were full and offering game specials. I didn't know anything about the event and didn't have any desire to watch it because I have no ties to any of the teams. On the other hand, I don't know if I want to be associated to the Oaken Bucket game (IU vs Purdue). Boy was it ugly. The Hoosiers lost 10-62. And, to make the weekend even better (sarcasm noted) Xavier's basketball team beat Memphis in the finals of a Puerto Rico tournament. I, of course, had a phone call from my dad. They are definitely a good team and it will be interesting to watch them excel. At the same time I am curious to see how the new coaching staff at IU will evolve. Regardless, I will be back in the Midwest soon enough to watch them on TV.
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I went to the bucket game and it was awful! Not only was the score horrible but it was freezing so nothing about the game was fun.
On another note, I heard that the Twilight books were great even though they are geared towards a younger audience. I may just have to start reading them as well. Enjoy your week!
I got hooked on the Twilight series books and HIGHLY recommend them. Books 1 and 3 are the best if I recall correctly - might look daunting in size but they are quick reads. Hope you are doing well hon, continue to keep tabs on you roomie and send you well wishes! Happy Thanksgiving!
GO HOOSIERS!!!! It's a tough time to be a Hoosier fan, but we'll stick by our team. :-) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I think you are having company but I can't remember.
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