Chick Flicks: Pornography for Women

I know I've said this before but I really dislike chick flicks these days. Most of them are so full of trash that they're not even enjoyable anymore.

Men and Women are obviously different. In the past pornography has been more of a problem for men, however the prophets are telling us now that it is becoming a bigger and bigger problem for women.

The more chick flicks I see these days, the more I think chick flicks are pornography for women. They have so many terrible things in them but because they are mixed in with a love story, girls eat it all up (no matter how dumb the love story is.)

Almost all chick flicks these days have at least one of the three things (if not more then one)

1.) A "love" scene

Most follow this pattern: a couple meets, they're attracted, they are "intimate" before even knowing each other, there is a conflict, and then they get back together in the end.

2.) Unmarried couples casually living together

This is obviously very common in most movies these days, however it is still unacceptable for our standards.

3.) Homosexuality

Chick Flicks, more then any other genre of movie, contain the most homosexual references and people (well, comedies might tie.) Most times they like to make this character one of the lead females best friends.

Its really a shame because I, like all women, really do enjoy a good love story. I would just rather watch one that is not constantly attacking the standards that I am trying to uphold.

A Clean Chick Flick:

NOT A Clean Chick Flick:

Grandpa

I am terrible at keeping journals, I always have been. I think the main reason for this is because when something big happens to me I always feel too overwhelmed to write about it, and then by the time I do write again I feel like there is so much I have to catch up on. That's probably why I haven't blogged in awhile.

On Sunday November 21, 2010 my grandpa passed away. He was 89 years old, so it wasn't too unexpected. However, I still couldn't seem to hold the tears back when I heard the news. My grandpa was a wonderful man.

I actually went down to California the weekend before he died to be a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding. It was a beautiful day and I got see alot of my family including my grandparents. That night my grandparents competed in a slow dance to see who had been married the longest, and of course my grandparents won (after being married for 69 years!)

The next day I made my way back to Utah. I had to wait in St. George for awhile to meet up with someone, so my friend and I went and walked around the St. George temple. It was beautiful even if it was freezing, and the spirit was so strong. As I drove out of the temple parking lot I got the call to let me know my grandpa passed away.

I was not planning on going home for thanksgiving because I had gone down the weekend before for the wedding, however since I had to go down for the funeral that Saturday I decided to be with my family for Thanksgiving. I can't really talk about that weekend. It was amazing, I felt the spirit so strongly. Each of my grandparent's 8 kids spoke a little at his funeral. It was definitely something I'll never forget.

So I know that this is really long which means that I've probably lost everyone's attention by now, but I don't care this was mostly just for myself. A chance to recognize how truly blessed I am, and a chance to say I love you Grandpa, you are such an example to me.

They seek him here, they seek him there....

I went and saw The Scarlet Pimpernel musical, a couple weeks ago, in the Hale Center Theater in Orem. It was amazing! If I could go see it again I would in a heartbeat.

I love the story of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Set in the early stages of the french revolution, The Scarlet Pimpernel is about a group of (20) English aristocrats who begin to smuggle aristocrats out of France to save them from meeting "Madame Guillotine."

What I love about The Scarlet Pimpernel is that it has everything I could want in a story, adventure, romance, humor, all set in a time of terror that really happened.

Read it! Watch the movie ( I like the Leslie Howard 1934 version!) See the play!

For those of you who were not fortunate enough to see the play, here are some pictures :)

Percy/the Scarlet Pimpernel and Marguerite

Marguerite and Chauvelin


Percy and Marguerite

Marguerite and Chauvelin

"Someone has to strike a pose, and bear the weight of well tailored clothes, and that is why the lord created men."

Lady Marguerite Blakeney and Sir Percival Blakeney

10 things i hate about the twilight series by kelly castillo

This an old favorite, I actually wrote it a year ago, but for those of you who have not read it, enjoy!

Ten things I hate about the Twilight series:

(please do not be offended if you do not share my opinion.)

10. Edward and Jacob would do anything for Bella no matter how stupid, ridiculous, and disturbing it is.

9. Bella has no real personality other then the fact that she is selfish, horny, and clumsy.

8. Bella.

7. The fact that edward sparkles in the sunlight. (its just a little lame that’s all I’m saying)

6. Everytime I thought the story was going to get a little more complex or deeper in meaning, and therefore more fascinating, she just went back to talking about how handsome Edward is.

5. Edward spends every night in Bella’s room.

4. These books are geared toward teenagers and they are full of talk of sex and in the 4th book… sex.

3. Not only have they made 4 lame books off of this but now they are making 5 movies too. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST!?!!?!

2. Bella wants Edward to turn her into a monster for the rest of eternity so she can be with him, but she doesn’t want to marry him.

1. Edward and Bella’s relationship is obsessive. They refuse to live with out each other if one dies the other will kill themself. This is not romantic. Its unhealthy and ridiculous, and I would never want my daughter to think that this is ideal.

I could go on but I don’t think I need to.

Song for Dad

Yesterday was my daddy's birthday. It was so tough not being able to celebrate it with him, but it was nice to talk to him anyway.

Alot of people don't know my dad like i know him, which is a shame, cause he is one of the most amazing people. I never have a doubt in my mind how much my father loves my family. Something I am so grateful for that my dad gave me is a sense of humor. My dad is the funniest person to watch movies with!

Dad, you're awesome! Thanks for everything

"The older i get, the more I can see,

he loved my mother and my brother and me

and he did the best that he could

and I only hope when i have my own family,

everyday I see,

a little more of father in me"

Chainsaws In The Bathroom

The fan in our bathroom has been making weird noises for awhile. So last time the cleaning lady came for cleaning checks, she noticed and kind of messed with it a little to try to "fix" it. Of course it didn't work, so now it just kind of sounds like a chainsaw slashing against metal everytime we turn it on.

My roommate and I love watching movies or shows together late at night on our laptops in our rooms. So the other night we watched a couple episodes of supernatural (particularly creepy ones that made us jump) and when we were done i got up to go to the bathroom. Yep, you guessed it. I accidently flipped the bathroom fan switch and the awful chainsaw noises started. I jumped a mile high and ran out of the bathroom as fast as i could. Then i just heard Rachel laughing from our bedroom.

I feel like I just got pranked by the cleaning lady. pranked bad.

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

I work with a 6 year old boy with cerebral palsy. Because of his severe condition he can not do too much, however he is such a sweetheart. One time i was talking to my aunt and my mom about my work and all of the exercises and activities i do over and over again with him, in hopes that he shows the tiniest bit of progress.

I mentioned that one of my favorite books to read with him is "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are" by Dr. Suess. shortly after that my aunt said, "well he doesn't sound too lucky with all of his health issues." and that got me thinking, yes he does have terrible health problems, but in so many ways he is really a lucky kid. His parents love him so much and they do everything in their power to make his life as comfortable as possible. He is lucky his parents pay for private care. I have seen the school he would be going to if they couldn't do that, and ... yeah.

This job has made me realize just how lucky I really am. I mean, I've always known I am blessed. but I guess it has just made me so much more grateful for everything I have. I am grateful for Tristan and his wonderful parents who take care of him, and let me spend everyday with him.

"When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue, when you start to get mad you should do what I do. Just tell yourself duckie, you're really quite lucky, some people are much more, oh ever so much more, so muchly much much more unlucky than you"

-Dr. Suess