I can't stop watching this!

This clip is like crack for a romance author/movie addict/gamer such as myself. No joke, I've probably played it a dozen times in as many hours. It looks gorgeous. The song is hypnotic, (as are Jake's abs) the scenery is stunning, (like Jake's eyes) the dialogue swoonworthy, (*dreamy sigh* like Jake's hair), the special effects uber cool, (almost as cool as those straps of leather hugging Jake's rock hard biceps) Oh, and did I mention how friggin' hot Jake Gyllenhaal looks as Prince Dastan? ;) Everytime I see him, I keep thinking of Declan, the hero from my book SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE. He just fits that character to a tee, especially the hair. If they ever make my book into a movie (haha - yeah right) I'll go totally Anne Rice on the producers if they cast anyone else but Jake to play Dec. lol!

Anyway, if you haven't seen it, click below to watch the "I Remain" trailer/interview and let me know what you think of Jake...erm, I mean what you think of the movie. :)



Until next time...

Birthday parties, concerts and knights - oh my!

So, my week of craziness has finally come to a close. *phew* It was a long, but fun-filled week of birthday celebrations for my kiddos.

Here is a quick journal of the week's events:


It started with a Pump it UP birthday party for my son, who turned eight this week. *sniff, sniff* He's getting so big! (Sidenote - I'm SO getting one of those thrones for my next birthday.)



I followed that long, semi-exhausting night with a 30 Seconds to Mars Concert, VIP style - a present for my now 13 year old daughter. *no sniffels for her, I'm stoked she's getting older* :)

In reality, the concert was more like a day long event, since we left at 1pm and got home at 1am.But it was a flippin' blast! Doesn't she look happy? :) The boys all told her happy birthday, and Jared Leto gave her a hug!

Oh, and Jared Leto jumped on me! :) Now, how many times in your life can you say that? (well, for those of us who aren't Paris Hilton.) hehehe See, here is the picture to prove it --->>

Then, over the weekend, I took a jaunt to Chicago, where we saw the dinner and tournament show, Medieval Times, (after a lot of playing in the hotel pool of course.) The dinner was great. Being a new rabbit eater, I had the vegetarian meal for the first time and it was amazing! Yummy roasted veggies and a portabella mushroom cap with beans and rice. Mmm.

On the entertainment side, the show was great! Both my daughter and I were given flowers by our knight...

My son had a new tunic and a dagger to wave around, so he was happy as could be...And our knight actually won! That never happens when we go there.

Now, I could post pics of the tourney, joust or the
horses, but come on...do you REALLY want to see those? Me neither. *grin* Instead, here are some pics me with the hotties...erm, I mean knights. :)

And yes, I am sitting on their laps. Personally, I think they like me there. *grins*




Aww, aren't they all just so cute? I wish I could take them home with me. :)

Anyway, I guess that's my week in a nutshell. When you look at it here, it doesn't look crazy at all. But believe me...I'z tired and need a nap! Too bad tomorrow is Monday. Ugh!

Until next time....