Ironing = bad juju

I hate ironing. And when I say hate, I don't mean a lukewarm dislike or even a distaste for the chore, but a virulent, deeply abiding loathing for the task. When I even see movies with lots of ironing, I throw up a little in my mouth. I am, for the most part, a wash and wear kind of girl. If the dryer doesn't get out the wrinkles, the wrinkles will stay.

However, much to my dismay, there are certain times where ironing is necessary. Typically these situations arise when I've forgotten to hang something up or fold it in a timely manner and now need it for work. When that happens, I subscribe to the more-is-better theory of ironing. ie: the hotter the iron, the faster it gets done.

I discovered, unfortunately, that this is not always true. See exhibit A (below)


This is my work shirt. It is not supposed to be partially melted with ragged holes in it. Synthetic fibers do not like the 'linen' setting on the iron...for future reference.

Movies continued....

Rented and watched "Where the Wild Things Are" last night. If you've seen it, I'm sorry. If you are thinking of seeing it....DON'T!

Movies....

I've been on a bit of a movie kick lately...reading just hasn't held my interest recently. Thus I've seen a number of movies...most of them good. These are just the ones I've seen in theaters...

This was a good movie, however, as usual, the book was better. In fact, I re-read the first book this weekend and ended up finishing the entire 5 book series. They're worth the read if you don't expect them to be more than they are.

I was really looking forward to this movie. I actually went the Monday after opening weekend. Entirely too many people in the theater...and the ending was not what I would have liked (a little to OPEN, if you know what I mean). But all in all, It was quite enjoyable. After all, who doesn't like the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp pairing?

Went to see this movie within a few days of Alice. I wasn't really that interested in it, but for a 3 hour movie, it really flew. I didn't have to go to the bathroom once, even though I had a HUGE slurpee/slushee thing. It was really quite well done, even if the storyline was a more than a bit overt/obvious about the point it was trying to make.

I went to see this one with Rachel. It didn't look that great to me, but it ended up being quite amusing. Not really worth the evening movie price, more of a matinee type movie (to me), but I did chuckle out loud more than a few times. Plus it was nice just to hang out with my sister.

So I would like to say that I'm going to be better and get back on the reading wagon, but I don't think I will quite yet. There are a few more movies I want to see in the theaters. I have three main ones on my list: How to Train your Dragon (with Dave-aka The Boy-insists on calling "How to Drain your Dragon"), The Diary of a Wimpy Kid (also read this book...fun in a small child sort of way), and The Bounty Hunter. Maybe I'll see if the girls wanna go to that one.

So folks, what say you? Any thoughts on the above mentioned movies...or ones you'd recommend?

Canadian

While I am not actually Canadian (I was in fact born and bred in the good old US of A), I have been accused a number of times in the past few weeks of being Canadian. Apparently my NoDak pronunciations have been coming out, especially when I'm tired. The Boy also harasses me fairly regularly about being Canadian...all because I grew up in North Dakota near the border. Some people! :) Thus, in honor of those who have asked, I present my beaver friend...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sekLEG8xsOs

(unfortunately you will have to click on the link because blogger is being a stupidhead)


BTW, all the videos by this guy (klaatu42) are quite amusing. I especially like his "Talking Cat Turf War".

Ta!