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I am going to tell you all something is very difficult for me to say, and something that I have thought over thoroughly and with painstaking diligence.

My top 10 movie list.

I love movies, but I am also a pretty big movie critic. I don't like to waste my time going to see a movie that is only so-so. I want epicness, I want complex plots, I want top notch acting, and I DO NOT WANT CHEESINESS. If you are going to have people fall in love in your movie, find an original way to do it, or try and do it realistically. Don't do it the way that thousands of other movies have done before. Ok, stepping down from the soapbox.

I am not claiming these movies to be the top 10 best movies ever, they just happen to be my favorites. Also, I change my mind about the order of these constantly. But #1 is for sure my #1.

1. Lucky Number Slevin. This movie has everything that makes a movie great. Witty dialogue, great characters, a complex plot, an unexpected twist, action, love, etc. And really bizarre wallpaper. If you can't tell, I love this movie. You should watch it.

2. V for Vendetta. This movie is just so epic. Oh, and I love Natalie Portman, especially because of her rap on SNL.
3. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Best adaption from a book, ever. I love the first two as well, but I am not going to put more than one movie from a series in my top ten, just for diversity's sake.
4. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In the past this was my number 1, but it has been bumped down a few spots because it lacks the epic quality of the previous 3.


5. Little Miss Sunshine. You know a movie is good when it literally makes you gasp. When the son found out that he was color blind and therefore couldn't be in the air force... wow. Any movie that can devastate you that much is a good movie.

6. O Brother, Where Art Thou? This movie is very loosely based on the Odyssey. Very, very loosely.
7. Inglourious Basterds. This movie is great overall, but it mainly makes the top ten because of one single scene: when the farmer is being interrogated to see if he is hiding any Jews. The tension in the air was almost tangible.
8. Maverick. Mel Gibson at his best, in my opinion. Thanks to my Aunt Julie, for convincing me to watch this movie so many years ago.
9. The Matrix (Number 1). Don't get me started about the next two, but I do love the first one.
10. Shaun of the Dead. This movie may seem a little out of place on this list, but what would this list be without a good Zombie movie on it? And yes, I do prefer it to Zombieland, although I do love that movie as well.

So there's my list. I can't end this post though without mentioning my 5 favorite comedies. I didn't include them on the list because I just feel like they are too different from the other movies and deserve their own list. In no particular order, here they are.

• Anchorman
• Hot Rod
• Zoolander
• Tommy Boy
• The Hangover
  

Alright, now you know.

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So, I am trying to get rid of a few of my bad habits before I get married. Not necessarily because Andrew doesn't like them, but more because I would just like to start our marriage in a state that is as physically and mentally healthy as possible. I am going to fess up on what five of these habits are so that you all will watch me and make sure I don't do them unconsciously.


1. Biting my nails. This is a long standing habit that I definitely do without thinking, especially during movies and lectures. Apparently I do it when I have nothing else to do with my hands, so if you are going to ask me to watch a movie, then give me a snack or something that will last the whole time. Thanks.

2. Drinking coke as if its... the other coke. People, my first word was coke. Literally. It is in my bloodstream. I have now gone 21 days without drinking one, and my mouth is literally watering right now just thinking about it. Do not tempt me, for I WILL give in.


3. Never, EVER flossing. Apparently flossing is important. Somehow I think my dentist failed to emphasize this to me, or perhaps I chose not to listen. I bought some floss a few weeks ago and I think I have flossed 3 times now, which is better than nothing, but I would prefer to make it a daily thing.

4. Putting things in strange places, and then forgetting that I did. This is really something that needs to stop before I marry Andrew. He has a place for everything, and does not lose things. Ever. Losing things is like a daily thing for me, and I think he would prefer that I stop because once we live together, I would be losing his stuff too.

5. Never exercising. I type this one reluctantly, because this is something I really don't want to start doing. Yes, I know that I always feel good about myself afterwards, but actually doing is just not enjoyable to me. And making time to do it sucks, especially when I could be doing something so much more productive, like watching Glee. :) This is why I am not starting my exercise routine until Day 68, which is now looming uncomfortably close.

Alright, there you have it. If you see my biting my nails, slap my hand away. If you have a coke in your hand, don't come within 30 feet of me. Whenever I smile, tell me I have stuff in my teeth and need to go floss, whether I actually do or not. If you see me put my wallet in the fridge, make me aware. And finally, make sure to laugh haughtily when you see me out of breath after walking up the stairs. Do this for me, and maybe I will overcome these habits in 79 days.

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I found my dress today!!

Bridal Company in Denton was amazing. I tried on so many dresses that I liked, whereas at other places I was having a hard time finding anything, and all of them were so much better priced than anywhere else than I had looked. Obviously I am not going to post a picture of my dress, but I will post some of the ones that didn't work!




The one in the store that I loved fit me, so I was able to buy it right there and bring it to school with me! I am so relieved to have finally found a dress that I love so much and that was a great price.

Also, after trying on veils there I think I have changed my mind on what I want. I have always wanted a birdcage veil, but I think the style of my dress is more suited for a longer veil. I want to wear my hair all pinned up in the back and wear the veil at the bottom of my hair. We will see. I am so happy!

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I have had a very relaxing evening. It was not at all productive, but I have watched a lot of quality television with my roommates/bridesmaids, so that's always nice.

One thing we did pretty much decide on tonight is our music. My aunt's office mate is in a little guitar duo that plays at weddings and small venues and such. They are pretty popular in Fort Worth and are extremely talented. Here's the link- let me know what you think! Kevin Townson

I can't wait to go wedding dress shopping on Saturday!!

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I can't wait for the weekend! I feel like after this week is over, I won't be quite as busy. I am excited for that. Hopefully by Monday, I will have found my dress and finalized almost everything for the wedding. I can't believe how quickly it is approaching! It still gives me chills (the good kind) to thing about my wedding.

Today, Andrew and I had our first day of marriage counseling. It went well, and we are excited to continue it. It has been really tough figuring out a time that we can actually go, seeing as that I work Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and he works Tuesday and Thursday. We figured something out though.

Well, I don't have much else to say, but I do still have homework to do!

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Ok, ok, so I missed a few days. Shame on me. It is ironic, because the first days that I missed were right after I stopped working at J-Crew, so I wasn't even as busy as I normally am! I guess I was just enjoying the freedom so much that I forgot about my blog for a while. The weekend was great because we were celebrating my dear Adrienne's birthday. A big group of us went to Cheesecake Factory on Monday night and it was a blast.



Soon I am going to decide at what point I am going to kick into gear with the exercising and the whole eating "healthy" thing to prepare for the wedding. I was going to start at 100 days, but clearly that did not happen. I am thinking that perhaps after this week is over (since it is Greek Week and very busy) I will begin... Or maybe after fall break. I like that idea better. So let's solidify this: On Monday, the 25th of October, when there are 68 days remaining until my wedding day, I will start my exercise and healthy eating routine. There!

I do have a little bit of excitement coming up this weekend related to the wedding. Karissa and I are going to meet my mom in Denton so that we can look at Bridal Company, a huge discount wedding store. I have a good feeling about this place! If I don't find something there, then I am going to David's Bridal to try on a dress that I saw online, and if I like it then I am going to order it from oncewed.com, because I found it in my size on there. So, this weekend I might actually find my wedding dress!! I can't believe I close I am to being a married woman.

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92 days, also known as, 3 months!

I still do not feel motivated to exercise. I have been flossing though, so I guess that's a start.

On another note, I have a confession. I gave in tonight, and I bought another cardigan. It was only $20, but I still feel a little bad since I had pledged that the previous cardigan I bought from JCrew would be the last. If weather permitted, I would wear one of those cardigans every single day. They are my absolute favorite article of clothing; they are comfortable, modest, stylish, and can be worn over dresses or t-shirts. Totally worth the money.

I had a very busy day today, but it was actually a pretty good one. I am thoroughly enjoying my internship; the day really just flies by. I worked there from 8 to 5 and then worked at JCrew from 6 to 10, but I really didn't get tired! I am glad to be back at the apartment relaxing though.

Anyways, I have nothing to reveal about the wedding today... everything that is left is still undecided. I suppose I could reveal a very decided part of my wedding party... my parents!



My dad, Bruce, is an electrical engineer for AT&T. Fun stuff! My mom, Melanie, is a 3rd grade teacher in Mansfield. Fun fact: my dad is 6'3" and my mom is 5'3".
I am sure that many people claim that they have the best parents ever, but I am pretty sure that I got them. :)




The end!