Day(s) off

It's 8:59 am on Tuesday morning and I am still snug as a bug, lying in my bed. It can only mean one thing, DAY OFF! Our lovely director gave all us Engineers 3 DAYS OFF this week because we were so on top of our show at our last rehearsal (also because one of our castmates had to go out of town, but I like to say it's because we're kicking butt and taking names with the show).

So on Sunday it was grocery store and Target and football. GO COWBOYS!!!! First playoff victory since 96'. Vikings next weekend had better get ready.

Yesterday was a big sleep in and movie/dinner with my housemates. Before I say what movies I saw I want to preface to try and avoid judgements. I wanted to go see Up In The Air. I love George Clooney and it's exactly the kind of movie that I normally love to see. But honestly, I couldn't make myself see something that might potentially make me depressed or cry. After the fall that I've had, I just wanted something mindless and entertaining. SO...I saw Sherlock Holmes (and then snuck in and watched Daybreakers for free). I definitely got my wish on the mindless part.

Sherlock Holmes was not a bad movie, but I didn't love it. I love Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law and Rachel McAdams. I usually love Guy Ritchie. But I found myself looking at the time over and over again while the movie was going. NEVER a good sign. The costumes were lovely and I love the time period the film was set in. My dad used to read Sherlock Holmes to us, so I really like him as a character. I don't know...something was just missing. I guess that after seeing Star Trek over the summer and being completely blown away by it, it became the gold standard for all 'those' type of movies and this one just didn't measure up. Too bad.

Now onto Daybreakers. Interesting concept. Vampires are the majority, humans the minority, almost out of human blood. Everyone works at night and sleeps in the day. I enjoyed the random vampire adds for teeth whitening and the "Subwalk" so they can walk around in the day. And it was nice to see Ethan Hawke again, long time no see buddy. IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST VIOLENT FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN. Everything and everyone was blowing up, splatter sounds galore, blood covering everyone. I started out being a little grossed out, but then it became funny and I started laughing. The sound was up SO loud (Damn kids with their loud music...I am old) that it was giving me a headache. Not helped by the fact that I think the kids in the projection booth were smoking pot during the movie.

So...two movies and I didn't love either. Maybe it was my choices (probably), maybe it was my mood (also probable) but hopefully I will have better luck next time.

On a happier note, the pinball machine in the lobby gave us 4 free games. SCORE!

WOW. Super long blog. Sorry guys.

Later today we are exploring Old Market (shopping and fun area in Omaha) and possibly going to eat at a soul food restaurant that was featured on Food Network. More on that tomorrow.

Loves!