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Holiday Inn Captured My Heart

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I took my best girl to the cinema yesterday.  Just me and my gal catching a show and we had a swell time, see.  A real swank time, I tell you.

It’s hard to shake the circa 1940s slang after being immersed in it for a couple hours.  As an early Christmas present, I bought tickets for Holiday Inn for my sister since it’s her favorite Christmas movie.  She was surprised to learn that I had never seen it so she asked me to join her rather than her hubby.

With its old world charm, the Tampa Theatre is the perfect cinema for a showing of a classic film and I loved watching the movie for the first time on the big screen as it was intended.  The larger than life dance numbers and set designs help your appreciate the art of film-making in a time before CGI and green screens.

 

Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby’s characters were delightful and endearing, like the way you want to remember these classic Hollywood film stars.  Although as beloved as they are, it’s the songs and the dancing that truly steal the show, of course.

The song, White Christmas, makes its debut in Holiday Inn, however, most people know it as the theme song for White Christmas, which will also be showing this holiday season at the Tampa Theatre on December 23.

Much like my sister, Holiday Inn captured my heart with singing and dancing.  I enjoyed watching this classic Christmas movie on the big screen so much that I plan to make this a new holiday tradition for us.

That’d be swell, I tell ya.  A real hot dog!


 

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A Very She & Him Christmas

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I read somewhere that Zooey Deschanel’s voice helped land her role in Elf.  Since first watching that movie, my husband has had a crash on Zooey Deschanel all in part to her voice.  Normally, Allan doesn’t have a thing for blondes, but he could see past this siren’s golden locks in part to her soulful, sleepy bedroom voice.

 

Once he learned she was a brunette, Zooey Deschanel had a permanent spot on Allan’s laminated list somewhere between Marisa Tomei and Amy Adams.

Honestly, I’m not the biggest fan of Zooey Deschanel’s voice.  I’d prefer to watch her in (500) Days of Summer or as the adorkable Jess in her new hit comedy, New Girl rather than listen to her sing.  However, I had a change of heart when I heard She & Him’s In the Sun, but more recently when I heard their new Christmas album, A Very She & Him Christmas.

More than another Christmas album filled with favorites, She & Him honors these songs with pure and simple renditions, perfect for cool nights drinking hot cocoa in front of a fire while gazing at the tree.  In a world of autotune and over produced music, each song sends you back to an era of a simpler time when families sat around a radio for enjoyment.

My favorite song on the album is The Christmas Waltz.  Zooey’s style and tone reflects the true heart and feel of the song.  Watch She & Him’s live performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

 

I’ve downloaded the songs from amazon and on the sly, I’ll add a few songs to Allan’s player as a surprise for our anniversary in a few weeks.  Christmas songs by She & Him will make a sweet, romantic gift, especially since Zooey’s voice is like sugar straight from the candy cane.  (Watch out, Jewel!)

Pssst!  Speaking of gifts….Don’t miss this one!



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Next Year

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Yesterday, I ran in the Space Coast Marathon.

To say I ran it is an overstatement.  I more like hobbled to the finish line.  It was my worst race ever.

Whether I ran it, walked it or limped over the finish line, I still earned a medal regardless of my time which will forever be listed on Active.com with all my other race results and my husband and my kids were there to for cheer me.  Having them there meant the world to me.

Now, I’m healing my body to start training all over again for my races coming up in the new year.  And I’ll run another marathon, maybe Palm Beach, Jacksonville or New York.  It doesn’t matter as long as I can redeem my performance next year.


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In My Life

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For the past year, I’ve worked extremely hard on repairing some broken relationships.  It took a lot of patience, trust, honesty and understanding to rebuild those relationships, but it was so worth it.  Now, my life is full of laughter rather than pain.

Or so I thought.  As I expended my energy into one relationship, other relationships unraveled because I hadn’t been as plugged into some big events as I should have been.  My lack of presence and support was perceived as a lack of empathy.

When I heard I let my sister and friends down for various reasons, it stopped me dead in my tracks.  Somehow between running around after my family and running in races, I had missed some important events and it’s not like me to not be there for loved ones.  However in these incidences, I wasn’t and I hurt them terribly.  When I heard I let them down, I cried for weeks.

Even now, the pain I know I caused brings tears to my eyes. I live a rich life because of my family and friends. Their relationships are bountiful blessings. Without them, my life would be empty and lonely.

Somehow I have to find balance between my own family, my extended family on both sides and my friends.That’s why I am so grateful for the 30 Day Challenge, because it forces me to stop and remember everything and everyone that is important in my life, whether it’s spending time with them or sending them a note to say, “I love you. I appreciate you in my life.”

Of course with schedules, it’s hard to coordinate time to spend together, but we’ll make it happen.  And for that, I’m thankful.

 

For the next four Music Mondays, I’ll be counting my blessings through song.  Each week in November, I will be singing my praises and giving thanks by sharing a song that symbolizes one of the many blessings in my life.  Come count your blessings with me and link up while you’re here.  What a blessing that would be!



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Good Life

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My life is a good life.

We have a roof over our heads.

And there’s always music and spontaneous dance parties in the living room.

There’s enough food in our fridge to feed a small village. Oddly, sometimes it feels like there’s a small village living here.

Thankfully, Allan has a job that affords me to stay home and raise our small village children.

And our small village home is filled with laughter, from-the gut-laughter that makes us throw back our heads like pez dispensers to release the most boisterous, obnoxious cackles and cause us to fall out of our chairs from laughing so hard.

But I’m so blessed because Allan is a great dad and husband but occasionally he chooses to hit “ignore” on his cell phone while I’m stranded at the gas pump or my car battery is dead, which is not a good thing when I’m PMSing.

For the most part,  our simple little life is a good, good life.



For the next four Music Mondays, I’ll be counting my blessings through song.  Each week in November, I will be singing my praises and giving thanks by sharing a song that symbolizes one of the many blessings in my life.  Come count your blessings with me and link up while you’re here.  What a blessing that would be!

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Pssst….Don’t miss my Run TBay Giveaway!

Ten Years with Our Soul Sister

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My first born child turned TEN today.

A whole decade!

When did that happen?

How did that happen?

Ten years ago, I cried happy tears when I held her in my arms for the first time.

Today I cried happy tears all over again, just thinking about ten years with our Allana Rose.

And I want to hold my baby tight again and never let go.

 

Happy 10th Birthday to our little Soul Sister, Allana Rose!

xox

All for a Happy Halloween

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If you have young school aged-children still at home, then you can probably relate to the madness of a day that I will be facing today.  There’s a costume parade at the school followed by two class parties where Monster Mama Run DMT is expected to DJ dance music for said parties and then another party after school before we set off to trick-or treat with our friends.

That’s some serious Halloween hoopla, my friends!
 

 
But we do it all for the kids, right?
 

 
Rest assured, I’ll be funneling a few beers tearing into some treats of my own around 5:00 p.m.  Then, I’ll be feeling good in the ‘hood.
 

 
And with the help of some liquid courage, maybe I’ll sing some Halloween carols to really piss off my neighbors  keep my spirits high and smooth things over when Little Lion Man tries to enter each home we visit for trick-or-treating tonight.
 

 

Here’s to a safe and Happy Halloween to you and yours!



For the next four Music Mondays, I’ll be counting my blessings through song.  Each week in November, I will be singing my praises and giving thanks by sharing a song that symbolizes one of the many blessings in my life.  Come count your blessings with me and link up while you’re here.  What a blessing that would be!
 

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You Know, I’m No Good

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You know, I’m no good.  No, really I am.  As soon as I learned of Amy Winehouse’s untimely death this summer, I knew exactly what I was going to be for Halloween.


 
Was it too soon to be a dead Amy Winehouse with autopsy scar? 

Probably.  But it was funny as hell, especially since Allan dressed as a medical examiner.  See, no good, I tell ya.

I kept my costume under wraps for months, but I was dying to reveal it.  Although my friends requested Lady Gaga to make another appearance, I assured them that this year’s costume wouldn’t disappoint them.  I would be a dead ringer for another famous person.

With the help of eBay for the right wig and tattoos (and my SIL Kirsten who helped apply the tats), I think I pulled off Amy Winehouse amazingly.  I went for the Rehab look and with a bottle of Southern Comfort and a syringe in my hair for props, I stayed in character the entire party to be true to my character.


 
But I couldn’t help from being myself!  Every time I smiled big or laughed, my magnetic diamond lip stud fell off which would make me laugh even harder and difficult to stick it back on. So, I just stuck the diamond stud in new places all night long.

My friend, Chrissy hosted our annual Halloween party this year and as usual, the costumes and food were fabulous.

Everyone’s spirits were certainly lifted.

Well, at least Amy Winehouse’s were.

Next week for Music Monday, I will be sharing my favorite Halloween jamz.  I would love to hear what Halloween songs move your spirit.  Link up and play along…if you dare.  Muhahahahahahaha!
 

 

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Calling All The Monsters! It’s Almost Halloween! Get Ur Freak On!

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China Anne McClain of Disney’s A.N.T. Farm released a treat just in time for Halloween and my girls love it.  The choreography reminds me of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Halloween is only two weeks away!  I CAN’T WAIT!

My Glee Cheerio cheerleader costume arrived and it fits perfectly and no muffin top was visible.  Thank goodness! Allana will approve.  However, other parts may be visible, so I’ll need to wear a pair of running shorts underneath my skirt.

I have to admit, I will look so cute running in the Frakenfooter half marathon as a Cheerio cheerleader.  I think I’ll also wear it trick-or-treating with the kids this year.  Fun!

My friend, Chrissy is hosting the adult Halloween party this weekend, which should be a devilishly good time as always.  I am so ready to get my drink freak on!

I haven’t officially unveiled our couple costume for the adult party on the blog yet, but I am dying to spill the beans.  It’s a good one.  All will be revealed for next week’s Music Monday when I post pictures from the adult party.

For the next two Music Mondays, I will be sharing my favorite Halloween jamz.  I would love to hear what Halloween songs move your spirit.  Link up and play along…if you dare.  Muhahahahahahaha!

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He’s My Boogieman

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WARNING: The follow post may cause you to experience some nausea or sudden and uncontrollable projectile vomiting.

Like I warned you last week, once October rolls around, I dust off the spiny tingling Halloween tunes and start busting my Thriller moves.

Little Liam Man has been working on his new spooky look as well.  Thanks to allergy season, my Little Lion Man has been transformed into my little Boogieman.

Actually, KC and the Sunshine Band is too clean-cut and sunshiny to portray the true goriness of my little Boogieman.  On the other hand, White Zombie best expresses the horror we all feel when the green slime starts slipping down LLM’s face again.  Yes, this video represents our feelings more accurately, because I feel like screaming.

I promise to share something a little less grotesque next week.

For the next three Music Mondays, I will be sharing my favorite Halloween jamz.  I would love to hear what Halloween songs move your spirit.  Link up and play along…if you dare.  Muhahahahahahaha!



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