Taken

Fiance and I have a very awesome and unique movie going policy, in my opinion. We take turns picking the movie so we both know we'll like at least 50% of the movies we see together. That is not so unique. Many couples do this, or at least try to. But, where our awesome-ness comes in is at the ticket office. Whoever picks the movie has to pay for it. That way, the other person can't complain about it saying they wasted their money on a "chick flick" (sorry, money is NEVER wasted on a chick flick! ;) ).

That's the reason that this weekend I'll likely be forced to see Friday the 13th... as if the first 25 installments weren't enough... ( I don't actually know how many there were, only that it was more than 10... enough already!!) But, I can't complain because Andy did go see Twilight with me (and didn't even complain that I got starry-eyed over Edward Cullen).

Every once in a while though, there comes that movie that BOTH of us want to see so there comes the dilemma of "who gives up a movie pick to choose one that they know they other person would pick next time anyway".

That happened this weekend. I DID want to see He's Just Not That Into You, but something inside me told me that one would be more fun to see with girlfriends (Any thoughts? Would guys like this movie? Or should I just wait till I can go with the gal pals?) Anyway, the other movie I wanted to see was Taken. It hasn't been played up that much in the media, but DAMN is that a good movie! I was on the edge of my seat practically the entire movie.

Liam Neeson is a badass.

I know, Liam Neeson? But yes, he is a total badass. If you like thrillers (not horror!) but intense, suspense dramatic thrillers, this movie is for you. It was amazing. And terrifying. I loved it. So, I lost my movie pick and now Fiance gets to drag me to a gory horror film, but when it gets too bad, I'll just think back on my pick and know that it was all worth it.

the waiting game

Fiance comes home tomorrow! I haven't seen him in a week! 2 years ago I would have been telling myself to shut up, a week is nothing, but there you have it, it's only been a week and I really miss him, obviously! But, he's been away securing our future so to speak. He's had a series of interviews this week following the conference last month, so hopefully soon we'll have it nailed down where we're going and what he's going to be doing!

It's exciting and nerve wracking all at the same time! Right now, the most LIKELY places we are going to end up in are either Michigan or Arizona. Both places have their advantages and disadvantages, but really it's going to come down to the job, not the location! There's still a slim chance for boston and another for sacremento, but I'm most likely MI or AZ bound!

This weeked was pretty awesome though, even though fiance was gone. My parents friends, the Weidners, were in town and we had a lot of fun! I got to drive them around town all day Saturday and do some of the touristy things I hadn't gotten to do in a while which is always fun :). We went to Pearl Harbor, Pali Lookout and the Marine base at K-Bay where we got a private little tour from the head honcho, Col. Rice as well! (Apparently they knew his brother or something so he met us and gave us a tour! It was pretty awesome. )

Did you know the island they filmed the opening scene to Gilligan's island was here? No? Neither did I! But I learned that this weekend! How cool. Shopping at the International Marketplace rounded out the day (where I bought a fabulous new dress and hair clippies) followed by dinner at Gordon Biersch. Yum yum!

However, Sunday was the best. Mr. W. is an NFL ref and was officiating the Pro Bowl, so they got me an extra ticket and I got to go! The seats were amazing, and I got to be outside and in the shade all day! The game was really good too! The AFC lost, but Eli Manning won, so it all worked out in the end ;) Go Eli!

Anyway, that's all that's new here. Just waiting for tomorrow when Andy gets home! That reminds me... I better clean the apartment tonight... when he's not around, there's just no motivation to make the apt look nice hahaha. Until next time!