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Hi again. It's me, the blog neglecter. I will try to be better this week. I don't want to get too far behind with the movie reviews, because now that I'm back at work I'm watching more movies at lunch, and now that tv shows are repeats I'm watching a lot more movies at home too. Coming up are reviews of The International, Terminator Salvation, Encounters at the End of the World, Frozen River, A Farewell to Arms, Adventureland, Knowing, Belle de Jour, Ghost Town, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

The Weekend:

I think my weekend started on Thursday, since I met up with Paul, Chrystal, Michael, Abby, and baby Kate at Disneyland that evening. I got there right before California Adventure closed, but luckily, it was enough time to book it to Midway Mania and get in line. We didn't have to wait all that long, and the ride was a lot of fun. Hey Hutchinses, I have a pass again! Even though the park was closed, we were able to wander around for a full hour on our way out, which was fun. We ended up having dinner at Portillo's, which I highly recommend for good burgers and shakes. It's a must to at least try the cake shake! We had some great conversation and I keep finding myself thankful for the great friends I have.

Friday was the 10th Annual International Meat Day. I can't believe it's been so long since the first time I broke my vegetarianism. Ric and I went out to eat at Black Angus and splurged. We got completely full, then headed out to Brea to see Terminator Salvation.

I was completely wiped out from the week and long Friday (which was also graduation day at the university) that I slept in until 1 on Saturday. Are you jealous? Since I goofed off a little too much at work, I spent a couple of hours working. Ric and I went out on errands to buy things we've been needing. I got a good roll-out mat for me to lie on in my cubicle at lunch, which is so much nicer than the hard floor. We got a new shredder and some office supplies, then headed over to Lowe's (I recognize every cashier now) and bought a bunch of closet organization gear and some gardening items. At home, Ric built the big shoe organizer and installed it in our closet under the stairs. No more shoes all over the hallway and the floor of my closet! I finally got a hanging flower basket like the cheery ones I loved in Britain, and surprisingly enough, Pip hasn't destroyed it yet. Yet.

Sunday we went to church and got to work at home again. I worked on all sorts of organizing around the house and then got to work on painting. I'm watching season three of Roseanne while I paint, and I think it's a really underrated season. These episodes are so rich in actual behaviorisms of families and they've been making me laugh a lot. The early seasons of that show are amazing. I touched up paint all over the kitchen since a lot of it got spackle on it when we had work done. Sometimes I think my work will never be done in there. In the evening we met up with Ryan, Amy, Rob, and Dee. We all had Starbucks before going to see Star Trek, then drove over to the Twisted Vine in Fullerton for some good drinks and great conversation. It was a packed and great day.

Monday we were so tired from Sunday that I slept in again, and Ric dozed on and off throughout the day. We had no Memorial Day plans, so when Ric's mom called and asked if we wanted to come over for a barbecue dinner, we jumped at it. But first we went to the park and I walked while Ric rode his bike, and then we hung out with Ric's parents for most of the night. When we got home, we decided to watch a movie, and settled on Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Wow, I'm glad we're done with that series. It just got worse as it went.

Up this week: hopefully a trip or two to the dollar theater, movie night with Ryan and Amy, and an opera!