Pharmacy School

Well Riley got in to pharmacy school! He got in to University of North Carolina which is ranked 2nd in the nation for pharmacy, so I had to give him props for being so amazing. I'm insanely proud of him. He just went to the interview last weekend and they told him he was accepted yesterday so I keeping telling him that he must have been at the top of the list. So he has some more interviews to go to, and places to check out, so we're still not sure where we'll end up but it's just nice to know that he's already gotten in to a really good school. We'll know for sure where we're going by next spring so I'll keep everyone posted.

Oh and Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 4 hours from Norfolk, 12 to Lansing, 9 hours to New York, 5 hours to Washington DC, and 10 hours to Florida. These are all trips I'm hoping to make while I'm there (not that it's decided or anything I just like to be thorough with my research.)

HPDH

So we went to the midnight showing of Harry Potter and since I'm not a great writer here are some review snippets that I agree with.

"Deathly Hallows Part 1 actually manages to be involving and kind of artful about the boredom and lonliness of heroism." -Bob Mondello (NPR)

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows lacks warmth, whimsy, playfulness and hope. And that is precisely what makes it great." -Brandon Fibbs (brandonfibbs.com)

"It's the closest the HP movies will get to a reserved character drama. My favorite parts are the tiny, dialogue-less character moments packed with emotional undercurrents." -Todd Herts (Christianity Today)

"If you think of 'Half-Blood Prince' and the two 'Deathly Hallows' entries as a trilogy that concludes the Potter saga, 'Part 1' is a terrific middle, a quietly thrilling and artful chapter."

-Eric D. Snider (Cinematical)

Hope you guys enjoyed it also. The only bad part of the night was waiting in line around rude, selfish people for a few hours. Next Potter film we're renting out a theater so we don't have to deal with idiots again. I also thought it was a little to scary for the little ones, which is a shame since I know how much my niece wants to see it, but seriously Bathilda's stare made me pratically jump into my friends lap! But otherwise very enjoyable.

Haylie

What phenomena still lies before you unspoiled?

I'm gearing up for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (I might even rent out a theater so if anyones interested let me know). I was just reading some articles about it in EW and here's a little blurp where their talking about a featurette, I have to say this is totally how I feel.

"...it runs through the first six films in the series in a way that made me think how amazing it would be if you never read the books or seen the movies and still have all that to look forward to. The idea was fresh in my mind after seeing a recent trailer for Deathly Hallows, turning to the friend I was with, and having her tell me she's only read the first two books. I imagine the combination of pity/envy is similar to what some people feel for me when I tell them I've never seen Arrested Development. (I know I'll love it. That could be why I'm saving it for when I really need it.) So, back to the headline: What pop culture phenomena still lies before you unspoiled, making your friends insanely jealous? Why haven't you pulled the trigger? And when do you plan to?"

So I am always obsessing about something and I will give you a few examples later in case anyone is interested in discovering something new for themselves. But what I really need is something new for myself. What is everyone obsessed with? I need something new to love! Otherwise I just keep thinking about the same things over and over again....yes I might be crazy.

Here are some phenomenas in my life (don't think less of me, I am aware that I should devote my life to things that are more productive....I teach children for heavens sake so lay off me.)

1. Harry Potter

2. Jane Austen and anything associated with her, for instance Lost in Austen, The Jane Austen Book Club.

3. Gilmore Girls- I've literally watched Gilmore Girls almost every single day for the last 4 years even though it ended in 2007. Once I watch all 7 seasons I just start them over (remember how I said don't think less of me) I also get on a GG chat room every once in a while to bond with my fellow GG freaks.

4. Arrested Development (just like the girl mentioned in the article, I'm jealous that she's never seen them) It's literally the best thing in television history....yes I went there. And I'm patiently waiting for the movie.

5. Veronica Mars- I have a thing for WB shows that ended in 2007

6. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia- Yes it has some bad things in this show so if you start watching it don't say I didn't warn you. But Charlie Day is probably the best thing that has ever happened to me and I would say this is the second best thing in television history...yes I just went there again.

So there is some things that you can pick up if you haven't already and guaranteed you'll be entertained and I will be jealous because you get to see them for the first time. If anyone has suggestions for me that would be much appreciated.

Your Welcome

Haylie