A Parent's Nightmare

My daughter, A., got really sick. I took her to the doctor yesterday, he informed me that a trip to the emergency room was necessary. They fast tracked us through the emergency room and we got in fairly quickly, our total time there was only about three and a half hours. A very short time to be in the emergency room, but it felt like an eternity.

The pain in her eyes and the sounds she made when they examined her, it was the most horrible thing I have ever had to see or hear. I tried to be strong and not let her see how much it upset me, but I couldn't help but cry. Watching that really brought home how important she is to me. Why is it that I can't seem to fully realize people's importance to me until there is a crisis?

A. is fine, if a little sore and very exhausted. I'm hoping she'll be completely herself tomorrow. She was able to give several full smiles without prompting last night before we left the emergency room. She did tell me that I was saying "I love you" too much. Not that that is really possible.

Poetry, Sophmore Attempt

My first attempt at poetry got wiped out when I deleted my first personal blog, so for most of you this is my freshman work.

Waiting for a decision.
Anticipating the future.
Anxious to hear,
Aware I shouldn't push.

Hopeful of the news to come.
Joyous at the possibilities.
Eager for it to work,
Aware of the probable complications.

Always honest in matters of heart and mind.
Making choices with thought and emotion.
Looking at all the angles,
The best choice made regardless of popularity.

A Late Review

I know this movie has been out on DVD a while, but I borrowed it from my parents and watched it last night. Miss Congeniality 2, a Sandra Bullock sequel to the hit Miss Congeniality, was enjoyable. It starts off with the FBI offering Ms. Hart a job as the "face of the FBI" after a sting operation at a bank goes wrong because she is recognized by the people. Ms. Hart is upset about her field days being over and then gets the double whammy of her boyfriend breaking up with her.
We then introduce the other half of the team, another woman agent with anger management issues. Hart takes her on to prevent her from being transferred, needless to say, she isn't grateful. You get the fairly standard bickering as with all reluctant buddy movies. William Shattner returns in his role from the first film.

It is a funny and enjoyable movie. It does pull some of the gags and jokes from the first movie, but not overly much. If you need a lighthearted romp with decent chemistry between the cast members I recommend this movie.

A Night Out

I went out last night to the Seabrook Beach Club, first time I've been out in ages. A few people from work went because they were having a teacher appreciation night in honor of Spring Break. I wore something cute and flirted with a coworker, who's married. :) I also met this really cool guy named Sherman. Told obscene jokes, drank TWO daiquiris, and laughed a lot. Sherman gave me his number and seems to know some great places to go and have fun. He likes to dance and I haven't been dancing in over 13 years, it might be fun to go again. He likes to paint and sculpt, what is it with me and the artsy type?

Two Movies in Two Nights

I got a rare treat this weekend, I got to see two movies in as many nights.

On Friday, I took my daughter, Aislinn, and her friend, Elizabeth, to see Bridge to Terabithia. I had read the book over a decade ago in college and until I was the previews I forgot that there was any fantasy elements in it.


The movie is visually beautiful, not just the parts where the CGI fantasy characters show up but in the way that it is shot to help convey the innocence of our heroes. The opening credits take the drawings and bring them to life while still looking like drawings, it's lovely artwork and gives a good sense of the movie.

The basic story is mainly about Jesse, a poor boy in a small town, he is picked on by the school bullies. He loves to race, which he tries to use to gain the respect of the bullies, and drawing, which he hides from everyone. It's the day of the big race and his mom throws out his shoes and gives him a pair of his sister's old sneakers (They're pink, oh the horror). This is also the day that the new girl, Leslie, shows up. She's cute, but her style is a bit shocking to the small town kids. The race starts and both Jesse and Leslie race, Jesse pulls ahead of the bullies but is defeated by the "new girl". Jesse is a shy, reserved boy and Leslie is the opposite of him. They become friends through her efforts. She's helps him relax and encourages his drawing. They develop a close friendship and create an imaginary world in which to escape the bullies at school.

This is a beautiful story about friendship, love, bullying, family struggle, and the power of imagination. If you read the book, you will be glad to hear that they stuck very close to it. If you are looking for a lighthearted, silly kids movie this isn't the one to go to. It isn't scary, but parts are deeply emotional. I wouldn't recommend this movie for small children, there is not a lot of action.

Last night my sister and I went to the movies together, we wanted to see Pan's Labyrinth, IMDB.com told me it was showing at AMC 30. We got there and no Pan's Labyrinth. We ended up going to see the new Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore romantic comedy, Music and Lyrics.

Hugh is funny as always and Drew is her usual charming self. Hugh Grant is playing a has been 80's pop star from a band called Pop. Drew is a slightly neurotic girl that is taking care of his plants for a couple of days.

Hugh's character gets a chance to write a song for Cara, the biggest star in rock, and Drew is there when he is working on it. She spouts off some decent lines and he begs her to help him. This is not a surprising comedy, but it is funny, sweet, charming and enjoyable.

In place with the idea of him being a 80's Has-Been, at the end credits the movie makers chose to take a page from VH-1's Pop-Up Video show and update you on events using speech bubbles over one of "Pops" old videos. The song they write is sweet and a little catchy, I was singing along by the end of the movie.