Music, Movies, TV

My watching/listening habits change all the time, especially depending on the season. On top of that, I would say I have a very...eclectic taste. Here's my recent picks: 

-Movies- 

 

Beasts of the Southern Wild 

Holy cow, this movie is moving, funny, inspiring and heartbreaking all at the same time. I would say it is a less artsy "Tree of Life." I hate crying in movies, it's a story for another time, but I'll just say that in this movie I was crying until the credits rolled at the end. Partly it was the story, but it was more because the lead character, Hushpuppy, was so damn talented and the score was so gorgeous and I knew that this was an up and coming director so it just made me so happy to think how proud he must be of this. Ok- I am stopping my pretentious rant, but go see this!! 

Then, on the other end of the spectrum, we have.... 

 

Katy Perry: Part of Me 

Yeah. I saw it, what are you gonna do about it? It was fluffy and sparkly, just the kind of movie you want to see in the summer. I've always thought Katy Perry was a cool chick, this movie reaffirmed it. The movie accomplishes its goal; making you smile and then want to go buy all of Katy Perry's music. 

-Music-

This is where it gets crazy ya'll. Here's what my spotify has looked like at work. 

Beach House 

Local Natives 

Best Coast 

Simon & Garfunkel 

Katy Perry 

Kid Cudi 

The Mama's & The Papas 

Daniel Tosh comedy albums 

Elton John 

Billy Joel 

No Doubt

I don't know why but I've really wanted to go back and listen to all the music my parents played for me when I was little. Thus, Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel and Billy Joel. Duh I had to listen to my No Doubt albums since they just released their new single. Embarrassing story time: I was so obsessed with No Doubt that I bought a necklace from their website that boasted the words "Rock Steady" and wore it a lot.  

-TV- 

YOU GUYS. I am mooching off of Travis's Netflix account, finally! So here is my TV list. Again, random. 

The City 

Friday Night Lights 

Kell on Earth 

Yeah. 

A Weekend for Friends and No Cable

This past weekend was great. Unfortunately, at home, my Dad was sick all weekend and our cable/internet was out. I hate that I rely on those things so much but at the same time, it made for a crabby Dad and a very boring house. So I had lots of time to catch up with friends!!! I thought I would just share some friend love today. 

On Friday night, I got to hang out with my former roomie and longtime friend Sarah. 

All we did was sit in her kitchen and talk, but it was just what I needed. It is always nice to have a friend you can talk to...I mean, really talk, about the big stuff. I don't mean to imply that Sarah and I can't also be ridiculously silly with each other (cause trust me, we can) but, I can also talk to her about all the chatter that's in my brain sometimes. Hopefully I am that way for her too. It was great to spend Friday night catching up. 

Saturday day and Saturday night, I spent with these two rascals. 

Lauren, the deary on the left, had never been to Highland Park Pharmacy (an old-fashioned lunch counter) so we went there first and then I took them to my new favorite boutique, Milk & Honey. It doesn't matter what I do with these two, I always end up laughing so hard I cry a little and/or we get into some conversation about awkward things you can only talk to your closest friends about. That night, Lauren and I sat in Starbucks and talked about all the big change that will happen once we graduate from college. It is scary stuff to talk about but always easier to go through when you know someone else feels the same way. Then we picked up Ashley, ahem...I mean, made Ashley drive us around to...a house who's location shall remain secret....thanks for driving Ash :) 

Sunday afternoon I had a long overdue "phone date" with Marie. 

 

Marie was my first friend at A&M. She immediately befriended me in a way I will be forever thankful for. On the surface, we may not seem very similar, but the more I talk to her, I realize that we have a lot in common. Marie makes me want to be a better friend. She would rather talk on the phone than text, and she loves handwritten letters. These are two things I also love but have recently stopped doing, for no reason other than being "too busy." But getting to know Marie has reminded me that you can never be too busy to go the extra mile if it means being a good friend. Also, she is the only friend I can talk about needlepoint with, so I'll keep her around. 

Welp, that was my weekend! Now, I am gearing up for some supa fun celebrating for the 4th of July. Hopefully I will remember to lug my camera around everywhere, I gotta hop back on the photography train. 

-erin- 

Goings Ons

 

From the top: Brother-Sister picture after a family dinner, date night at Union Bear, Chihuly exhibit last night. 

Father's Day and BEYONND!!!!

Father's day in my house is pretty laid back. My Mom and I cooked up a breakfast feast. We began by baking blueberry muffins (My Dad's favorite), and then I cooked sausage while my Mom made hashbrowns. To top off our little brunch, we made scrambled eggs to go along with it. For the rest of the day we were happy and full, Dad got to watch the US Open with my brother and it was a good day for everyone. Sometimes I think you need to make Sunday a "mental health day." 

Then, today, because the office I am interning at has done so well for the past fiscal year, we got to close shop the second half of the day and go to lunch and to whirly ball (via escalade limo, oh yeah!). It was really fun to mingle with everyone in a more casual setting. Also, whirly ball is FUN people. If you don't know, it is bumper cars, basketball and lacrosse all rolled into one. I am pretty sure I was smiling the whole time because everyone just looked so silly. 

This weekend I am so excited because Travis is coming in town and he wants to see "Bernie" so I will happily watch it a second time. (P.S Trav if you see this, I am hoping tex-mex and margaritas will be involved????). 

No pictures this time, just a lot of words so I remember stuff that happens. 

-erin-

Bernie

Long story short: If you live in, or are from Texas, you must see this film.

 

Based on a true story, Bernie is about a man (named Bernie) who, in a nutshell, befriends an elderly woman and then murders her. That's really all the information you need to know going into the movie. This is Jack Black's finest performance, he is Bernie, I am not typically a Jack Black fan but after seeing him in this, I am starting to think people don't use his talent like they should. He is fabulous, enough said. They use interview people from Carthage, TX who know the real Bernie and it really adds authenticity to the story. On top of that, there is nothing like small town Texas people. 

Sidenote: One of the actors who plays a townsperson (and delivers some of the best lines in the whole movie) is Sonny Carl Davis, an actor that came to my film class last year for a Q&A about one of his first films, "The Whole Shootin' Match." He was probably one of the most entertaining people to listen to and it was cool to see him in this movie. 

I don't need to type more about this...just go see "Bernie"!!!!

Da Weekend

This weekend was much needed. Friday was a bit stressful at work and on top of that, Travis came home for the weekend and I have missed him terribly. I know that is sappy and whatever but, I can't help it. So the weekend was spent catching up with him. 

Friday night I went to dinner with Travis and his family. We had to go to Dunston's because Grace just started working there and Travis is pretty much a superstar at Dunston's ever since he worked there. Naturally, I got a cheeseburger and tater tots. Let me just say people, the cheeseburger and tots is $4.50 and one of the best meals eh-ver. It was kind of fun watching Grace do her thing and any outing with Travis's family is an exciting one.  

Saturday night was also a fun one. Travis and I went on a date! I think this was our first actual date of the whole summer if I'm not mistaken. Other than that he has either been at school or we have seen each other for quick visits during the week. BLAH!  

 

Then we went back to his house and took a walk over to a park by his house. (With tootsie pops in hand).

  

I'm sad he has to go back to school, I know he is a little lonely down there by himself but alas, it's necessary. I am just glad that I got to spend some time with him at all!  

Tomorrow, it is back to my 'cube' BUT before then, my family is making po'

boys tonight, homemade french bread and everything! yes yes yes

Quote

"Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation..." - S.C. Quiet

I don't even know who S.C Quiet is but this quote is my personality in a nutshell, so I wanted to document it somewhere.