Be Awesome Instead: September 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Reflections of a No-longer Newlywed

Not every day is perfect or noteworthy,

But each day is ours to share. (photo: our engagement - Alaska 2009)

Not every adventure turns out as planned, (photo: save-the-date - Doha 2009)

but we are taking the journey together (photo - Breckenridge, CO 2009).

We know how to push each other's buttons, (photo: rehearsal dinner ice cream cake -Doha 2010)

And how bring out the best in one another. (photo - Lower Latourell Falls, Oregon 2009)

We are teammates & best friends (photo: Whidbey Island, WA 2008)

Lovers, too.

{Whoops. How did that pictures of Tom Selleck get in here?} (photo: bachelorette party - Doha 2010)

We are a family, (photo: Honeymoon -Paris, France 2010)

That will grow & change with time. (photo: Doha 2011)

We will make mistakes & face challenges; (photo: Honeymoon - Corsica, 2010)

But we will overcome them as a team & become stronger for it. (photo: Courcheval, France 2011)

Each year marks another awesome chapter; (photo: Istanbul, Turkey 2011)

Of the epic adventure that is our married life. (photo: Wedding Day 9-25-10, NJ)

Cheers, to 1 year down & lifetime more to go!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Be Better Than The Gap

Going to the movies is a rare occurance for me. Unless Harry Potter is out and in that case, I am first in line for the midnight premier. Holler. (BTW, do people still say that?) But in Qatar I do not go to the movies because it is like my own personal nightmare. It is always too crowded. The locals have poor movie ettiquette: they talk, come in late, go in & out several times, use their cellphones, & generally are there for reasons other than actually watching a movie. But I digress... Oh yeah - and their kids are most likely to be found kicking your seat & crying at the same time. Not to mention that films here have all the good parts edited out.

(PS- Sadface for no more HP)

Anyway, despite all of the above nonsense, I went to the movies this weekend. And was treated to this:

Well, Hello There.

Don't Mind If I Do.

Ladies, You Are Welcome.

(images from Crazy, Stupid, Love - IMDB page)

Crazy, Stupid, Love wasn't anything ground breaking, but I was not expecting to see such a funny & well done Rom-Com. I am a big fan. Even with all the kissing/sexy scenes cut out - it was still hilarious. Tons of good 1-2 liners. And Ryan Gosling - damn, he looked GOOD (and even though everyone loves the notebook - I was really neither here nor there on him before). When this is available on DVD/download I will definitely be watching it again. You should watch it too; RG's hotness alone should be reason enough.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

BACK TO THE US of A

IT IS OFFICIAL.

KP RETURNS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (for a limited time only)

SEPTEMBER 30th- OCTOBER 21st

In celebration of the monumental occassion, here is a top ten list of

"MOST AWESOME THINGS ABOUT AMERICA"

SEPERATION OF CHURCH & STATE

This is a concept taught to all kids in US History classes, but it is something that I never fully appreciated until I lived in a society where religion strictly dictates the laws - regardless of the religion (or absense-thereof) you choose to practice. America wins because it supports freedom of practice & while beliefs may play influence on certain legislature - they are never founded on the sole basis of "because the Bible/Qu'ran/Vedas/ETC says so"

Example A: The entire country does not literally shut down for religious observances & prohibits a person from conducting their life as they choose - AKA it is not ILLEGAL to eat food or drink beverages in public during daylight hours during the holy month of Ramadan. If you choose to practice fasting; it is your choice to do so- it is not forced on you. While the US does close certain businesses & give holiday time off for Christmas it is not ILLEGAL to work.
Example B: You have the right to wear whatever you please in public - so long as it is not indecent exposure. You can proudly show your hair, face, knees, & shoulders without a problem.
Example C: As long as you are of age (or are in the privacy of your own home) you have the right to drink & purchase alcoholic beverages.