Thoughts?

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This is for Ryan. Share your thoughts Bloggers(strictly fball people;)but it doesn't have to be Alabama, share anything!)

Life has been busy

Well, yeah, I know that's no excuse.:) Perhaps I would write more if I knew that "my own little world" interested other bloggers in the least.:) I think its easy for people(Myself included;) to assume that friends are interested in what *we* are. For instance, some of the most fun days of my life are spent at Bryant Denny Stadium, but Lothiriel(who is a very good of mine) could not be possibly less interested. She prefers Jane Austen, period Drama, ect.

And while I love to speak on this subject, there are others who despise Miss Austen, there are "others" who would much rather read about Colt McCoy being drafted.

Different people follow for different reasons. Why do YOU follow? What would YOU prefer me to write about?:)
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"Well, I'm back"

For the time being that is! Life still remains very busy!;) This post has no special point to it, just a bunch of ramblings.:P

First, I would like to remind everyone that BBC'S Emma is coming on *this* Sunday!! I hope you all find the time to watch it.:) I wrote my review about it HERE. After reading this review, one of my cousins called me & reminded me that even though this new adaption might be excellent, the Paltrow version was still good too. Well, I re-watched it, and I must confess, I loved it! Jeremy Northam is amazing! However, don't be alarmed, I still prefer the 2009 adaption by a long shot. A LOOOOONNG shot.;) Romola Garai IS Emma.:) And Jonny Lee Miller is *my* Mr. Knightley. And the Mr. Elton in this version is waaaaay funnier(IMHO). The same goes with Mrs. Elton, who is my personal favorite snob.;)

Also! I have seen the new Sense and Sensibility! .............oh, you wanted to know if I liked it? Oh, well...*shifts foot* jk! I *did* end up liking it. But I didn't love it like I did the 95' version. Perhaps I shall write my thoughts on it later....perhaps. All I'm saying is that The Young Victoria was something that I would rather spend my money on. I don't know if I have ever cried as much in a movie....well, maybe North and South.;)

WAIT A SECOND! I forgot to mention that WE ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! RTR! The reason I remembered was because I'm wearing my championship T-shirt.:P Felt so sorry for McCoy & McElroy the whooole game. Two QBs in pain. Or was McCoy in pain? Can't seem to remember.:/ Oh, what an amazing football season. I'll never forget the "rocky block", or the joy during the SEC Champ., or bawling during Ingram's acceptance speech.:) Can't wait till next season....

Something to praise the Lord for is that SCOTT BROWN WON THE ELECTION!!! We were praying for him the whole time.

Let us all take time to pray for the people in Haiti. Donated 50 dollars last Tuesday(take THAT G-mac!;).

Christmas was truly wonderful this year. We never know what to ask for around here, no reason why, its just none of us can think of anything.;) Me & Mary both received Alabama jersey's. I got 22# and she got 12#.;) And Miss Melissa being the perfect one just received a cute Bama T-shirt.:) After all the presents were opened, I turned to Mary & said, 'No one was given a dumb lotr gift'. Tradition says that someone in our family *must* receive at least one dumb lotr gift! And no one was given any!! But lo, and behold my cousin Landon(who is my very favorite cousin;) surprised me with THIS. Though I think he may have lost his place as my favorite cousin after giving me that! jk!:)

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

~Melinda

Cuio vae!

*shivers* You have nooooooooo idea how many comments I have received with SPAM! And the people who leave these comments are either Chinese or Japanese, or something!!! So, I'll have to take off the anonymous commenter thing.:( Has anyone else had this problem?!

I am amazed that I have managed two post this December(this will be my third). This is the busiest time of the year for us, and will still have to buy a bunch more gifts!

But down to the *important* part; Most likely I will not be on blogger for a LONNNNG time. I know for a fact that I will not be able to post anymore in December, this is my last day. I may be able to post in January buuuut I'm not sure! I'll probably be able to post like some two sentences on Facebook on my cell phone, but like I said, I'm not sure! I know I'm not the best blogger, but I have been really busy! There's; Christmas Shopping, Clarinet lessons, a book to finish, babysitting, French lessons, and ect. AND, we have our big New Year's party to prepare for! AND, I will be in Virginia soon.

If you see any further blogging activity by my account, it be my cousin Maddilynn(unless its today or tomorrow) she may or may not publish your comment.

Joyeux Noel!!

~Melinda

Austen Adaptions

*I answered everyone is the comment section.;) Just to confirm something to everyone, I skipped the very first scene of S&S. I wouldn't dream of doing otherwise.*

Well, I haven't finished it yet. I just finished the first episode.

My thoughts? Mixed emotions.

Granted, you can't trust me. The 95' version of S&S will probably always remain my favorite austen adaption. Emma Thompson is just such a good actress, and Kate Winslet just captured Marianne's sweet nature. So, if you are asking me which one I like better, mine without a doubt is the 95' version!! BUT, I'm not saying that the 2008 version isn't good!

Indeed, there are some things that I really appreciated that they added into this film. And I'm sure they will add much more things that I will enjoy. I really enjoyed the scene where Marianne is trying to avoid Colonel Brandon, so funny. But then came Willoughby. At least I think it was Willoughby.

If I remember correctly, Willoughby is tall, and handsome, and came riding on a great white horse. I remember being in awe the first time I watched the 95' version. And can you believe that I laughed when I first saw this scene? Yep, here comes this short, ugly, man waving his hands around like a lunatic! Yes, that's how I saw him. There is no comparison between Greg Wise and Dominic Cooper. I am sorry but there is not. How on earth could Marianne choose Willoughby over Brandon? Oh, yes. That's right. I haven't mentioned Colonel Brandon have I?

Well, I have mixed emotions about him too. Don't get me wrong, he IS sweet! But he IS not Colonel Brandon, in my personal humble opinion.;) Forgive me, but did anyone else get the impression that he seems...kinda...I don't know how to word it, well, "fake"? Perhaps I am just comparing him to Alan Rickman.(who in my opinion is one of the best actors ever).

After hearing me rant & rave about this version, I want you to know that I AM enjoying it! As much as I prefer the 95' version, not for a minute have I regretted watching it. This is just my opinion, so believe me when I say that you probably WILL enjoy and love this version! And probably want to watch it over and over again!!

One of the best things about this version is the Elinore and Edward relationship. They had enough time to develop it more. Though I am dreading the "woodchopping scene".;) Though personally, I am one of those few people who love Hugh Grant's Edward("My heart is, and always will be......your's").

Here's some Period Drama adaptions that I enjoyed;

North and South.(you can't get much better than this)

Sense and Sensibility(1995)

Little Women(1994)

Emma(2009)

Pride and Prejudice(1995)

The Inheritance

Wives and Daughters

Little Dorrit

Cranford

Remember, we have Clearplay. And there are always parts that we may skip, so do your research on any film you plan on watching!;)

~Melinda

Where to begin?

Its so sad that this is my first post this month! *sigh*

First, an update on the polls! The dance scene in BBC'S Emma won!! Yea! I still have it on the bottom if you want to watch it!

I am probably not going to posting a lot this month since December is the busiest month of the year for us.:/ A lot of parents are always off Christmas shopping, so they need a babysitter.;) Not trying to complain here, but it would be nice to just have some free time to blog.(like now.....;)


(don't read this if you don't like football;)

Just wanted to say that....I am SO proud of Bama for beating Florida(32-13, whoa!). My brother, and my cousin, and my aunt got to go to the game. My aunt also got to meet Greg McElroy.=) But anyways, I am also really proud of Mark Ingram for winning the HEISMAN!!!! I was praying the whole time that he would win, I really, REALLY did NOT want Gerhart to win! *shiver* He drives me CRAZY!! And seriously WHO is SUH!? I didn't want Tim Tebow to win *gasp* not that I have anything against him, but I just don't think he deserved it.;) Besides....I like Colt McCoy better than him anyway.=)


Okay, moving on! This week I am going to *try* to watch BBC's Sense and Sensibility(2008). Don't worry, I've been told to skip the beginning!;) *sigh* A S&s without Kate Winslet(love her!) is heartbreaking!! Buuut, I love BBC, so I am going to give it a chance!! I'll let you know my thoughts on it sooner or later!

~Melinda