We might as well talk about Black Swan first.
Because I’m still kind of feeling weird. And just uncomfortable in general.
Mon and I went to see it last night.
We both agreed that it was pretty good. Natalie and Mila NAILED their parts. Impressive for sure.
But it is definitely one of those movies where you leave feeling really “blah” about life afterwards. I got the same feeling when I left the theater after seeing Revolutionary Road. And on the way home, all you can say is, “wow… that would really suck”.
And that’s all I’ll say about that.
Because I was feeling good for the rest of the day. Not that I did a whole lot. 
I took my Christmas tree down. Does that count as productive? Even if I should probably have put it away earlier? Considering one year, we kept the decorations on the tree through most of February (Valentine’s Day tree?) and the tree was still in our living room until April (couldn’t make this up if I wanted to), I thought getting the tree down yesterday was quite the accomplishment.
Do you have anything like that? Where, at some point, you just don’t notice how obnoxious it is?
One thing I do know is that my dinner last night before the movie was obnoxiously good (like how I did that? Corny? Oh yeah…).
Hey James! Not diggin’ the mustache so much, but since I heart you, I’m willing to let it slide…
Guacamole, salsa, corn, sharp cheddar and sour cream.
The guacamole was part of a two-pack bought from Trader Joe’s a little while ago. It suggested to use one and freeze the other.
Um. It’s not as good after being frozen. Still alright- just not fantastic.
You heard it here.
Off I go. It’s been one of those mornings of piddling around. So in attempts to jump start my day, I put the “No More Trouble Zones” workout in. Now it’s a matter of pushing play.
Oh yeah, before I go (I’m procrastinating again)- I’ve been working on integrating my 8-lb weights into The Shred.
Whew.
I knew some of the moves would be simple. They could have used heavier weights in the very beginning. Others? I may have done one repeat with the 8′s and one with the 5′s. The rest I didn’t even bother trying to switch it up. Baby steps. There’s no need for me to pretend I’m stronger than I really am…
Ok fine… the workout music is repeating over and over. That’s my cue. I need to go and face the music.
Peace out!
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From what I’m hearing about Black Swan I’m leaning more towards the netflix option. No need to spend $20 to be distrubed/confused for a few days!
I want to see Black Swan, but I have to get mentally prepared. The Wrestler was one of those too that makes you feel blah afterwards. Aronofsky has a way of doing that to you for sure. Good luck getting going today…I am trying to do the same!
“Mentally Prepared”. Couldn’t agree more. The Wrestler definitely brought me down, too- but I didn’t even enjoy any other aspect of it. Sigh…
I really want to see Black Swan. It seems pretty intense, and so not my type of movie, but I just want to see it.
I did The Shred with 7 pound weights once. It was crazy.
The entire thing with 7-lb’ers? Daaaaaannnnngggg….
i kind of want to see black swan but part of me doesn’t. i hate movies where you leave feeling weird and a little depressed. doesn’t mean it’s a bad movie but i guess i like movies where i don’t have to think and be all cerebral ahaha
oh man… felt super awkward watching that movie with a friend… i would have felt even more awkward if my mom was there with me… actually.. it just made me uncomfortable regardless! hehe! Nat and Mila did do a fantabulous job – i love them!
haha but not as much as I love james franco! stache or not!
Thanks for the heads up on freezing guac — i wasn’t sure if freezing leftovers was a good idea or not. I think i’ll just make a point to gobble it all up at once like the avocado addict that I am =)
I talk too much in your comments section. no clue why but your blog makes me chatty =)
later love!
xoXOxo
jenn
I love the long comments, though! No worries! Ha ha…
Ummm….nachos….
Are you ready for your beloved Bears to lose today?
Watchin’ right now…. BRING IT!
I REALLY want to see Black Swan but it’s not playing at the theatre in my city. Boo!
I have 5 lbs and 10 lbs for the shred. 10 lbs for the bicep curls and chest presses and 5 lbs for pretty much everything else! Lol
Yeah, I was sad it wasn’t going to be in our discount theater (because I’m a cheap-o). Sucks that it’s not even in your city at all, though!
10-lb’ers? Wow. Yes- bicep curls and chest presses all get the 8′s. Makes me feel bad ass!
I’m so on the fence about seeing Black Swan. I love Natalie Portman and ballet, but hate scary, twisted stuff. Meh. Congrats on taking the tree down! I took mine down too, and it IS an accomplishment.
It’s not so much scary. But it’s twisted. Maybe wait to rent it?
Some of the moves on the shred are no joke! Enjoy your Sunday!!
I didn’t really care for Black Swan. I thought it was over-hyped.
I took my tree down yesterday too and I was super proud of myself for it. Just sayin.
Okay, so I’m really torn on whether or not I should see Black Swan….I want to, but then I’m not a big fan of “Debbie Downer” movies, either. Maybe I should wait and rent it in the spring, on a nice, sunny 70 degree day?
I just took my tree down today. Makes me sad.
I’m buying a new chair to fill the empty space, though – works for me! Wish I could afford to do that every year.
Ha ha… yes, and maybe have gumdrops and ice cream while you’re at it? To up the “chipper” factor?
Not a bad idea…
Why hello James, you look like a cheesy, 70′s porn star with that ‘stache but I am diggin it.
I felt the same way after Black Swan. Moving but kind of felt blah afterwards.
Shane and I are debating seeing this today. I think we’ll see Tron instead. The movie we watched last night was heavy enough to last a couple months worth…
I’m not really into the whole Tron thing like a lot of other people are. Not sure… just not my thing.
Getting that Christmas tree down and away is definitely an accomplishment.
I kind of felt physically sick after seeing Black Swan – don’t get me wrong, I loved it.. but I was kind of queasy.
Yeah… I was looking away at certain moments. I’m sure you can guess what they are.
I really want to see Black Swan too but just can’t get myself to go to the theatre. I’m thinking about maybe waiting to watch it in the comfort of my own home?!? Good job on getting your tree down!!
We took down out tree yesterday, too. There are still some lingering decorations out, though, I’m just too lazy.
I haven’t seen Black Swan yet. Maybe next weekend!
I saw it in the theater. I sort of liked it, then didn’t, but that’s just because I don’t like getting scared at the movies. I don’t quite understand why it’s getting all kinds of “discussion” – it’s a weird movie! That’s all. Now, if we were to discuss “Mulholland Drive,” that’s another story…
Weird is right. I was only semi-scared, though. It’s just sort of twisted.
Her mom sort of terrified me, though…
Haha I did that once (with the xmas tree) in one of my apartments! I’ve become SO OCD about it now. My bf got annoyed that I packed up all of the decorations the DAY after Christmas haha. I want the green gone but the boys refuse to take it out of the house yet. Blah.
I thought Black Swan was amazing!! Really well done. Your nachos look amazing, too!
Awww… so you took your Christmas tree down?
We usually wait until January 6th to do it…
It marks the “Three Wise Men” day here in Brazil
Yeah, I heard that’s why a lot of people wait to take their lights down. Or at least that’s the reason my mom usually gives for it, but she took hers down earlier than normal this year…
So I tried to do No More Trouble Zones for the first time today in, oh, a year? AND after only 4 hours of sleep? AND after days of walking around Disney parks all day? Needless to say, I made it about halfway and am currently parked on the couch unable to move.
Haha. I’ve gotta say, having bugs in our tree and having to take it down early sucked, but at least I didn’t have to spend this weekend dealing with taking it down!
Hope you had a good workout!
I read a lot about the movie and knew it would be a downer, so I kind of felt ready for it. I really liked it though. I even bought the digital soundtrack to listen to
I agree about the feeling about Revolutionary Road movie, it really does make you think about life. I remember I was warned that if you want to get married someday, don’t watch it. If you are already married, don’t watch it.
I didn’t listen and watched it. Good thing that was a long time ago because I don’t think I want to watch that anytime soon with my wedding day coming in a few months. Yikes!
But I am curious to watch Black Swan though…ugh, I’ll never learn.