2014, this blog is waking up (for a while at least)

Ok, things have come and gone without (my) comment…

I have also caught up with a whole lot of TV last December. You’d think that would have been depressing but it actually wasn’t that bad. You’d think I’d hate that the Game of Thrones strayed too much from the books but I actually have forgotten enough of the books to not be a nitpicker about it. 

And, who would have thought that The Mindy Project is a very good companion for the holidays. It cheered me up so very much! (What does this say about me?!)

So, moving on…

Last week the Golden Globes just happened (it's award season time!) and the Australian open just started.  

I should have been happier about all this though. I don't know, it's not doing it too much for me this time. Maybe my mind is telling me that I no longer like being a couch potato (yeah, right).

So, yes, I did watch a ton of tennis last week. Basically, the TV was on while I did a bunch of random things like updated websites, typed documents and experimented on products (yes, I’m a multi task-er that way). 

The Aussie Open

So far though, things are moving along at the Aussie open. Serena Williams is out. (Yey! Because while I acknowledge her talent and everything, I don’t really like her.) Del Potro is out (No reaction. Though partially glad because the bottom half of the men’s draw is really really crowded). Bryan brothers are out (sad). Maria Sharapova is out (sad). Ana Ivanovic is just out (sad but happy as well because at least there is some semblance of hope that she will be moving up).  I am happy as well for the 19 year old Canadian who beat Ivanovic. She seemed nice. (Even if she said she wanted to date Justin Bieber - what is up with that?) 

Djokovic is out. Gasp! (I don't particularly dislike him but I just prefer to cheer for Roger’s friend Wawrinka so the result makes me happy. Amazing game. Well-deserved win.) 

Happy For Stan! (pic from the official website)

And, what else? Roger is still in. (Yes! Just crossing my fingers for now though. Well, what else am I going to do otherwise?)

The Golden Globes / Oscars

I have watched The Wolf of Wall street. Wasn't really impressed but I already expected this based on the reviews I’ve read. I have also watched American Hustle. To be honest, I was slightly disappointed partly because I had super high expectations of the film. I still like Jennifer Lawrence even if her role as a semi narcissist crazy woman touched too close to home, which scared me a bit. I also got some copies of other Oscar movies (12 years a slave, Blue Jasmine and the Dallas Buyers Club). I am looking forward to watching these soon.

Still reserving my judgement on the other movies until after the Oscars and one of them wins something. I mean, I know, a lot of people have raved about Gravity but I'm still turned off by the whole space thing.  

It should also be noted that the Wolf of Wallstreet is the only Oscar nominated film that’s not rated 90+% on rottentomatoes.com. It’s just at 70%, I think. In fact, after watching the movie with my dad, he said this: the movie with the freezing we watched the other week was better than this. That is, that movie was the animated film Frozen. (Actually, Frozen, if I'm not mistaken, got 89% on Rotten Tomatoes so he’s not wrong there.)

I don't have particularly have much to say about the TV section of the Golden Globes. I don't know, do I not watch award winning TV anymore? I am happy for Amy Poehler though. I love Parks and Recreation. 

LOVE them! (pic from TV.com)

Also, I truly truly love Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the Golden Globes. Just had to say it.  

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So my January has been somewhat eventful and yet it feels like nothing had actually happened. The new beginning that I had hoped to be taking place is not yet happening…

Oh well.

New Year’s Resolutions      

1. Exercise More / Eat Healthier ( = look better)

2. Earn More…

3. To be able to Live Life

Seriously, for the past few years or so… this has been more or less my list. What does this say? (Ok, I don’t want to think about that). 

Moving on…  I will try to do them this year...

It's still pretty early. I still have 11 1/2 months to go you know.