Laaaaaaaaazy Sunday

When the weather is this grey it is ok to allow yourself to stay inside.  My family have all been busy this weekend doing activities like Winter Races, World Fishing Comps and 18th birthday parties in Chelsea which left me on my own to potter about, watch films, finish (give up on) books, and read nonsense online.

Here's what I've been up to.......what about you?

Watching Films

 

The review from Variety magazine sums up this film perfectly :

"an imposing vision, to be sure, but also an inflated and emotionally stunted one, despite an anchoring performance of ferocious 200% commitment from Leonardo DiCaprio.".  

The images in this film were beautiful, disturbing, and breathtaking in parts but it was a looooong harrowing film that I can't decide whether I enjoyed.  The scene with the bear was so realistic it made me panic and there were many equally horrific scenes throughout the film.  Leonardo DiCaprio definitely carried the film and his acting was superb, but there was just a bit too much grunting and heavy breathing for my liking.  Would I see it again - no.  Would I recommend it - I am not sure.  Was I impressed - yes.  Truly a quandary of a film - but will be probably be worthy of the oscar when it comes.

This film was powerful.  I cried a lot, then it got better, then I cried a lot more.  The acting in this film was superb - Jacob Tremblay and Brie Larson should both win many awards.  The innocence of the boy and his belief in the world of Room was so touching. My heart was in my mouth in the rug scene and I have never known a cinema to be so silent - I think I only took 2 breaths through the whole film.  I have not read the book, but it is apparently very faithful to it - I would be interested to know what you think on that.  Would I see it again - yes.  Would I recommend it - yes definitely.  Was I impressed - absolutely.

Finishing Books

I gave up on this book - sorry, don't judge me.  I wanted it to make me cry, or scream or exclaim anything,  But it didn't.  It left me cold and unsympathetic.  Does that make me a bad person?  The language was just not evocative enough.  I felt sorry for the dad a bit, but then I didn't. I felt sorry for the siblings a bit, but not that bothered.  I did not feel sorry for the mom at all.  Admittedly I gave up half way through - so if it gets really great in the second half then tell me and I will pick it up again.  

Reading Nonsense Online

• This is exactly what happens when I meditate.
• These photos are very poignant.
• 5 insane things about bloggers homes - which may resonate.
• I want to see this next time I am in London
• There are two types of people who don't take their lunch break.  Which one are you?
• If, like me, you are considering veganism  (sometimes) then this might help.
• This 65 year old lady rocks.  I want to meet her.

Laaaaaaaaaaazy Sunday

It is the end of the holidays and I am starting to panic that I forgot to chill out.  I feel more knackered today then I have all holiday - but that might be due to overindulgence at a party last night.

In a desperate attempt to prove that I have had some down time this holiday, I thought I would share some of the mindless nonsense that I have found on the web recently.  Busy people would not have had time to look at all of this.

Make a cuppa, turn up the fire, close the curtains and lose yourself for an hour looking at these beauties:

• Now all the christmas lights have been taken down, my house looks bare.  I need prettiness - and what would be more lovely than these diy floral letters.
• The new year heralds new possibilities.  Being positive is a great start.
• Harness the ice cold weather and build something beautiful.
• Of course you need to know what font you are.
• Are you planning a holiday - what about visiting some of these places.
• How can you resist these foodie resources?
• This mesmerised me.
• If you have watched movies this holiday then check out these facts.
• Flags made of food, of course.
• If you are recruiting staff, then NEVER use these questions - they suck.
• Nature is amazing.
• Everyone needs a personality test.  
• LOL!
• 15 things that should not exist, but do. 
• I want to print these and hang them on my kitchen wall.

Happy Sunday.  Tomorrow will be okay - we will get through it together.

Sunday Chillin'

Today is the first Sunday since forever that we have not had plans.  

I have house-stuff that I (don't) want to do, but I also plan on chilling out and indulging in a few mindless internet based activities.

Join me won't you on checking out these lovely little links...

• You have probably seen this adorable video of newborn twins, but I could watch it everyday
• My oldest son is about to flee the nest for a while, so these rules for mothers of sons have never been more relevant
• Someone buy me this please
• These hilarious letters from kids will make you die
• This dreamy apartment is built in a ski jump!
• I want to send everyone of these cards to my husband
• Make your own gin - need I say more?
• If you need a holiday read - make it this one
• If I knew where to buy leather, I would definitely be making this sunglasses case
• It would be rude not to make this chocolate bark
• If I won the lottery I would send myself flowers every day.  Until then, this will help

Am off to clean, sort, bake and PACK FOR MY HOLIDAY. 

Happy Sunday

1. Chantelle tells it how it is in How to be a Nice Human
2. It is not just the girls who have body image issues
3. And is it any wonder when the images are photoshopped so much
4. Dancing at bus stops is always funny
5. This was scarily accurate, and I don't even really believe in astrology
6. I would happily stay in any of these
7. A field guide to procrastinators - need we say more?
8. Who hasn't dreamed of walking out on work
9. I actually cried at this video
10. Imagine being able to create photographs like this