Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Inkheart - Movie Review



If you liked the movies "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Chronicles of Narnia" this is the film for you! "Inkheart" was released in 2007 starring Brendan Fraiser and Helen Mirren. I've been wanting to see this movie for a long time and when I spotted it on the shelf for $5, I grabbed it. I had seen "Journey to the Center of the Earth" with Brendan Fraiser and really liked his acting, so that was a thumbs up when I saw him on the cover!






"Inkheart" begins with Mo(Brendan Fraiser) reading a book to his infant daughter and wife. He feels weird reading it, but continues to do so. After this scene it shows him and his daughter thirteen years later. A character from a book appears and askes for Mo's help. Meggie(Eliza Bennett), Mo's daughter, questions what's going on and the whereabouts of her mother. Meggie also discovers her father has the power to bring fictional characters in books to life. When she discovers this, she finds out that her mother was put in a book. With their great-aunt's help(Helen Mirren) they discover a way to help the fictional character and find Resa(Sienna Guillory), Meggie's mother. And they must defeat a fictional villian in order to save Resa.

This film was really enjoyable and a thrill to watch! Definitely worth your time!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Etsy

Last year I had an Etsy account and had no success. Well, I am trying it again. Under a different username. I am CraftyChic90 over there. I have several necklaces and a few bracelets on there. I think my prices are just right. Even though people to people, I sell them with an even number.

Anyways, I am hoping to sell quiet a few over there. I have had good luck selling on eBay, but it's hard listing jewelry with cars and movies. If only I could have a separate eBay for jewelry. But then I'd have to have 2 paypals and 2 bank accounts. lol. Too much trouble and hassle!

I am praying that Etsy goes well for me this time. I think my jewelry is really pretty and so do people in my hometown. I know I can't make a living selling jewelry, but maybe this will become good pocket change. And hopefully in the future it will be a little more than pocket change.

Here are a few pictures of what I am selling over there, but please...check out my shop!






Saturday, September 11, 2010

Where Were You

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below



Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters



I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love



I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love



I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

The greatest is love
The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day


sung by Alan Jackson. He wrote this song the night after the towers were attacked.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Broken

Wake up to a sunny day, not a cloud up in the sky
Then it starts to rain, my defenses hit the ground
And they shatter all around, so open and exposed
I found strength in the struggle
Face to face with my trouble

When you're broken in a million little pieces
And you're trying but you can't hold on anymore
Every tear falls down for a reason
Don't you stop believing in yourself
When you're broken

Little girl don't be so blue
I know what you're going through
Don't let it beat you up
Hitting walls and getting scars
Only makes you who you are
Only makes you who you are
No matter how much your heart is aching
There is beauty in the breaking
Yeah

When you're broken in a million little pieces
And you're trying but you can't hold on anymore
Every tear falls down for a reason
Don't you stop believing in yourself
When you're broken

Better days are gonna find you once again
Every piece will find its place

When you're broken, when you're broken

When you're broken in a million little pieces
And you're trying but you can't hold on anymore
Every tear falls down for a reason
Don't you stop believing in yourself
When you're broken

sung by Lindsay Haun

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