Introducing My New Feature: Random Movie Lines With Mary

I've always felt that certain people can be gauged on a level from 0 to 12.52 based on both the movies they watch and the scenes they find as emotionally compelling - or comedic - as I do. During my post film-school dating years, I wouldn't look twice at a guy who didn't appreciate the comical genius of the Cohen Brothers "Raising Arizona." In hindsight, my taste in movies proved to better than my taste in men. I know many people will relate to some of these and MAYBE, just maybe, they will become enlightened and intrigued enough to check out some oldies, but goodies they weren't interested in BMB (before my blog). That sounded quite harsh and a bit superior, no? As if my blog could change people's lives. Muwahahahah. If fitting, the movie lines I post will pose as some parallel reference I'm experiencing in my life - while sharing some of my most beloved dialogue created to emote feelings we sometimes never realized we had until seeing "that" movie...Ah, the power of good filmmaking. I'm sure glad I majored in it. It's done a world of good for my career *insert sarcasm.*

Josie trying to hide after "Powder Gate"

Josie trying to hide after "Powder Gate"
Busted!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

17 Things About Me.

For non-family members and my growing number of "peeps" who have sent me very kind e-mails inquiring about my life, I created "17 Things About Me" because, let's face it, "25 Things" would be narcissistic.
My name is Mary. I’m also called “Mama,” "eccentric," "talented,” “giving (to a fault),” “selfish” and above all “entertaining.” I have a flair for speaking my mind in a warm, lucid manner and thrive upon doing so.
Favorite Quote: “I could not at any age be content to take my place in the corner by the fireside and simply look on.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.

Seventeen Random Things About Me:
 1. I have lived in two countries – France (still paying off my student loans for that doozy of a study abroad trip while in college) and Japan (where I briefly taught English).

2. I never in a million years thought I would be a single mom – as the odds are piled against “us” – I look forward to proving those statistics wrong.

3. Education is sacred to me – your house and car can be repossessed, but no one can take away your college degree. Knowledge is power!

4. I live next door to my parents. On purpose.

5. I am a job snob and believe I am truly gifted with insight that is unappreciated as well as unknown to my superiors.

6. I used to be materialistic – and now I'm realistic. Wandering what stage comes next?

7. Sometimes I feel like a total failure. And then I look at my daughters and know I have done something right.

8. I was one of four students picked to intern with CNN at NASA when John Glenn went back to space.

9. I have no interest in ever falling in love again. Ever.

10. I used to compete in tri-athlons.

11. I have a hard time relating to my friends who don’t have children – they just don’t “get it”. Plus, I hate that their mobility is not encroached upon. To go to the grocery store unattended…a pipe dream for me, reality for them. Boo!!!!!

12. My dog has destroyed over $6000 worth of material items. But I still love him.

13. My dad has cancer.  I cry at the drop of a hat.  I never realized how much I loved - and needed him - until very recently. 

14. I LOVE hip-hop music – especially old-school 90’s. “Ice Ice Baby” never gets old.  I can dance like it’s nobody’s business.

15. I am actively seeking a church where I can relate to the minister – and my girls get their proper dose of religious zeal.  Keep in mind they attend a parochial school which I am counting on to help send the message home.

16. I am a card-carrying republican, but have an open mind. Too open, sometimes.

17. I am a terrible cook. I burn toast.

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