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Last Friday, I went to see "The Blind Side" in theaters. I thought, that since I can't find much else to post about anymore- that I would post a review of this movie.
Cast: Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy
Kathy Bates as Miss Sue
Quinton Aaron as Michael "Big Mike" Oher
Lily Collins as Collins Tuohy
Jae Head as S.J. Tuohy
Ray McKinnon as Coach Cotton
Kim Dickens as Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox as Denise Oher
Catherine Dyer as Mrs. Smith
About the Movie: The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless 18-year-old from a broken home. He enrolls in a private Christian school and struggles to fit in because he is woefully underprepared. Eventually, he is taken in by the Tuohys (Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins, and Jae Head), a well-to-do Christian family who helps him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Tuohys' lives leads them to some self-discoveries of their own. Recognizing his potential talent as a football player, they encourage him get him private tutors and get involved in his football career. Living in his new environment, the 18-year-old faces a completely different set of challenges. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
My Thoughts:
I first heard about this movie, from a friend- who had went to see it, and really enjoyed it.
I was so excited when my mom told me that she would take me to see the movie.
I'm so glad that she did- it was a movie that I really, really loved- and I do plan to buy it when it comes out on DVD.
This movie, which was very emotional- I know I had tears in my eyes during more than half the movie.
There were a few bad words- and one inappropriate scene (well, actually, it was only like a sentence), and one violence scene. But nothing really bad- and I'm not actually exactly sure why it is rated PG13.
I would totally recommend this movie, and I think that most anyone would enjoy it, even if you're not a big football fan. It's got a great message, and I know that I enjoyed it!
Today, I'm going to see the Blind Side- in theaters. It looks so good- it looks like a movie that I'll really enjoy. I''ll be sure to tell you all what I think of it, once I've seen it.
I've been trying to post an entry for the last two days, but each day, I've lost a really long post- and it's beginning to aggravate me. Gr. Today- instead of doing it on my laptop- I'm doing it on a desktop, so hopefully, I won't lose this long post! Again. Too bad I didn't save it before I lost them both.
I had a great 16th birthday- a great party- with awesome friends and family, some that I don't get to see very often. It was a great day all around.
I got a lot of pretty jewelry for my birthday- some really pretty necklaces, and bracelets that I love.
I got enough money (with gift cards) to buy myself a mini Acer Aspire 1 laptop! It's so tiny- compared to my mom's laptop- but I really like it- and it's great for typing up my stories and surfing the net.
Natalie came a week after my birthday- to spend a weekend with me. It was so much fun seeing her again.
We hadn't seen each other since June- when I went up to the New York Homeschool Convention- and met up with her and Sam there. Afterward, I went to her house for the night- it was a lot of fun, but it wasn't a very long time together.
It was great to have her here for the weekend- we played our guitars a lot, watched movies, talked and just hung out together. We're hoping to do something again in the spring- and hopefully again in the summer. We'll figure something out.
Oh, and I have pictures, like I promised!
Here is one of Natalie and I on our Adirondack Chairs on the porch:
My favorite picture from when she was here:
~Ashley
We are painting and cleaning our house today! My party is tomorrow, and we're painting TWO rooms before that. We're done with one of them~ and the first coat of the second one. We're just about done with the painting.
You should see our living room. It officially turned into a living dining room! :P We have all the dining room stuff in the living room, while we paint~ and it looks SO funny! :P
In a week, Natalie is coming! it's getting closer and closer, and I can't wait to see her! Eep!
Tomorrow is my 16th birthday, and I"m excited for that as well! :P In 13 hours I'll officially be sixteen.
Anyway, that's all I've got for now! I'll be sure to post soon.
I'm posting again. Aren't you proud? Even though I'm not getting very many comments, things might happen where people come back to blogging, and then, when they come back, I'm actually have posted! :)
This week, nothing really significant happened. We did a full week of school, putting us past the 50 days mark. That means there's only 130 more to go. :)
This week, we'll be doing a lot of cleaning, and cooking, for my birthday party on next Sunday. 7 days until I'm 16. :)
Natalie is coming in 13 days, less than a week. I'm really excited to see her again, and of course, I'll be sure to post pictures on my blog, of when she's here. Her younger sister is coming to hang out with Gracie for the weekend, so I'm sure that it will be fun for both Gracie and I.
Tonight, I'm headed to my church for youth group. Our church just started having youth, so right now, it's only a once-a-month thing. But it's still a lot of fun, and I get to see my friends again! :)
Hey, I'm doing better! I haven't posted in a week, but that's better than two weeks, right? I feel like I need some routine, so that I actually post, and don't just spend my time, worrying about posting, since I don't have anything to post about. I'm going to try to make it routine that I post once a week, even if I don't have much to post about. If I seem to forget, leave me a comment, and tell me I'd better post! :)
My 16th birthday is in 13 days- I'm really excited about that. We're having a small party at my house, with family and some wonderful friends. I can't wait to see some people that I don't get to see that often.
Later on this month, Natalie is coming down to spend the weekend with me. Remember in June- how I went up to see her, and Sam- because Mom and I were going to the homeschool convention? Well, I was up there for her 16th birthday- and she'll be down here the weekend after mine. I'm so excited to see her again. Of course, I'll have plenty of pictures to post once she leaves! :)
This week, there isn't much going on at our house. Gracie is the only one who has anything to do, really. She takes both violin and piano lessons.
As for me, right now, I'm not taking any sort of lessons. For the month of October, I was taking some online guitar classes, but of course, now it's November, and they are no longer going on.
Anyway, I guess that's all I have for this week. I'll check in, and be sure to comment! I miss hearing from all my bloggin' buddies!
