Spellbound

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One hit cinemas on Friday! And in true movie geek style I was there at the 8 'o' clock showing ready and waiting for the latest installment to begin! What a film! I really enjoyed it, at two and a half hours long, I felt it went so quickly. I didn't feel it drag on and there were moments which were really cute. Hermonie and Harry dancing in the tent and Ron's general nerdy one liners! The films in the past have been subject to bad acting however I felt it was much better this time round; although there seems little chemistry between Hermonie and Ron (more brother/sister than anything else) I do really like the romance going on there. For those who have not read the books (like me!) there are few surprises along the way... Voldermort although the villain of the whole franchise features little throughout the film however watch out for his snake! One horrific scene within a crooked old house. I would definitely recommend seeing it, a really very good film, with special effects galore and who can miss out on Harry Potter in bra! However as always it is Bellatrix who steals the show for me every time, she is my favourite character and Helena Bonham Carter is one of my favourite actress'. She is absolutely brilliantly Gothic and sexy. Such a good performance once again; the torture scene between her and Hermonie is fantastic! Does that make me grim?

No Such Thing As Perfection - That's Why Pencils Have Erasers

Whilst studying Fitzgerald's novel; 'The Great Gatsby' for English Literature - one would wonder how one could get so wrapped up in the past they forget what is reality and what isn't. The past is for reference only. Life is too short to spend it looking back or concerning yourself with it. You must learn by it. Not dwell in it. Gatsby has put his one true love on such a high pedestal that the ideal of her is better than what she actually is. Although this book was written in 1926 I think these values still apply to society today.
If you fancy a girl/guy so much that the idea of them becomes so much more attractive than what they really are; isn't it time for you to step and re-evaluate what it is you actually want. Because what Gatsby wants is perfection and creates in his mind the perfect Daisy. But there is no such thing as a perfect daisy or a perfect beau. Although you may think what you see before you is perfection. It isn't. Instead for those few moments you think you witness perfection; you are instead just forgetting the flaws that create the character of which he or she is. It is alright to forget once in a while a fault or two but when you forget more often than not; surely then is the time to stop and realise you are after the impossible. The one thing you cannot change is a persons character because surely by changing them, you are asking them to stop being who they are, and was it not who they are which made you think they were interesting in the first place?
People say that every human being is unique. Although this is true in moderation I do not believe we are all different. Just like they say that every snowflake is different, how can they be really sure? On average at least two of them are the same or similar if compared to all the snowflakes that have ever fallen. Like human beings even if they start out unique, they all end up the same. So if you've ever felt you've lost perfection. You haven't. You've just merely lost it for a while.

Everybody Needs Inspiration

As strange as this may seem but whilst wandering down the isles of Marks and Spencers I came across a selection of 'Italian Meats.' Since reading Elizabeth Gilbert and her many Italian meals I thought I would try it out! So tonight I have treated myself to a selection of meats from Italy dashed with a few peppers, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar - displayed on my plate in the most beautiful way possible.
Seeing as I am not trying to lose 2 stone I felt this meal was a teeny bit small. I added good ole pots to help fulfill my appetite!!

Verdict: A very good dinner however I worry, I am now approaching India within the book and who knows what Marks have to offer with regards to that type of cuisine?!

Say It Like You Eat It

Italy is done and dusted! I have just finished the first part of 'Eat Pray Love.' I kind of wish that the whole book was set in Italy as it sounded so magnificent. The food, the places, the people.. everything sounded so divine. I really want to go there myself now!!
As the Italians say 'say it like you eat it' in other words, say it as simply as we cook - pizza is relatively simple - you get my drift!
Such a clever saying... so far this book is captivating and I am in love with it!
Now onto India.

I just like to burn money...

Forbes have released their annual 'Most Overpaid Actors' list!! My favourite list of them all and guess who has topped it again for the second year running! Will Ferrell.

Ferrell brings in £2 for every 61pence he makes! Ridiculous when he has mega-box office flops such as 'The Other Guys' and 'Land of the Lost.' (Haven't even heard of that film!!)
Drew Barrymore was the only woman to make it into the top ten which perhaps states that women are safer to invest in than men? A debate for another time...
Rounding off the top ten are actors like, Vince Vaughn, Seth Rogen, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey. Isn't it funny that all these actors have a similarity in genre... looks like their latest hit wasn't that funny then!!

eating, praying & loving

Finally finished 'One Moment, One Morning' by Sarah Rayner. It was not what I would call a classic however Rayner does convey with style, woman's connection with other women, I did like the set up - how one moment, one morning can change your whole life forever. Following the lives of three women whose lives collide on the train from Brighton to London, one Monday. It is a good story and if you are looking for a light-hearted read with a few tense moments then go for it! It is an average book which prides itself on being a thriller - DON'T be fooled, it certainly isn't thrilling!!

In light of the recent Julia Roberts Film, 'Eat Pray Love' I have decided to read the book first (as everyone always says the book is better than the film!)
Elizabeth Gilbert writes beautifully and it is so heartfelt, her descriptions really make you feel like you are with her. Gilbert decided to take a year out of, well everything in the wake of her divorce and break-up with her toy-boy rebound. She travels to Italy where she gains two stone, indulging in some of the most magnificent food you have ever heard about. Then onto India where she finds her inner self and finally ends the year in Bali where she learns everything she ever needs to know from a toothless medicine man!
The book, split into three separate stories - is gripping and I love the way it is written, having nearly finished Italy I am looking forward to what else Liz has to offer in the other two countries. So far - a great read!