Movies and lots of them

For our Christmas break I told Danny I wanted low key, very low key.  Some how this turned into spending the majority of our time watching movies, both at home and in theater (ok, 3 in the theater).  We haven't gone to the movie theater for months and months.  Merry Christmas to us.

Movie #1:  "Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol"
Some how I've never seen any of the Mission Impossible movies.  Shocking, I know.  This is partially because I think Tom Cruise has crazy eyes and that distracts me.  Other than the crazy eyes, this movie is awesome.  So much action that I squeezed Danny's hand until it went a little numb.  We both loved it.  Plus, I was extremely grateful there weren't any awkward love scenes (which I think should be called lust scenes, because honestly how often does Hollywood actually portray love?) that would make me feel super weird for watching the movie in the same theater as my brother.

Movie #2: "The Muppets"
The Muppets was very muppety.  It definitely made me laugh and the cameos of different stars were hilarious.  Since I grew up watching The Muppets (they are a family favorite) I've seen most of their movies.  This one was good, but it wasn't the best of all.  There were a few sections that were a little slow for me, but it was still entertaining and fun.

Movie #3 "Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows"
Oh my goodness this movie was cool!  Danny and I went and saw it on Boxing Day, being an English holiday and Sherlock Holmes is an English story, it just made sense.  I always worry that sequels will never be as cool as the originals and in most cases this is true.  However, I thought Sherlock Holmes 2 was just as witty, intense and entertaining as the first one.  Plus, it has some of the most amazing cinematography and special effects.  Loved it, probably my favorite of the three movies.

So there you go, my priceless opinions on the latest movies.  In other news...

• This is very cool.  The title describes it all.  It makes me want to travel.  I just want to know all the places this guy went.

• I liked this article written by the author of Eat, Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, about lightening up a bit and not being too hard on ourselves.  It was a nice reminder before New Year's Resolutions.

• So I came home today feeling a little under the weather.  That is when Danny announced that he would make dinner...and then he came back a half an hour later with Indian food. What a good husband.  I know, Indian food might sound a little crazy when one is feeling a tad ill but I think curry can heal.  It makes sense in my head.