A Lovely Life

I recently saw this on another blog and thought I'd join in the fun! So, today I share TEN Secrets/Truths: 1. I have a random fear that reaching my arms over my head in a room with a ceiling fan will result in my losing my hands. 2.  I am 6'1" and am petrified of heights.  Random, I know. 3.  If I could eat carbs EVERY day without any health or weight consequences I would.  Potatoes, pasta, bread...yum! 4.  I've never been ice skating or rollerblading.  Ever.   5.  I LOVE terrible, trashy, "reality" TV.  6.  My engagement story is one of the best ever (I may be a bit partial) and I really wish more people would ask, "How did you get engaged?" 7.  If I won the lottery, I'd pay off all my bills and never tell anyone. 8.  I had to delete Candy Crush off my phone because I was afraid I'd become one of "those" people who started paying out the wazoo for "extra lives". 9.  I'm a constant worrier.   10. ...

I'm not typically one to watch award shows, but I always find myself watching and listening to all the clips the next day.  I decided that this year's Oscars would be different and I was really happy I decided to watch!  From selfies, to pizza, Ellen, an amazing set design and a great tribute from Bette Midler, I was in heaven! In true form, Ellen was fantastic and hosted one of the most interactive and fun Oscars I've ever seen.  The shots of her in the audience paling around with some of the world's best actors was classic! I LOVE a good selfie and if you follow me on any form of social media there's hard evidence of that.  So, when Ellen looks as Meryl Streep and says she wants to take the most retweeted selfie ever, I was pretty pumped.  But then Julia Roberts jumps in.  And Bradley Cooper.  Then Jared Leto.  And Lupita Nyong'o and Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Lawrence and those Brad and Angelina people...  This was the result: I alm...

As mentioned earlier , I'm not the most educated t.v. and movie watcher.  I rarely get it when people reference an incredibly popular scene.  I usually just smile and stare blankly when this happens, then embarrassingly admit that I have ZERO clue as to what they're talking about.  Yup, I'm that girl, y'all. To continue my earlier discussion about things I haven't seen that most of the world has, I thought I'd list a few movies that I haven't ever seen.  Ever. All of the Star Wars Movies The Godfather Lord of the Rings (I tried, but just couldn't get into it!) Gone with the Wind Monty Python and The Holy Grail Any of the Rocky Movies The Waterboy Rudy Any of the Harry Potter Movies Just to name a few.  Some I'm embarrassed to say I haven't seen and others, I just don't really care to.  I have been trying to broaden my movie knowledge lately.  J and I have recently added to my list of WATCHED movies all of the Bourne movies, all...

You know when you're in a conversation and someone uses a popular movie or television show as a reference to what they're talking about?  You ever know someone who NEVER gets the reference because they haven't seen that show?  Yeah, I'm that girl.  For some reason, I've managed to miss out on some of the world's most popular t.v. shows of all time.  Don't get me wrong...if it was a popular show in the 80's I'm there!  Cheers and The Cosby Show among others. I often play a little game I like to call: "Helen hasn't ever seen this show and doesn't get your reference at all so just give up".  Also known as: "a day in the life of any of my relatives, close friends and coworkers". Here's a list of just a few examples of shows that I seriously haven't watched.  Seriously. Friends The Sopranos It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Lost Seinfeld Curb Your Enthusiasm The Office Modern Family Now, this isn...