July 16, 2014
The Purge: Anarchy...
Monday evening I was invited to the press screening for The Purge: Anarchy (2014) which comes out Friday July 18th and I didn't get to go because I missed my train due to an annoying library patron -- Which I'm super bummed about because I enjoyed the first film and wanted to check this one out.
Even though I didn't get to see the film I thought that I'd share all of the info bits that I'd share if I was going to write a review of the film, because I can...
Genre: Thriller/Horror/Suspense
Cast: Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez, and Michael K. Williams
Written & Directed by: James DeMonaco
Produced by: Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Sébastien Kurt Lemercier
Executive Producers: Jeanette Volturno-Brill, Luc Etienne
Rated:
Release Date: July 18th, 2014
Since I couldn't go myself, maybe if one of you is interested in the film you can go and tell me how you liked it. If you are interested in the film Fandango is running a promotion where they are selling advance tickets for $2.00 off if you use the code PURGE2 at checkout.
Even though I didn't get to see the film I thought that I'd share all of the info bits that I'd share if I was going to write a review of the film, because I can...
The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge. The Purge: Anarchy, the sequel to summer 2013’s sleeper hit that opened to No. 1 at the box-office, sees the return of writer/director James DeMonaco to craft the next terrifying chapter of dutiful citizens preparing for their country’s yearly 12 hours of anarchy.
Returning alongside DeMonaco to produce The Purge: Anarchy are Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series), alongside Sébastien K. Lemercier (Assault on Precinct 13, Four Lovers) and Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay (Pain & Gain, Transformers franchise), Brad Fuller (The Amityville Horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Andrew Form (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th).
Genre: Thriller/Horror/Suspense
Cast: Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez, and Michael K. Williams
Written & Directed by: James DeMonaco
Produced by: Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Sébastien Kurt Lemercier
Executive Producers: Jeanette Volturno-Brill, Luc Etienne
Rated:
Release Date: July 18th, 2014
Since I couldn't go myself, maybe if one of you is interested in the film you can go and tell me how you liked it. If you are interested in the film Fandango is running a promotion where they are selling advance tickets for $2.00 off if you use the code PURGE2 at checkout.
NOTE: This was sponsored but not since I didn't actually get to see the film.
July 13, 2014
Engagement Photos...
Two weeks ago Justin and I had a little engagement photo shoot using holi powder (The paint powder they use for The Color Run) shot by "Favorite Page #1" and Erin. Since I obviously can't show you the pictures with both Justin and I (I'm really bummed about this because some of them were awesome) here are some of me and/or mine and Justin's hands.
I love the way my pictures came out with the exception of the fact that we didn't get big clouds of holi powder. I think it was too humid out and the powder kinda clumped up. If I was to ever use holi powder again (Which I would like to) I'd blend it before using it.
July 12, 2014
July 11, 2014
Stars & Stripes Festival At Belmont Park...
Last Saturday I was urged to take a break from all of the funeral stuff (It was Sabbath so, it's not like there was anything to be done at that point -- My aunt was Jewish) and attend the Stars and Stripes Festival at Belmont Park which I had been invited to over a month ago by Dan and Victoria from America's Best Racing. And can I tell you, it was a much needed fun event.
Seeing as we (Justin joined me for the festival even though he gave me crap for attending their Bourbon & Bluegrass watch party for the Bluegrass Stakes back in April -- The post about that is here) were guest of America's Best Racing we had free admission, they had a tent with food and drinks for us, their were food trucks at this particular event so they bought us lunch, they had a box for us to watch the races from, we had access to the paddock so we could get near the horses and jockeys, etc. I was an amazingly organized and beautiful event.
I'm not going to lie, before meeting Dan and Victoria and attending their events I had never given much thought to horse races. But since they've introduced me to their world I kind of enjoy it. I mean, it's a fun relatively cheap (The admission fee at Belmont Park is only $5.00, but if you're going to gamble you could spend a bit more) way to spend a day out with or without the family -- Their were a lot of families with little kids there.
But honestly, I was really pleasantly surprised as to how much I enjoyed myself and I'd totally recommend spending a day at the race track if you're bored and looking for something to do.
Seeing as we (Justin joined me for the festival even though he gave me crap for attending their Bourbon & Bluegrass watch party for the Bluegrass Stakes back in April -- The post about that is here) were guest of America's Best Racing we had free admission, they had a tent with food and drinks for us, their were food trucks at this particular event so they bought us lunch, they had a box for us to watch the races from, we had access to the paddock so we could get near the horses and jockeys, etc. I was an amazingly organized and beautiful event.
I'm not going to lie, before meeting Dan and Victoria and attending their events I had never given much thought to horse races. But since they've introduced me to their world I kind of enjoy it. I mean, it's a fun relatively cheap (The admission fee at Belmont Park is only $5.00, but if you're going to gamble you could spend a bit more) way to spend a day out with or without the family -- Their were a lot of families with little kids there.
But honestly, I was really pleasantly surprised as to how much I enjoyed myself and I'd totally recommend spending a day at the race track if you're bored and looking for something to do.
Thank you again Dan and Victoria for a wonderful afternoon!
This Just Pinned: Week One Hundred & Eight...
July 10, 2014
"When The Words Stop" By Epic Reads...
Yesterday "Marie" showed me this video from Epic Reads called When The Words Stop and I had to share it.
I don't know about you guys, but I think this video is spot on and I died when I watched it.
So, do you guys relate to this video or do you not get attached to books like that? Lemme know.
I don't know about you guys, but I think this video is spot on and I died when I watched it.
So, do you guys relate to this video or do you not get attached to books like that? Lemme know.
July 9, 2014
Dealing With A Death In The Family...
Last Thursday evening my Aunt Jylle lost her fourteen month long battle with cancer. She passed away in her home with family, including my sister, around her. Unfortunately she passed while my cousin Nick (Who was one of her step-children) and I were out picking up dinner for the family, so neither of us got to say goodbye as she left this Earth. I'm okay with it. Nick and I obviously weren't meant to be there and I had spoken to her before leaving the house.
I just wanted to write a little something about it. I'll probably write some more about it in the near future because I spent all of last week helping my family out before and after she passed.
I just wanted to write a little something about it. I'll probably write some more about it in the near future because I spent all of last week helping my family out before and after she passed.
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| NOTE: This wasn't taken during my aunt's funeral, this is picture I took a long time ago. |
July 6, 2014
99 Questions Tag...
Because I'm super bored right now I thought that I'd do a tag post. Hope you enjoy the randomness...
1) Do You Sleep With Your Closet Doors Open Or Closed?
Depends on if I cleaned up my bedroom or not that day. If everything is nice and neat the closet doors would be closed, but if I didn't then they are probably open with clothing spilling out of them.
2) Do You Take The Shampoos And Conditioner Bottles From Hotel?
Yes.
3) Do You Sleep With Your Sheets Tucked In Or Out?
I don't sleep with flat sheets.
4) Have You Ever Stolen A Street Sign Before?
Yes I have. I actually had a bunch of them in my bedroom as a teenager.
5) Do You Like To Use Post-It Notes?
Yes. I love leaving post-its for people.
6) Do You Cut Out Coupons But Then Never Use Them?
Yeah. I try to use them all but it doesn't happen.
7:Would You Rather Be Attacked By A Big Bear Or A Swarm Of Bees?
Bear all the way.
8) Do You Have Freckles?
I have a few.
9) Do You Always Smile For Pictures?
Not always.
10) What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?
Stupid people (ex: "Julia" who has been driving me nuts all week).
11) Do You Ever Count Your Steps When You Walk?
Only when I walk down stairs.
12) Have You Ever Peed In The Woods?
Nope and I hope I never have to.
13) What About Pooped In The Woods?
Nope.
14) Do You Ever Dance Even If There's No Music Playing?
All the time. Sometimes I just bust a move.
15) Do You Chew Your Pens And Pencils?
When I'm stressed.
16) How Many People Have You Slept With This Week?
Only one.
17) What Size Is Your Bed?
Queen in mine and Justin's apartment and a king at my parent's house.
18) What Is Your Song Of The week?
Still loving Enrique's "Bailando"
19) Is It Okay For Guys To Wear Pink?
Of course it is.
20) Do You Still Watch Cartoons?
I do! I love cartoons.
21) Whats Your Least Favorite Movie?
Oh, I've seen a handful of movies that I've hated.
22) Where Would You Bury Hidden Treasure If You Had Some?
Now why the hell would I tell you that?
23) What Do You Drink With Dinner?
Water, diet soda or booze.
24) What Do You Dip A Chicken Nugget In?
I don't eat chicken so I don't dip chicken nuggets, but when I did I would pick BBQ sauce.
25) What Is Your Favorite Food?
Cheese. I love cheese. If you want me to be your friend, give me cheese.
26:What Movies Could You Watch Over And Over And Still Love?
Halloween (1978), Clue (1985), The Goonies (1985), Clueless (1995), etc.
27) Last Person You Kissed/Kissed You?
Justin
28) Were You Ever A Boy/Girl Scout?
Nope.
29) Would You Ever Strip Or Pose Nude In A Magazine?
If I got paid well I would.
30) When Was The Last Time You Wrote A Letter To Someone On Paper?
I honestly don't remember.
31) Can You Change The Oil On A Car?
Nope but it's because my car burns oil.
32) Ever Gotten A Speeding Ticket?
Yes I have. Doing 82 in a 65 on Route 17 in upstate New York.
33) Ever Ran Out Of Gas?
Nope.
34) Favorite Kind Of Sandwich?
BLT on a roll with pepper and mayo.
35) Best Thing To Eat For Breakfast?
I typically eat yogurt but if I'm at a diner or something I'll have a toasted bagel with butter and bacon.
36) What Is Your Usual Bedtime?
Since living with Justin I've been going to bed around 11:45pm.
37) Are You Lazy?
I can be very lazy.
38) When You Were A Kid, What Did You Dress Up As For Halloween?
I dressed up as lots of things... Vampire, Barbie, etc.
39) What Is Your Chinese Astrological Sign?
Ox
40) How Many Languages Can You Speak?
I've taken Spanish, French and Italian but I honestly can only speak English and Spanglish.
41) Do You Have Any Magazine Subscriptions?
One. Nylon.
42) Which Are Better Legos Or Lincoln Logs?
Legos.
43) Are You Stubborn?
I am very stubborn.
44) Who Is Better...Leno Or Letterman?
Jimmy Fallon.
45) Ever Watch Soap Operas?
When I was little my Abuela watched The Young & The Restless, so I'd watch that with her.
46) Are You Afraid Of Heights?
Not afraid, but I don't like them.
47) Do You Sing In The Car?
I sure do.
48) Do You Sing In The Shower?
Not really.
49) Do You Dance In The Car?
I do.
50) Ever Used A Gun?
I have.
51) Last Time You Got A Portrait Taken By A Photographer?
Not since high school.
52) Do You Think Musicals Are Cheesy?
Nope. I love them.
53) Is Christmas Stressful?
No but Christmas Eve is because that is when I'm cooking dinner for my family.
54) Ever Eat A Pierogi?
Yes I have and I love them. Erin makes good pierogis (Her dad is Polish-American).
55) Favorite Type Of Fruit Pie?
Raspberry cream pie
56) Occupations You Wanted To Be When You Were A Kid?
A singer.
57) Do You Believe In Ghosts?
I do very much so believe in ghosts.
58) Ever Have A Deja-vu Feeling?
Oh yes.
59) Take A Vitamin Daily?
I don't and I know I should...
60) Wear Slippers?
Not really. I own a pair but only because my feet were killing me after Santa Con 2012 and I bought myself a pair in Penn Station to wear after I threw my shoes away.
61) Wear A Bath Robe?
Nope.
62) What Do You Wear To Bed?
A tank top.
63) First Concert?
Hanson
64) Wal-Mart, Target Or Kmart?
Target all the way. But Wal-Mart was good to me in college.
65) Nike or Adidas?
Either.
66) Cheetos Or Fritos?
Fritos. There are always Fritos Scoops at my parents' house.
67) Peanuts Or Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflower seeds.
68) Ever Hear Of The Group Tres Bien?
Nope.
69) Ever Take Dance Lessons?
I took jazz for a hot second as a kid.
70) Is There A Profession You Picture Your Future Spouse Doing?
Yes but I can't tell you.
71) Can You Curl your tongue?
Yes I can.
72) Ever Won A Spelling Bee?
I've never been in one because I cannot spell.
73) Have You Ever Cried Because You Were So Happy?
Yes I have but I can't think of an example.
74) Own Any Record Albums?
I own tons actually.
75) Own A Record Player?
I do. How do you think I play my records?
76) Regularly Burn Incense?
Not regularly but I have e bunch and do burn them when I'm in the mood.
77) Ever Been In Love?
Yes I have and I am currently in love.
78) Who Would You Like To See In Concert?
Jay-Z and Beyonce. I was so sad that I couldn't get tickets to their concert.
79) What Was The Last Concert You Saw?
I honestly don't remember and that makes me very sad.
80) Hot Tea Or Cold Tea?
I love both to be totally honest.
81) Tea Or Coffee?
Depends...
82) Sugar Or Snickerdoodles?
Sugar cookies. Crunchy sugar cookies.
83) Can You Swim Well?
Yes. I grew up by the beach.
84) Can You Hold Your Breath Without Holding Your Nose?
Yes.
85) Are You Patient?
Only when I'm being paid.
86) DJ Or Band, At A Wedding?
I prefer a DJ
87) Ever Won A Contest?
Yes I have.
88) Ever Have Plastic Surgery?
Technically yes because I had LASIK.
89:Which are better black or green olives?
As a child I was a black olive person but at this point in my life I love all olives, especially green ones covered with red pepper flakes. So yummy!
90) Can You Knit Or Crochet?
I can crochet. My Abuela taught me as a child.
91) Best Room For A Fireplace?
Anyplace is good for a fireplace. I love a nice fire.
92) Do You Want To Get Married?
Yes I do!
93) If Married, How Long Have You Been Married?
Not married yet but Justin and I have been together for over eleven years.
94) Who Was Your HS Crush?
Not telling...
95) Do You Cry And Throw A Fit Until You Get Your Own Way?
No. Someone would smack me if I did that.
96) Do You Have Kids?
Nope.
97) Do You Want Kids?
Maybe.
98) Whats Your Favorite Color?
Black and pink.
99) Do You Miss Anyone Right Now?
My Abuela. She passed away when I was twenty.
1) Do You Sleep With Your Closet Doors Open Or Closed?
Depends on if I cleaned up my bedroom or not that day. If everything is nice and neat the closet doors would be closed, but if I didn't then they are probably open with clothing spilling out of them.
2) Do You Take The Shampoos And Conditioner Bottles From Hotel?
Yes.
3) Do You Sleep With Your Sheets Tucked In Or Out?
I don't sleep with flat sheets.
4) Have You Ever Stolen A Street Sign Before?
Yes I have. I actually had a bunch of them in my bedroom as a teenager.
5) Do You Like To Use Post-It Notes?
Yes. I love leaving post-its for people.
6) Do You Cut Out Coupons But Then Never Use Them?
Yeah. I try to use them all but it doesn't happen.
7:Would You Rather Be Attacked By A Big Bear Or A Swarm Of Bees?
Bear all the way.
8) Do You Have Freckles?
I have a few.
9) Do You Always Smile For Pictures?
Not always.
10) What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?
Stupid people (ex: "Julia" who has been driving me nuts all week).
11) Do You Ever Count Your Steps When You Walk?
Only when I walk down stairs.
12) Have You Ever Peed In The Woods?
Nope and I hope I never have to.
13) What About Pooped In The Woods?
Nope.
14) Do You Ever Dance Even If There's No Music Playing?
All the time. Sometimes I just bust a move.
15) Do You Chew Your Pens And Pencils?
When I'm stressed.
16) How Many People Have You Slept With This Week?
Only one.
17) What Size Is Your Bed?
Queen in mine and Justin's apartment and a king at my parent's house.
18) What Is Your Song Of The week?
Still loving Enrique's "Bailando"
19) Is It Okay For Guys To Wear Pink?
Of course it is.
20) Do You Still Watch Cartoons?
I do! I love cartoons.
21) Whats Your Least Favorite Movie?
Oh, I've seen a handful of movies that I've hated.
22) Where Would You Bury Hidden Treasure If You Had Some?
Now why the hell would I tell you that?
23) What Do You Drink With Dinner?
Water, diet soda or booze.
24) What Do You Dip A Chicken Nugget In?
I don't eat chicken so I don't dip chicken nuggets, but when I did I would pick BBQ sauce.
25) What Is Your Favorite Food?
Cheese. I love cheese. If you want me to be your friend, give me cheese.
26:What Movies Could You Watch Over And Over And Still Love?
Halloween (1978), Clue (1985), The Goonies (1985), Clueless (1995), etc.
27) Last Person You Kissed/Kissed You?
Justin
28) Were You Ever A Boy/Girl Scout?
Nope.
29) Would You Ever Strip Or Pose Nude In A Magazine?
If I got paid well I would.
30) When Was The Last Time You Wrote A Letter To Someone On Paper?
I honestly don't remember.
31) Can You Change The Oil On A Car?
Nope but it's because my car burns oil.
32) Ever Gotten A Speeding Ticket?
Yes I have. Doing 82 in a 65 on Route 17 in upstate New York.
33) Ever Ran Out Of Gas?
Nope.
34) Favorite Kind Of Sandwich?
BLT on a roll with pepper and mayo.
35) Best Thing To Eat For Breakfast?
I typically eat yogurt but if I'm at a diner or something I'll have a toasted bagel with butter and bacon.
36) What Is Your Usual Bedtime?
Since living with Justin I've been going to bed around 11:45pm.
37) Are You Lazy?
I can be very lazy.
38) When You Were A Kid, What Did You Dress Up As For Halloween?
I dressed up as lots of things... Vampire, Barbie, etc.
39) What Is Your Chinese Astrological Sign?
Ox
40) How Many Languages Can You Speak?
I've taken Spanish, French and Italian but I honestly can only speak English and Spanglish.
41) Do You Have Any Magazine Subscriptions?
One. Nylon.
42) Which Are Better Legos Or Lincoln Logs?
Legos.
43) Are You Stubborn?
I am very stubborn.
44) Who Is Better...Leno Or Letterman?
Jimmy Fallon.
45) Ever Watch Soap Operas?
When I was little my Abuela watched The Young & The Restless, so I'd watch that with her.
46) Are You Afraid Of Heights?
Not afraid, but I don't like them.
47) Do You Sing In The Car?
I sure do.
48) Do You Sing In The Shower?
Not really.
49) Do You Dance In The Car?
I do.
50) Ever Used A Gun?
I have.
51) Last Time You Got A Portrait Taken By A Photographer?
Not since high school.
52) Do You Think Musicals Are Cheesy?
Nope. I love them.
53) Is Christmas Stressful?
No but Christmas Eve is because that is when I'm cooking dinner for my family.
54) Ever Eat A Pierogi?
Yes I have and I love them. Erin makes good pierogis (Her dad is Polish-American).
55) Favorite Type Of Fruit Pie?
Raspberry cream pie
56) Occupations You Wanted To Be When You Were A Kid?
A singer.
57) Do You Believe In Ghosts?
I do very much so believe in ghosts.
58) Ever Have A Deja-vu Feeling?
Oh yes.
59) Take A Vitamin Daily?
I don't and I know I should...
60) Wear Slippers?
Not really. I own a pair but only because my feet were killing me after Santa Con 2012 and I bought myself a pair in Penn Station to wear after I threw my shoes away.
61) Wear A Bath Robe?
Nope.
62) What Do You Wear To Bed?
A tank top.
63) First Concert?
Hanson
64) Wal-Mart, Target Or Kmart?
Target all the way. But Wal-Mart was good to me in college.
65) Nike or Adidas?
Either.
66) Cheetos Or Fritos?
Fritos. There are always Fritos Scoops at my parents' house.
67) Peanuts Or Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflower seeds.
68) Ever Hear Of The Group Tres Bien?
Nope.
69) Ever Take Dance Lessons?
I took jazz for a hot second as a kid.
70) Is There A Profession You Picture Your Future Spouse Doing?
Yes but I can't tell you.
71) Can You Curl your tongue?
Yes I can.
72) Ever Won A Spelling Bee?
I've never been in one because I cannot spell.
73) Have You Ever Cried Because You Were So Happy?
Yes I have but I can't think of an example.
74) Own Any Record Albums?
I own tons actually.
75) Own A Record Player?
I do. How do you think I play my records?
76) Regularly Burn Incense?
Not regularly but I have e bunch and do burn them when I'm in the mood.
77) Ever Been In Love?
Yes I have and I am currently in love.
78) Who Would You Like To See In Concert?
Jay-Z and Beyonce. I was so sad that I couldn't get tickets to their concert.
79) What Was The Last Concert You Saw?
I honestly don't remember and that makes me very sad.
80) Hot Tea Or Cold Tea?
I love both to be totally honest.
81) Tea Or Coffee?
Depends...
82) Sugar Or Snickerdoodles?
Sugar cookies. Crunchy sugar cookies.
83) Can You Swim Well?
Yes. I grew up by the beach.
84) Can You Hold Your Breath Without Holding Your Nose?
Yes.
85) Are You Patient?
Only when I'm being paid.
86) DJ Or Band, At A Wedding?
I prefer a DJ
87) Ever Won A Contest?
Yes I have.
88) Ever Have Plastic Surgery?
Technically yes because I had LASIK.
89:Which are better black or green olives?
As a child I was a black olive person but at this point in my life I love all olives, especially green ones covered with red pepper flakes. So yummy!
90) Can You Knit Or Crochet?
I can crochet. My Abuela taught me as a child.
91) Best Room For A Fireplace?
Anyplace is good for a fireplace. I love a nice fire.
92) Do You Want To Get Married?
Yes I do!
93) If Married, How Long Have You Been Married?
Not married yet but Justin and I have been together for over eleven years.
94) Who Was Your HS Crush?
Not telling...
95) Do You Cry And Throw A Fit Until You Get Your Own Way?
No. Someone would smack me if I did that.
96) Do You Have Kids?
Nope.
97) Do You Want Kids?
Maybe.
98) Whats Your Favorite Color?
Black and pink.
99) Do You Miss Anyone Right Now?
My Abuela. She passed away when I was twenty.
July 5, 2014
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