Well guys, it’s been a month and a half since my last Reading, Watching, Listening post, and I haven’t finished a single book. I decided I liked writing these posts at the end of the month rather than the middle. And I just haven’t been able to read much.
You know, I’ve noticed that I can’t lose myself in a book like I used to. I find my mind wandering and thinking about all the things I should be doing instead of reading. And what’s strange is back when I was able to lose myself in a book, I had much more responsibilities. Like when I was in either high school or college and I was studying, playing sports, and doing all sorts of other extra-curriculars.
I think the difference may be that I now work for myself and the work of a “blogger” (or “influncer” or “content creator” or “entrepreneur” or whatever you want to call me) is never done. So while I was in school, I could spend time reading and not worrying about other things because it was outside of class time, my homework was done, and I didn’t have practice that day.
And, it doesn’t help that a lot of my work is done on my phone which is pretty much always right beside me and is addicting in nature.
But I digress… Let’s just get to the other things I’ve been reading, watching and listening to lately, shall we?
Table of Contents
Books:
None. As I mentioned.
Blog Posts/Articles:
- When things are Stressful, Remember your Spouse by Clint Edwards
- Finding Nourishment in a Desert Season by Christina Mush of Hugs & Lattes
- 5 Surprising Marriage Lessons from our Cross-Country Move by me
- How to get out of your Boring Dating Rut with Date Crescent by me
- Bible Journaling for Beginners: How to Get the Most Out Of Your Bible Study by Jordan Lee Dooley of Soul Scripts
TV Shows:
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 4
Movies:
Oklahoma! (with Hugh Jackman)
So anyway, first I want to say that it had been a while since I’d seen it and there were a few things I forgot about. Or that I just hadn’t picked up on before. Like, I don’t ever think I realized that the looking glass that Will brought back from Kansas City had pictures of naked ladies in it. Whoops. Guess I was pretty darn innocent last time I watched it. Either that or Harding left that part out. Also, I always knew that Ado Annie was pretty easy, but before this particular viewing, I didn’t really pick up on the fact that nobody really cares that the peddler gets around. Double standards, man. Thanks, feminism for helping me pick up on this. And lastly, I never realized how incredibly Will can dance and swing a rope. Again, that may be more of a reflection on this particular production than my perceptiveness in the past.
Deadpool 2
Solo: A Star Wars Story
I think it got a lot of bad press and people weren’t expecting much from it because they didn’t like the idea of a new, Han Solo played by somebody besides Harrison Ford and because The Last Jedi was such a let down. But you guys! This movie was amazing! Alden Ehrenreich played an excellent Han. He made it his own, but after only a couple scenes I forgot that I wasn’t watching Harrison Ford. I was simply watching Han Solo.
Also, they explained a lot of Han’s back story, of course. Like how he got the Falcon, how he met Chewie, and how he got into the life of a smuggler and fell in with Jabba. And there were even some fun catchphrases and other lines that were nods to what we already know of Han. But it wasn’t cheesy! It was so well done!
And lastly, the other characters were perfect. Donald Glover was brilliant as Lando! They even had an exchange that explains why Lando mispronounces Han’s name. And I thought they handled the love interest very well. I did not like the idea of Han being with anybody besides Leia, but throughout this movie, I found myself really liking Emilia Clarke’s Qi’ra, much to my own dismay. But they handled it well and now the scruffy looking nerf herder can go fall in love with the princess!
Oceans 8
Plus, I think I’ve just become a person that can enjoy a movie like this that makes you think. A lot had to happen just right for the heist to go down and these characters were brilliant. I believe (and I may be wrong because it’s been a long time) that the other Oceans movies focused more on the action and stunts and less on the brain power and plotting.
Life of the Party
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Anyway, this movie was certainly better than the last Jurassic World. The story was much more compelling. It wasn’t just a bunch of scenes of people running away from dinosaurs. There was some of that, don’t worry. But it wasn’t the whole movie. We get some more back-story of Owen with Blue and the other raptors and it’s the cutest sweetest thing ever! It made me fall in love with the dinos more than I ever had before.
I will say, I didn’t love the ending but I know some people will love it. It’s just a preference and I thought it should have gone another way.
The Incredibles & The Incredibles 2
Both of these movies were fantastic. I mean they’re Disney and Pixar, so of course they’re good. I don’t think those companies know how to make a bad movie. At least not together.
Anyway, I loved the family themes and the lessons about being yourself and believing in yourself. Plus, Jack-Jack growing into his powers is amazing!
YouTube:
Yes Means Yes
Jordan Lee Dooley of Soul Scripts
So my sister-in-law has been sharing a lot lately about how she studies her bible and how Jordan Lee Dooley changed the way she studies. I mean, Mary talked about Jordan on Instagram SEVERAL times so I decided I should check it out. Well, I’m hooked. I even signed up for the SHE Refined Project!
Anyway, I haven’t been able to watch a ton of her videos on YouTube yet. (I literally found her yesterday). But I did really like this one about how she studies her bible and her version of bible journalling. Now I just need a journalling bible!
Little Women trailer
Music:
What have you been reading, watching, and listening to lately? Have any recommendations for me? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for reading!
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