Good Books

Even though I am a college graduate, I am still learning that there is a ton I do not know. I am thrilled that I now have time to read for fun. I am also finding reading a lot more enjoyable than watching TV.  However, I am realizing with the ability to read anything. I need to be more selective on what I am picking off the shelf. There are a ton of good books out there.

I want to be reading the really good books. I also want to do a better job of keeping up with the news. In addition, it would be great if they challenged my thoughts on the world. 

I just finished Water for Elephants. I highly recommend it. I am looking forward to seeing the movie but I am afraid it will not be as good! 

I hope everyone finds time to read.

2011 Oscars

Well, I always try to watch the Oscars. I like the celebration associated with film. The fancy gowns and the acceptance speeches.  We all know who the critics picked. I am not going to bore you with how I feel about them. I am happy for Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland. I feel both their Oscar wins were well deserved. I just want to take a moment to recognize some recent movies I have seen and enjoyed. In no particular order:

Love & Other Drugs - Yes there are several sex scene but it really is just a love story.

Morning Glory - Sometimes I feel a lot like Rachel McAdam's character.

No Strings Attached - It's a chick flick but it's good. It reminded me of 500 Days of Summer.
The Social Network - How many people are on Facebook now? Need I say more?

The Tourist - Clever. I want Angelina Jolie's wardrobe. If anyone has it, please send it to me.

Olympics

I am a sucker for the Olympics. Although I watch some television, when the Olympics come on the television every two years I could watch them for hours. I have spirit for my country but will gladly cheer on any Olympian. Perhaps it is because I was a competitive athlete for so many years, I realize how much effort the athlete put into their sport.

This particular Olympic games I especially like the P&G ads which thank the Olympians' moms. Every person has a mom. I have not seen any Olympic athlete reach the podium by themselves. Each athlete has a coach, a mentor, a friend or a rival and their mom which helped them get to that podium.

The Olympics seem like a time when we focus on what mankind can achieve by physical and mental strength and now with the help of new technology.

If nothing else remember the Olympic motto- "Citius, Altius, Fortius." These three Latin words mean "Swifter, Higher, Stronger." Regardless if you are an Olympian or not each person can strive to do whatever they do better than they did before.