I watched the movie Julie and Julia two days ago. I was very excited about renting it. I love Meryl Streep and Julia Childs. It was a good story, great acting, in all a good movie. Except for just one little thing, the Republican bashing. It was just a couple of lines in this one. It is so frustrating; does Hollywood not think that Republicans spend money on movies????
I realize it is a predominately Liberal industry. As theater person, I realize in just the small world of Richmond Theater I am the conservative exception. I realize almost everyone I am going to work with is not going to see the world from the conservative viewpoint that I do. I do not hide my political leanings; anyone on Facebook can see where I stand by my profile page. I will discuss it if asked. I do not think at this level it affects my ability to get jobs. There is the Veronica who works in the community and then there is Veronica the consumer.
Veronica the consumer is so tired of the cheap shots taken by Hollywood of conservatism, Christians, and even homeschoolers. If you find a homeschooler in a movie or cartoon they are usually socially inept and nerds. Really?? How many homeschoolers do the writers know personally that they are making those judgments on? Because personally I find them some of the most well versed, neatest kids I have ever met.
So, YES Republicans go to movies, rent them, and even BUY them. We DO spend money on the Entertainment Industry. Although it does become increasingly harder to find movies I want to spend money on. As a matter of principal there are certain actors I just cannot justify giving my hard earned money to because they have spent so much time bashing me for my beliefs. I do not want to know their beliefs one way or the other. I just want to be entertained! I do not turn to Hollywood actors to find out how I should think. I think for myself.
Oh, and for the record, I as a Republican Manager would NOT have fired Julie for calling in sick to remake the dish for the critic.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Reflections of 2009
It is now January 2nd and it is the first time I have had time to stop to write since Thankgiving. December is always so very busy and this year I added a show to the mix! I did sound for Miracle of 34h Street at Henrico Theater Company. It was a good production of an old Christmas favorite. While I learned more about sound and enjoyed meeting some new people, it was not the best choice. I didn't get to actually do my Christmas cards until after Christmas because we didn't get around to doing the picture for the Christmas cards until the 22nd! While I was busy shopping and wrapping I did spend some time thinking about 2009.
As always you have the good and the bad and through the grace of God good came out of the bad. My New Year's Resolutions for 2009 were to buy a house and to lose weight. I did both! Yes, there is a first time for everything!
I lost 30 lbs and still am not at my goal weight. The way I am wording that resolution for 2010 is to actually reach my goal weight. I have faith that one is going to be seen this year.
We worked really really hard at paying bills off so we could get out of a miserable living situation. We were doing a really good job at that and then we had a little curve ball, Jacob was admitted to St Marys with an unknown illness that was causing high fevers and joint inflammation. We were worried the added expense would delay our dreams.
We actually had identified a house we wanted to buy the week before he was admitted and made an offer from the hospital. But they had just accepted another offer. We were feeling a bit defeated....but God had the perfect house for us, we just didn't know it yet.
Thanks to Tammy Gray, my cousin and friend, of Cloverleaf Realty and Paul Jones of Creative Mortgage, we did it! And we did it by my goal date of my 40th birthday! I turned 40 August 29th and we closed August 28th! Whew....that was close!
We saw God really blessing us during the move. First we were blessed with many helpers. I was so worried about how we were going to move because of Rion's arthritis. Our friends from Winn's Baptist Church along with some good friends and family members helped us get the furniture and everything not in a POD moved on Friday night. And then my birthday was spent with our friends from Centerpoint Church and some childhood friends who helped us empty the PODS and unpack boxes. Our friends and family really rallied around us and helped so much with their time, sweat, free furniture, a free big screen TV, and even financial blessings.
The kids and I prayed every single night for more than a year for a house. What a testimony to my children the whole experience was.
After much prayer we made the decision to leave Winns, a church we loved and had only been at a short time. We started attending Centerpoint Church so I can do drama there. First you have to know I prayed for more than a year that God would show me his will for my life and how I can use my talents for him. He answered. First he took us to Winns. I worked with the actors during their annual production of Judgement House and felt God calling me to full time drama minstry in a church. Some months later God sent Mike Cauthorne to invite me to do drama as a regular part the service at his new church plant, Centerpoint! Wow! It is so amazing to see how he puts it together and you had no idea what great things were in store for you.
Centerpoint has been a blessing to our family. We LOVE our weekly life group. The kids count down the days. We have made some GREAT new friends! We LOVE the Sunday morning service. The band is great. It is like going to a Christian concert every week. And Mike, our pastor, well you just never know what he is going to say next....and that IS a good thing. He keeps us on our toes and we are never bored.
I have learned so much.
And I cannot forget Facebook. It was so awesome to reconnect with so many old friends through Facebook. What a great way to stay in touch. One connection in particular is so very special. It is an answer to prayer itself.
I am very pleased with 2009. I feel as though Rion and I finally made some good choices and are headed in the right direction. mmm....maybe we are finally starting to grow up? Nahh....
As always you have the good and the bad and through the grace of God good came out of the bad. My New Year's Resolutions for 2009 were to buy a house and to lose weight. I did both! Yes, there is a first time for everything!
I lost 30 lbs and still am not at my goal weight. The way I am wording that resolution for 2010 is to actually reach my goal weight. I have faith that one is going to be seen this year.
We worked really really hard at paying bills off so we could get out of a miserable living situation. We were doing a really good job at that and then we had a little curve ball, Jacob was admitted to St Marys with an unknown illness that was causing high fevers and joint inflammation. We were worried the added expense would delay our dreams.
We actually had identified a house we wanted to buy the week before he was admitted and made an offer from the hospital. But they had just accepted another offer. We were feeling a bit defeated....but God had the perfect house for us, we just didn't know it yet.
Thanks to Tammy Gray, my cousin and friend, of Cloverleaf Realty and Paul Jones of Creative Mortgage, we did it! And we did it by my goal date of my 40th birthday! I turned 40 August 29th and we closed August 28th! Whew....that was close!
We saw God really blessing us during the move. First we were blessed with many helpers. I was so worried about how we were going to move because of Rion's arthritis. Our friends from Winn's Baptist Church along with some good friends and family members helped us get the furniture and everything not in a POD moved on Friday night. And then my birthday was spent with our friends from Centerpoint Church and some childhood friends who helped us empty the PODS and unpack boxes. Our friends and family really rallied around us and helped so much with their time, sweat, free furniture, a free big screen TV, and even financial blessings.
The kids and I prayed every single night for more than a year for a house. What a testimony to my children the whole experience was.
After much prayer we made the decision to leave Winns, a church we loved and had only been at a short time. We started attending Centerpoint Church so I can do drama there. First you have to know I prayed for more than a year that God would show me his will for my life and how I can use my talents for him. He answered. First he took us to Winns. I worked with the actors during their annual production of Judgement House and felt God calling me to full time drama minstry in a church. Some months later God sent Mike Cauthorne to invite me to do drama as a regular part the service at his new church plant, Centerpoint! Wow! It is so amazing to see how he puts it together and you had no idea what great things were in store for you.
Centerpoint has been a blessing to our family. We LOVE our weekly life group. The kids count down the days. We have made some GREAT new friends! We LOVE the Sunday morning service. The band is great. It is like going to a Christian concert every week. And Mike, our pastor, well you just never know what he is going to say next....and that IS a good thing. He keeps us on our toes and we are never bored.
I have learned so much.
And I cannot forget Facebook. It was so awesome to reconnect with so many old friends through Facebook. What a great way to stay in touch. One connection in particular is so very special. It is an answer to prayer itself.
I am very pleased with 2009. I feel as though Rion and I finally made some good choices and are headed in the right direction. mmm....maybe we are finally starting to grow up? Nahh....
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