The Late Night Double Feature Picture Show

My colleagues and I spent all afternoon with sales guys from Minneapolis. Salesmen are always so interesting and entertaining! (It's their job, I know.)


Well, I've seen a slew of movies lately. First of all, see Prisoners. It is really really good. Not an uplifting sort of film, but such a frightening journey. It's one of those films you'll discuss afterwards. (After you look at each other quizzically at the very final moment.)

I saw The Great Gatsby for the first time. I enjoyed it! I'm a Luhrmann fan, so there's that. The visual impact of his movies is phenomenal. I love the narration. Such a grand collection of amazing quotes in there.

Did I mention we finally saw The Place Beyond the Pines? Oh man, is it depressing. All-star cast. It's good, just so very draining. 


Sunday Stealing: Fall/Autumn Meme

First of all, is autumn your favorite season? Why or why not?
Spring is my favorite season, because it's getting warmer again after being so cold.

Is it ‘autumn’ or ‘fall’, to you?
It's "football season."

What kind of weather does your area get during this season? 
Warm and somewhat wet, if we're not in a drought.

Were you born in an autumn month? 
Nope.

Do you pay attention to any ‘fall fashions’?
Yep. I'm particularly into boots and if anyone is wearing any supercute ones, I'm all over it. Also, in our offices, it's always cold, so some interesting new sweater shapes are showing up already.

Which leaf color is your favorite? 
red

Is it still fun to rake the leaves and jump in piles of them? 
YES

When can you really tell that it’s autumn? 
That first real cold front that comes through and brings cool wind and crisp air. Ahhh...

Do you enjoy carving pumpkins?
Yep. Well, not the carving itself as much as squishing my hands around in the pumpkin seed goo.

Do you eat the pumpkin seeds? If so, do you put any kind of flavoring on it?
I have, but I've never had a good recipe. They never turn out well.

Are you planning to go to a pumpkin patch this year?
No, but we used to every year when Lauren was little.

Which was your favorite Halloween costume to wear? 
Flasher. Skimpy clothes under a trench coat. Simple and sexy without being scandalous!

Are you planning to go trick-or-treating? Why or why not?
No, I have an almost 20 year old child.

Are there any county fairs or festivals held nearby during this time?
Wurstfest in New Braunfels

What is your favorite dessert for this time of year? 
Pumpkin chocolate chip anything

Is your Thanksgiving Day in October or November, if you even celebrate it? 
It's in November.

If you do celebrate it, where do you usually have Thanksgiving dinner?
I sometimes cook, but in recent years, we usually go to a fabulous lunch at the Renaissance Austin Hotel at the Arboretum.

Do you remember any crafts you used to do that were autumn-themed? 
Too many to count. I've done a bunch of silk flower wreaths, decorated cookies, made necklaces...

Are any of your favorite bands doing a fall tour this year?
Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake

Which new TV show are you looking forward to this season? 
The Blacklist with James Spader

How does autumn typically make you feel?
Refreshed. I like the weather and wardrobe change.

What color do you always associate with autumn? 
Orange

Is there a song that always reminds you of this season? 
Oh YES. "Fireflies," Ron Pope.

Do you have any seasonal traditions? 
Going to Aggie games!

Do you spend a lot of time outside during this time of the year? 
Definitely. Whenever I can. It's hiking weather!

How can you tell that fall is over? 
When the Christmas ads start. This year, fall was over in August.

What is a typical autumn outfit that you wear?
jeans, boots, tank top with a button-down shirt over it, unbuttoned a bit

Describe a perfect autumn day: 
Get up early and do an easy hike just to be outside. Have a relaxing lunch at an outdoor cafe. Drive to College Station and beat the hell outta some great football team at a cool, night game!

Do you hate it when stores start promoting Christmas early? 
YES

What is your favorite thing about this season?
The great weather.