The other night I took my mom out to see Legend of Zorro. This is because I am a Good Son. And because we both liked the previous movie, Mask of Zorro.
And because my mom has not been to a movie theater in fifteen years.
I said, "Mom, forget that old three-screen theater we went to when I was a kid! Now they have a new six-screen theater with surround sound!" She said, "What's surround sound?" I just shook my head. "Look, it doesn't have water damage on the ceiling tiles, the light bulbs are all working, and there aren't two decades worth of chewing gum, popcorn, and Goobers stuck to the floor." "Oh, that sounds good!" she said.
The movie was very good. Lots of fun; a great family film.
In other news, I've finished my Christmas shopping! Well, most of it. There's only one item left, and I'm waiting to see if I can score a sale before I buy it. I believe in doing my Christmas shopping early; that way, if I see something cool on sale, I'll have the money to buy it for myself! (And you thought I was being selfless!) No, really, my family is awfully hard to buy for. They aren't very materialistic, so I have to think hard about what I'm going to get them. I sometimes plan gifts a good three years in advance, just in case nothing interesting comes up I think they would be interested in.
Last Saturday, I went camera-shopping with my mom. I've asked for a digital camera for Christmas; I want to be able to put photos up on this blog. We examined various models, and we found one that we both agreed would be good for my purposes. Maybe in a month or so, I'll start photoblogging!
And because my mom has not been to a movie theater in fifteen years.
I said, "Mom, forget that old three-screen theater we went to when I was a kid! Now they have a new six-screen theater with surround sound!" She said, "What's surround sound?" I just shook my head. "Look, it doesn't have water damage on the ceiling tiles, the light bulbs are all working, and there aren't two decades worth of chewing gum, popcorn, and Goobers stuck to the floor." "Oh, that sounds good!" she said.
The movie was very good. Lots of fun; a great family film.
In other news, I've finished my Christmas shopping! Well, most of it. There's only one item left, and I'm waiting to see if I can score a sale before I buy it. I believe in doing my Christmas shopping early; that way, if I see something cool on sale, I'll have the money to buy it for myself! (And you thought I was being selfless!) No, really, my family is awfully hard to buy for. They aren't very materialistic, so I have to think hard about what I'm going to get them. I sometimes plan gifts a good three years in advance, just in case nothing interesting comes up I think they would be interested in.
Last Saturday, I went camera-shopping with my mom. I've asked for a digital camera for Christmas; I want to be able to put photos up on this blog. We examined various models, and we found one that we both agreed would be good for my purposes. Maybe in a month or so, I'll start photoblogging!
posted by Mark at 11/17/2005 05:29:00 PM
4 Comments:
What? You're getting a digital camera? Woo-hoo! Wait--you won't be posting pics of me looking like a wreck on Christmas morning, will you? The fact that I'm a morning zombie is to stay STRICTLY WITHIN THE FAMILY.
Relax, Sis -- they're *digital* pictures; we can Photoshop them.
I pesonally think it would be great to see your true you morning zombie look. Isn't that what pictures are really for to create lasting memories of real life back in the day. :-) Just kidding hope to see you all at Christmas. This was the first time to see your blog. Nice job. Blessings on you. -The Legal Cousin
Hi, Legal Cousin! Just read your comment. I don't think I would have guessed that was you if you hadn't told us :-) It was so good to see you over Christmas.
And, no, photos are to be used to reconstruct history in the way we would have *liked* it to happen!
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