I just cannot rave about this blog enough, design is mine. It is the perfect daily dose of inspiration. Just love it. Check it out.
Now, back to writing but when you get a chance hop over to the O'Colly and read about an OSU grad turned designer and business owner. Here's the story: Vintage Vision. It was super fun to write.
I stumbled upon this duo today, Phantogram, thanks to NPR Music.
Check them out:
I finished putting up my pictures from this week on OSU PJ. And I'm about to get started on my feature about the Luna Lyn(n) vintage sale, which is happening THIS WEEKEND starting Thursday evening at 5 and you can learn more about it from the Facebook event or by picking up the O'Colly this week!
Due to my lack of blogging ... and extreme case of slackeritis on this blog i've decided I should really get it in gear or else HfWood will probably kick me out. That being said, it's 5:15 Saturday evening and i'm left wondering what to do tonight. Should I opt for the usual dinner, possibly a movie? Or something spontaneous like a random trip to *insert town name here*, OK? The latter probably won't happen due to my poor excuse of a bank account. The weather isn't really suitable for a roadtrip either. Redbox? Bowling alley? The Harkin? What to do what to do . . . -A
Do not read if you haven't seen the movie or read the book and you don't want to know what happens... I warned you. So for the rest of you, please continue...
This weekend every girl ran to get her ticket for the tearjerker of the year, Dear John. Many probably read the book by Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook and A Walk to Remember (chick flick classics) or maybe it was because it was obvious there would be multiple shirtless Channing Tatum scenes. Who knows.
Well I was among those who read the book, curious to see how much they were going to change in the film and here's what I thought:
Starting out, I like how they got to the point and jumped right into John and Savannah meeting. I think Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum were very, very believable as a couple. Yes, awkward at first and no they won't get any Oscar buzz but I never felt that their chemistry was forced like I've seen in other love stories. They were cute you have to admit... Although there did seem to be a little missing from the two weeks they fell in love. It made more sense in the book how they could fall in love that fast.
Moving on, Richard Jenkins, who played John's father, did a phenomenal job I think portraying an adult with autism. His fascination with coins and routine behavior shown in the film followed how it's explained in the book. Although, his fit in the car never actually happened in the book but it did bring an additional emotional aspect of his condition and it didn't bother me that it was included.
Ok but then the whole Alan was Tim's son and Tim's wife is always on "vacation" was quite a stretch. In the book, Alan is Tim's brother and Tim never marries anyone but Savannah. Psh. Moving on...
The music was really great- I loved the song Savannah sang in the movie although she never has a musical side in the book, I still enjoyed it. Here's the song, "Little House", which is available on the soundtrack you can now get on iTunes:
The rest of the music fit the story well, such as "Moon" by The Swell Season. And one of my all-time favorites from Fink, "This Is The Thing." Both are also on the soundtrack.
So to wrap up, I was pleased overall. Yeah the ending was different but I think they still did a good job telling the story and showing the reality of falling in love and that it takes a toll when you're miles away and years apart.
Here's a sneak peek of the pictures taken yesterday by Amanda:
I could not be happier with what I've seen so far! I can't wait to see the rest. I love my talented, creative friends. And I love that she incorporated one of my favorite quotes as well.
Speaking of pictures, my photojournalism class blog is back up and running. To see our work go to www.osupj.blogspot.com. It's a great class taught by Shane Bevel, whose work you can see here.
Alright, time for a much-needed break from the computer. My brain is tired.
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