Googling Love

I never thought that the majority of my posts on here would be about love. Which is weird because I'm nowhere near a relationship whatsoever. It's interesting what happens when you Google the word Love.

I think my favorite thing that comes up on Google is the second one the Love Calculator. Don't you think that it would be so easy to calculate love? I mean, everything else is a calculation, so why can't love be? When I was taking my human sexuality class I learned that there are six different types of loving. I can't remember what the one where basically everything that you calculate the pros and cons is called, but that's actually one of them. I am a type of person that considers love to be there, but the person that I love has to have things in common with me and we just have to fit. It's not that I don't have a checklist and that I am weighing the good and bad things but things just have to click. So yes, I do think there is a chance of a calculation of love and relationships, but you can't really calculate if there is "the chance on a successful relationship between two people".

Another one that I find interesting on Google... the wikiHow on love. Love is different for everyone. There's no way that everyone can love the same. That's what is so unique about love, no one can EVER love the same way.

What do you think about love? Do you agree or disagree? Have you ever been in love, because honestly, I don't think I have.

Valentine's Day?

What I am doing Valentine's Day? I am going to church with my family, then going to my high school for an event for a good friend of mine who is battling cancer. After that, probably going home and just having a nice dinner with my family or seeing if some of my friends want to hang out. So romantic, right? Absolutely not.

I feel like being a 19 year old college student and trying to find love or even a form of a relationship is pretty hard. Some girls, the lucky few may find love their first year in college. That's definitely not me. I know I'm no Jennifer Aniston or Megan Fox, but that doesn't mean that girls like me shouldn't feel like they need a guy in their life on Valentine's Day. When I was figuring out to write about with the topic of Valentine's Day a lot came into my mind. This post could be a post that just talks about the fact that I don't have that special someone in my life and that I am looking for it. I could have very well been an empowering post just saying, "screw guys! I'm an independent woman and I don't need a guy in my life!" Well, who are we kidding. We all want to find that special person in our lives. I'm not asking for a wedding ring, or a magical relationship that is only portrayed in the movies with tons of editing to make it look like that. In fact, I'm not asking for anything at all. I'm just wondering what I am doing with my life.

Let me tell you this, I have never been in a real relationship. I've never dealt with drama of my boyfriend telling me what I can and can't do. I've never had a guy even tell me that he loves me. Maybe it's just the way I'm going about my life. I have high standards. So, I'm just going to write my expectations for "my perfect guy" in hopes that one day, I will find that one.

I expect a guy to be my best friend, someone I can confide in.

I expect him to want to just crash on my couch and watch the TV show I want to watch, even The Bachelor.

I expect a guy to open my door (but not all the time, I can open a door too!).

I expect him to like my family and I expect to like his.

I expect him to have a loving relationship with his family.

I expect a guy to have some values.

I expect this guy to not be afraid to introduce me to his friends.

I expect him to not want to hang out with me and just hang out with his best friends (come on girls, we can't think that he'll want to be with us 24/7).

I expect this guy to not make fun or question of my values or my beliefs.

I expect him to be fine with the fact that I am having a girls' day/night and he and his friends are not included.

I expect this guy to be fine with staying inside for the day rather than going out.

I expect him to surprise me every once in a while (ie, bringing me flowers just because, taking me out to a movie and not telling me which one it is, baking me cupcakes or making a meal, taking me to a restaurant that's my favorite).

I expect him to love me and only me.

So this Valentine's day or this week look at the relationship in your life and ask yourself, "did he meet my expectations?" If he did, great! That's amazing, and I am insanely jealous of you or check again and make sure that you don't have low expectations. Were those expectations too high or is there something that you didn't notice?

We as women should not settle and men shouldn't either. I'm not saying that I believe in soulmates, but we should find something close to it.

I'm 19, never been in a relationship where a guy has told me that he loved me, and I've never told a guy that either. Honestly, SO WHAT?! I'm 19 years old... better yet, 19 years young. Love will find me when it should.

What am I doing this Valentine's Day: surrounding myself with people that love me... even if it's not that "special someone" that we all long for.

First Day of School

Does anyone else besides me actually remember enjoying the time where you would be excited to go to school? I do. In fact, today I was. I don't know if it's because I have friends that are really my friends that are on campus or if I really just learning. I remember my first day of school when I was in Kindergarten. I was so excited for my first day. I remember not sleeping at all because I knew that I would be having so much fun the next day. That same feeling happened again my freshman year, except, that was a little bit more nerve-racking. I remember wearing my skirt to prep school and hoping that it wasn't too short and the dean wouldn't call me in and give a detention. Looking back on the photo of how my skirt was, I laugh now because that was probably the longest I ever wore it. After that first day, I could careless what the deans were thinking. My first day back to college was the worst. Since I go to a Community College, you are basically on your own. There's no Freshman Orientation, that's your first day. I didn't have any friends of mine from high school go on to the school I went on to. I remember crying my first day and thinking that I wanted to go back to high school. Well, it's my first day of my third, but really second real semester. I have all of those feelings that I did when I started school. But more importantly, I am excited to see my friends. I'm taking another full course load, so expect the posts to be minimal, but, who knows, maybe there will be more. Whoever is reading this, I want to thank you. It's nice to know that someone is. Anyways, I should probably get ready since my class is in 30 minutes!

Happy 50th Birthday Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Today, I turned on the TV in my parents room to watch The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother since I didn't tape them out in the front TV in the living room. Getting ready to make myself comfy I wasn't really paying attention that much. Finally, right when I was comfy I heard the reporter talking about the Hollywood Walk of Fame and how today was it's 50th anniversary. So, I decided to make my post today about the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

I remember my first time going to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It wasn't a trip to see all of my favorite movie stars' stars after planning a huge trip to Hollywood, it was going to see a movie at The El Capitan Theater when I was very young. Just a 20 minute drive to Hollywood and Highland and I was there. My mom told me how special this place was, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and I remember being so afraid and astonished that people were stepping on these stars like it was side walk. I remember tip-toeing that night and trying not to touch the pink colored stars as a way of honoring these people. Now, like everyone else, I just walk on them like it's no big deal, but, I still like to see who is star I am walking by.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is also a place where fans a grieve a death of their beloved star. When Michael Jackson passed I remember people telling me about how people were hovering over his star and remembering him. It's times like these that I am thankful that I live somewhat close to Hollywood, a place where people come to embrace the craziness that this place is.

When I googled Hollywood Walk of Fame and here are some interesting facts that I wanted to share with you.

• The Hollywood Walk of Fame originally began as a way to lure in people after WWII.
• It is estimated that over 10 million people come annually.
• The idea of the Walk began when people starting moving to the suburbs in the 50's and TV was moving to the East Coast
• Before the walk was built, a group of Hollywood property owners mounted a campaign to keep Charlie Chaplin's name off the sidewalk, later, Chaplin's son sued to put his father's name on the Walk of Fame. The suit was dismissed and Chaplin got his star in 1972.
• There are 5 different types of emblems on that you can see on the Walk. Each one representing a different part of the industry. Also, it is what the star received the star for.
• The Motion Picture Camera is for one who has made contribution to the film industry.
• The Television is is for one who has made contribution to the television industry. The
• Phonograph is for one who has made contribution to the recording industry. The Radio
• Microphone is for one who has made contribution to the broadcast radio industry.
• And lastly, the Comedy/Tragedy masks is for one who has made contribution to live theater.
• Gene Autry is the only person to have been honored with all five possible stars.
• One-time actor Ronald Reagan is the only President of the United States to have a star, and one of the two Governors of California to have a star, the other one is Arnold Schwarzenegger.
• On April 29, 2004, 18-year-old twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became the youngest people in any category ever to receive a star.
• On November 18, 1978, in honor of his 50th anniversary, Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• In 2005, companies became eligible for Walk-of-Fame-type stars; the first recipient was Disneyland, in honor of its 50th anniversary. Company awards are on private property near the Walk, and not part of the Walk itself. Companies must have a strong Hollywood presence and be at least fifty years old to qualify for this award.

Another thing that I found interesting is how the process works to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apparently, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Committee is responsible for selecting a new group of entertainers each year to receive stars on the Walk. New recipients are announced each June for the next year. In order for a person to get a star on the Walk, he or she must agree to attend a presentation ceremony within five years of selection, and a fee must be paid to the Trust; some of it which is set aside for maintenance and repair, with the rest going towards the installation, security, publicity, staging costs and other items.

No matter how you look at it, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a place that holds a special place in many peoples' hearts. Happy Birthday Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Sick :/

I wish I was as cute as this teddy bear looking sick, but I'm not. I don't remember the last time I was this sick. I feel like someone has punched me on the forehead and right on my cheeks. Thankfully, my throat is no longer sore, but my nose is still stuffy and I'm just happy to hear. Tomorrow is my last day of class! Thank goodness! There has not been a dull moment while taking Human Sexuality. If you are reading this and you are a college student or will be, take a Human Sexuality class... you will learn A LOT. And, I mean that. If you're not a student, take it anyways at your local community college, it's worth the money. Heck, take it with your partner, you may learn a thing or two. Well, back to paper writing and studying for my test tomorrow. I just wanted to let all of you know why I haven't been blogging as much. But, check out my tumblr. I post on there, quick little things and whatnot. Anyone have a cure for a nasty bug? I'm tired of being sick.

A Personal Note

I feel like this year I've done, so far, a lot of growing up. I actually feel like an adult now. I've always worried about being home on time, just because I thought that was the right thing to do, but for the most part, my parents trust me and know that I'm going to be home at a reasonable hour. I do have to say, I am dreading this weekend. On Sunday, my best friend who goes to school in a different state is leaving to go back to school. Which will be harder for me this time then leaving her when she went for the summer to start school. I don't know what it is. My best friend, a guy, had been nonexistent in my life because he was so caught up with his girlfriend. Now, his girlfriend is no longer in the picture, and we've been spending more time with each other... which makes me happy because our whole relationship changed after his girlfriend, now ex, came into the picture. These past weeks have been amazing. I'm spending time with my best girl friend and best guy friend every day practically... something that never happened with all of us. I feel like these two people have my back and will do anything, and I would totally do the same for them. I have to admit, my senior year really shook my whole life. I lost my best friend, because of something that I did, which, to this day, I don't understand. But, whatever, that's in the past and I have two people in my life, that I know will be there in the end. This summer, I will be getting my own place with a friend or two. I can't tell you how excited I am. I can't wait, to have a place and have friends come over, and not have to worry about making sure that I am waking up my parents or that my friends will say something that I don't want my parents to hear. I can't wait to come home after class and cook for my roommate just because I feel like it. Or have a small parties. I'm ecstatic. It's interesting how content I am with everything. I mean, a boyfriend would be icing on the cake, but we can't have everything, and to be quite honest, I'd rather focus on school right now and then find someone later. I really feel like I am a college student. I could careless what the mean girls in my high school are up to or what the gossip is with someone that I went to high school with. I thought my high school relationships were going to be the important ones, but you know what, the most important ones, are the ones that I choose. Either way, I am so happy right now, spending time with my two best friends, and my good friends. Thank you God for giving this to me. I feel like everything is ay-okay, and I don't remember the last time I ever felt like this.

Who Should Win and Who is Going to Win..

My goal this year was to actually see all of the movies that have been nominated for the Golden Globes, and then of course, when the list of what is nominated for the Academy Awards to have seen all of those. Here is everything that has been nominated for the Golden Globes. Here you will see my thoughts on who will get what and what I liked and disliked about each of the films or actors.

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Avatar
I was completely blown away by this movie. I am not a big sci-fi person at all. Hearing that this movie was worth it, I checked it out. And oh man, it was. However, I feel like I need to see it again because I was so blown away by all of the 3D effects. It also has a Pocahontas type of feel to it. Which, being the Disney child that I am, I don't mind. Needless to say, if this wins, I will be happy because it definitely changed the way Hollywood makes movies.

The Hurt Locker
I haven't seen this yet. From what I have been reading this movie is the one that should win, but probably won't. It's on my list to watch, it's apparently available on DVD. Hopefully, I will fit this in tonight after I go see Crazy Heart with my family.

Inglourious Basterds
Another one that I haven't seen. A bunch of my friends saw it and they said that they liked it. I highly doubt that this will get the win, but you never know.

Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire
An intense film. I saw this one with my friend Jeni. We were one of the very few that were in the theater. Which, surprised me. For some reason, I have a feeling this won't win because it is one of those movies that people talk about, but at the same time don't because of the issues in this film that are presented. However, it is a wonderful film, and by wonderful, I mean, it's definitely something of this time. If this wins, I think it would be a shock to me, but I good shock, because these are issues that are affecting many people in this world.

Up In The Air
A great film. Very Frank Capra in my opinion. This is a movie that is telling of this time, and by this time, the fact that many people are unemployed, and this definitely hit home with me. I feel like a great film is something that you can watch and understand the people of that certain period of time, and this movie does that. This one, is expected to win. Although, you never know what will happen. The directing, writing, and acting are all great. And, I've seen this twice, so that's a good thing in my book because I usually don't see films twice.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Emily Blunt – The Young Victoria

Ah! I haven't seen her in this yet! I just didn't have enough time, because this was one that came out closer to the Golden Globe dates. From just the trailers of it, it looks great and Blunt seems like she gives a worthy performance. If she wins, I will definitely check this movie out.

Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side

I saw this for a second time last night; my friend Dayton wanted to go, so I said I would. I figured I would pay attention to her performance than to the movie itself this time. Bullock plays a character that really pulls at the heartstrings of almost any person. She plays a strong woman, that I think anyone would want to embody. You can definitely tell that she put her time and energy into learning and living this role. If she wins, it will be a great win for her, and I think everyone because, I think she played a great Christian woman, who makes us all think a little bit more about our lives.

Helen Mirren – The Last Station

Honestly, I haven't heard anything about her performance in this, let alone, this movie. So, I'm guessing that she will not win. If she does, it goes on the list to check out.

Carey Mulligan – An Education

Ah, this movie! This was a great movie. A very coming of age movie. Carey Mulligan will probably not win, but she should. Never once in this movie, do you think it is actually her, but the character that she plays. I think that was the one problem with Bullock's character, sometimes you just knew it was Sandra playing that character rather than the actual character. Mulligan's performance was noteworthy, and really helped you understand the baggage that came with this character. Carey, I do hope you win.

Gabourey Sidibe – Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire

Oh Gabourey. What a great American dream story. I'm sure as most of you know, she just randomly auditioned for this part. She had a great performance as well. You could really tell that she put her heart into this. You could feel the pain of Precious. She also had a notable performance, but I think that there's more that she could have done. If she wins, great, I will definitely be happy about that.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Jeff Bridges – Crazy Heart

I'm seeing this tonight. From what I have heard, Bridges gives a great performance and the Globe should go to him. I'll give you my two cents once I see it.

George Clooney – Up In The Air

He gave a great performance. I hope that he wins. His performance was one that captivated me... twice! So, you know that's a good thing. He really made me feel everything that his character loved and hated.

Colin Firth – A Single Man

I haven't see this either. I heard it was great, and probably his best performance. I think it would be great if he won, because I feel like Firth is under-appreciated in Hollywood.

Morgan Freeman – Invictus

He also had a great performance, but not one that I thought after the movie was something that was worthy enough for the Globe. It could have been too, that that night was also the night where I lost my blackberry and I was more concerned about that than anything else.

Tobey Maguire – Brothers

I didn't see this either! I wanted to, but no one wanted to go with me. Tobey seemed crazy intense from the previews. But, I don't think he's going to win. The story line seemed very similar to Pearl Harbor...

Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical

(500) Days Of Summer
Finally! I category where I have seen everything! This movie was great! It's not your typical love story at all! It's an ending that you either want or don't want. This movie was funny, witty, and totally dealt with love where most romantic comedies wouldn't go. I've heard this one might win, which would be fine by me.

The Hangover
HILARIOUS. I saw this movie three times! once with my guy friends, another with my girlfriends and the last time with my dad. Every single time, I laughed. I feel like a good comedy always keeps you guessing and when it hits you it's just insanely funny. This movie did that. I wouldn't expect it to win, because it's a crude humor for most people. But oh man, was that movie funny.

It's Complicated
I saw this with my family Christmas day. This movie is a movie for any age. It's one of those movies that has the right balance between just plain funny, to the crude comedy, to slapstick. Overall, a very funny movie. Before going to this movie, I was trying to figure out how Steve Martin's character played into the whole love triangle of it, but it embeds him in well. Just a plain ol' good funny movie. Wouldn't be surprised if this wins especially because everyone loves Meryl.

Julie & Julia
Another Meryl movie. This was good one, but I honestly didn't think it was Globe worthy. I came out there amused, but not with jokes or funny scenes that made me smile. Then again, it is a Meryl movie, so it might win. And, everyone loves Amy Adams...

Nine
An entertaining movie. I went in here, thinking that it was going to be another Chicago type of movie, especially because it was from the same director. It's not. It was good, but it had me wanting to check my cell phone to see what time it was, and to me, that's not a good thing.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical

Sandra Bullock – The Proposal

I secretly hope that Sandra wins the Globe here, because this is her cup of tea. She was funny and witty in this movie, but I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't win.

Marion Cotillard – Nine

Marion was good. She definitely embodied her character. But, I don't think she was amazing. It would be nice for her to win, especially because it's a musical, but I just don't see this happening.

Julia Roberts – Duplicity

Sorry Julia, there is no way you are winning. I fell asleep when I rented this. That has to say something. It is not your night for the Globe, I'm so sorry.

Meryl Streep – It's Complicated

Either way, it's Streep's night. For some reason, I expect her to win for Julie & Julia. But, either way, she's going home with a Globe. I wonder which one she wants to win?

Meryl Streep – Julie & Julia

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical

Matt Damon – The Informant!

Another one I didn't see, but I wanted to! I heard Damon was great in this. I also heard that he should win, but he won't. I wish I could say more, but I didn't see it.

Daniel Day-Lewis – Nine

Although I was somewhat disappointed with Nine, I do think that Daniel Day-Lewis did a great job playing Guido. I wouldn't be surprised if this goes to him. He really did a good job making me sympathize with this crazy, yet great man.

Robert Downey Jr. – Sherlock Holmes

Robert did a decent job. I personally think that it's somewhat Globe worthy, but I didn't come out of the theater thinking OMGSH this man is amazing! That's what I expect from a Golden Globe winner.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt – (500) Days Of Summer

In my opinion, I think that Levitt should be happy that he is in the same category was these guys. Yes, he did a good job, but nothing too notable.

Michael Stuhlbarg – A Serious Man

Didn't see the movie, and haven't heard anything about it.

Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Penélope Cruz – Nine

Cruz was good, but not amazing. Sorry Cruz, it's just not your night. Didn't you win last year?

Vera Farmiga – Up In The Air

I thought Vera did a great job! She definitely made this character her own and we could really tell. Let alone the fact, that working with Clooney is hard and sometimes she even upstaged him.

Anna Kendrick – Up In The Air

Anna is in a group of great actresses. I think she knows that she's not going to get it, but is totally happy with the nomination. She definitely had a wonderful performance and I think what makes the best supporting actress is supporting the people acting and knowing where you stand. Kendrick did this.

Mo'nique – Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire

No doubt, Mo'nique is going to win. She really knew this character completely and made us truly hate her. Without a doubt she's winning.

Julianne Moore – A Single Man

I didn't see this! But knowing Moore, I am sure she gave a Globe worthy performance.

Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Matt Damon – Invictus

Matt Damon did a really good job with this movie too. In fact, that was the only reason I was pay attention, because his character was so compelling.

Woody Harrelson – The Messenger

I didn't see this one!

Christopher Plummer – The Last Station

Or this one! Maybe I do need to see The Last Station!

Stanley Tucci – The Lovely Bones

I love Stanlet Tucci! I didn't see this one, but knowing him, he probably did a great job!

Christoph Waltz – Inglourious Basterds

I didn't see this one either!

Best Animated Feature Film

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
This is the one animated film that I didn't see! It looked good! But, I'm expecting Up to win.

Coraline
Coraline was a great film! A little creepy, but good. The animation in it was great and the story line was good for the most part. I don't expect it to win though. But, you never know.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
I loved the wittiness of this film! However, I felt like I could really tell which named actor was playing who, and to me, that bugs me, especially when it's some type of animation.

The Princess And The Frog
Oh man! It was so nice to see the old 2D of Disney come back to life! As a kid growing up with good Disney movies, this made me feel like I was a 7 year old again. The music was good, but for some reason I like Randy Newman as a Disney/Pixar man, rather than Disney.

Up
Up was an amazing film. It pulled my heartstrings. Especially that montage of him and his wife. I expect this one to win just because it's a relatable film for any age.

Best Director - Motion Picture

Kathryn Bigelow – The Hurt Locker

I didn't see this, but I heard Bigelow did a great job of really bringing this movie to life and also understanding each of the characters.

James Cameron – Avatar

I wouldn't be surprised if this won, but at the same time, I kinda left wanting more, in both a good and bad way. The question is, will the Hollywood Foreign Press Association go with the fact that he changed cinema forever? Or will it be because he made a good film.

Clint Eastwood – Invictus

A good film. Wouldn't surprise me, if this one won. But, then again, I honestly wasn't pay attention because I was so worried about my blackberry that I lost. It did keep in entertained though.

Jason Reitman – Up In The Air

I think that Reitman should win. Will he? Who knows. Oh Jason, how I loved the way you made this film. The way you made me relate to every single character in this film, and I mean every single one. I do hope you win.

Quentin Tarantino – Inglourious Basterds

This one I didn't see. It wouldn't surprise me if he did win, just to make things interesting.

There you go. Those are my picks and what I think. It'll be interesting to see what happens tomorrow night!