Black Swan...Moo Shu Chicken...Snowball fight anyone?

After participating in an annual Spunky Schmoozer Jewish family Christmas tradition last night... Chinese food and a movie... I decided I needed a few hours of less intense time alone today. Ok... Bloody Black Swan (almost covered my eyes a few times) exemplified acting at its finest! I'll be shocked if the Oscar doesn't go to Natalie Portman... as she truly deserves to be recognized for her impressive acting ability. WOW is this an intense movie though. No one warned me HOW INTENSE!!!

My favorite part was as the credits were rolling my Dad joked as he always does and said "I thought we were going to enjoy a nice comedy!" My family was hysterical as well as audience members who heard my Dad's comment. His joke delivery was perfect (that doesn't always happen)! I'm glad I saw the flick... even though romantic comedies are more my speed. I convinced my family that we shouldn't see Little Fockers as I was unimpressed opening day. It wasn't so funny... I must admit! At least it didn't give me a knot in my stomach though.

I still feel like I need Prilosec after last night (probably more from watching Black Swan than from my Moo Shu Chicken, spare ribs and shrimp with lobster sauce dinner). I did share those dishes... can't eat THAT much! My stomach still needs to recover but dinner was much more enjoyable than Black Swan. I will not be buying that movie... that's for sure.. and I own about 300 DVDs!

I woke up this morning very excited... anticipating all of the snow that we've been promised... rushed back to NYC so I wouldn't be stuck in Westchester during today's blizzard. I love snow when I don't have to drive in it! I had very important business to attend to this afternoon on the UWS...

Chick flicks... drinking hot chocolate (minus the whipped cream)... organizing about 10,000 business cards... just simply relaxing while appreciating the beautiful snowfall from inside my cozy NYC apartment!

Maybe I'll venture out in a few minutes to buy some whipped cream for a second cup of hot chocolate! Maybe a snowball fight? I can't sit still for too long... you know!

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Due Date turned into Due Nap...

I was so comfortable at home catching up with my DVR until my friend convinced me that a very early Saturday movie was just what I needed. I first thought he was crazy and then 2 minutes later I suddenly changed my mind. I still have no idea why...but every once in a while I get extra spontaneous for just no reason at all. It's part of being the Spunky Schmoozer that I am! We decided to go see Due Date at 12:10 and that we would grab a fast sushi roll before. I really needed two dinners that night...I know! That's what happens when you think a small Lean Cuisine will fill you up when you're starving to begin with. At 11:50 I started getting nervous that we weren't going to get there on time...since you know...EVERYONE from the UWS was going to see that very meaningful movie for that specific showing. It was going to be extremely hard to get a seat!!! On the way we picked up cupcakes as I needed sugar to stay awake! Yes...every once in a while I actually do need some sleep despite my crazy amount of energy. Any excuse for a cupcake right? ;)

We bonded with fun Elaine (only me) at AMC Loews Lincoln Square before our movie started and learned all about the thousands of people who saw Harry Potter 7 the morning before at 4 am. Ok...I loved HP7 (had to see this movie during opening weekend as well) ...but 4 am people? That's nuts!!! Our movie ended up starting at 12:45 am (my friend messed up the time by 35 min...ONLY MEN) so we were just as CRAZY I guess!!! At least Harry Potter is worth seeing!

Due Date was so ridiculously stupid with a few random parts that got me so hysterical laughing. I'm sure it was just that I was totally overtired. Here's a special thanks to my friend who filled me in on what I missed when I took mini spontaneous naps.

I thought this Magnolia cupcake (TOTALLY worth the calories) would have kept me awake for my whole movie adventure. Not so much...

I'm still laughing regarding how I was making my friend rush to get there on time! What was I afraid of??? I wouldn't get a seat??? There were only 6 people in the whole theater!!! I learned a few invaluable lessons from this Due Date experience...next 12:45 movie... I'm bringing my mini airplane pillow and MUCH more sugar! Also...when I can't sleep...I should simply go to a very early movie!