Salmon fishing in the Yemen

This would be the perfect movie to watch on a plane. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, lets just say the bait on the hook is pretty bland.

When the British Prime Minister’s press secretary (Kristin Scott Thomas) is in dire need of a “good news” story in the Middle East, somehow, salmon fishing in the Yemen sounds like a great idea. Harriet (Emily Blunt), a consultant, is immediately commended to the task and therefore approaches Dr. Alfred Jones (Ewan McGregor), a fishing expert who can’t wrap his head around the “impossibly stupid project”.

As opposed to a movie like The Holiday, this romantic comedy (written by Simon Beaufoy) feels like two fishermen whose lines remain parallel. The project leaves no place for romance and vice versa.

I’m sure there are many retirees and fishing aficionados who will enjoy this light as a fishing fly comedy. Just don’t expect the title to make any more sense than when you first heard it.


Bottom Line:
*Do or Don't: Hmmm I'll give it a harmless DO
*With: A friend who's looking for a light romantic comedy (just like you)
*Where: As I said, on the plane or at home (on a long rainy day)

Sleep no more

The very much abandoned McKittrick Hotel, plays a crucial part in this intricate representation of Macbeth. Alongside creepy, Scream like masks; these two elements sort of prepare you for an experience that is, if nothing else, completely unexpected.

Luckily I had the opportunity to see the set all lit up a few days prior since a friend was interviewing the cast. This helped ease my nerves into Friday night.

In the intent of being respectful to what this play intends: an experimental theatre experience. I won't tell you what it's like BUT I will say this: I might not be into this sort of ideas but I can certainly appreciate quality.

The set, the music and the actors/dancers are so carefully detailed and so perfect for each's purpose, they elevate the experience.

To conclude I'll say I went in completely skeptical and came out feeling three things: 1. pride in myself for having completed the experience (almost like finding my way out of a labyrinth) b. somewhat embarrassed of how wrong I was and c. even though it's not my kind of entertainment, extremely glad I went.


Bottom Line:
*Do or Don't: Let's risk it and say DO
*With: Someone who can appreciate it for what it is (like it or not)
*Where: There's nowhere else to go see it.

it's the little things...

My Jono Hennessy glasses. The only thing I knew was that I wanted tortoise frames. Next I had to decide what shape fit my face better/made me look smarter/what statement I was going for... bla bla bla. It was love at first sight and it hasn't faded one bit.

Let me start by saying no one in the world loves dairy more than myself. That said, I can freely say: Almond milk is glorious! it's smooth, rich, delicious & yes, probably healthier.

We could talk about my obsession with bows anytime but I figured it's pretty obvious at this point. Short story short, my sister got me this bow necklace from PAAR México & I'm very much obsessed.

Yep, the rowing machine at the gym. I'd heard that changing your exercise routine 'shocks' your body and helps you lose weight faster. {I'm in no way trying to leave Kate Middleton out of this picture; knowing she rows helped a little... just a little}

In the intent of being modest about my vision–by way of, I've loved mint forever–I'll just say: Mint, I'm so glad you're back.

The greatest thing about little things (excuse my redundancy) is they're everywhere. It's only a matter of spotting them. When you do, let them make you smile. Hey, as Glamour Mag would say, it's ok! You never know what can turn your day around.