Es ist mir viel zu kompliziert mich um technische Fragen zu kümmern wie z.B. "Welches Objektiv soll ich mir kaufen?". Nach langem Eiertanz habe ich mir nun gestern endlich eins zugelegt - nun kann die Hochzeitssaison starten!
Habe ich noch nie betreten (und habe es auch nicht vor), ein Nagelstudio.
Ob man die Portulak Röschen jetzt schon im Freien ausähen kann?
Das Essen bei Pho in Brighton gestern war so lecker, es ist schier unfassbar.
Das Leben ist schön, trotz allem.
Tagebuch schreibe ich gerne. Ist sehr phasenabhängig, manchmal schreibe ich ein halbes Jahr gar nichts. Dann wiederum 70-80 Seiten innerhalb von 2 Tagen.
Was das Wochenende angeht, heute Abend freue ich mich auf Shepherd's Pie essen (mein Mann kocht), morgen habe ich den ersten englischen Flohmarkt der Saison geplant und Sonntag möchte ich früh nach London fahren und wahrscheinlich Sutton House in Hackney besichtigen und danach entweder einfach weiterlaufen und z.B. mal schauen was in Stoke Newington so los ist oder zum Friedhof in Kensal Green und eine Führung mitmachen.
Friday, 12 April 2013
Mansfield Park
director: Patricia Rozema
year: 1999
with: Frances O' Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Harold Pinter, etc.
story: England in the 1800s, Fanny Price is being send away from her poor family to live with her wealthy relations at "Mansfield Park". She grows up with the four children there, developes a talent in writing and becomes close friends with Edmund, the younger son. Then the charming Henry Crawford turns up...
what I liked: can't think of anything...:-/
what I didn't like: The setting is completely dark and lacklustre. Not one of the actors offers anything worth getting crazy about. Don't know if big subjects like slavery or the underlying homosexual tension between Fanny and Mary Crawford really need to be in a film if you only mention them but have no intention to bring them to some sort of conclusion. Maybe I should read the novel soon so I have reasons to dislike this adaption even more so...or not as "Mansfield Park" is the least adored of all Austen novels anyway.
verdict: Boring, dull and a waste of time. Maybe not every Jane Austen film adaption should be all sunny and sweet but this is a real turn-off. It's a Rosamunde Pilcher film minus the beauty.
year: 1999
with: Frances O' Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Harold Pinter, etc.
story: England in the 1800s, Fanny Price is being send away from her poor family to live with her wealthy relations at "Mansfield Park". She grows up with the four children there, developes a talent in writing and becomes close friends with Edmund, the younger son. Then the charming Henry Crawford turns up...
what I liked: can't think of anything...:-/
what I didn't like: The setting is completely dark and lacklustre. Not one of the actors offers anything worth getting crazy about. Don't know if big subjects like slavery or the underlying homosexual tension between Fanny and Mary Crawford really need to be in a film if you only mention them but have no intention to bring them to some sort of conclusion. Maybe I should read the novel soon so I have reasons to dislike this adaption even more so...or not as "Mansfield Park" is the least adored of all Austen novels anyway.
verdict: Boring, dull and a waste of time. Maybe not every Jane Austen film adaption should be all sunny and sweet but this is a real turn-off. It's a Rosamunde Pilcher film minus the beauty.
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
London towage
A day trip to London means for me that I want to be prepared for nearly all possible eventualities...result is: I'm carrying a shitload of stuff with me in any handbag big and sturdy enough for the task and at least vaguely matching my outfit.
So what do I (and maybe you too?) need:
- a bottle of water (can't go without)
- my small camera (sometimes the big one plus lenses if I really wanna take pictures)
- chewing gum
- an "emergency" bag (painkillers, spare shoe lace, plasters, etc.)
- a London map (as I tend to walk around everywhere)
- wallet
- diary
- pen
- calendar
- book (for reading when I'm wide awake)
- magazine (for reading when I'm tired)
- make-up bag (should at least carry powder, lipstick and perfume)
- hand disinfectant
- hand creme
- tissues
- sun glasses (and/or umbrella)
- keys
- Oyster card (essential!)
- iPod (not for music, only for checking emails in case I find free wi-fi)
- mobile 1 (the German SIM)
- mobile 2 (the English SIM)
- the extended version has spare shoes, sun cream and food in it as well...and that is before any possible shopping tour...
Midnight in Paris
director: Woody Allen
year: 2011
with: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cottilard, Michael Sheen, etc.
story: Gil, a successful American screenwriter struggles with his first novel and dreams about living in the 1920's. On holidays in Paris with his fiancee his dream seems to become true and changes his life and relationship...
what I liked: Where shall I start? Paris is depicted as a truly magical postcard picture. The music is lovely. The costumes are stunning. All actors do a very good job (and I finally start liking Owen Wilson now!) and the dialogues are funny and clever.
What is our personal "golden age"? Would we really like to time travel? Could we cope with going backwards in history or is it the safer way to simply browse antique markets? And what is the point of a relationship if you have next to nothing in common?
what I didn't like: That it had to end in 2010. I know I know, it wouldn't make sense otherwise but I could have stayed in the past forever. I give you that the Americans get portrayed very stereotypical and stupid but it fits in so wonderfully ;-)
verdict: Do you love Paris? Do you have the feeling that you live in the wrong time? Do you find Woody Allen funny? If you have answered all three questions with a clear yes (as I did) then this is the perfect film for you. Thoughtprovoking escapism, what more do you want.
I'm in love...and will go and get the dvd now (and get on planning that next trip to Paris).
year: 2011
with: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cottilard, Michael Sheen, etc.
story: Gil, a successful American screenwriter struggles with his first novel and dreams about living in the 1920's. On holidays in Paris with his fiancee his dream seems to become true and changes his life and relationship...
what I liked: Where shall I start? Paris is depicted as a truly magical postcard picture. The music is lovely. The costumes are stunning. All actors do a very good job (and I finally start liking Owen Wilson now!) and the dialogues are funny and clever.
What is our personal "golden age"? Would we really like to time travel? Could we cope with going backwards in history or is it the safer way to simply browse antique markets? And what is the point of a relationship if you have next to nothing in common?
what I didn't like: That it had to end in 2010. I know I know, it wouldn't make sense otherwise but I could have stayed in the past forever. I give you that the Americans get portrayed very stereotypical and stupid but it fits in so wonderfully ;-)
verdict: Do you love Paris? Do you have the feeling that you live in the wrong time? Do you find Woody Allen funny? If you have answered all three questions with a clear yes (as I did) then this is the perfect film for you. Thoughtprovoking escapism, what more do you want.
I'm in love...and will go and get the dvd now (and get on planning that next trip to Paris).
Saturday, 6 April 2013
bag parade, part three
where: Marks & Spencer, Brighton
when: 2009/10?
Was love at first sight cause the colours ( a very faint baby pink, slate grey and black patent) are so easy to combine, the handle makes it standing out and the size is just perfect (looks small but is actually pretty roomy). Made use of a voucher which I earned through filling in online surveys to buy this one.
Friday, 5 April 2013
Freitag-Füller 47
Wenn die Temperaturen naechste Woche steigen sollten, dann wird doch noch was aus unserem Camping Trip.
Wie aus 4 Stunden Material fuer eine TV Sendung am Ende 30min Sendezeit werden, verstehe ich einfach nicht. (komme gerade aus London und war bei der Aufzeichnung fuer die morgige...achnee...heutige Folge von "Have I got News for You")
Ein spontaner Wochenendausflug würde, nix würde sondern ist! Bin zwar ein unspontaner Mensch aber Wochenendausfluege gehoeren fuer mich gluecklicherweise fest dazu.
Getrocknete Aprikosenist sind im Moment mein liebster "gesunder" Snack.
Es wird Frühling, wenn ich bequem mit Ballerinas ohne Socken rausgehen kann...und wenn es endgueltig nicht mehr schneit :-/
Waren vorhin zum ersten Mal bei "Wahaca" in London mexikanisch essen. Auf der Speisekarte standen auch gebratene Grashuepfer...die koennte ich beim besten Willen nicht runterschlucken.
Was das Wochenende angeht, heute Abend freue ich mich auf die Folgen 4 und 5 von Staffel 3 "Downton Abbey" zusammen mit meinem nun auch suechtigen Mann , morgen habe ich frueh nach London fahren und ein bisschen Bummeln und Shoppen geplant (Inglot!!! Ich Blogger Opfer...) und mittags vielleicht ins Theater geplant und Sonntag möchte ich wahrscheinlich nochmal nach London und neue Gegenden auskundschaften wenn Wetter und Energie es zulassen!
Wie aus 4 Stunden Material fuer eine TV Sendung am Ende 30min Sendezeit werden, verstehe ich einfach nicht. (komme gerade aus London und war bei der Aufzeichnung fuer die morgige...achnee...heutige Folge von "Have I got News for You")
Ein spontaner Wochenendausflug würde, nix würde sondern ist! Bin zwar ein unspontaner Mensch aber Wochenendausfluege gehoeren fuer mich gluecklicherweise fest dazu.
Getrocknete Aprikosen
Es wird Frühling, wenn ich bequem mit Ballerinas ohne Socken rausgehen kann...und wenn es endgueltig nicht mehr schneit :-/
Waren vorhin zum ersten Mal bei "Wahaca" in London mexikanisch essen. Auf der Speisekarte standen auch gebratene Grashuepfer...die koennte ich beim besten Willen nicht runterschlucken.
Was das Wochenende angeht, heute Abend freue ich mich auf die Folgen 4 und 5 von Staffel 3 "Downton Abbey" zusammen mit meinem nun auch suechtigen Mann , morgen habe ich frueh nach London fahren und ein bisschen Bummeln und Shoppen geplant (Inglot!!! Ich Blogger Opfer...) und mittags vielleicht ins Theater geplant und Sonntag möchte ich wahrscheinlich nochmal nach London und neue Gegenden auskundschaften wenn Wetter und Energie es zulassen!
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