Oscars 2011

So the time is here....what I have been waiting for a year....

The 2011 Oscars! 

Now, I understand it is just one night that really doesn't affect me personally.  However, my goal this year was to watch all of the 10 best picture nominated movies before the live show.  I have seen all but one movie... Winter's bone. I had it on Netflix for awhile but it still says long wait.  Well, thanks Netflix for ruining my goal. However, I am still going to say it was a success despite not seeing one movie (I tried, right?!).

Here is my below predictions for the outcome of tonight's show:
Best Picture: King's Speech (should win - The Fighter)
Best Actor: Colin Firth (amazing job in the King's Speech)
Best Supporting Actor: Christain Bale
Best Actress: Natalie Portman
Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Teo
Best Animated film: Toy Story 3

All the movies were great this year, but feel none really stood out enough to predict a clear winner like last year's nominees (Avator and Hurt Locker).  There were a lot of movies that were based on true events that happened (The Social Network, King's Speech, 127 Hours and the Fighter).  Inception was creative with its imagery and storyline was good. I believe Inception would have taken the prize if it was recently just released. Since it has been out for awhile already there wasn't much publicity for it. The Social Network was good, but didn't blow me away after I saw it. The Fighter was well written, great acting, and sympathized with the characters. The King's speech was the same as well.  That is why it will be between these two movies.

Colin Firth and Christain Bale stood out among the other actors and should and will win for their nominated roles.  For best supporting actress, it will be between Amy Adams and Melissa Teo. Melissa did an outstanding job as the mother and feel she should win. Amy did great as well, but feel it wasn't too much out of her realm for actress roles to really deserve an oscar.

I don't mind watching James Franco be the host, but kind of wish they had Ricky Gervais host because it would be a guaranteed hilarious event. 

Whatever the outcome is of tonight's show, they were all great movies and glad I get to enjoy it sitting on my couch, eating chinese in pajamas.

Good luck to everyone tonight!

Snow Day 2011

This year it is all about the snow. I am lucky enough to travel to some of the best ski/snowboard mountain resorts in the country for work.   I get to experience all these places but unfortunately I don't know how to ski or snowboard.  I would really like to learn how and have been out there a couple of times but not succeeded yet.  I plan to eventually though, even if I'm 50 by the time I finally learn.  We had our first ever snow day at work today. It was amazing. I spent the majority of the day working but my roommates and I did get a chance to go out and play in the snow for awhile! We made a little snowman, had a "snowball" fight, and tried to go sledding down a hill.  Ended the day with oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa.

I have completed my snow duties, and now am ready for some sun and the beach. I am ready to put away my winter jacket for some flip flops and tank top. Only 3 more months, right? But who is counting...