Oh well hello, July! I guess it's better late than never.
July is all about fitness and health for me and I mean it, in fact, I just started my low carb-high on protein and greens diet two weeks ago and so far so good because I feel less bloated. I went back to juicing detox for a month to get the junk out of my system but I started having mild headaches I decided to go easy on that and focus on my food intake instead. I really need to work hard on my diet I'm trying to avoid anything white such as rice, bread, sweets, etc. with a little help from exercise of course. Nothing comes easy but I'm sure it'll be worth it, I've done it before.
I got all my eBay orders after a month long wait and I'm glad that they're all in good condition. I got my twin and I this real cute cat mugs (my favorite of the bunch), a nori puncher for bento making, a mermaid case for my phone and an Arabic throw blanket that I decided to hang on my bedroom wall in lieu of a headboard for my bed. There's just way too many cheap stuff on eBay but you have to be really, really patient in waiting and not in a hurry to get your orders. I enjoy free shipping though I still pay for the post office parcel fee so technically it's really not free (sigh), regardless, I'm still addicted to eBay.
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| eBay haul (not my pic) |
Watching interesting flicks is still one of my favorite things to do and I'm glad I'm catching up on movies that I've missed. Thanks a bunch to so many online websites that offer streaming movies for free. Here are just some of the movie picks I watched recently that I'd love to recommend because they are really good ones.
Tracks (2013)
Starring Mia Waikowska and Adam Driver
Directed by John Curran
This Australian drama film chronicles the nine-month journey of Robyn Davidson in 1977 across the Australian desert to the Indian Ocean with her dog and four camels. A National Geographic photographer named Rick Smolan documents her journey.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I think this film is really inspirational, proof that with strong determination, anything is possible.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I think this film is really inspirational, proof that with strong determination, anything is possible.
The Kids Are Alright (2010)
Starring Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson, and Mark Ruffalo
Directed by Lisa Cholodenco
This film was a Sundance hit in 2010 and Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture and Annette Bening was also awarded Best Actress. Bagged the Best Picture award at the 83rd Academy Awards and four nominations too.
An LGBT American Comedy-drama film that tackles the life of an unconventional family. Nic and Jules are a married lesbian couple living in Los Angeles. Each has given birth to a child using the same sperm donor. The couple is living a quiet life until one day, Laser, their 15-year-old child thought about finding their sperm donor father but has to be 18 so he begged for his sister Joni, to contact the sperm bank which identifies Paul as the donor. The three meet, Jules and the kids eventually start spending more time with Paul that made Nic jealous. Jules denies but later on admits that she's having an affair with Paul. Paul thinks that he has fallen in love with Jules and suggests she leave Nic, bring the kids and come live with him. Jules refused Paul's offer and was able to work things out with Nic and the kids.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
We have to respect that there are things in this life that we cannot change. The key to make relationships work is to forgive because we all make mistakes and we learn from them.
Okja (2016)
Starring Ahn Seo-hyun, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Lily Collins, Steven Yeun and Jake Gyllenhaal
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
Lucy Mirando becomes the CEO of Mirando Corporation in 2007 and announces that they have been breeding a special kind of super pig. Twenty-six of the best of the best pigs will be sent to locations around the world, and ten years later, one will be crowned the winner. In the present time, a young girl named Mija lives happily with her grandfather in the countryside of South Korea along with her super pig, Okja. Mirando Corporation's spokesperson and zoologist Dr. Johnny Wilcox paid a visit and declared that Okja is the super pig and that they will take her to New York City. The story follows Mija in New York City with the help of the ALF she was able to save her super pig from being slaughtered. Mija offered the golden pig (this was given to her by her grandfather) to Nancy, Lucy's cruel twin sister, in exchange for Okja's life. Okja was free leaving other super pigs to face their dreadful fate.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Animal cruelty still exists. As long as there is high demand for animal meat consumption this will go on, it's a sad reality.
The Gifted (2017)
Starring Chris Evans, McKenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate, and Octavia Spencer
Directed by Marc Webb
Frank Adler is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited 7-year-old niece Mary, in a small town near Tampa, Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are smashed when her mathematical abilities come to the attention of his sinister mother, Evelyn, whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
We have to respect that there are things in this life that we cannot change. The key to make relationships work is to forgive because we all make mistakes and we learn from them.
Okja (2016)
Starring Ahn Seo-hyun, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Lily Collins, Steven Yeun and Jake Gyllenhaal
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
Lucy Mirando becomes the CEO of Mirando Corporation in 2007 and announces that they have been breeding a special kind of super pig. Twenty-six of the best of the best pigs will be sent to locations around the world, and ten years later, one will be crowned the winner. In the present time, a young girl named Mija lives happily with her grandfather in the countryside of South Korea along with her super pig, Okja. Mirando Corporation's spokesperson and zoologist Dr. Johnny Wilcox paid a visit and declared that Okja is the super pig and that they will take her to New York City. The story follows Mija in New York City with the help of the ALF she was able to save her super pig from being slaughtered. Mija offered the golden pig (this was given to her by her grandfather) to Nancy, Lucy's cruel twin sister, in exchange for Okja's life. Okja was free leaving other super pigs to face their dreadful fate.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Animal cruelty still exists. As long as there is high demand for animal meat consumption this will go on, it's a sad reality.
The Gifted (2017)
Starring Chris Evans, McKenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate, and Octavia Spencer
Directed by Marc Webb
Frank Adler is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited 7-year-old niece Mary, in a small town near Tampa, Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are smashed when her mathematical abilities come to the attention of his sinister mother, Evelyn, whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heart-warming, this film will leave you teary-eyed. Love knows no boundaries, one doesn't have to be a parent to protect someone dear to him/her.
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
Starring Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head, and Bob the Cat as himself
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
A British biographical drama film based on the International best selling book about how a street cat named Bob rescued James Bowen, a homeless and recovering heroin addict.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Unapologetically heartwarming, indeed. As a cat lover, what's not to love about this film? I've always believed that animals have the power to help humans heal.
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
Starring Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head, and Bob the Cat as himself
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
A British biographical drama film based on the International best selling book about how a street cat named Bob rescued James Bowen, a homeless and recovering heroin addict.
My Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Unapologetically heartwarming, indeed. As a cat lover, what's not to love about this film? I've always believed that animals have the power to help humans heal.
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