Movie Review #1: The Campaign

First, let me introduce you with the trailer and inform you that there are NO spoilers! The only thing featured in this post is the opinions of myself and my friends. 

Background Information:

Running time: 1 hour & 25 minutes

Made by: Warner Bros Pictures

Directed by: Jay Roach

Classified as: Comedy

Rated: R

Summary of Movie from Rotten Tomatoes: "When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family's political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As Election Day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other, in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy. -- (C) Warner      Bros."

Our reaction to the trailer:

Brennen and I thought it looked pretty good. We like Will Farrell and Zach Galifianakis and so we knew that there would be nothing but hilarious lines in this movie. 

The actual viewing:

Brennen and I went with our friends Ryan and Amber after dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Tossa. All four of us agreed upon the same verdict: it was just okay. 

Our criticism points: 

#1: It was pretty long. Seeing as the movie is only 85 minutes, it isn't a good thing that all four of us thought that it was excessively long.

#2: It is a slapstick comedy. It is stupidly funny and a lot of people eat it up. I usually, am one of them. This movie wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. Yes, the ridiculous things that happen are funny but there are so many things that are so ridiculous that the movie becomes boring. It becomes predictable. 

#3: There is way more swearing then necessary. That is an opinion coming from college students. We swear, we hear swearing constantly. The music we listen to has it in it as do the movies but there was a lot of unnecessary swearing in The Campaign. 

Our praises:

#1: It did have its funny points. A lot of it was funny but I would say the majority of it, was not. Which was unfortunate because these are funny guys!

#2: Although entirely predictable, the ending had its redeeming qualities. But I'm a sucker for happy endings. 

Overall:
It was okay. But with movie prices the way they are these days (almost 9 bucks WITH a student discount), the movie better be great! Personally, I get sick of the stupid comedy but I was with two boys who don't and they still found it boring at times and the swearing ridiculous. I would wait until it comes out on Redbox if you're curious but I wouldn't say that its worth the money.
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Labor Day Weekend:

Saturday:

First Game of the season against CSU at Mile High in Denver. 

We lost :( but it was still lots of fun!

Sooo hot though

Sunday:

My parents went to the Obama rally!

I know it's not the best picture of him but I actually was closer then it appears in the picture but I got the best picture I could

We waited 5 hours for him to talk. Standing the whole time in 95 degree weather. 

I got a bit sunburned

So worth it!

Monday:

Brennen and I went to Elitches with some friends

It was hot for some of the day but there was a cloud cover for a good portion of the day (Thank God!)

Here we are on the ferris wheel

So much fun!

It was a jam packed weekend but so much fun! 

It was a great hurrah to the end of the summer

What did you do for Labor Day weekend?

The Weekend Is Right Around the Corner!

I love Fridays but more then that, I love labor day weekend! Labor day weekend is kind of like the last hurrah of the summer and that's exactly what this weekend is going to be for me. Let me break it down for you:

Saturday

CU vs. CSU game

It's in Denver at Mile High where the Broncos play and it's televised

This is the big rivalry of Colorado...even though CU wins hands down so it's not much of a rivalry when you know you're better ;)

GO BUFFS!

Sunday

The president is coming to campus!!!

So excited to hear him speak!

Got tickets today...Brennen can't go because he has to work but my parents are coming with me and it should be a really good time. 

Psyched!

Obama at CU last time he was here

Monday

Going to Elitches with Brennen, Ryan, and Amber

Last weekend to go before they close the water park

It is the PERFECT way to end the summer

Pretty excited about this one too

Such an amazing weekend coming up. I hope you guys enjoy your labor day weekend as well! What are your plans for the weekend?

**90 Day Challenge Update**

I worked out again today (duh, you work out every day) and it slayed me. So incredibly challenging! 

I'm not sure I've done well as far as food goes though because I haven't found a time in my schedule to eat! There's just no time in between classes! 

I know I'll get the hang of things, I've just got to stick it out

Have a fun and safe weekend!

Roommate Troubles? Read on!

One of the great and sometimes not so great things about college is that you live with a roommate. It's nice because you can live with your friends and you split the bills with someone else. It's not so nice because you live with your friends. But there are ways to work around issues, negotiate, and navigate your way to a happy living situation.

I only have one roommate. We live in an apartment. (I'll write a separate post for dorm living) I've lived with more roommates but find that I enjoy having just one much more. Here are a couple of systems and "rules" we've come up with. Also, some tips for choosing a good roommate (even if you haven't met them).

1. Quiet Hours

My roommate is a music major. Sometimes she wants to practice in her room. I'm a film major. Sometimes I watch movie in my room. She would be constantly asking me to turn the tv down. It became a problem for me because it would be in the afternoon and I had it on the level I needed it on to be able to hear it. She one time even asked me and my boyfriend to keep it down because we were laughing too loud. Ridiculous. Thankfully, we came up with quiet hours. 10am-11pm. Really simple and we haven't had a problem yet.

2. Report Back

This is something that our college (University of Colorado at Boulder) recommended to everyone from the time we moved here. Tell your roommate when you're leaving, where you're going, and when you should be back. That way, if you're not and don't text or call, your roommate knows something may be wrong and to try to locate you. **This is really important for girls.

3. Learn To Split Bills

My roommate wanted to break down individual days for things like internet but that's ridiculous. We were using the same amount of electricity and internet and cable (the only bills we pay) so it only makes sense to split in half.

4. Buy Separate Groceries

Some people buy their groceries together or "share" groceries. I've had three different roommates and it never worked out with any of them. Someone always thinks someone is taking more than they are or lines are crossed and someone eats an entire box of power bars while someone is out of town *cough*. So just buy separate groceries. If you buy similar things, write your names on them. It could work out to share groceries just not in my experience.

5. Be Courteous

This includes cleaning up after yourself, always keep common areas clean, and take turns unloading the dishwasher and taking out the trash. Also, if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend make sure that it's okay with them that they spend the night or something. Make sure that it's okay if you're drinking with your friends in the place, that they know or have been asked.

6. Be Direct, Be Honest

This one is more directed at girls. Don't avoid each other and text other friends about each other behind their backs. And definitely don't talk about them with other people either on the phone or in person in your room. I haven't personally had this situation but know people who have and it just turns in to a blowout. Remember: You have signed a lease with this person. You are stuck with them until said lease is over. So be KIND!

7. Don't Go In Each Other's Rooms Without Permission

Another common courtesy. One of my roommates used to steal clothes from me and then wear them in front of me claiming she bought them herself and that our wardrobes are just similar. Still trying to get clothes back from that biotch.

8. Try To See Each Other at Lease Once a Day

It's nice to catch up on each others days with one another. You get to see how they are and it's a good time to bring things up like "hey, when you put the vacuum away, can you wrap up the cord". Or "what are you doing this weekend? Wanna see a movie or something?"

9. More Bonding Time

Try to watch a movie or bake something together or if you're guys, drink a beer or watch the game together. It's just nice to have the connection.

10. Help Out When You Can

My roommate is out of state and doesn't have a car so before I go to the grocery store, I ask her if she needs to go because it bites to have to drag those heavy bags back to our apartment.

So there are some of my tips! Just be kind, courteous, and patient and you should be fine :) Happy living!

The Wild Ones

I think it's best to start this off with explaining who the people in the picture are. I'm on the far right. The rest of these people are some of my best friends. My boyfriend, Brennen, is the boy with the black shirt and black hat making a goofy face. These people (among others) have shaped my college life and college experience that I will one day look back on. We're in New Mexico for the NCAA when our school (University of Colorado at Boulder or CU) made it to the conference. We're all fairly intoxicated and entirely happy. We had all watched the game that determined the basketball team's fate the night before and then picked up and left to go support the team.

This trip was a once in a lifetime trip and I love these people. These are the wild ones.