Its Only 365 Days
138/366: FLOTATION
17 MAY 12
Last night I finally saw The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I say finally because I attempted to see its predecesor last year, and I completely fell asleep on it and ended up returning it without really knowing what the heck was going on, and this started out the same way. I was utterly bored and my eyelids were kissing, but then they started talking about photos and I perked right up. The movie was actually awful...in that rape, murder, torture sort of way, but good in the thriller sense.
The other movie I saw was Shame. My major in college was Psychology and I took a class called the psychology of sexuality and we talked about all sorts of sexual disorders and this was of course, one of them. I'm such a Fassbender fan. I've seen Jane Eyre like 15 times. I'm such a fan of actors who do what it is they are supposed to do, which is become chamilions and change and grow with each film, not become an action star and that's all you ever do until you grow to old to do it. You need to have some range, and he's got it. From Hunger to Eden's Lake to X-men to his other pyschological film wich I just saw, "A Dangerous Method," to Fish Tank. The man is good.
Today was a slow one. I ended up driving by my the first house I ever lived in and where some of my happiest memories were born. You just never know how great is is to have a backyard until you have one, or neighbors right next door who are both you and your parents best friends. So many stories! I loved that neighborhood because it was truly a family neighborhood. Long winding tree lined streets, a park right in the middle of it, nearby schools, and you felt safe. My parents would literally tell me and my brother to go outside and we would be gone all day long and they didn't have to worry. Now its like you have to give your kids a cell phone, and have them finger printed, and have their pictures on file before you can let them out of the door.
Speaking of low jacking your kids, having worked in a facility where lost kids was an everyday occurrence, I've become sort of an expert on giving parents tips on making sure your kids are secure. I try not to judge, because no parent can watch their kid 24/7, but let me tell you the difference between the "good ones" and the ones I know just dumped their kids and ran. First, most parents when going to a place of amusement, bring a camera. The first thing you should do is take a photo of your kids when you get there. In the case that they go missing, you can easily show the staff exactly what the kids look like and what they are wearing. Second, literally write your phone number somewhere on their clothing. If they get lost, they can tell an adult to call your number, or if they have cells, they can call you in case they forget the number. Third, cheesy, but coordinate your clothing. You're all wearing red shirts and jeans and white shoes. Makes it easy to see your kids and them to see you and remember what you have on. Fourth, the first thing aside from taking pictures that you should do is talk to your kids about who in this location is a safe adult, and who isn't. Usually staff wear the same thing. Point to the staff and say to them, if you get lost look for someone wearing this logo and this badge so they know who to look for. If there is an info hub or center, show them where that is, so they can get assistance if they need it. All of that takes five minutes and believe me, were a huge help to my staff and to me that I would get kids coming up saying, mom said if I got lost to come here, or dad wrote his number on my shirt, or mom was wearing the same thing I was vs. the truly hysterical kids (I'm talking 10 and 12 year olds) who cried and cried and couldn't get out their own names. I mean that's a bit on the ridiculous side. I know 4 year olds do that b/c their scared...but seriously you're 12...I mean....
138/366: FLOTATION
17 MAY 12
Last night I finally saw The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I say finally because I attempted to see its predecesor last year, and I completely fell asleep on it and ended up returning it without really knowing what the heck was going on, and this started out the same way. I was utterly bored and my eyelids were kissing, but then they started talking about photos and I perked right up. The movie was actually awful...in that rape, murder, torture sort of way, but good in the thriller sense.
The other movie I saw was Shame. My major in college was Psychology and I took a class called the psychology of sexuality and we talked about all sorts of sexual disorders and this was of course, one of them. I'm such a Fassbender fan. I've seen Jane Eyre like 15 times. I'm such a fan of actors who do what it is they are supposed to do, which is become chamilions and change and grow with each film, not become an action star and that's all you ever do until you grow to old to do it. You need to have some range, and he's got it. From Hunger to Eden's Lake to X-men to his other pyschological film wich I just saw, "A Dangerous Method," to Fish Tank. The man is good.
Today was a slow one. I ended up driving by my the first house I ever lived in and where some of my happiest memories were born. You just never know how great is is to have a backyard until you have one, or neighbors right next door who are both you and your parents best friends. So many stories! I loved that neighborhood because it was truly a family neighborhood. Long winding tree lined streets, a park right in the middle of it, nearby schools, and you felt safe. My parents would literally tell me and my brother to go outside and we would be gone all day long and they didn't have to worry. Now its like you have to give your kids a cell phone, and have them finger printed, and have their pictures on file before you can let them out of the door.
Speaking of low jacking your kids, having worked in a facility where lost kids was an everyday occurrence, I've become sort of an expert on giving parents tips on making sure your kids are secure. I try not to judge, because no parent can watch their kid 24/7, but let me tell you the difference between the "good ones" and the ones I know just dumped their kids and ran. First, most parents when going to a place of amusement, bring a camera. The first thing you should do is take a photo of your kids when you get there. In the case that they go missing, you can easily show the staff exactly what the kids look like and what they are wearing. Second, literally write your phone number somewhere on their clothing. If they get lost, they can tell an adult to call your number, or if they have cells, they can call you in case they forget the number. Third, cheesy, but coordinate your clothing. You're all wearing red shirts and jeans and white shoes. Makes it easy to see your kids and them to see you and remember what you have on. Fourth, the first thing aside from taking pictures that you should do is talk to your kids about who in this location is a safe adult, and who isn't. Usually staff wear the same thing. Point to the staff and say to them, if you get lost look for someone wearing this logo and this badge so they know who to look for. If there is an info hub or center, show them where that is, so they can get assistance if they need it. All of that takes five minutes and believe me, were a huge help to my staff and to me that I would get kids coming up saying, mom said if I got lost to come here, or dad wrote his number on my shirt, or mom was wearing the same thing I was vs. the truly hysterical kids (I'm talking 10 and 12 year olds) who cried and cried and couldn't get out their own names. I mean that's a bit on the ridiculous side. I know 4 year olds do that b/c their scared...but seriously you're 12...I mean....