What this blog is all about.

One thing in life is guaranteed: everyone has an opinion about everything.

I am no exception.

This blog will consist of my thoughts on various subjects that I find entertaining. Mainly I will discuss books and movies. I also promise to add the occasional opinion about TV shows, museums, restaurants, wines, cooking styles or recipes, and any other activities that that I use to fill my free time.

While I am no professional critic I do have a few qualifications I feel will distinguish my blog from other blogger's random critical rants. I do have a degree in English which gives me some level of critical expertise in relation to books and movies (I took a few film classes in college, too). I love to read and always have an active book sitting on my bedside table or in my purse. I also love movies. I have worked at a few movie theatres in the past and I see a movie almost every chance I get (in theatre: about one every two weeks, via Netflix: about as often as they can pass through the mail system). As for all the other activities mentioned; well, I just like to tell people about my experiences.

Furthermore, I promise there will be no one sided, podium pounding, close minded reviews in this blog. I will explain what I think and why I think it, thereby letting you come to your own conclusions as to whether or not you want to spend your time the way that I do. For example I would be much more likely to say something like: "I loved the visual effects and grand scale of Avatar but I found the plot line a bit predictable" as opposed to writing something like: "The only people who like Avatar are American hating hippies; watching this movie made me want to punch a tree".

Please feel free to leave your opinions in the comments sections of my posts. I love to hear about how different people interpret the same experiences in different ways. Also, if you have any suggestions for things you think I should read, watch, or otherwise experience, please let me know. I am especially always looking for new writers to read.