A Mommy Story

Thanks to all of you for your support regarding yesterday’s posts. We’ve both been under a lot of stress due to money, and with that stress comes fights. Like others, we don’t fight much, but when we do it tends to involve money. We’re both so run down from his job hunt and unexpected bills that it’s tough to be cheery sometimes. Your words of support really mean a lot to me.

So, to lighten the mood a bit, I’ve been tagged by Mrs. Fortune for another meme. So sit back and bask in the fluff of the meme!

The Three ______s on a Desert Island Meme

If you were stranded on a desert island (without Ginger and the Professor and all those folks to keep you amused), which three _____s would you bring?

Books

1. Les Miserables – Maybe being stranded on desert island would finally give me the motivation I need to get through the entire unabridged version.
2. Complete Works of Shakespeare – I’m one of the few in this world who enjoy Shakespeare. At least there won’t be anyone there to roll their eyes at me.
3. The Harry Potter series – OK, I’m cheating. But if they were all packaged in a nice boxed set that would count, right?

Movies (assuming you had some way to watch them)

1. Moulin Rouge – Hard to explain, but I love this movie. It’s quirky, the music is amazing, and it’s one long stream of sensory overload, which I love. Some people have trouble keeping up with it, but I don’t mind at all, because every time I watch it, I see something new that I missed in previous viewings.
2. Pride & Prejudice (the 6 hr. BBC version) – If I’ve got lots of time to spare, I’m bringing along LONG movies! Seriously, this has been one of my favorites for long time, and I credit it to a brilliant director, who captured the elegance and morality of the period perfectly, and Colin Firth, because, well, he has those eyes that pierce your soul.
3. The Princess Bride – Who isn’t happy after watching this movie? And who isn’t quoting it for the next week? “ROUS’s? I don’t think they exist.” “Inconceivable!” “You keep saying that word. I donn-a think it means what you-a think it means.”

Albums (also assuming you had some way to listen to them)

1. Once on this Island – I’m stuck on an island, so I might as well get into the tropical mood with this upbeat Caribbean musical.
2. Evanescence: Fallen – For days when I feel like something rock-ish, this would fit the bill nicely.
3. Shakira: Laundry Service – Love that Latin beat!

People (And your spouse/partner and children are NOT eligible here, because that goes without saying. Or at least if it doesn’t, that’s your problem)

1. My mom, because she’s one person I can always have a conversation with at any time. We always have something to talk about.
2. My friend Carolyn, because even on a deserted island, we’d still find something to rant and/or rave about. “Did you see that hermit crab’s shell? Talk about a fashion disaster!”
3. Steve from Blue’s Clues – Seriously, have you seen the guy’s personal web site? His FAQ alone is worth the read. He’s hilarious, and I think he would fit in so well with my group of friends. (Edit: I’m not saying he’s on my List of 5 or anything, just that he would be fun to hang out with. Read his site and tell me he doesn’t sound like fun.)

Once again, I shall be lazy in my tagging and simply say that if you are reading this and you found it interesting, you’re tagged!