I love "Elf"! That is a great movie! "The Santa Clause" is good as well. You know what else is a really good movie set during the holidays, but not about elves or Santa or anything? "
Love Actually." I don't know if you like witty, clever romantic comedy-dramas, but this one is GREAT! It is one of my favorites. It is well made. If you haven't seen it, the movie focuses on a large ensemble cast in the two weeks leading up to Christmas in London. Everyone has a different 'love story,' and that includes all kinds of love. It's about an old has-been rock star who
loves his manager. It's about a guy who is secretly in
love with his best friend's wife. It's about a politician who
loves his new assistant. It's about a widower coaching his stepson on how to express his
love to a classmate. It's about a sad woman who
loves her co-worker but can never be with him. It's about a married man whose secretary is in
love with him. It's about a guy who can't find
love in England so he decides to find it in Wisconsin!! And there are more little stories too! The thing is, they never dwell TOO much on each story. They just kind of give you little brief tastes of each one, so you get a sampling of the different types of love. I recommend that movie to anyone who hasn't seen it. It is very funny in some parts, very touching and heartfelt in others, and it has just enough Christmasy feel to it to be a holiday movie!
I think decorating and baking things helps to get everyone in the Christmas spirit! That is a good way to do it. I watch the Disney holiday specials on Travel Channel or on Food Network and that helps me too! Sometimes turning on Christmas music will do the trick. I don't know - just something about this year - it has been so bad for everyone that it just doesn't seem like it should be Christmas yet!
Oh, I just found out that there is supposed to be STUPID RAIN over the days I am at DLR!
I hate that. Of course, the forecast could change, but for now it looks like rain is pretty set for the 21st, and even on part of the 20th. @#*&%!!!!!!! Arrrrrgggggghhhhh. I don't want to be there in the rain again - that will definitely deter my friends from wanting to get in pictures, AND there won't be snow in DLR if it is raining, or fireworks! *&%$#@!!!!!! I am not one of those who loves DLR in the rain. It is a pain in the *** and everything gets messy and the PhotoPass people aren't out. That sucks. You know what else is a pain? Having to pack extra 'rain gear' in my already bulky stuff! I already have an overstuffed suitcase. I hate having to bring an umbrella (even though it is a cute one) and a rain jacket and extra clothes to change into after I get soaked. It's a pain! But I will still go to DLR and try to not let it bother me too much. I will keep a positive attitude and HOPE that the rain gets delayed by a few days!