Category: Personal
End of the Daily Adventures
It was mostly fun to share daily photos of all the adventures I went on throughout 2011 and I know many enjoyed seeing them. But the task that started as a challenge became a chore by the end of the year and while I am happy to have a year’s worth of pictures to look back on, I will not be doing the same in 2012. I still intend to share many photos along the way, but definitely not every day. I’m considering doing 52 Adventures, one each week, but may not even complete that. I won’t let this blog go to waste (again), but the daily thing is all done.
But today I leave you with a Christmas bonus: a Walking Dead zombie action figure posing in front of our Christmas tree. Merry undead Christmas.
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 365 – The Final Adventure
A second story balcony near our house gave me and Michelle our final adventure for the year. We watched the Magic Kingdom’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show from around 15 minutes away from the park, staying away from the crazy crowds and instead enjoying them completely by ourselves. From that vantage point, we not only saw that show, but at least 10 other small local displays from people shooting off fireworks in their yards. It was a great way to end the year and to conclude these 365 Adventures in 2011.
Happy New Year!
And a video of the finale too:
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365 Adventures in 2011: Day 363 – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
After Michelle had enjoyed both the book and Swedish movie, we saw new American version of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” directed by David Fincher. It was a good movie, though the characters were far more interesting than the story itself, which was a bit too predictable. I did enjoy Rooney Mara’s portrayal of the title character and will gladly watch the upcoming two sequels with her, if they are made. Though I will likely watch the two Swedish versions long before that.
I was surprised to see a giant version of the somewhat revealing poster for the film in such an obvious spot outside the AMC Altamonte Springs theater though. It doesn’t offend me in the slightest and I applaud AMC for ignoring the ultra-conservatives and displaying this poster so prominently. It’s not the most revealing version of the poster, but that version would never fly in public in the United States, as it actually has (gasp!) partial nudity on it.
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 362 – The Pumpkin King
Christmas may be over, but while enjoying our Christmas tree I spotted one particularly well-lit ornament hanging out on the side. It’s none other than the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, offering a few season’s screamings. This ornament is part of a 6-piece set from the Disney Store, new this year. And they look great when illuminated by the tree lights.
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 361 – Valentine’s Day Already?
We went to Toys R Us two days after Christmas, and I emphasize two days after Christmas, to return/exchange a few items and just inside the entrance was a display of Valentine’s Day items. I seem to remember Valentine’s Day being on February 14, not December 27. They couldn’t at least wait until 2012?
