2012

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The Hunger Games at the IMAX

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Ching under Movies.

Brian and I went to see The Hunger Games at the IMAX last night with the Dills and the Phelpi. Great choice. Nothing beats the IMAX movie watching experience. Everything else just seems like you might as well watch the movie in your own living room. Although, when we got to the theater a little after 9 pm for our 10:15 pm movie showing, the line was already around the building.

We thought that getting there an hour prior to our movie would be enough. As Brian and I walked to the end of the line, I quickly realized that we should have gotten there at 8 pm or even earlier. It was wild!

By the time we got inside, getting seats in the middle section was out of the question. Several people had already gotten there ahead of us. Between the folks already there and the saved seats, we didn’t have a choice but to sit in the right section. Even then, it was a miracle that April found six seats together.

I normally prefer sitting smack dab in the middle of the auditorium and that is usually always the case because Brian and I always get first pick because we are typically at the theater with plenty of time to be the first ones there, so I really didn’t know what to expect being in the section we were in. It wasn’t too bad, though. Now when people say there are no bad seats at the IMAX, I can believe them. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the film, despite having to watch it from the side and not my usual middle spot.

I suppose we should have known it would be packed when we saw this on Friday night when Brian and I went to purchase our movie tickets. We were not quite nerdy enough to have dinner, in line, outside the theater, but I think that was the only way I could have gotten my middle seats. Now we know what to expect for when we go to the IMAX for The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises later this year.

The Hunger Games was really good, by the way. I highly recommend watching it. I’m not sure if Brian and I would have enjoyed the movie more or less if we read the books prior to watching the film adaptation, but it’s definitely made me want to read the books — all of them. If anyone owns it (or the book trilogy) and doesn’t mind parting with it for a few weeks, please message me.

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Our Quick Getaway

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Ching under Movies, Travel.

Brian and I recently returned from Jeff and cousin Tracy’s destination wedding. It was a quick (we arrived in Jamaica on Friday and we were back in Wichita by Tuesday night) but fun-filled trip. We didn’t really get to sleep in because our room faced East and there was no way to keep the sun out each morning as it rose. It was all good, though. We got plenty of naps in hammocks (there were several throughout the property) and at the beach (thus, the terrible case of sunburn).

What I liked best about the trip was being able to spend some quality time with Brian. We have both been so busy lately that we rarely got to spend quality time together. This trip allowed us to do that.

My favorite part of the day was in the evening when I read to Brian before bed. He’s currently reading Ender’s Game. I’m not a huge fan of science fiction novels but, the more I read to him, the more I got into the book also. Although, not enough to read it from the beginning. I’m a bit lazy and would rather just watch the movie.

I got curious about it one night so I looked at the book’s copyright information. The book was actually written in 1977, the year that I was born. “This book has been around for years,” I asked Brian. “Why are you just now reading it?” I can’t remember what he said, but I remember also asking him why there hasn’t been a movie made about the book. If the book is so good, surely someone would have bought the movie rights. He didn’t have the answer that night, but guess what. We found out yesterday that production has already begun and the movie is set to be released next year. How cool is that?! If I wait a few more months, I won’t have to read the book. LOL.

You never know if things are real or if it’s all just hype so I looked up Ender’s Game on IMDB. They had additional information about the movie, such as a list of the actors and their roles. Excitedly, I was like “Harrison Ford is going to be in it!” Brian was like, “He’s got to be playing Colonel Graff.” He guessed right. Other than Abigail Breslin who is playing Valentine and Ben Kingsley who is playing Mazer Rackham, I didn’t really recognize any of the other actors. It looks like they’re using older kids to play the characters, which I figured they would have to do. I was telling Brian about that. They always do that sort of thing in Hollywood. Heck, they had 30 year olds playing teenagers in 90210. =P

But I digress.. Brian and I had a blast with his mom and dad, Jeff, Tracy, and all of their friends on this recent trip to Jamaica. I feel like Brian and I really connected and we both got to meet some wonderful people. I will tell you guys more about our trip as time permits. In the meantime, enjoy the Shutterfly photo book I made of our trip photos below.

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Ching is Molting

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Ching under Health.

This is what happens when you get a lot of sun and don’t use sunblock. Yikes!

If you think this is bad, wait until you see my rash-y arms. Ugh. I’m itching and peeling all over. Blech.

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Breaking the Barrier

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Ching under Videos.

This is dedicated to all of the couples out there…

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Jeff and Tracy’s Beautiful Wedding

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Ching under Events, Family, Travel.

Brian and I just got back from cousin Tracy and Jeff’s beautiful destination wedding which was held at Coral Cove Resort in Little Bay, Jamaica. For those of you who haven’t tied the knot yet, I think destination weddings are a brilliant alternative to traditional weddings. You can actually save a lot of money because many resorts will throw you a wedding for FREE!

Couples has a “One Love” package which includes a bouquet for the bride, boutonniere for the groom, wedding cake and sparkling wine toast for up to ten guests, two signature champagne flutes, wedding officiant and marriage certificate, personal wedding planner and on property coordinator, “Just Married” shirts for the bride and groom, and 25-minute couples massage that’s free if you book at least 6 nights at one of their resorts. They don’t cover the $250 government licensing and administrative fee that everyone getting married in Jamaica has to pay, but where else can you get married for a measly $250? Can’t beat that!

If you aren’t quite sold on the idea of a destination wedding, just wait until you see the photos from the wedding this weekend. It’s so beautiful and romantic that I almost booked a vow renewal trip on the spot.