Watch Yourself! Or These Flicks...

This weekend I hope to finally see some of the movies that I haven't had a chance to yet. Wanna know what's topping my must-see list?

Ruthie's Summer Flick List:

Here's my picks from the movies that are currently in theaters...

• Bridesmaids
• It seems like everyone else has already seen this one and thought it was hilarious, so if only in an attempt to be cool and stick with the times, it's a must see :p

• Transformers 3
• Need I explain why I want to see this!? It's only the most awesome, robo-tastic, action-packed, Shia-liscious movie franchise ever :)
• 3D - Say no more.
• Oh, and they switched out Megan Fox for a new vixen, whom I'm dying to judge and compare her hottness acting skills to Mrs. Fox's.
• This one deserves some trailer time!


• Green Lantern
• I have yet to see this, but that doesn't mean I don't still think it looks really cool. I keep hearing great things about this one.
• Bad Teacher
• Although this got mixed reviews, I think the concept is hilarious and I am holding out hope that it is funny. I've been a fan on Cameron Diaz's comedy in the past so I hope she delivers!
• More: A bunch of clips and trailers for Bad Teacher

Of the movies yet to come out, I am most excited for Horrible Bosses.

• Horrible Bosses
• Put Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx in the same movie and let the sparks fly! How could that not be good?
• Release date is July 8th
• Watch the trailer and let me know what you think:

I'm on a bit of a movie kick after going to see Cars 2 at the drive-in last weekend. I could have seen Pirates 4 too because it was a double feature, but I was too lame and couldn't stay up that late! Yes, I am a weirdo... I skipped a free movie on a Friday night! All those 4:30 am wake up calls have officially turned me into a morning person.

Ironically, after leaving the drive-in after movie #1 to go home and sleep I got home and decided instead of going to bed I would bake. Why!? I dunno, because my dad was visiting and I wanted to make him something for breakfast (besides my really boring competition diet food). I made the most amazing banana bread. And it was soooo good -  I had to have some! Quality control is the cooks job right? - I made 2 more loaves on Sunday so my dad could bring one home and I could bring one to the guys at work. It was a huge hit. I'll have to find the recipe and share it on here soon!


It's almost the most wonderful time of the year week, the weekend! And it's a long one, God is good. How're you spending the 4th of July? Any big vacation plans? I am going to be staying in WA again this year instead of going home. Hopefully it rains less than last year.

I think I'll be going back to the drive in tonight (that's the plan, man) so we'll see if I can do better on staying up this time haha. At least I have some pretty good motivation to stay up: Bridesmaids and the new Pirates of the Caribean flick. TBD...


Have a safe and fabulous weekend!
~Ruthie

Daddy's Girl

Happy Thursday!
I am so excited for the long weekend :) Last weekend proved awesome because my dad made a last minute visit, he flew here from Montana in his plane and got here Saturday about noon.

The best investment ever! I am so glad my dad has
a plane so it only takes him 4 hours to come see me.

I was soooo homesick last week it really was just what the doctor ordered. I love my daddy :) Fun fact: I have always been the "daddy's girl" of the family, he used to call me his "best helper" because I'd follow him around the garage and bring him the tools he needed.

Here's a couple photos from his visit:

On Saturday, we happened upon Port Orchard's Fathoms O' Fun street fair and parade. I didn't even know it was going on until we drove down by the water and there were cops directing traffic and kids with Popsicles everywhere!

Daddy and I at the waterfront

At the waterfront there were tons of street vendors and my dad, being the sweet-heart he is, bought me a lovely new purse (which is how I got that free purse I was talking about). It's a silver hobo-style bag with a woven design on the front and really soft leather. The lining is hot pink! Did I mention I <3 my daddy!? I do :) I'll think of him every time I use it.

In the parade, there was one really cool float in the parade that caught my eye. On the back of one truck there was a piece of one of the beams from the World Trade Center. It was chilling to see such a tragic and life-changing piece of American history in person. It's hard to think that 9/11 is already 10 years ago.

I was honored to witness a tribute to 9/11



It made me think of all those serving our country
to fight the war on Terror to see the beam 

 So many people in my everyday life are serving our country in the Navy I almost forget what a sacrifice and a service they are doing. It's our military that keeps events like 9/11 from happening more often, and they're working every second of every day to protect us and keep us safe. Thank you to all our soldiers and especially to my own brother, Matthew, who serves in the Marines. I appreciate your service.

Be sure to remember what the 4th of July is all about this weekend: Our Independence. We wouldn't have that independence without those who defend our country to keep us free.


Sadly, he had to go home eventually... so at the crack of dawn on Monday morning I took him to the airport before work.

Kiss goodbye before daddy took-off for MT

We had such a fun weekend of bonding time! Besides having a ball at the street fair, we had long talks, long walks, watched the movie "Up In the Air" together, cooked together, went to church, and just enjoyed each other's company.


Be sure to love on your family often, they'll always be your biggest fans.
Have a great night, I'm off to the gym as usual!

Ruthie
xoxo


PS - Bombshell training updates coming soon :)

5 for Friday

Hi Friends, Happy Weekend!!
I hope you enjoyed the pictures from my last post. You know you can always comment if you feel like it, I won't bite ;)

Today I was inspired by The Fitnessista  to do a post on 5 Fit, Fun, Foodie, Fab, and Feel-good things to enjoy this Friday, or any day! Her original post can be found here.

We'll start with Fit:
I haven't featured Zuzana in a while, since I've started my training with Bombshell Fitness I only do their workouts (which = 4 hours/day, so can you really blame me?) But if I did have room for more fitness fun I'd do this workout: Fat Burning Poker Face Workout. If you haven't ever done Ninja Jump Tucks you need to try them! You'll feel like challenging Jackie Chan to a kung-fu face-off... or at least Kung-Fu Panda.


Fun:
This one is simple, go see a movie! So many good ones are out, like:

• Green Lantern

• Cars 2 (which I will be seeing at the drive-in tonight!)

I don't really see many movies, but I did see The Hangover 2 with Kinjal a couple weekends ago, which was ok... but pretty gross! I'm looking forward to seeing Bad Teacher, it looks like a kick in the pants ha-ha. Sneak a peak here: Bad Teacher Movie Stills.  


Foodie:
Okay, so my eats have been less than exciting lately... It goes something like this: tillapia + green beans, or chicken + olive oil + sweet potato... Repeat for a month. Since I have no cool recipes of my own to share **for your own good really** I did find a couple I'd love to try though, so you can do it for me!

• No-Bake Frosty GLO Cakes
• Perfect Protein Pancakes
• Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
• Blueberry Vanilla Bean Pancakes with Blueberry Glaze

Can you say YUM!? I miss bananas soo much.

You can probably tell I am craving pancakes from my multiple pancake recipes, which is a new thing for me... I've never really been into pancakes (actually I would prefer waffles to pancakes but the recipes are the same either way) but this week I am all about pancakes, banana slices, butter and maple syrup. YUM. I actually really am craving banana bread too, but I have yet to find the perfect recipe. Anyone got a good one they'd like to share?


Fab:
I am loving Polyvore lately, and spending wasting far too much time there drooling over the outfit style-boards. I could only dream of having the artistic ability of the fashionistas there. Don't tell me you don't love the shoes in this outfit!

Oooo shiny :-o

Another Fab find is this site: Cafe Fashionista
She has really cute categories like "Hi, I Adore You..." and "Tightwad Tuesday"

Feel-Good:
Ah the power of positive thinking... give yourself a boost by starting your day off with reading the message of the day at The Daily Motivator. Yesterday's message really hit home with me:

Positively powerful

Relax, and remember how truly beautiful and unique you are. Relax, and remember how positively powerful you can be.
Don’t waste your time wishing for something outside of you to magically make your life easier. Instead, make life easy on yourself by making full use of your magnificent capabilities.
The pain of what you worry about is mostly in the worry itself. The joy you seek to experience is yours as soon as you allow it to be.
Feel how truly good you know your life can be. Act on those feelings, right now, and the goodness comes to life.
Most of the difficulties are difficult only because you have decided they are. Gratefully embrace them, and you’ll touch their positive value.
Remind yourself how good life can be. From there, you can make it even better.
— Ralph Marston

Have a GREAT DAY and an even better weekend!
I am hoping to avoid getting sick, since I woke up with a slightly sore throat and my eyes have been hot all morning (for me that's a sure sign a bug is trying to get me), so for me this weekend may just include lotsa sleep, tea and me + the couch.