Cruisin'

I got everything booked this morning. Josh and I will be going on a cruise in October with his mom, stepdad and brother. Fun, fun, fun! It took about 30 minutes to get everything squared away over the phone and make sure we could get my Past Guest discount and upgrade. They had to book it under my maiden name, and then they will be changing it into my married name once Carnival finalizes the change to my Past Guest account. But it's more or less all done and my itinerary and reservations were almost instantly available on Expedia and Carnival's websites. Next step- begin planning cruise wardrobe. Oh, and start back with the pilates! And most importantly, get my passport. You don't need a passport yet, but otherwise I would need my ID , birth certificate and our marriage certificate. Can we say hassle? Easier to get me a passport and be done with it. I think I'll watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes tonight to get me in the spirit!

Un Americaine en Paris

The past two nights I've drifted off to sleep to the sounds of An American In Paris. This is one of my favorite musicals. I love the songs, I love the dance sequences, and I like to think that it's going to help me in my French lessons. That last part is probably not all that true, although it may keep me motivated to continue so that someday I can be an American in Paris too! I find Gene Kelly dreamy in this role, and I always wish I could dance as beautifully as Leslie Caron. I also get such a kick out of Oscar Levant. I think he has some of the best lines of the entire film. This movie can always brighten my day, put a smile on my face, and a song in my soul.