Today was a really good day. Got some stuff done and, more importantly, spent some time with some of my favorite people in the whole world. The Caulfield girls met up with the Millers for Meet the Fockers. I'd write a movie review about it, but it wasn't entirely the movie that made my night. We laughed through the whole thing and made our way out of the theatre at a snail's pace, stopping every couple of feet to share another story. I learn something new about that family every time I'm with them. At home, Jaxx leaned over to look at a picture and tripped over a box, which sent her stumbling in slow-motion to the ground with the most girlish little cry I ever heard and we both ended up on the floor with fits of giggles. I don't get to spend much time with my sister any more so when she took that tumble, I can honestly tell you that the first thing I thought of was that now she would spend more time with me before she went home. And she did. Mom came in and the three of us talked about our men and chatted about hair styles and old friends--it wasn't a very long conversation, but most enjoyable until the very last parting when my older sister returned to her real life. If I ever strike it rich, I don't think I'll ever tell anyone. I think I'll buy a modest home and maybe drive a nice convertable and let all the worlds riches alone. I don't ever want someone to look at me differently, think I'm a rich snob, or even snicker in their jealousy. No--if I'm ever rich, I'll keep it entirely to myself, committing some to trust funds, some to charities, and the rest of it I'll dump into piggy bank savings for a vacation now and then. But nothing too fancy or elaborate, except for the occassional bank-breaker. That's what I'll do if I ever strike it rich. Oh, and on another movie note, I highly recommend Phantom of the Opera to anyone who enjoys the theatre or the opera. If you can't stand singing, stay far far away, because that's all the movie is. The cinematography was pretty creative--there were a couple dry spots of old-fashioned, cheesy film, but other scenes were decorated to minute details. The acting was well done and I very much appreciated the flash-forward with the old-fashioned movie screen. You'll know what I mean if you see it. Very powerful opening, but there were some slow parts so you just have to be a bit patient. But all in all, good movie. Who would have thought musicals would be box-office breakers? First Chicago, now the Phantom. What Broadway premier will come singing to the screen next? Ok, that's all I have for now. Just that little bit. ~.^ Lots to do tonight and tomorrow still...enjoy your holiday tomorrow. Carrie