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I know Jerica has been waiting for this picture, lol. Okay, blogging has become addictive and time consuming. I've only slept literally 8 hours total in the last 2 days. Not good! Probably won't catch much sleep tomorrow either because James is coming home early and wants to watch the series finale of Smallville. AHHH. nini.

MOVIES - one of my favorite things to talk about

#	MOVIE	YEAR
1	CITIZEN KANE	1941
2	THE GODFATHER	1972
3	CASABLANCA	1942
4	RAGING BULL	1980
5	SINGIN' IN THE RAIN	1952
6	GONE WITH THE WIND	1939
7	LAWRENCE OF ARABIA	1962
8	SCHINDLER'S LIST	1993
9	VERTIGO	1958
10	THE WIZARD OF OZ	1939
11	CITY LIGHTS	1931
12	THE SEARCHERS	1956
13	STAR WARS	1977
14	PSYCHO	1960
15	2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY	1968
16	SUNSET BLVD.	1950
17	THE GRADUATE	1967
18	THE GENERAL	1927
19	ON THE WATERFRONT	1954
20	IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE	1946
21	CHINATOWN	1974
22	SOME LIKE IT HOT	1959
23	THE GRAPES OF WRATH	1940
24	E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL	1982
25	TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD	1962
26	MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON	1939
27	HIGH NOON	1952
28	ALL ABOUT EVE	1950
29	DOUBLE INDEMNITY	1944
30	APOCALYPSE NOW	1979
31	THE MALTESE FALCON	1941
32	THE GODFATHER PART II	1974
33	ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST	1975
34	SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS	1937
35	ANNIE HALL	1977
36	THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI	1957
37	THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES	1946
38	THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE	1948
39	DR. STRANGELOVE	1964
40	THE SOUND OF MUSIC	1965
41	KING KONG	1933
42	BONNIE AND CLYDE	1967
43	MIDNIGHT COWBOY	1969
44	THE PHILADELPHIA STORY	1940
45	SHANE	1953
46	IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT	1934
47	A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE	1951
48	REAR WINDOW	1954
49	INTOLERANCE	1916
50	THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING	2001
51	WEST SIDE STORY	1961
52	TAXI DRIVER	1976
53	THE DEER HUNTER	1978
54	M*A*S*H	1970
55	NORTH BY NORTHWEST	1959
56	JAWS	1975
57	ROCKY	1976
58	THE GOLD RUSH	1925
59	NASHVILLE	1975
60	DUCK SOUP	1933
61	SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS	1941
62	AMERICAN GRAFFITI	1973
63	CABARET	1972
64	NETWORK	1976
65	THE AFRICAN QUEEN	1951
66	RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK	1981
67	WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?	1966
68	UNFORGIVEN	1992
69	TOOTSIE	1982
70	A CLOCKWORK ORANGE	1971
71	SAVING PRIVATE RYAN	1998
72	THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION	1994
73	BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID	1969
74	THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS	1991
75	IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT	1967
76	FORREST GUMP	1994
77	ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN	1976
78	MODERN TIMES	1936
79	THE WILD BUNCH	1969
80	THE APARTMENT	1960
81	SPARTACUS	1960
82	SUNRISE	1927
83	TITANIC	1997
84	EASY RIDER	1969
85	A NIGHT AT THE OPERA	1935
86	PLATOON	1986
87	12 ANGRY MEN	1957
88	BRINGING UP BABY	1938
89	THE SIXTH SENSE	1999
90	SWING TIME	1936
91	SOPHIE'S CHOICE	1982
92	GOODFELLAS	1990
93	THE FRENCH CONNECTION	1971
94	PULP FICTION	1994
95	THE LAST PICTURE SHOW	1971
96	DO THE RIGHT THING	1989
97	BLADE RUNNER	1982
98	YANKEE DOODLE DANDY	1942
99	TOY STORY	1995
100	BEN-HUR	1959

46 out of  the 100 movies isn't too bad. This list composed by the American Film Institute serves as a guide for me when I browse for rentals. I recommend you check out these motion pictures, because each one serves their purpose being so highly regarded in cinema history. How did I come upon these films you ask? Well in my senior year I enrolled in the course, Cinematic Literacy. It was a class where you basically watched movies the whole period. Sounds like the best class, right? Well for me it was. Not only did I get to have a class in the school's auditorium, while in the dark, we enjoyed movies spanning from the 1930s to the late 1990s. Afterwards we evaluated each movie within a journal discussing our likes/dislikes and the importance of the film. It taught me to appreciate a wide range of genres and actors. Emerging from this list The Godfather was one of those films shown in class, that is now my current top pick for favorite movies of all time. Keep an open mind and check these out next time you're out of ideas.

I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy.

So, my husband [James] noticed that I didn't mention him at all in my previous blog. It will be our 1 year anniversary this Sunday, May 15th, 2011. I can't believe its already here. But then again we've been together since 2003 so time is on our side. Here our some highlights of our very special day:

In traditional Laotian wedding attire.

One of my favorite pictures. Our dance was to Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat - Lucky

Today, tommorow, always.

My younger brother Gary, me, my mom , and my dad a.k.a. The Chansina Family

Happily Married.

My lovely in-laws , Mr. and Mrs. Santana , My Parents

My Wedding Party:  Back to Front: Tida, Carina, Anouluck, Pana [Junior Bridesmaids/Cousins], Jenny [Maid of Honor/Cousin], Jerica [ Maid of Honor/Sister-in-Law], Us, Joe [Best man/Brother- in-Law] , Shane [James' Best Friend], Gary  [ My Brother] Dareena, Malini, Sulada and Sunita [Mini Bride/Flower Girl/Sisters/My Cousins], and Issac [Mini Groom]

Celebrating at the reception!

This post required more efforts than I had so I must retire to bed now. Good night. 

P.S.

For our anniversary we are going to Orlando, Florida this Monday. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

First Post: A Little Bit About Me

What:
Would You Wish For With 3 Wishes: More money [#1 answer], For everyone I  care about to die happy at an old age, and more wishes.
Cities do you most want to visit: Tokyo[japanese people are just extraordinary], Paris[ fashion, museums and baguettes!], Milan [authentic italian food and architecture] 
Is Your First Thoughts Waking Up: Weekdays: I have to tinkle. On work weekends: Noooooooo! Snooze button 3x.
Are Your Last Thoughts Going to Sleep: Fall asleep already! Running down the list of things I have to do the next day.
Dessert are you most likely to order: Anything with caramel
Have You Secretly Always Wanted To Be: Movie and Food Critic: My favorite things to do in the world are to watch movies and eat. I wouldn't mind being an Astronaut or Scientist. I envy their knowledge and secrecy of their jobs. And of course I'd love to be a Personal Shopper/Stylist: Fashion, Jewelry, Shoes!
Animal Would You Like To Be For A Day: A whale because they are so rare and I fear them.
Is Your Most Favorite Food: I would never turn down Baked Macaroni and Cheese.
Is You Favorite Childhood Memory: Family vacations, living on 176 Klein Street
Is Your Favorite Style of Clothing: Form fitting, make you feel cute outfits with nice accessories and flats. 
Is Your Least Favorite Style of Clothing: Looking like a bum. Looking good makes me feel good. The worst thing is looking like crap and having that chance of running into that 1 person you never want to see. Also I hate sneakers.
Would You Do Today If You Were Going To Die Tomorrow: Be with my loved ones.