And the Oscar goes to ...

Another year of the Academy Awards has come and gone and I've got to say that this one has been my favorite since 'Titanic' swept the floor 10 years ago.

I absolutely LOVED Hugh Jackman's opening number and especially enjoyed his self-stamp to the new Wolverine movie coming out this summer. He could not have done a better job. The musical number break in the middle with Beyonce, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens was nice too.

I'm saddened that Meryl Streep did not get the Oscar for best actress. I cannot wait to see "Doubt" and am glad she at least got the SAG award.

I'm EXTREMELY happy that Sean Penn won best actor. I loved "Milk" and couldn't think of anyone who deserved it more ... except maybe Mickey Rourke. I started watching "The Wrestler" -- borrowed it from a guy at work -- and it's amazing so far. I can't wait to finish it. I swear, if Brad Pitt would have won I probably would have thrown something at the TV. He just needs to sit there and look pretty.

Speaking of Brad Pitt ... I can't believe how many Oscar's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" won. I can see some of the awards, but not as many as they received. "Slumdog Millionaire" was definitely the best choice for best picture and I'm glad they won as many Oscars as they did. They deserved it. I'm also glad they brought all the kids from the movie. They were truly the stars of it.

Now, the best part of the evening ... the dresses. My favorites were definitely Reese Witherspoon and Alicia Keys. I thought Miley Cyrus' was hideous and Penelope Cruz's and Sarah Jessica Parker's were WAY too poofy. Meryl Streep's daughter's was cute too ... very basic.

That's all I've got on my Oscar review since I really need some sleep so I shall leave you with this ...

Did anyone else notice that Jennifer Aniston looked quite awkward when she was introducing the animated film? And I swear I saw her 'smile' in the direction of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

I shall also leave you with my favorite quote from the evening ... (paraphrased of course b/c it was the 1st thing said and that was several hours ago)

"This year's movies were all about diversity. Kate Winselt is British, playing a German in "The Reader." Robert Downey Jr is an American, playing an Australian actor, playing a black man in "Tropic Thunder." Me on the other hand, am an Australian, who played an Australian, in a movie called "Australia" " -- Hugh Jackman.

New Year New You

Yes New Years resolutions are overrated and yes they are usually lies people tell themselves to try and make themselves feel (and mostly look) better.

Therefore, I am merely making goals. Most people who deal with me on a semi-regular basis know what my strengths and weaknesses are and what about me needs to be rectified. There is truly no time like the present to change what you want to change. These are things I hope to change about myself this coming year.

• Starting today (and I already did) a coworker and I plan on going to the (free) gym Abt has for at least an hour after work 5 days a week. My goal is to be able to feel comfortable in my clothes and (hopefully) be able to run a mile without stopping by this summer.
• We (my coworker and I) are also going to bring our lunches every day. We are alternating days on bringing something for the both of us. Today it was tuna salad and tomorrow it is chicken cesar salad.
• I want to be debt free by October.
• I want to spent my money I allow for 'entertainment' very wisely and will try to think twice before spending money on something I want.
• I want to be more forgiving when it comes to the stupid people I work with. I will try not to be as sarcastic when asked a stupid question.
• I want to be a generally nicer person to those around me.
• I want somebody to have to try really hard to hate me.
  
• I want to be more open-minded when it comes to things out of my comfort zone.
• If a friend wants to hang out, I will say yes unless there are prior obligations.
  

and most importantly

• I want to be a better girlfriend.