A little lesson in theater etiquette

Dear Latecomer,

I'm not quite sure you are aware of the rules of the movie theater so I thought I would do my part and offer my wisdom of theater etiquette that so many seem to lack. Here are a few rules to keep in mind for next time.

First, lets talk about the point of time in which you chose to enter the theater. The whole point of displaying movie times is so you can make the most of your time and plan on what time to be at the movie theater. There are multiple sites on the Internet that allow you to access the movie theater show times of your choice. Now, maybe you don't have access to a computer, that's OK. Say you decide to go see a movie on a particular day; you have every right to call the theater, get a newspaper or go to the theater itself to preview times for the day. OK, so you have chosen a movie and the time in which to see it, whether it be from the Internet or another resource, congratulations! What I love about being able to choose a time is the fact that I can plan an entire day around that one movie. I can choose if I want to go out for lunch or dinner, friends I can visit, errands I need to run or chores I need to do around the house. Here is where you went wrong. As everyone in the theater was quite and settled in for the movie of their choice for that day, here enters two whispering clackety clack shoe girls (that's you) who have no respect for anyone in the theater who got there early as to not disturb their fellow movie goers.

The second mistake made in theater etiquette 101 was the choice in seating. Now, I understand that most people aim for the middle of the theater for the best viewing experience and I understand that but my significant other and I had already chosen that spot. In response to realizing that those perfect seats were already taken one (that's you again) would assume to hunt for close to perfect seats. Not only did you come in late for the movie but you had to choose the seat right next to me in a theater that only sold approximately 10 tickets. Usually a person with theater etiquette wisdom would know to either sit three seats away from me or choose an entirely different aisle altogether but remembering not to sit directly behind or in front of me. I understand that you are not yet to this level of understanding so this is why I am here to help.

Let us talk about cell phones. It is my understanding that you were not aware of the no cell phone calls or texts during the movie rule since you missed the five minute announcement before the movie. As far as theater etiquette is concerned this is a BIG NO NO! So on top of being late and choosing the wrong seats you were clearly in the middle of writing a novel of a text to a friend, or maybe it was family. However, writing a text is on the top of the list for most disturbing behavior during a film. It's all dark in the theater and your phone could light the place up so immediately all eyes are drawn to the lit up cell phone instead of the movie they payed good money to see. We other movie goers didn't pay to sit and watch you text for two hours. Turn the cell phone off and hide it away in your purse before entering the theater and forget you have one for two hours and enjoy a little time away from it, it will make you closer in the end I promise.

Last but not least shall we talk about the fact that the actors in the movie can't actually see you. Taking out your lip gloss from your gargantuan purse every five minutes doesn't make you any more attractive in the dark. I appreciate the fact that you want to look your best, but unhooking your purse from the cup holder every time Adam Sandler is on screen disturbs those around you. It shakes the seats and makes the most annoying sound while it grinds all the way up the plastic seat and makes the landing on your lap. Can I suggest you let go for the duration of the movie and take the time to laugh and enjoy the story line instead of trying to impress the people on the big screen.

Personal hygiene usually is something that is for at home in the privacy of your bathroom. FLOSSING YOUR TEETH AFTER EATING SOME CONSPICUOUS CANDY OUT OF YOUR PURSE ISN'T SOMETHING THAT IS DONE IN THE MIDDLE OF A MOVIE IN A DARK THEATER!!! Are you kidding me?!? Do you have no modesty? Did your mother not teach you to act like a lady in public? I can obviously see that you are so intent on paying attention only to yourself that you would choose to break out the floss while 10 people surround you. I didn't hear the floss snap our from between your teeth every single time or anything. I guess I should be lucky I wasn't sitting in front of you, I may have been the victim of flying tooth scum smack dab in the middle of the back of my hair. Leave the floss at home barbie!!!

Thank you to all those who respect the rules of the movie theater and have the decency to uphold that certain etiquette that makes you look normal in public, I respect you.

A Job? Pshhh

I'm starting to freak out that I don't have a job and Tony will be starting school again next week. I wouldn't freak out as much but his schedule at work will be changing from 8 hrs a day to about 4 a day.

I cleaned out our garage yesterday, well no so much cleaned but rifled through boxes looking for stuff for the garage sale this weekend and came upon my "teacher bins". I have about three bins full of stuff I have been collecting or items that were left over from my Pre K position. At first I said "get rid of it!" but then as i got deeper into the bins I started feeling sad that I wasn't using any of it and realized I do miss being in a classroom setting.

For a long time now I have really wanted to start a little school that offers preschool and a private Kindergarten. I would teach Kindergarten and have someone else do the preschool. Then I think to myself, "is this the easy way out?". I really don't think it is. For as long as I can remember I have wanted a little business of my own, OK I guess that came after wanting to be a marine biologist and a veterinarian. I know it takes a lot of work to start up a small business, which is why I have been considering partners. I just wish we had a home of our own to start a little childcare to build up clients and develop a good reputation on the way to a bigger place and more students.

That's all for now...over and out

A Star is Born

Well, I thought I would try my hand at my own personal blog for my own personal thoughts and adventures.

To those of you who received the golden ticket, also known as this blog address, consider yourself lucky. However, if you really know me, you'll know its a bunch of rubbish that you should be considered so lucky. Because I am so selective I have a total of 3 friends i possess (yes you are my posessions!). And to the family members that have this address, I love you, but be forewarned that this blog is intended for most of my untethered thoughts and opinions. I will try with all my might to keep it as friendly as possible but cannot promise anything.

So there you have it, the first thoughts from a first time blogger. Yes, a star has been born, you just wait :)

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