-Picked up the two-disc Twilight - whee!  Now I can make screencaps of Rosalie and start tracking down clothing pieces.

-Mom, Mom's friend Violet, and I went to the Columbus Museum of Art today and saw the touring exhibit of Egyptian funeral art from the Brooklyn Museum, entitled "To Live Forever."  I have always been fascinated by the ancient Eygptians, so this was a treat.  We were at the exhibit for about two hours and then we spent time in the main part of the museum.  I have actually never been to this museum, even though it's local, and I only only got about a quarter of the way through.  I love art, and even though I don't like all styles, I still respect it and make a point of reading about and viewing every piece.  The museum allows photography without flash, so I took a few pictures of pieces that I really loved.  (Unfortunately, photography was not allowed in the Egyptian exhibit).  I will post pictures tomorrow.  At the gift shop, I purchased a small soapstone statue of Bastet, my favorite Eqyptian goddess.

-While organizing my iTunes music, I "re-discovered" some songs that hadn't been played in a long time.  One of these is Billy Joel's "And So It Goes."  This simple, vulnerable, and haunting tune is an amazing song, and the lyrics call to me.

( Song lyrics )

Yay!  My Girl Scout cookies came in today!  *munch munch*

Well, as I mentioned earlier, I saw Watchmen last Friday night at an all-digital theater.  I loved the movie.  The comics were better, of course, but I thought it was very well-done for a film adaptation.  I know I want to do the original Silk Spectre costume once  I lose weight and get fit.  I'm hoping to see it again next week.  

I am so sick of wind pushing my car around on the freeway.  Grrrr.

There aren't many CDs I will buy anymore since I have my iTunes, but I had to get the new Kelly Clarkson and the new U2 Cds today - both were only $10 at Wal-Mart!

Mom and I are going to see the Ancient Egyptian exhibit on Saturday that is being held at the Columbus Museum of Art.  They DO allows photography, so I wll be sure to post pictures this weekend.

I downloaded the new Star Trek and Half-Blood Prince trailers last night while at a friend's.  AWESOME!!!!!  Of course, I had to make screencaps from the HP one; I'll put up some newer pictures in a day or two.

There is a costume exhibit here in Ohio I am planning on attending - anyone want to come with me?  It is called Fashion in Film and showcases 36 historical-based costumes from various movies, including Titanic, Ever After, Howard's End, Evita, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.  Admission is $12 and it is being held at the Taft Museum in Cincinnati, running until April 26.

For more information: 
www.taftmuseum.org/pages/upcoming.php

I just e-mailed them to see if photography and/or sketching is allowed.  For those interested, I will let you know the answer when I hear back.


I am also getting to attend an Egyptian artifact exhibit in March with Mom, that is being shown here in Columbus.  Hooray for Ancient Egyptians!

A couple of costume exhibits I saw mentioned in this month's Ohio Magazine.  I am hoping to go to both and wanted to see if there were others interested in going.  I haven't had the time to check out the websites yet, so don't know much about them.

Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
Jan 30-April 26, 2009
Taft Museum of Art
Cincinnati, OH
taftmuseum.org


Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television
Oct 11, 2008-Jan 11, 2009
The Henry Ford
Dearborn, MI
thehenryford.org