W-Day

Monday, January 26, 2009 is a day that will now live in infamy as "W-day" in the life of Amanda Bateman. It is the day I found the first white hair on my head. That's right - not even gray, but white. I was hoping it was just a renegade blonde hair, so I pulled it out (to get a closer look of course), and Dave and I both agreed...it was white. Someone get the walker and the hearing aid ready! Hee hee...=)

I can't believe I forgot this one...!

"Wild Hearts Can't be Broken" - I LOVE this movie, I am ashamed I forgot to put in on my previous list. This has got to be one of my all time favorites, it is based on a TRUE story (love those true stories), and I always think of one of my best friends, Jill, when I think of this movie - such good times =). Plus, the guy in it is also Jake Ryan from "16 Candles"...soooo hot! If you have not seen this movie, I am telling you - you should! You will thank me.

Movie Nostalgia

The following is a list of favorite movies from my adolescence. I loved them and watched them over and over again, in the way that teenage girls often do. They were the entertainment for many a slumber party. Their love stories a frequent topic of gushy girl talk. Their fashion was the subject of much...well, usually ridicule...but teenage girls love to ridicule! They played an integral role in shaping the person I am today. Ok, it's not that deep...but seriously, what fun, fond memories I have of these movies, and I still continue to enjoy their simple and carefree entertainment. Ahh, how lucky I am to have grown up in the 80's and 90's!

What were some of your favorite movies as a youth?

(ps, sorry the pics are so small...that's the best I could do!)

"The Princess Bride" - I'm mormon, aren't I? Side note - I did not realize this movie was a comedy until I was in college.

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" - Need I say more?

"Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" - It sounds morbid, but such a great movie. I doubt it did very well in the theaters, but it's a classic in my book.

"The Cutting Edge" - Spoiled figure skater + rough around the edges hockey player = awesome.

"Overboard" - I watched this movie for about 2 weeks straight one summer vacation at my Grandma's house in Idaho. I love Goldie Hawn.

"Troop Beverly Hills" - A favorite of the Webb sisters. Such a great underdog story.

"Mannequin" - So 80's, so great.

"Some Kind of Wonderful" - Miss Amanda Jones. Populars vs. Nerds. Realizing the one you secretly love, loves you in return...EEEEEEEKKK!! (that was a squeal of excitment)