Sorry, y’all, I didn’t post yesterday. I thought I might be dying of the high blood pressure. Okay, I really didn’t think I was dying. But, I was like, “What the? I’m only a mere babe!” Rightttt.
I know people who know people who know people, so I got into the doctor ASAP. The doc was like, “That’s high.” Then, he said some other really smart things that doctors say. The good doctor put me on some diuretic that should deplete my body of salt and such…the such being potassium, my nurse cousin has told me. Good news is I may lose a pound or three. Of water. Whatev’. I blame the Reverend and Big Mama for these genetics. Of course, Big Mama is almost 92 and smarter and sweeter than ever. I’ll take the high BP if I can be chillin’ like her 55 years from now.
Other good news is that I can now explain away shopping (a.k.a. retail THERAPY) and frequent massages as stress-reducing, blood pressure lowering necessities. It’s the same as a really expensive prescription. And, I also tend to make jokes with things that may or may not be serious, because, that’s just what I do. With all of you.
It’s my momma I cry to.
For real.
In more exciting news.
I attended the Sundance Film Festival in Park City this past weekend with my foxy pilot. I did feel a wee bit like, well, like crap, while there due to a constant headache that was fueled by…high blood pressure? Anyhoo. I still had fun, nonetheless. Because, I was among the stars, people. And, that’s what you do.
Susan Sarandon was at baggage claim with me. She acted like she didn’t even know me.
Here’s how it plays out. You stand in line for an hour. You enter a theater and the film is usually introduced by the director. After viewing the film, the cast enters the stage for a little Q and A. It’s very cool. I shan’t lie. Our first film of the festival was The Future. A cat narrated parts of the film. It. Was. Odd. I did laugh out loud in some parts. I caught wind of Kris telling a fellow Sundancer that the movie was “artistic.” In other words, it sucked. (Sorry, Mom.)
The next film featured Paul Giamatti. I have always loved him as an actor. The film was called Win Win. Great movie. Paul? I’m not gonna lie. He’s an odd one. I suppose the brilliant ones are? No? Well, he most certainly acted like he didn’t even know me. The nerve.
Absolute favorite movie of the weekend was The Music Never Stopped. J.K. Simmons and Lou Taylor Pucci starred alongside Julia Ormond, who just so happened to wear the most awesome boots ever. So awesome, that even Kris Takle said, “Now those are some really cute boots.” And, yes. I am most certain he said BOOTS. Gah. For the record, I had never heard the name J.K. Simmons. He just happens to be one of those actors that you don’t know his name but recognize his face. He totally acted like he knew me. And everyone else there. Super friendly guy. I like him and shall keep up with his career because of how he embraced his audience.
I have experienced things in life where I thought, “Alright. Been there, done that.” But Sundance? I will go every opportunity I get. Even if I’m not one of those artsy-type people who talked about the “poetic expression” of some movie while standing in line. I, on the other hand, used words like, “that was so freakin’ cool!” I know. I am so sophisticated.
I’ll leave you with a few pics from Sundance. Have a great day, friends.
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