The Backup Plan - Movie Review

Hot!

She is cute... but I think she should stick with singing for the time.

Kids out of the house... Fahoodi down with the flu and wrapped in throws to keep him warm, napping on the sofa with the Kleenex box not far away from him. I go to our room and play The Backup Plan, romantic comedy which I've been wanting to watch for the past week since I got it, starring Jennifer Lopez and Hunky Aussie Alex O'Loughlin (Hot hot hot).

First... I hate J-Lo, in a good way, for her super sexy abs!!! I was thinking while watching her exercising... "Hmmm.... I have to give up sugar, carbs and live on air only for the next 10 years to get a bod like this one." God! Makes me feel so depressed!!!

Now I know why the retards at MOH banned the movie... not because it talks about artificial insemination from an unknown donor or single parenting is Okay... no because the movie was really really stupid and a waste of time! There is no chemistry between J-Lo and Alex (actually his hotness made up for the lousy movie)... I felt the story is rushed in the beginning and didn't make any sense. Another thing...J-Lo has out done herself with the full make up and fake lashes!!

"...a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez. So it can’t be interesting at all." Boston Globe.

From Napolean to Josephine - Love Letter

No wonder the guy is crazy!!! Yanenta hal Josephine!

Napolean Bonaparte

Spring 1797

To Josephine,

I love you no longer; on the contrary, I detest you. You are a wretch, truly perverse, truly stupid, a real Cinderella. You never write to me at all, you do not love your husband; you know the pleasure that your letters give him yet you cannot even manage to write him half a dozen lines, dashed off in a moment! What then do you do all day, Madame? What business is so vital that it robs you of the time to write to your faithful lover? What attachment can be stifling and pushing aside the love, the tender and constant love which you promised him? Who can this wonderful new lover be who takes up your every moment, rules your days and prevents you from devoting your attention to your husband?

Beware Josephine; one fine night the doors will be broken down and there I shall be. In truth, I am worried, my love, to have no news from you; write me a four page letter instantly made up from those delightful words which fill my heart with emotion and joy. I hope to hold you in my arms before long, when I shall lavish upon you a million kisses, burning as the equatorial sun.

Princes et Princesses - Movie Review

Another Movie my Kids and I really enjoy

is Princes et Princesses

created by the master Michel Ocelot

also creator of Kirikou another favorite of my kids.

The Brides Quartet - Book 2 & 3

Bed Of Roses In her second bridal-themed romance about four friends who run Vows, a Greenwich, Conn., wedding planning business, Roberts focuses on Emma Grant while her partners, MacKensie, Parker and Laurel, play supporting roles. In the first installment of this planned quartet, Vows' bridal photographer got engaged, and now florist Emma wonders if she can find true love with old friend Jack Cooke, who is also very close to Emma's associates. When Emma kisses Jack, her spark-o-meter melts from the blazing heat, but their romance's setbacks are smoothed out with a little help from their friends. Though there are few surprises in this cute courtship, those with a TiVo full of Bridezillas should enjoy it, thanks largely to Roberts's effortless wit.

Savor The Moment Wedding baker Laurel McBane is surrounded by romance working at Vows wedding planning company with her best friends Parker, Emma, and Mac. But she's too low-key to appreciate all the luxuries that their clients seem to long for. What she does appreciate is a strong, intelligent man, a man just like Parker's older brother Delaney, on whom she's had a mega-crush since childhood. But some infatuations last longer than others, and Laurel is convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. Plus, Del is too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her-or so she thinks. When Laurel's quicksilver moods get the better of her-leading to an angry, hot, all-together mind-blowing kiss with Del-she'll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever... These books are simple and rely on the strong characters and their emotions. In a way, that's what is refreshing about these books- the plot is not contrived, just straightforward, simple and romantic. I like that the writing is good, solid, without getting in the way of the story- the voice is fluid which makes for an easy and enjoyable read. These books are great if you want to unwind after a busy day or de-stress in your bubble bath.

LoFat... Take Two

Again... I came back home tired not in the mood of what the cook prepared for lunch and not in the mood to prepare something for myself. So I ordered from LoFat... for a guiltless indulgence. Roast Beef and Bell Peppers Salad : Loved the dressing and it was very good. Pasta Arabiata : Also good...Not too salty and mildly spicy just as I like it and enjoyed it very much. Brownies : Yummy...but a bit cakey for my taste. ;) All in all this time round it was very good. I will order sometime next week inshallah, something new :)

Arabiata

Roast Beef & Bell Peppers Salad.

Brownies

My Birthday In Pictures ;)

First of all… I want to Thank all of you who wished me a Happy Birthday!!! And those special friends who dedicated a post on their blog for me :D Love you all!!! Really made my day!! Birthdays are special in my household. As Queen of my Kingdom, I bake my special chocolate cake and let the boyos decorate it. This time Ahmed helped me with the cake and Abdulaziz decorated it. The chocolate cake is a tradition in my home. I bake it at every birthday party for my boyos, but it is only for us, we don't share ;p Nah….we do, but not all the time ;pp Since I got married, every year we have our cake after lunch and my birthday dinner at Peacock. I got my birthday present a couple of months ago, as an early present, and another one which is still pending because I'm not ready to receive it yet. Maybe by the end of this year ;)

Ahmed mixing the ingredients

Abdulaziz decorating with a little messy help from Ahmed

Can you make out Happy B-Day Dalal??

But it is lovely!

The artist behind the decoration!

Voila!!! I had a couple of bites saving my appetite for dinner.

Peacock!

Their cashew and condiments

Vegetable spring rolls.... we also had shrimp on toast.

I was so hungry at that point...I forgot to take pictures of it.

Singaporean Noodles

Shredded beef with Veggies

Sweet and Sour Hamour! Yumm!

Steamed rice

Chocolate mousse cake w/ strawberries... do you think

I'll pass on chocolate??? ;p

Although Fahad doesn't like Hagendaz

he ordered it anyone...being the ice cream man

that he is :)

The perfect ending to a perfect dinner...

Espresso!

I wanted to order half of the menu...

but it was only Fahad and I... and I know

I wont eat all of it... next time inshallah :)

This Morning I had a slice of my cake with my coffee for

breakfast ;)

Summer Flavors!

My favorite summer flavors...

Raspberry & Mango...

Or Lemon Mint & Mango!