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I feel pretty down at the moment so I haven't had the inclination to post. Apologies.

Cinema Outtings

So I finally got round to seeing a couple of films that I've been wanting to see.

Firstly I saw:
This was a really great movie. It's the type of film that you have to pay attention to but it's well worth it.
It was visually stunning, the special effects are so well done.
An interesting and original story line. In fact movies like this make me wonder how on earth anyone was able to think up such an idea.
All the acting was great, plus little Ellen Page was in it and I think she's adorable.
I would super strongly recommend this film and if you can catch it at the cinema before it ends do so!

It's about these agents that get into your dreams to steal information. Leo's character has some issues which sometimes get brought into these dreams. He gets hired to plant an idea in someones subconscious, which to create a plot is a difficult task to do so - he has to create a dream within a dream within a dream. He puts a team together and sets to work........bring on the amazing visuals, twisty turny plot and awesome action.

If that lame overview didn't sell it to you, check out the imdb page and it's whopping 9.1/10 rating!

My rating:


And last night I saw this:

It was soooooooooooooooooooooo much fun! Loved it. If you're a bit of a geek or even a lot of a geek then you'll love it too. I was entertained throughout.
The soundtrack was so awesome, I'm going to try and get the bf to d/l it for me.
This movie was is well done. I will admit that I haven't read the graphic novels (yet- the first one has now been ordered) but the movie literally is like a live action comic book/video game.
If you like other Michael Cera films, then you'll love this one too. There are some genius fight scenes and some hilarious laugh out loud moments.
Also I dare you to not watch it and want Ramona's hair afterwards.

This film also gets my 2 enthusiastic thumbs up rating:

Why I Love Animals

Eating Animals

So I finally finished reading Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer this week.
I wont say it's an enjoyable book as some parts can be rather graphic and disturbing, however I will say it's really interesting and definitely worth reading. The reason it took me so long to read was that I would read it during my lunch break at work and get too upset, so I had to stop reading it for a while, I never had time to read it at home but was desperate to finish it so I decided to just try reading it at work again and luckily I managed to keep it together hehe.

I found this book fascinating and informative. Although most of the facts are based on the American Factory Farming I still feel it's relevant and information I'd want to know.

As I read the book I would tag quotes that I found stood out to me, some of which I will share.
What I liked about this book, and what I believe the author tried hard to achieve was that it's not a book that makes you feel bad for not being vegan. It doesn't guilt trip you. It simply gives you the facts, and alternative options.
Obviously I read a book like this and it affects me and only reconfirms that I do want to be vegan (I am making steps to change from veggie to vegan). Other's may read it and think what they read is awful and might start choosing organic/free range or the local run family farm products. It would baffle me if someone read this book and didn't want to change.

"Cruelty depends on an understanding of cruelty, and the ability to choose against it. Or to choose to ignore it." pg 53

"Every week millions of chickens leaking yellow pus, stained by green feces, contaminated by harmful bacteria, or marred by lung and heart infections, cancerous tumours, or skin conditions are shipped for sale for consumers." pg 134 - a quote of a quote

"Nearly 1/3 of the land surface of the planet is dedicated to livestock" pg 150

"One study found that roughly 4.5 million sea animals are killed as bycatch in longline fishing every year, including roughly 3.3 million sharks, 1 million marlins, 60,000 sea turtles, 75,000 albatross, and 20,000 dolphins and whales." pg 191

"Just how destructive does a culinary preference have to be before we decide to eat something else? If contributing to the suffering of billions of animals that live miserable lives and (quite often) die in horrific ways isn't motivating, what would be? If being the number one contributor to the most serious threat facing the planet (global warming) isn't enough, what is?" pg 243

"One time the knocking gun was broke all day, they were taking a knife and cutting the back of a cow's neck open whiles he's still standing up. They would just fall down and be ashaking. And they stab cows in the butt to make 'em move. Break their tails. They beat them so bad.... And the cow be crying with its tongue sticking out" pg 253 - a quote from a factory farm worker

You may find this quote disturbing but it honestly isn't the worst one in the book. Reading these horror stories just makes me so sad. Not only for the pain and suffering that the animals have gone through, but the fact that people exist that think it's fine to inflict such suffering and torture on a living creature. Not only that, some even find it funny.

"We know, at least, that this decision (not supporting factory farmers by buying their products) will help prevent deforestation, curb global warming, reduce pollution, save oil reserves, lessen the burden on rural America, decrease human rights abuse, improve public health, and help eliminate the most systematic animals abuse in world history." pg 257

"Our response to the factory farm is ultimately a test of how we respond to the powerless, to the most distant, to the voiceless - it is a test of how we act when no one is forcing us to act one way or another." pg 267

I found this book covered a lot of different perspectives and didn't try to force things down your throat. The author speaks to factory farmers, and family farmers etc and investigates all sides of the story.
The book was triggered by the author becoming a father for the first time and wanting to find out exactly what went into the food he may one day be feeding his child.

I do want to point out I didn't agree with everything written though -

One quote that did frustrated me a little (but then again it is only the writers opinion and we're all entitled that) I wanted to address it as I feel it's a view shared by many:

"A vegetarian diet can be rich and fully enjoyable, but I couldn't honestly argue, as many vegetarians try to, that it is as rich as a diet that includes meat" pg 196

By "rich" I'm presuming he means having a large amount of choice or perhaps that is is more fulfilling.
The idea people have that vegetarians diets are bland is so frustrating.
I can honestly say that since I've been a vegetarian I have tried so many things I either wouldn't have tried before or would not have had the chance to. My diet now is varied and interesting.
My bf is a meat eater and I often compare our meals. His plate will be full of beige foods, and my plate will be full of colour and flavours.
I have not once craved or missed meat since becoming vegetarian (which is roughly 4 yrs) in fact the longer I go without it the more repulsive I find the smell of it, let alone the thought of ever eating it again.
I think it's a very aged view to believe that a vegetarian's diet is boring.

Anyway it was a good book, but I'm glad it's finished............ it was so heavy carrying in my bag to work every day :)
The next book I'm going to read which I started today is: The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer


Also I appologise that all my typing is in itallics not just the quotes........ I can't seem to change it to normal..........boo.

Cute Kitten Alert!

My best friend and her hubby adopted a couple of kitties a little over a week ago. This weekend I just had to go to visit them...... I was not disappointed.
I was blown away by just how teeny tiny they are. They felt so fragile.

This little cutie curled straight up on my lap for snuggles.

Both kitties were from a rescue centre.......... this little girl had been found in a bag tied to a tree (I think when she was only 4 weeks old)!!!! Can you believe people can be that cruel!?!
She's very snuggly and likes attention. She gets a little jealous of her brother. I have only seen her cute side but I have been advised she is not all sugar and spice and does have a naughty side.


This little boy was born at the rescue centre. He is boisterous and playful. Such a typical boy kitty and likes to start play fights with his sister. He may act like he doesn't need hugs but he loves them really.


Aww she snuggled up to her mumma.
My friend would probably like me to point out that kitty looks a little bedraggled because she's currently having ear drops, and also the other kitty scratched her eye in a play fight and so the vet treated that also.


Also her hair is beyond fun, I hope it stays this way.


Aww all that playing tired them out, time for a nap.
I was pretty close to stealing them.

Aww they were so so so cute, and although I was only with them for about 2 hours I miss playing with them already hehe.