Pet Peeve of the Day

Slow drivers who pull out of a driveway/side street RIGHT in front of you to continue going their speed when you’ve got NO ONE behind you.

Why didn’t they just wait the additional three seconds for me to pass? They’d have so much driving room behind me!

Didn’t they see me coming? I’m driving a little bit above the speed limit, and they’re going well under it. Maybe their depth perception is awry and they can’t gauge that I’m coming and coming closer to them… ‘oh, maybe I should pull out when they get closer to me…. Okay NOW’

Not only is it irritating to have to slam on my brakes to avoid hitting their bumper clean off, it is extremely dangerous. Many people do not pay attention to the road directly in front of them 100% of the time. I definitely take a look at the scenery on the sides of the road, especially if I don’t think anyone’s pulling out in front of me! If someone has a slower reaction time, their eyes off the road, excessive speed, or a single distraction, their car is going to get hit!

It’s pretty easy to just tell people to be careful out there, but let’s also be considerate.

If I see someone waiting to pull out onto my lane, I assume they are NOT going to do so if they have pulled up to the street, slowed, and STOPPED. If someone is fully stopped, I do not think you’re going to suddenly accelerate to pull out as I get closer to you!

I don’t like honking my horn. I only use it if I feel endangered, or scared. You scared me sir! You were fully stopped but pulled out in front of my car as I was nearly perpendicular to you.

I apologize for my shocked face, I know I got quite animated. But please be careful, Unexpected danger!

Be careful kids. Even if you do everything right on the road it doesn’t account for the actions of everyone else.

How I... Keep My Toes Warm!

My toes are cold. Regardless of whether it’s 25 degrees and sunny, or if it’s negative 2 and freezing, my toes will be cold. My mom has always complained of poor circulation in her limbs, so perhaps it is hereditary. She mentioned that her mother also had terrible cold feet all the time… so perhaps that explains it.

Explaining it does not provide even a bit of relief.

Last year I broke my pinkie toe because I had (or rather, always have) Chilblains and irritated my toes further. I didn’t even know what Chilblains was until a friend mentioned that she had it, described her symptoms (which matched mine perfectly) so I asked my Doctor and he agreed its very likely Chilblains.

Quick amateur medical lesson: Chilblains is basically a form of frostbite. It occurs when little ulcers form – from exposure to the cold - on outer extremities. It causes blistering, itching, swelling, redness, and general suckiness.

Since then I have had to get custom orthotics to fix my funky gait/low arching foot. Since they cannot make casts for pinkie toes (they’re too tiny) I just had to bind it to my fourth toe which caused a bit of a funny walk…

So yes, I’ve had my share of foot problems. Once you get cold feet there really isn’t an immediate cure. There is trying to get over it quicker, by keeping feet warm, but now there I have found a nice preventative measure!

I’ve noticed this year a new fad…

Beyond the ageless remedy of heated water bottles (from all the way back in the 20s), there’s plenty of microwavable SOCKS!

I found a whole table of these at Winners. Obviously I don’t really need multiple pairs of these, so I bought one for $12.99.

Light green in colour, made with a soft terry-cloth material

They’re infused with the scent of lavender and chamomile. They smell very relaxing and it is definitely a ‘napping-in-the-garden’ scent. These are essentially little sown pouches of rice (you can also use flax seeds, barley, or other herbs) stuffed into a little pocket in the bottom of a pair of loose socks.

That's the little rice packet that's inside the bottom of the sock

I ADORE THESE. How have I suffered so long without these!

You can’t really walk on these of course, being as awkward and as lumpy as they are… so I just kind of sandwich my feet between them before I head to bed.

I microwave them at 30 seconds intervals (on high) until they’re warm enough for my liking, then either place the rice pouches (you don’t have to microwave the socks themselves, the rice pouches fit into the sock later) directly on my feet, or I put them into the socks for less of an intense heat.

No, I don’t get them hot enough to burn. I just get them nice and warm so I can get some circulation going and start to feel my toes again.

The scent does start to fade after many uses, so the packaging suggests just spraying the pouches with any scent you’d like, or add a drop or two of whatever aromatherapy/essential oils you can find.

Since buying these in stores at the end of September I have seen these rise in popularity. They now have microwavable neck pillow, mittens, back pads, whatever you want. You can also pop any of these into the freezer if you’d prefer a cold compress, but staying cool is not an issue of mine! :P

In case you do not want to spend the money on a pair (though in my opinion they make a great gift) you can just make one!

…I would have made my own instead of buying these socks had I known how easy they’re constructed. Though to the credit of this product, the infused scent and socks are wonderful.

You will need:

·      Thin cotton fabric (the size will depend on how big you want your pouch to be)

·      Sewing machine/needle and thread

·      Rice/flax seeds/barley

Optional:

·      Essential oils

·      Aromatherapy scents

·      Pair of really loose socks

1.              Sew a ‘pouch-like’ pocket with your fabric. Leave about a 1-inch hole to pour in the grains. Make sure you sew it tightly enough that none of the grains will all out of the seams

2.              (Optional)

                  Add a drop or two of essential oils to your rice or spray your rice with aromatherapy scents.

3.              (Optional)

If you want to make it easier for the rice to ‘stay flat’ or keep even (not all bunched up on one end of the pouch or the other) you can sew 2 or 3 little lines down the pouch. This will assist the grains to stay in separate sections, so when heating and when applying it not all the grains will bunch up (causing uneven heating).

The blue rectangle represents the fabric pouch. the two darker blue lines are where you could sew extra lines.

4.              Using a funnel, or just being careful, pour in your uncooked grains. Do not stuff it. The grains should move around loosely… this makes it easier for the pouch to conform to the area of your body you wish you warm. Fill it to about 50-60% of the pouch.

5.              Sew up the remaining 1-inch hole.

6.              Shake it around to ensure nothing falls out.

7.              Pop that thing into the microwave and heat it up! Now put it anywhere you want for nice warm comfort!

Or, even easier, you could just fill an old sock with grains and microwave that… using it like a compress!

Movie Review: Lucky (2011)

Rating: R

IMDB Rating: 5.3/10

I saw the trailer for this months ago, long enough ago that I had forgotten all about it until Shawn was going through all the movies he wanted to watch and the name Lucky popped up. It’s labeled as a comedy, but really it is more satire/dark comedy. 

 This stars Colin Hanks and Ari Graynor. I must agree with what most people say about Colin Hanks: he always has that dopey meek look on his face. I’m told he looks just as pathetic and shy as a killer on Dexter (no, I haven’t followed past season 1 of Dexter so I can’t say for myself). But that characteristic of his is very fitting for this role. He is supposed to look unassuming. 

The plot according to IMDB:

“A wannabe serial killer wins the lottery and pursues his lifelong crush.”

Close, IMDB, close. More like ‘a serial killer wins the lottery by a murderous accident and his lifelong crush pursues him for all the wrong reasons.’

It is definitely a quirky movie. There’s no nudity, minimal cursing, and not that much violence. Yes, he kills people, but not in an overtly aggressive way. More in an apologetic way.

Shawn noticed how throughout the movie he felt as if something was off. Just off. Not sure if it is the directing, or the filming, the acting, or what, but the theme and the execution didn’t seem to match perfectly.

I enjoyed it for what it was: a silly, fun, quirky film about absolutely absurd things that happen to absurd people.

Ari Graynor was cute, but not quite as cute as I think she was trying to be. I didn’t even remember she was in a ton of other movies that I’ve seen. Not too memorable on her part.

Highlights:

·      Fun and quirky

·      Satirical 

Lowlights:

·      Odd production

·      Not much character development

My verdict:
I liked it! I thought it deserved much higher than what it got on IMDB... but many people just didn't see the charm that I did. It isn't all that deep, nor violent, nor meaningful, but it's a nice movie. There you have it. 'Movie,' not a 'film.' 7.6/10

Review: Annabelle Cosmetics: Smudge Paint in Skyline (navy blue) Full Size 2g/.07 OZ

Full Size 2g/.07 OZ

This is awesome! I got this in my November Glymm box and used it the day I got it. I also saw this product advertised in the November Elle Canada, so they’re pretty popular right now. They have 5 different colours in store. I don’t know all the names of the colours, but they have a plum, navy blue (the one I have), black, brown, and like a coppery gold colour. I LOVE cream/gel eyeliners, much more than powder products. I find their staying power is much better.

Packaging:

So cute. There’s a built in brush applicator that you can access by plucking it off of the top, reversing it, and sticking it back into the bottom. Then you have more of a ‘full length’ brush to dip into the glass part. The downside to this is that it makes it kind of bulky for your bag – I’ve had the applicator part pop off when brushing up against something. Also, the glass bottom (the part that has the actual smudge paint in it) has a small top opening. I have to ‘dig’ to get something out, and find it kind of hard to see how much I’m actually getting. 

With flash

Colour:

I wish I didn’t get a navy blue – I have brown eyes so blue is never the first colour I approach – I would have much preferred a brown or plum. However, for the colour I did get, it is a very nice shade. It has a slight metallic sheen to it. It applies very ‘wet’ looking at first, but dries to a matte-metallic.

With some sunlight!

Formula/consistency:

The staying power of this is incredible. When I first swatched it on my hand I couldn’t even smudge it a little bit. I had to use a makeup remover wipe. So you have until the product dries to get the application right, otherwise it is a bit of a pain to remove/fix.

In natural lighting you can't see the metallic sheen quite as much

Overall:

I dig this product! Definitely worth purchasing if you’re on the market for a gel/cream/smudge paint pot product! 8/10!

Hurray for: Christmas Craft Fairs

I love craft fairs. I know it’s kind of a stereotypical ‘feminine’ thing to enjoy, but I don’t know if I can help it. I love the festive music, the decorations, seeing what little old ladies can come up with, and most of all I love browsing.

Even if I never pick out a single thing to purchase, I love just looking at everything.

Plus vendors just love chit chatting with people…

I usually go to about 2-3 different craft fairs each year.

I wanted to keep a list of all my favourite fairs in the (general) Vancouver area so I don’t have to scour newspapers in future years.

Heritage Christmas Craft Fair

Early November

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby

Notes:

Free admission

3-4 rooms of crafts

Crafts are a little pricier

Annual Christmas Craft Fair

End of November

Fort Langley Community Hall

9167 Glover Rd, Fort Langley

Notes:

Free admission

Only one big ‘gym-like’ room, about 15-20 vendors

Christmas Craft Fair

End of November

St. Thomas More Collegiate School

7450 12^th Ave, Burnaby

Notes:

It’s pretty big! It is the entire school’s gym and several classrooms. They usually have lots of new (or close to new) books for sale, $0.50 each!

Free admission

Gifts Galore Show

Early December

Shrine Centre

3550 Wayburne Way, Burnaby

Notes:

This show is new for this year, so I can’t say for certain yet!

A great website resource for various craft fairs around town, any time of the year:

http://gotcraft.com/vancouver/aroundtown

Whatever Happened to... Red Earth Cosmetics?

They used to sell a brand called Red Earth in Esprit stores. I remember because in grade 8 and 9 it was the only brand of makeup I used, and I got their individual eyeshadow pots for $4 a piece during a boxing day sale.

Then Esprit stopped carrying Red Earth, and Red Earth was sold exclusively in Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Canada.

Whenever I travelled to Asia I’d go into their standalone stores and stock up, but let’s be honest… how often can one possibly go to Asia!

Now Shoppers Drug Mart has stopped carrying them, and their website has been ‘renovating’ for over a year. I know because I check back often.

They still have stores in Australia (where the brand is from) but I’m not travelling halfway around the world for it anytime soon.

I miss Red Earth! They had amazing quality products.

Their cream eyeshadow. A hit! I loved these before even knowing what I was loving. I think this was before the huge cream eyeshadow phase.

I had about 3 lipglosses from them, but only one still left (clear one).

My FIRST EVER eyeshadow was from Red Earth. And I still have it. Why, you may wonder, would I possibly keep my first ever product? Firstly, because I rarely ever use this shade so I couldn’t bear to throw it out. Secondly, for sentimental reasons. They’re amazingly pigmented, have very little fallout, and pretty affordable.

Out of all the mascaras I’ve ever tried, I’ve never been able to get the results I got with their mascara. I kept the tube (all dried out though) so that I can bring the wand with me into stores to try and replicate my results.

I actually got this mascara as a sample when I was in their standalone store in Hong Kong. I never thought I’d fall so completely in love. It isn’t a black mascara, it is a medium brown shade. It fans out my lashes, doesn’t clump at all, and holds a curl. It is quite a natural look, but that’s what I love about it. It gives amazing length without looking like I’m wearing mascara.

I just opened this about a month ago, because I had it sealed and in storage (I just can’t stand running out of beloved products). It is a glittery black-gold liquid liner. I wish there were more products like this available. What’s so unique about this, is that after it dries on your eyes it does not move. But when you want to remove it, all you do is swipe it off and it comes off in little ‘pieces.’ Essentially, it remains in a strip-like line as you remove it, instead of turning into tiny little liner fragments that smudge all over. 

A felt tip eyeliner from Red Earth, totally dried out. Why I keep these things, I just don't know.

Another hit is their nail polishes. Oh my gosh why did they get rid of Red Earth here in Canada! My cousin brought these over from Asia when he visited, knowing how much I love nail polishes. These are the only colours I have left that haven’t been totally used up. 

I've got to get my hands on more!

My Favourite: Winter Lip Balms

From left to right: Softlips lip balm in Cool Cherry with spf 20, Blistex lip balm in Ultra Protection with spf 30, Nivea Essentials lip balm, Burt's Bees lip balm tin, Burt's Bees lip balm in Honey, Burt's Bees lip balm in Pomegranate, Smith's Rosebud Salve, and Vaseline Lip Therapy lip gel with spf 15

I absolutely love lip products. Balms, gels, tints, glosses, lipsticks, salves, whatever. I always have at least one in my pocket, a few in my bag, one in the kitchen, a few in the bathroom, one on my nightstand, one in the basement, one in the car… I could go on and on.

But when winter comes around my lips need a bit more than just regular ‘ol gloss. They need some intense moisture. With chilly Canadian winters, I’m not a fan of sticky balms that get stuck to my scarves, hair, and everything else coming remotely close to my face.

This is just a short list of lip products that I prefer in the wintertime. Most of these I won’t use during spring or summer. I’ve semi-organized these from least moisturizing to most.

Firstly, Softlips lip balm in Cool Cherry with spf 20.

I love me some spf! I like any of Softlips’ scents; they’re all quite subtle. This balm is super easy just to swipe on, it isn’t the type you can really ‘build up’ too much. This does not have any colour at all. It does have a slight minty feel when applied, but it may just apply to this 'cool cherry' scent. 

Secondly, Blistex lip balm in Ultra Protection with spf 30.

This lip balm is great, but not my favourite. I originally bought this for a friend because he was complaining about chapped lips, and wanted something without any sheen/shine. Well this definitely doesn’t look like you have anything at all on your lips. This scent is hard to pinpoint… it is a warm kind of vanilla, not girly but not manly. This balm needs to be built up in order to get a good layer on the lips, so I do feel like I use up more of this product each time.

Thirdly, Nivea Essentials lip balm.

Funny thing, I bought this without anyone else at the store with me, and came home to find my mother uses the exact same one. Later that year at a family reunion? All my aunts use this too. My father? Yes, he uses this (granted, my mother probably bought it for him). Enjoying this product runs in the family. I was very surprised that I like this product. I’m not a fan of Nivea’s body products, but their lip products really blow me away. I’ve tried a few of their other scents too, but this one is the basic and tried and true one. Definitely buildable, very light scent, and it pushes up like a lipstick dispenser unlike the regular tubes.

Next, is the Burt’s Bees lip balm tin.

Ah, pretty much my first ever ‘grown up lip balm.’ This is the first thing I bought after growing out of the Lipsmackers lip balms. I used this all throughout high school and university, and still do every winter. What I love about this: it has almost exactly DOUBLE the amount of product that you would get in their tube version. For the same price! One tin lasts me a few months, and that’s using it multiple times a day. 

The downside I see to this product is that it is unsanitary, having to dip your finger into the tin each time. Also, as Burt’s Bees products are beeswax, they need to warm up. Whenever you first get a Burt’s Bees wax product you kind of need to rub it between your hands, or what I do is leave it in my pocket and have it warm there for most of the day before first opening it up. That’s only for the first few uses though; it definitely gets softer and more malleable. Quite a strong minty smell, and it will burn your lips a little if they are chapped. However, after regularly using this product, they definitely WON’T be chapped so that won’t be a problem! Very buildable.

The next two are the Burt’s Bees in Honey and in Pomegranate.

I love these the same way I love the original tin one. The honey one is one of my favourites – the scent is fantastic, like real honey – and they have both lasted me a very long time. The pomegranate one boasts having antioxidants in it, and it has a slight berry tint to it. Nice and subtle.

Following is the Smith’s Rosebud Salve.

Technically not a lip balm, but an all-purpose salve for dry cuticles, elbows, hands (it even says you can put it on your acne), and lips. It has secret ingredients and this product has been around for over a century! It has a very rosy scent, so if you’re not a floral fan then this isn’t for you. It has a very nice pink colour but is so extremely sheer that no colour will show. I have used this before on acne and noticed that it healed a bit faster and prevented dry flaky spots from popping up. Bit of a shine to it, depending on how much you slather on.

Lastly is Vaseline Lip Therapy lip gel with spf 15.

I remember my parents using Vaseline on me when I was a baby. This is literally the ultimate moisturizer. You can use this on any part of your body and it butters it right up. I love this stuff. I have a tub of it in my bathroom, two in storage, and some of these little squeeze tubes in my room. Unscented, no colour, just a good all-purpose moisturizer. It does leave shine on the lips though, so if you prefer matte finishes this won’t be for you.

How I... Stay Motivated Going to the Gym

I look at myself in the mirror.

…Just kidding! That was probably a very negative and demeaning thing to say about myself haha.

Seriously though, that was the very first step in even wanting to go to the gym. I noticed that I didn’t look the way I did when I was 18. I know, I know, it’s really tough keeping a specific body type throughout one’s life. I know no one expects me to look the same until I’m dead. But then I think about all the women in my extended family. Their maximum weight gain after high school was maybe 10 pounds. My family just doesn’t really gain weight.

So I want to lose some weight.

I’ve definitely gained weight since high school ended. I didn’t gain any weight during my 4 years at University. It was after University graduation that I saw my increase in poundage.

I’m setting realistic goals; I want to lose about 15 pounds. I am by no means obese. I am within a normal range for my height and age. However, I get winded after running for 10 minutes, get a little huffy after 3 flights of stairs, and I used to have abs. Where did they go!

So I rounded up two friends who I’ve known since I was about 5 and we’ve all agreed we’d like to be more in shape and now we try to go to the gym together once a week. Ideally I’d go 3 times a week but I just don’t have the time.

The gym… What a love-hate relationship.

I love that it’s available, pretty centrally located, and has good equipment.

I hate that people hog machines, don’t wipe them down, and how completely exhausted I am after I get home.

To be entirely honest, how I avoid stopping/slowing down on the treadmill, how I keep going on the elliptical, and how I pedal faster on the bike is this:

I imagine that I am being chased by fast zombies.

Not the slow zombies in certain movies and shows, but the quick, creepy ones that can figure out how to climb, crawl, and creep under and around things. How nerdy is that? Regardless, it works. I put on fast-paced music on my iPod, and haul ass.

I mean yes, you do need to suspend your judgment on this one and just play really convincing pretend, but if you get into the mindset that your life depends on you outrunning zombies, you will outrun zombies. You will push yourself. You will try harder.

So the key is (a more universal key than zombies… what if you’re not afraid of zombies?) convincing yourself that your life depends on being in good physical shape.

And realistically, that isn’t too far from the truth. North Americans are overweight. It’s the truth. Whenever I travel to Asia, Europe, wherever, no culture is so singularly overweight than Americans. We stuff our faces and have terrible health habits (or lack thereof) and complain when we have no energy to do anything, or no stamina.

Well, duh.

We’re slowly killing ourselves through our inaction. So get up on a machine, cardio or weight training, and remind your body that it’s capable of (and made for) moving and shaking and running and pushing. 

Restaurant Review: Taverna Greka

Last night two of my girl friends and I went out for dinner. One of my pals had been to Taverna Greka before, but the rest of us hadn't. 

Firstly, I get a little skeptical whenever I hear we're going to be eating near Columbia Skytrain Station. There really isn't too much stuff around that station, only a few restaurants. 

Regardless, we met up at the station and walked about 2 blocks East. The outside looked nondescript, and kind of drab seeing how they'd taken in all the chairs/tables from the outside eating area (it was pouring rain). 

Inside, however, was very modern and inviting. 

It was actually a little too modern for other Greek restaurants I've been to. But then the nice lady guided us to the back, where it was much cozier. 

This restaurant boasts a waterfront view, and boy does it have a view. You can totally see the river and it was quite nice at nighttime, with everything illuminated. There was hardly anyone near the front of the restaurant, but 75% of the tables near the back were taken.

The service was good - the server we had kept coming back to check on us and asking how the food was - we got refills of our water before even 1/3 had been consumed, and we noticed other tables got similar service. 

Most of their entrees are between $14 - $18
The wait wasn't bad. The restaurant was hosting a birthday party as well so there were a few larger tables. 

The food was excellent. I've been to Greece about 3 years ago now, and I love everything about Greece. The portions are not as large as I've seen in other restaurants (I've noticed some Greek places will just pile on the rice and potatoes) but it's definitely filling and no one was left remotely close to hungry. 

Since my trip to Greece, I've always been looking for food to compare with what I tried there. One of my friends got the Spanakopita entree, and my other buddy got the vegetarian Moussaka. I got the Lamb Souvlaki. Those three are about my favourite things to order (and Kalamari but I decided against it this time). Every entree comes with Tzatziki, potatoes, Greek salad, rice, and pita. 

Note: I didn't take any pictures because the birthday party had so much flash going on that I thought I was going blind so I didn't use flash.

My friend's Spanakopita looked crisp on the outside and was steaming hot inside. She had no difficulty cutting through it, and the spinach definitely wasn't stringy. I've had bad experiences with impossible-to-cut phyllo pastry and stringy spinach. 

My other friend's Moussaka looked so good, so neat, and very rich. I usually think vegetarian versions of things aren't quite as good as the original meat version, but she assured me it was amazing. Granted, she had never tried Moussaka before. 

My lamb Souvlaki was great. Unlike many restaurants I've been to, they gave me a full skewer-length of lamb. It was very well cooked. I like it slightly pink in the middle, and it definitely had that gamey taste that I love so much about lamb. It wasn't tough at all. Many places mess up their lamb... but this place did it justice! 

The food was served on modern square plates, and the salad was neatly held in a bowl. Very nice for those people who don't like their onions and feta all over their rice... though I rather like a huge forkfull of a plethora of food. 

I have an EXTREMELY sensitive stomach. I get stomachaches all the time, so I am always a little wary of trying new restaurants. The funny thing is, I love food so much that I can't help myself... a little sensitivity is worth it! Good news though, no food poisoning, no sensitivity, no allergic reactions to anything! Everything was tasty, hot, filling, and presented very nicely.

Overall I liked it very much and will be returning,  bringing other friends and family. 

Their website: www.taverna.ca

I'd give it an 8.4/10

Movie Review: Our Idiot Brother (2011)

Rating: R

IMDB Rating: 6.7/10

I’m not a huge fan of comedies. I will order them on Shaw on Demand or something for about $6, but I shudder to think of myself paying $12 for a comedy every time in theatres.

I am, however, a huge fan of Zooey Deschanel. I’ve watched every single movie she’s been in, and I think she’s absolutely adorable/sexy/talented/cute/beautiful. 

So of course when this came out, I decided to go see it!

I also like Elizabeth Banks, I find her face very stunning.

The synopsis according to IMDB:

“A comedy centered on an idealist who barges into the lives of his three sisters.”

I thought this movie was OKAY. Average. I found Bridesmaids hilarious, but haven’t found a movie quite as cry-your-eyes-out-funny since then. This wasn’t near the hilarity level of Bridesmaids.

Firstly, I found the female characters quite irritating. That isn’t due to acting; it’s just the way the characters were written. They spent most of the movie complaining about Paul Rudd’s character, and generally being negative and bad sisters to him.

Paul Rudd is, as usual, a good-humoured, happy, hippy guy. He’s just trying to get through his life without screwing up too much… trying to help out as many people as possible while being positive.

Obviously most of the movie is about how he messes up the lives of others without really meaning to.

Highlights:

• Zooey Deschanel. Clearly.
• Great cast. The acting is good, and convincing. Good LOOKING cast too, geez.
• Quite a few laughs

Lowlights:

• Most of the humour comes from dramatic irony. We know something’s going to go wrong far before any other character does. That leaves the audience predicting disasters. I don’t think any movie should have the audience just waiting for the next character screw-up to happen.
• The female characters are all petty, PMS-ing, and constantly blame the wrong person for their troubles. That enrages me; I can’t stand when people don’t understand the causes to their situations.

My verdict:

I’m glad I saw it, but I won’t see it ever again. There are better comedies that leave me consistently laughing. I’d give it a 6.5/10.