Birthday plans:
*ponder
*try out my new SetaSilk paints
*ride my bike
*watch a movie
*practice screenprinting
*read (Creativity for Life by Eric Maisel)
*order a dress form
*eat dinner at Matt's
*make dessert
That's right, I'm taking the whole day to play. You can play too...by entering my birthday giveaway: tell me what movie you most enjoyed watching this summer (old or new), and you'll be entered in a drawing to win your choice: a set of five of my favorite handwritten quotations OR any return address stamp. Leave a comment on today's post, I'll draw the winner on Thursday morning. I still love my birthday!
Happy birthday! May your day be sunny (at least inside if it isn't outside) and full of special memories. :) This summer, though I did enjoy watching and rewatching a bunch of movies (on Netflix, iTunes and my stash of DVDs), I think what I enjoyed most was several online video tutorials I discovered, mostly on lettering and illustration techniques. They really inspired me to get a little more artsy and I am itching to keep learning. :)
Posted by: Ann-Margret | Aug 31, 2011 at 08:37 AM
So Happy to have you in this world! You make it shine! Have a great day off!
I loved the new Harry Potter movie! Can't help it...I am a huge fan!
Posted by: Maria | Aug 31, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Yay! It's your birthday! I love that you take the day to do whatever you want to do.
Best movie this summer was Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark. I think its a classic and Jack made the movie for me by dressing up as Indie and totally getting into character while we watched.
Posted by: Cari | Aug 31, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Happy Birthday! Surprisingly the movie I enjoyed the most this summer has been Captain America. Funny and charming. Second on the list is Soul Surfer. The cinematography was fantastic and so wonderful to see someone doing what they love to do.
Posted by: Randi S | Aug 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Dearest Gina,
Wishing you an absolutely beautiful birthday & year ahead. I am grateful for your place on the planet, for although we have never officially met face-to-face, I look forward to scanning my Google Reader & seeing "Dreamland" updates EVERY SINGLE work day!!
Thank you for that!
My most favorite film of the summer was enjoyed just the other day-- http://www.papermanthemovie.com/ Truly a treasure.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Jenn | Aug 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Re-watched Harvey for maybe the dozenth time. Love that movie! Happy Birthday G!
Posted by: A W Tlougan | Aug 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Happy birthday!! It sounds like a dreamy day- and a dress form! I don't even sew and I want one. ;) My favorite film this summer was "Midnight in Paris"- really charming and whimsical. I also really liked Larry Crowne- that whole "going back to school as an adult" thing has always appealed to me.
Posted by: chel | Aug 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Happy birthday!! I hope you have a fabulous time celebrating! My favorite movie this summer was You've Got Mail. It's just good silly fun.
Posted by: Donna Livingston | Aug 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Happy birthday Gina! Have fun with whatever you do. I just love birthdays. We watched The A Team recently, and I was surprised that I liked it. The show was always kind of cheesy, but I like what they did with the movie. Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper and Patrick Wilson are nice on the eyes too. :D
Posted by: MelissaPete | Aug 31, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Happy Birthday Gina!
I love your list of play.
I just re-watched Top Gun (for about the 80th time). How is it possible that movie is 25 years old ... ouch.
Posted by: Deanna | Aug 31, 2011 at 12:50 PM
May you have a day filled with wonder, and a fantastic year!
Lots of great films, but I have to say that MegaMind made the whole family laugh out loud. And boy did that feel great.
Posted by: Dar | Aug 31, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Happy Birthday to you , My movie of the summer was The Help. Wonderful and touching. very well done.
Enjoy your day and your birthday plans.
babs
Posted by: Barb Langlois | Aug 31, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Happy Birthday! I enjoyed watching Steel Magnolias. The strength of the characters and the humor always make me feel good.
Posted by: Sally | Aug 31, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Happy, happy birthday! I hope you have a lovely day... sounds like it from what you've mentioned you have planned! I enjoyed watching Bridesmaids this summer!
Posted by: Tara Liddicoat | Aug 31, 2011 at 02:57 PM
Happy Birthday!! Not too many movies this summer but have seen King Speech and Adjustment Bureau.
Posted by: Shannon | Aug 31, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Hope you are having the best day ever!
If you want the best LAUGH. OUT. LOUD. movie, you'll be in total tears from laughing so hard & your stomach muscles will hurt: Bridesmaids is a must see!
Posted by: Susanna | Aug 31, 2011 at 04:47 PM
favorite move this summer was BRIDESMAIDS! hilaaarious!!! thanks!
then runner up for me was ARTHER!!
both of these have a similar theme: SO funny, but moving at the same time!
Posted by: torrie | Aug 31, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Happy birthday! My movie favorites this summer were Crazy Stupid Love; which I had no idea I would like, Sweet Home Alabama (not new but sweet), and Yours, Mine, and Ours (Dennis Quaid-need I say more?). Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Cheryl Jaeger | Aug 31, 2011 at 09:18 PM
Happy Birthday Gina! I had a Gene Kelly movie night a few nights ago to celebrate his birthday. Singing in the Rain and Summer Stock. Two of my favorites.
Posted by: Becka | Aug 31, 2011 at 09:27 PM
hmmmm, good movies. i rarely see a movie in the theater. i love watching ramona and beezus with the kiddos. so cute!
have a really fabulous birthday, gina!
blessings,
shana
Posted by: shana | Aug 31, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Happy Birthday!!! Hope it was a wonderful day! I didn't see many movies this summer but I did see the latest Pirates of the Carribean movie with my husband and we had really nice evening of it!
Posted by: Emily | Aug 31, 2011 at 11:21 PM
My favorite: Notting Hill! Happiest Birthday to you! I'm glad you were born!
Posted by: Katie | Aug 31, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Happiest of Birthdays!!! I have to say a movie that I recently watched and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it was The Tourist. If this movie had been made 50 years ago it would have starred Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant and I loved it for that 60's caper feel.
Posted by: Tami lyn | Sep 01, 2011 at 01:34 AM