Some Lingering Thoughts About You Cannot Kill David Arquette

Saturday night my husband yelled from downstairs, "CATHY CATHY! I have something to show you, it's IMPORTANT!"

Immediately, my heart dropped and I'm thinking oh gosh I hope he's not hurt, did our bank accounts get hacked or did something bad happen to a family member...all these thoughts were circling in my head while I rushed down my creaky stairs. 

He's on the couch and something is playing on the TV...he plays it and on the screen are two basset hounds roaming around David Arquette's house. It was a trailer of the latest documentary You Cannot Kill David Arquette. And here I was thinking it was something super bad or serious...well, it was actually serious because we both have a serious obsession with basset hounds but thank goodness it wasn't bad haha!  

I didn't know a thing about David Arquette except that he was Deputy Dewey in all the Scream movies. 

I didn't realize he owns not one, not two - - but THREE BASSET HOUNDS...yeah, it's super cool. Him owning basset hounds, by default, make him a super cool dude already. 

I didn't realize he was such a FIGHTER! 

He has definitely had some ups and downs throughout his career. In fact, David says in the documentary, "I've been auditioning for like 10 years without actually getting a role."

Remind me NOT to ever complain about something not working out in a week, a month, or even a year...

I don't want to give too much away and would love it if you checked it out too. All I can say is, this documentary did an excellent job portraying the struggles David Arquette has had finding roles after playing Deputy Dewey but rather than giving up altogether, he revamps himself and his efforts by diving all into a passion that has always permeated his life - - wrestling. 

You Cannot Kill David Arquette is highly recommended in my book! Check it out and let me know what you think :) 

I Think I'm Going to Start Sharing 8 Things I'm Loving These Days

 Why 8? 

According to my mother, the number 8 is a lucky Chinese number. I googled it too and this is what it told me...

Maybe if I blog about my 8 favorite things consistently enough, the universe will deliver a beautiful shetland pony like this one to my front door in Arizona. 

Or maybe not...and that's okay. As long as you find something fun in this blog, something that will brighten your day, make you laugh out loud or even find useful - - I will consider this blog post a success. 

1. So, this song right here, on REPEAT baby. It's been getting me through some cray COVID emotional rollercoasters. It's got this epic, I'm-going-to-get-through-this-mofos type of vibe that I'm really digging these days:

2. A work friend lent me this book and yeah, it fucking rocks my world and whisks me away to the sweet lands of South Carolina and ancient streets of Rome, Italy all at the same time and it's SO AMAZING...I am currently 300 pages in and I never want it to end. 

3. When I'm down, I like to google THIS and go to images...and my smiling and "awwing" begins. You're welcome.

4. Dave Franco's The Rental movie and since Stephen King recommended it, I had to give it a try and I'm glad I did. The Rental is an intriguing, sexy summertime psychological thriller with Alison Brie, one my favorite actresses (She was GREAT in Netflix Glow!) 

5. I added this book to my Amazon cart today. Once I'm done with Beach Music, I'll be sinking my fangs into this gem. 

6. This gal turned every Taylor Swift Folklore song into a poster and I dig every single one of them!  

7. One of my favorite ways to save money without having to google "promo codes 2020" and copy/paste each code hoping that it makes a little bit of difference in my total price is HONEY! Seriously, one of my fave FREE apps. Neato.

8. Quote of the week that I'm pondering...

"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use." - Earl Nightingale 

What about you? What are some things that you have found this week? I'd love to hear! Drop a comment below.

This Netflix Show Helped Me Get Through Quarantine

You know that feeling you get when you're one episode away from finishing an entire show and just want it to last forever? I dreaded watching the last episode of Derek and wanted to keep the marathon going but all good things do come to an end. But on the flipside, the impact it leaves behind can last forever. That's what makes a show...or a movie...or a book oh so incredibly GOOD!! How long you think about it after it ends...and that's what these two shows did for me in these quiet past few months staying home.

Derek

At first, it looked like a quirky dry comedy show that takes place in a nursing home but man oh man, there's SO many delicious layers to this show. Starring Ricky Gervais and his cast of familiar friends and faces, Derek offers awkward, gut wrenching humor along with serious life themes. Even months after watching this show, my family and I continue to shout random lines but also remember some of the heavier, more life wisdom that this show offers. Here's a list of things I really enjoyed:

My husband has started to randomly shout out "Sign of the Twine!" around the house and I'll even catch myself singing "baby monkey...baby monkey" and think, what the hell am I singing? Oh right, right...just some good ol' Derek. 

What have you been watching these days? Any favorites that's been helping you get through quarantine? 

Black's Beach San Diego and Random Bill Murray Thoughts

 

Here is a picture that I took overlooking Black's Beach in San Diego, CA. I was up late one night and randomly stumbled upon this Youtube video that showed a pretty challenging trail to hike down to San Diego's nudist beach. 

So I went. I climbed it. I sweated bullets and I saw things that made me blush.

Most importantly, this picture of the sunset made me think about these things: 

1. It Doesn't Matter

Have you seen the Bill Murray Stories on Netflix? There's a part in this documentary that talks about the Meatballs scene when Bill Murray was screaming "It doesn't matter!!" 

Because it really doesn't. Whether you win, or lose, or fail, or succeed - none of it matters because the only thing that matters is living. Everything is beautiful, even the grittiness, the shitty parts and the unexpected - - since we are all alive, that's the only thing that matters - nothing else. 

2. Time is Going to Pass Anyway

Just like sunsets and sunrises, it is certain to happen every day. And so will the time. It will pass and pass and pass. And that's okay. Because if you're going through something shitty (ahem - this pandemic craziness of 2020), take comfort that the time will pass. Worried about not having enough time to pursue your dreams? Well, time is going to pass anyway so either do it or don't, it's up to you. Nothing is forever and that's okay. Make it worthwhile. 

3.  San Diego Has Bomb Food

Every single meal I had while visiting San Diego was incredible. From the fresh sushi rolls to the expertly crafted octopus tacos from the Marisco food truck. The food is amazing. Especially San Diego food. I think I will write a blog that will share all of my favorites.

Friends, I hope you are doing well! I've truly missed you and can't wait to become more active on this blog. It's been too long. 

~C