We were kind of upgrading the things that we already own.  We have a pair of JM Lab- Focal floor-standing speakers and we wanted the surround system. We bought the center speaker, subwoofer and back speakers, same brand for all to maximize the sound effect.

My husband had always wanted to buy a bigger TV but we kept  putting it off because of space issue. What we had before was a 32-inch Samsung TV. Now that we have the space, we bought a 55-inch Samsung Smart TV 3D and LED. The purchase also came with a pair of 3D glasses, Skype Chat camera and headset and a complete set of Shrek blu-ray discs in 3D.   I am really amazed at how so many things can  be done with just a TV nowadays. The future is promising.

The reclining navigator sofa from Ashley has been with us  for more than two years.  If you look at it, you can tell that it is obviously old but it is still in near perfect condition. We paid the same store a visit and we added love seat, center table and corner table from the same series. We also got a few accessories for our  living room.  Our living room now looks very welcoming and cozy.

Shopping for appliances and furniture can be a headache, what with the limited budget and endless options.  As for us, we just had to upgrade. We were already satisfied with what we already have so going with it was a smart choice.

I did not feel like cooking for dinner that night. We went to Wasabi, our favourite Japanese restaurant for dinner. It’s situated just a few steps away from the movie theatre. Unfortunately, we were told that we had to wait for forty minutes for our order. We were so looking forward for a Japanese meal so we agreed to wait.

After placing our order, we went to the theatre to buy our tickets. We checked the schedule and we opted for Night of the Museum 2. It was the only one our schedule could allow. We would run in late if we chose any other film. From there, we walked around to check out the place. We found a supermarket inside and we bought some glazed donut bites. We ate some then returned to Wasabi. We were just in time for our orders to be served. What a sumptuous dinner!

When we got to theatre, it was almost full mostly of children, about 75%. The movie is for the whole family. We were wondering if they were a spill over from the UP movie which was also showing. It could be possible that the UP movie was already full so some children had to watch Night of the Museum 2 instead.

The Night of the Museum 2 stars Ben Stiller as Larry Daley . If you liked the first Night of the Museum then you would surely enjoy this one. Larry Daley has moved on with his life after the museum. He was no longer the night guard at the museum. His business took a significant turn and so he now can fully provide for his son. One day, he came back to museum and found out that most of his friends will be transported to the Smithsonian Museum for permanent storage. One time, Jedediah Smith, played by Owen Wilson phone him and Larry thought his old friends needed his help so he went to the Smithsonian Museum. His son was giving him directions on how to locate his friends at the museum using a computer at home. Then the fun begins. The old residents at the museum did not welcome the newcomers.

At the end, Larry realized Larry had to go back to his old job as a night guard. He is at his happiest there, doing what he enjoys most.

Friday night is movie night for us. We usually go to Normanview Galaxy. I think it’s the best place for movies here in Regina. If you are really into movies then that’s the place to check out. If you need to do some shopping and watch the movie at the same time, perhaps you need to go somewhere else. I don’t see supermarkets and shops in the area except for a few restaurants nearby.

We watched Terminator – Salvation last Friday. It was a super action-packed movie. You can’t keep your eyes from being glued to the screen. I like the Australian born Sam Worthington’s character as Marcus Wright, a mysterious character there. Many people think the movie is made for the fans and it really is. There’s nothing special in the movie. It has become just an ordinary futuristic movie since the scene is in 2018. If you are into this kind of stuff, then this is for you. I like science fiction, I think most people do. When I watch a movie sequel, I don’t really try to piece together every puzzle in it, I simply sit back, relax and enjoy myself with the new twists and plots. Surely, there will be another sequel because it ended with “The war between the humans and the machines rages on.”

I like Adam Lambert more, since the beginning of the competition, I already had an eye for him. He’s not really that likeable as compared to Kris but I am quite sure that Adam had shown vocal dominance over Kris. Adam has more natural talent, add to that his performances at the musical shows must have polished that natural talent.

Kris Allen on the other hand is talented, too. He is the worship leader of a religious group. That’s where he exercised his singing prowess, preparing songs for the church, training the choir and prepare special numbers with the youth. I also think that group must have played a big role in Kris’s victory. I heard he had been travelling around the country, even around the world with his religious commitments. Well, he deserves all the support. He is such a nice and humble guy. It was incredible how he said, “ It’s crazy, I’m shocked. I think Adam deserves this.” No, Kris, the American people have spoken. You should be proud.

As for the rest of the Top 13, I’m sure they enjoyed their journey to the American Idol. Winning is not everything. What is more important is that they had their chance to show how much they were really worth as artists. The American Idol was their stage and they had training there so they could stretch their vocal capacities even farther. The journey does not end there. In a short while, we will be hearing about their new albums and songs on the radio. In the end, the number of votes, an idol gathered in the show does not spell the number of albums, that idol is going to sell in the future. Each of them is going to continue working hard on any opportunity that may arise from being part of the show.

The story is written by a British writer Alexander McCall Smith. When he visited Botswana, he fell in love with the character of a woman vendor there and decided to write a story about the character. This is where he come up with the story, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency which has now become an HBO Original series.

The main character in the series is Mma Precious Ramotswe played by Jill Scott. She founded The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency in which she is also the main detective. The people in Gabarone, the capital of Botswana go to the agency for solutions to their problems. I love the character of Precious here. She is a strong, determined, unstoppable, highly credible person and always eager to help. She also has a soft side, sweet, loving, sincere and vulnerable to her ex-husband, who physically abused her in their marriage.

Other prominent characters are Mma Grace Makutsi , the secretary of Precious. She is sometimes naive but honest, intelligent and loyal to Precious. J.L.B. Matekoni is the friend of Precious who eventually will become her husband.

I really love the fact that the story setting is Botswana. You can learn from their place, culture, beliefs and the kind of community that they have. You get better appreciation of Africa through the story. It makes you see that we are not that different after all. The people there maybe different but they basically have the same values and problems as ours.
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