Inspiration from Rocky - Touch 'Em Up

My husband is a HUGE Rocky fan. When I met him, I had never seen a Rocky movie ... (to his complete shock - how could I have missed the "Rocky" movies?) Honestly, when I met him I'd seen maybe 10 movies in my life! Crazy right? I didn't grow up with a TV in my house and entertainment was not a high priority (movies that is).


So, he made sure on date nights I got Rocky educated. The first ROCKY was awesome. I couldn't believe I had lived without seeing it. It's a love story. I'm a fan of love stories. This one was especially endearing to me!

"Yo, Adrian"
The turtles
The ice skating rink date
Eye of the Tiger
The list goes on ...

I was hooked. And I've seen all the Rocky movies (several times). I'm now a huge fan too.

In addition to having a great love story, it's a great motivational series. This guy never quits. He never gives up and all the while, he chooses to make a difference.

I couldn't sleep last night so I put on "Rocky Balboa" - That movie makes me cry every time I see it.
He's still got stuff in the 'basement' and so he decides to fight again. Adrian is gone but he has a restaurant in her name. This film has great dialogue and a moving plot with some funny lines! I love his desire to have a relationship with his son and the speech he gives him out on the street is one of my favorite "Rocky" moments ever. Well done. Its one I don't mind losing sleep over. I stayed up until 1:15 am just to see the final credits roll and see him leave the roses on Adrian's grave. (Like I said earlier, I'm a sap for love stories).

It's a great series - lots of hyped up fights and ego moments highlighted with great music and a man who knows how to love and isn't afraid to 'touch 'em up' and unleash the "stuff in the basement."

It's a great reminder to 'touch 'em up' everyday and go the distance. - meet the challenges head on. Face them with confidence and passion.

After all, nothing hits harder than life.
And the winning is done as we keep moving forward!

Cheers to love stories, turtles and facing challenges 'toe to toe' -

2012 ... LIVE it.

It's a new year. That usually means new goals ... I heard something I really liked on New Year's Day about having a winning attitude and decided that would be my goal!

I am going to approach each new day of this year with a winning attitude! You can too.

Cheers to winning.
PS: Believe. Act. Do ...!! :)

{Gumption … in the Spotlight}
(I got really passionate about this one – I even included 3 youTube videos for your viewing pleasure) Please view them all -

Little summary: counting backward – Watch ‘em:

Ultimate gumption – “Rocky Balboa”
Taking Action – “Walk the Line”
Make a decision – “You’ve Got Mail”

Cheers to guts, spunk and courage!

PS: It all begins inside with a desire to make things happen –
Are you feeling the gumption rhythm??

I AM.

{Entertainment} - Something affording pleasure or amusement,esp. a performance.

OK I have to admit - I love the movies! And when I see a great show I simply must talk about it. There are three movies I recently watched that deserve a little 'blog attention'.

The first one is - Rocky Balboa. This was a great, inspirational movie! If you are a Rocky fan, it's a must see. My favorite scene is the one between Rocky and his son (on the street) outside Rocky's restaurant. It's inspiring and I believe all sons deserve a speech like that one - if necessary (from their fathers) during their lifetime. I highly recommend this movie. It's a show for guys and gals. :) Rated: PG
http://www.mgm.com/rocky_balboa/

Second show worthy of some 'blog space' is - the latest James Bond movie. Casino Royale. I must admit I was sad when the movie people announced that Pierce Brosnan would no longer be the 007... Alas, this new guy was fabulous for the part. This movie shows us the softer side of James Bond and he actually bleeds, hurts and we see his cuts and bruises. He also falls in love and well - I won't ruin the story line for you. It's pure BOND... (full of action, beautiful people and twists that make your head spin). Rated: PG-13
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/casinoroyale/site/

The third movie is - Charlottet's Web. This is a movie for the entire family. :) Julia Roberts is the voice of Charlotte... take the kids and a few kleenex. (I cried)... Rated: G http://www.charlotteswebmovie.com/site/index.php

OK folks - that's all for now.

{The End}

PS -
Feel free to throw your garbage away once the show is over....
And you can turn your cell phones back on now :)