3rd CATFISH Post!!! -- Update for 20/20 Tonight

Greetings -- I am writing to update you for ABC's 20/20 tonight at 10:00 PM
(9:00 PM Central).

Further to my previous post, not only will Angela Wesselman-Pierce from the documentary, CATFISH, be on 20/20 tonight, Yaniv (Nev) Schulman, and the directors, Ariel (Rel) Schulman [Nev's brother] and Henry Joost [their friend], will also be profiled. As a matter of fact, the whole hour of 20/20 will be devoted to the film, CATFISH!

Since this is my third post about this documentary flick, it probably goes without saying that I am still obsessed with it. In my other posts, I didn't give a synopsis of the film, I gave "links" to see the trailer and to read a little about it, but I realized I should give a little outline:

The film is about Nev, a young NYC photographer. Nev's brother (Rel) and their friend (Henry) are film-makers and they film EVERYTHING. So Nev photographed a picture of dancers, and this 8-year old girl in Michigan, Abby, did a painting of the photograph and sent it to Nev. They 'friended' each other on Facebook because he was impressed with her talent, and Nev wanted to encourage her with her painting; and Abby was happy to have a NYC photographer interested in her work, as any little kid would be. So then Abby's Mom, Angela, friended Nev also; in addition to Abby's Dad, and Abby's 19-year old half-sister, Megan. To make a long story short, Nev and Megan fell in love over the internet -- Megan had posted beautiful pictures of herself, and she and Nev began their online relationship via Facebook and chats on their cell phones. This goes on for some eight months, all the while Nev being filmed by Rel and Henry, as they think it is entertaining to them to see the way Nev is acting so in love with someone he has never met -- plus they love to tape Nev because, frankly, they think he is an amusing subject! Something then happens/something is discovered which makes Nev (and his brother and friend) then feel the need take the trip to go to visit Megan and meet her. So they take the drive, and that's when, in the last 40 minutes of the film, the shit hits the fan, as one would say. Megan is surprised that they came, and Nev is surprised at what he finds (to put it mildly). And that all that I will say about the film!

Please note: I was able to find a statement from Nev and he warned that the 20/20 story WILL be giving away some of the secrets of the film, sooooo, if you do plan to see the documentary, then do not watch 20/20 tonight if you don't want it spoiled.

Also: To see a commercial for tonight's 20/20, click HERE. It looks fantastic.

I CANNOT WAIT until tonight! If any of you plan on watching it, or have ANY THOUGHTS on this whatsoever, please leave me a comment here, or email me!! gloria.vincent@yahoo.com

Best,

Gloria

Note: Photos courtesy of Google Images.

Catfish - the Movie: Info will be on 20/20!!

As I wrote about last Friday, October 1 (see my post HERE), regarding my complete OBSESSION with the movie, Catfish, can you imagine my excitement when I learned that one of the main 'secrets' of the movie, a person named "Angela Wesselman-Pierce," will be on the ABC show "20/20" this Friday, October 8 at 10:00 PM. Oh my goodness, I could not believe when I read it in the LA Times online. (Click HERE to read it the article. It does not contain any "spoilers," so you don't have to worry about reading it if you are planning to see the film and want to remain surprised.)

If you want to watch the trailer, here it is again: click HERE.

The above is a "photo" of Nev and Megan (that Nev created on his computer) .

Note: Photos borrowed from Google Images.

If anyone has any thoughts on this, or if you've seen Catfish, I'd love to know, so please leave me a comment!

Thanks.

NOTE: One of my friends, in my comments section, asked if there is a book out on Catfish... The answer is: No book -- this is supposedly a true story that happened in 2007/2008, so I guess that's why they were keeping the whole story "under wraps" until they got the film together to release it as a documentary. They wanted to keep the details "secret."

Future CSN Review

Happy Monday! I have been chosen to do a review of a CSN product in the near future, and so I have been looking over their many sites of interesting products.

There are so many CSN items I have found that I'd like to review! But I also like to look to CSN for bigger purchase items that I have had floating around in my brain, and I found a bookcase headboard. I saw this one and thought it was so pretty. They have many from which to choose...There is also another new, WONDERFUL addition to CSN's family. They are adding this new site: It's called Luxe by CSN. I am sharing it here because I know a lot of you would love it: Shoes and Handbags! Who knew? I hope that you check it out -- great well-known brands for great prices.

Well, let me go and continue my online window shopping at CSN! Have a great week.

Best,

Gloria

CATFISH - The Movie

I was going to do a post about this last week... And since I am still OBSESSED with it THIS week, I am doing one today. It is about the documentary that is out now: CATFISH. Did anyone hear about this movie? Since I heard of it, I have been excessively preoccupied with this film. And because it is a small documentary, it is now only in select theatres. And due to the fact that I live in the country now, who knows when/if it will ever get here. I will probably wind up having to get it from Netflix, when it is eventually offered there in the months to come!

It is a story about Nev (and his brother and their friend), and a girl, Megan (and her family), that Nev meets on Facebook. He falls for her, but I won't even go into what it's about. It is SO involved, it is hard to explain! If you are interested, you can watch the trailer HERE.

Please note: The trailer says this is "not based on a true story" and "not inspired by true events - IT IS TRUE." Many people/film reviewers on the internet have been questioning if it IS true, but the story still fascinates me.

I tried to upload the trailer here on the post, but it was taking a year and a day and I was getting impatient!

I have been so distracted with this movie, that I searched the internet and found all of the "spoilers" on it, so I already know the whole story and the ending. However, that does not make me any less obsessed with this film!

Well, if anyone has seen the film, or has any opinions of the trailer, please share your thoughts.

Best Regards,

Note: pictures courtesy of Google Images

Happy Birthday to Gary

I am wishing Happy Birthday to Gary, but it is a sad day... Gary would have been 29 years old today, September 29th. He was Veronica and George's youngest son. He passed away when he was only 16 years old. Veronica is my cousin -- when she was little and my mother was not married yet, my mother and Veronica were so close. Veronica always called my Mom her second mother. And then when I was born, Veronica was a big part of my life as well. She was always over our house and always a part of our lives, no matter where we went or what family parties we had. Veronica met George, got married and had three great boys. I was always close to her kids, going over her house to visit and to babysit when the boys were little. Gary was the sweetest little kid - he had blonde hair and blue eyes. He was so cute! When he was very little, about three or four, he loved karate and wearing his little white karate suit. It is a nice memory that I always think of. Here he is as a little boy,he was probably around 10 years old (and that's my son as a baby).

We all miss Gary today on his birthday. Veronica's two older sons miss their younger brother VERY MUCH. My son and I miss Gary so much. And Veronica and George are still heartbroken. But Veronica honors Gary each year on his birthday. It is a hard day for her and my heart goes out to her. Whomever is reading this, if you could say a little prayer for Veronica and her family today, for their peace of mind, it would be greatly appreciated.

Gary, we are lovingly thinking of you on your birthday today... You will always be missed...

Gloria

Linky Party!

Those of you who visited me the other day have seen my "Tea Towels" post below, but I am linking to Pam at "Be Colorful" today for her "Motivated Monday" post. Buying these towels have motivated me to be happy! So please drop by Pam's blog and check out her post, and the other Linky Parties for Motivated Monday. Thanks!

Best,
Gloria

My New Tea Towels...

I thought I would show you my new new tea towels that I just purchased yesterday from . I emailed a few of you One Kings Lanethe link to sign up to get a $15.00 credit, right off the bat, to buy something. These 100% cotton towels were a set of 9 for $22, plus $7.95 shipping. With the $15 credit that I had from joining One Kings Lane, these ended up costing $14.95, total. So they wound up at $1.66 each. The towels originally sell for $45 and they are from Xochi. Aren't they pretty?



I can't wait until they arrive. I think these will go very nicely in my kitchen, which is mostly red, with blue accents. Isn't it something how a simple purchase can make one so happy? Or maybe I am just simple-minded? :)

Oh, one more thing about One Kings Lane. If you would like to join, can you please use the link in the email forwarded to you from One Kings Lane showing my name? This way, I will get a credit to my account when you sign up and when you use your credit. I will appreciate it very much. Thank you! UPDATE: TO JOIN ONE KINGS LANE, CLICK HERE!! THANKS!

P.S. If you didn't get my email or lost it, and you'd like to join, may I ask if you could please email me letting me know so that I can get the invitation sent to you in order for me to get a credit to my account?? My email: gloria.vincent@yahoo.com THANK YOU!

********UPDATE: no need to take the time to email me: click HERE to join! Thanks!

Regards,

Gloria

Now what in the world can I use these for?

So, OK, any ideas what I can do with these? I was online on Ebay one day recently, and since I am on a "Robin's Egg Blue kick," I came across these finials. I said: "I gotta have 'em! I am bidding!" Then, AFTER I bid, of course, I was like: "Oh, I don't need them. That's spending money I don't have, on something I wouldn't know what to do with anyway." (I am in no way creative, plus I am pretty lazy to boot.) So guess what? I won the bid. I was like, "Great, now what."

So the four finials came the other day. I didn't even open the box yet. Can you please take a look at the pics and give me some ideas? (I am SO lazy, that these aren't even my photos, these are the ones from the ebay ad.)

Thank you for your help!

Gloria

I miss you, Ma...

September 21st -- Today is my mother's birthday. Her name was Fran (Frances). She passed away five years ago and I miss her so much. I miss her being here to talk with me, and to give me advice, and give me "pep talks" when I need them. I miss her being here for my son. I miss making her a cup of tea and her saying, "Oh, thank you, this hits the spot!" I miss making her a meal and hearing her tell me, "Oh, this is so good, why is it that something always tastes better when someone else makes it for you?"

She was the Best Mother and the GREATEST Grandmother to my son. She loved him more than anything else in the world. He still very much misses her too. We talk about her a lot and we always bring up something funny she used to say and we laugh. She had a great, sarcastic sense of humor. She was also the type of person that would give you the shirt off her back (my father was the same way). My father's sister, Aunt Madelyn, always told the story of when she first met my mother, she admired my mother's hat and my mother took it off and gave it to her. That's the way my mother was. And I can't forget to say: She was also the best cook. I miss her cooking so much! I especially miss her gravy. She was the BEST gravy maker. Oh, and the BEST apple pie maker too!

And I miss her stories so much!! She always had one and would always make everyone laugh. Here's one of her stories from when she was little, that I told on an earlier post: click HERE to read it.

Well, thank you for listening to me while I missed my "Ma" -- which is what I called her and what I'd yell when I wanted her. And I'd yell it loudly. "MA!!!!" And when I was annoyed with her, I'd call her "Mother." I guess we all do that with our Moms, no?

My love to my mother today, who is somewhere, up there, watching out for me and her Grandson.

Miss you and Love you, Ma...

Glorianne

My Adorable Custom Color Clothespins!!

Well, I saw some adorable little things in an Etsy shop one day recently... decorated clothespins, little works of art. They weren't the colors that I wanted for my kitchen, so I emailed the artist, Caroline, from Cinderella Moments, and I asked if she could do a custom color job for me of red, robin's egg blue, and another color, maybe yellow? I LOVED the little houses on the clothespins too! So she agreed and I felt so special. Look at all of my pictures below. Aren't they the most adorable things you have ever seen? She is so reasonably priced for these little masterpieces too. She also included one of her beautiful gift tags as a little extra gift (shown on the right side of the clothespins). Wouldn't that tag look lovely on a package? Or you can even use some to put on wicker baskets to list what each basket contains. There are so many uses for these little tags.
OK, here are the photos: If you'd like, you can check out her listing on Etsy for the first batch of clothespins that I saw, they are still there. Here's the link, click HERE. And when you go onto her Etsy shop, you will see all of her GORGEOUS dollhouses that are hand-made by Caroline! She is truly a gifted artist.
Here's her newest one, Whimsical Christmas Dollhouse:

And Caroline also put up a NEW set of clothespins. Click here to see them. If no one snaps them up, then they are coming home with me in the next few days! Since I have the ones she just made me, I want to give someone else a chance at these first. :)

Thank you again, Caroline, for my custom job. I love the colors of the clothespins and the little houses too.

And if you want to see Caroline's blog, it is called: http://www.shopcinderellamoments.blogspot.com/ -- she also showcases all of her GORGEOUS dollhouses on her blog.
I hope you will all visit Caroline's Etsy store and blog. She is one of the most talented people I know!

Best regards,

Gloria

******UPDATE******

Dear Caroline has featured me on HER blog! I love it and am so honored! Please go to see -- Click HERE. Thanks!!