Disappointments of the week...

Disappointment #1: The film Robin Hood with Russel Crowe:

My husband I rented this last night from RedBox.  First off, Robin only robbed the rich to feed the poor once.  But the worst part was that he fought for Prince John.  Really?! Prince John was an @$$...the original Robin Hood would never have ridden into battle for the dude or even against the French (according to my husband, the historian) because, most importantly, there was no French Invasion of the coast for Robin Hood to even consider defending. (In fact, that whole climatic battle scene at the end reminded me strangely of D-Day in Saving Private Ryan - except they used swords and arrows instead of guns - and there were no Germans involved.)  The minute they showed Robin defending Prince John was the moment I realized the movie stunk.


It seemed to me that they were setting themselves up for the 'real' Robin Hood film I'm sure they want to make by showing how Robin became an outlaw, but they did it so horribly that I was very disappointed.

The only redeeming part of the film was Cate Blanchett, whom I love in every role she has.  She depicted a strong, sexy, and independent woman - someone I can look up to.  She was a noblewoman who wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and go in after that goat that was stuck in the mud herself while the men sat around and watched.


Disappointment #2: Sierra Mist Natural

I really like that there is finally a soda that does not use high fructose corn syrup (which I am avoiding) but I really hate that this soda causes an extreme amount of burping.  Seriously, I've never burped so much in one sitting than when I drink a can of this stuff. 

It tastes great, but is best drunk in the privacy of your home and away from civilized company.

Disappointment #3: House-Cleaning

I am yet again surprised and disappointed that my house has yet to figure out how to keep itself clean.  Maybe someday it will grow up and take some responsibility for itself.  But until then I'm stuck vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting and washing in order to keep this place looking decent.  Stupid house....