When I first saw the trailer for The Vow, I was already hooked. The trailer had all the signs of a tragically sappy love story: two painfully attractive stars, a crazy accident/twist and a taylor swift song. After seeing the film, I left the theatre feeling…satisfied. I had already prepared myself for a letdown, and It honestly wasn’t an awful movie, just mediocre in my opinion, but isn’t that kind of just as bad?

Going into the movie, I didn’t realize that the movie was based (loosely I found out) on a true story. After finding that out, it honestly made me like the movie a little more. The story is a very inspiring because of the obstacles the characters have to overcome, but I was very disappointed in the writing and acting. As much as I LOVE to look at Channing Tatum, the guy is not a very talented actor. I am so sorry, I just have not been impressed by his roles in anything he has done so far, especially since this list consists of Dear John and Step Up. Although the trailer for 21 Jump Street does look promising, maybe there is still hope for him yet. The main problem I have with Rachel McAdams is simply the fact that she chose this movie. She already played the loving, and forgetful leading woman and it was an unbelievable hit, Why get greedy and go back for seconds?

But ultimately I think the majority of the blame goes to the writers. The film was predictable at times, and the places where the storyline wasn’t typical, it was just downright silly. The plot that developed was lackluster. I would have liked to see more background on the characters and what led to their quicky marriage and how Rachel McAdam’s stepford-like character became a quirky, vegetarian in that amount of time. I also found it a stretch for Channing Tatum to play the hipster, music producer. He screams a lot of things (HOT HOT HOT) but artsy hipster is not one of them.

After doing some research on the real-life couple and their book of the same title, The Vow, I found out that the main theme in their actual story was their religious experiences that guided them through the horrific time in their life. This was something that was not present at all in the film. The couple, Kim and Krickett Capenter cite their mutual faith in God as the main reason their love lasted. I tried to find out what parts of the film were factual. I was mainly interested in the deceitful father plot-line. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, but that was a very shocking twist. It was a tad unrealistic in my opinion, so If it was true, my heart goes out to this girl because that would be a very awkward situation, to say the least.

Overall, The Vow wasn’t a total bust, I wouldn’t recommend spending the OUTRAGEOUS amount the theatre charges, but it would be a decent redbox rent.

I’m leaving you with this hilarious picture I’ve come across. Hope you all love a good Mean Girls reference as much as me

I also went to an art gallery that was a part of OWS:

This is my final product:

Friday I went to the MoMA, The Museum of Modern Art, for the first time. I haven’t been to any Museums in NYC before so I was curious to attend when my friend invited me to go. There were a lot of tourists, and a lot of people in general, which can be a bit nerve-racking, but the I did enjoy the art-gazing. These are a few of my favorite pieces that I was able to get photos of.

Claude Monet Agapanthus

Max Ernst Rendezvous of Friends- The Friends become Flowers

Pablo Picasso Three Musicians

Gustav Klimt Hope, II

On friday night, I went to the Half Gallery for the opening of a new exhibiton from the fashion photographer Terry Richardson (although this exhibit did not showcase his fashion photography). The exhibiton is called “Mom and Dad”. His late father Bob Richardson was a renowned fashion photographer and his mother Annie — still alive and kicking it in Ojai, California — a former Copacabana dancer, stylist and Jimi Hendrix paramour. Although they divorced when Terry was quite young, the couple are brought together again here in these touching, funny, sometimes desperate photographs (http://halfgallery.com/).  It was a very interesting exhibit. If you want to see more photos check the previous website out or this one http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/30811677/mom-dad-terry-richardson/1060/ 

These are a few shots of the photos displayed:

Despite the packed crowd, I was able to snap this picture of Terry at the opening (He’s the one on the left, I have no clue who the other guy is!):

Lastly, my friends and I visited the High Line, which is an old above ground subway line that was tranformed into an aerial greenway and spans about 30 blocks on the West Side of Manhattan.Its a very neat and calm place that has some incredible views of the city! These are some pictures I took from the High Line:

Me, Grayson and Kelsey

Can I just say that time has FLOWN by. I feel like I just moved here like yesterday and now in two short weeks I will be flying home for Thanksgiving Break. I am so excited for this quick trip home. Not only will I get to see my friends and family, but I will get to experience a football game, PLUS it’s the best one of the season!! WOO HOOO I have missed tailgating and rolling and eating and  and cheering and everything else that is associated with Auburn Football. I have been trying to keep up with the games here in NYC, but let me tell you something: NO ONE IN THE NORTH GIVES A CRAP ABOUT COLLEGE FOOTBALL. Period. The end. Its all pro- this and pro-that ….who cares about Pro football…people here that’s who! I am very much looking forward to gearing up in orange and blue and cheering on the tigers.

So my life as lately has been pretty entertaining. I have had quite a few celebrity run ins…And in case you haven’t met me before you should know that I LOVE THE CELEBS!! So that has been awesome! I’ve only gotten some pictures of a few, mainly because I don’t want to hurt my chance of developing long-lasting relationships by acting like a star-struck fan, although I am ALWAYS the star-struck fan.

Today, in fact, I randomly wandered onto the set of Gossip Girl. There were shooting the scene for *SPOILER ALERT* Blair’s wedding to the Prince. They were filming on the Upper East Side right near my school and I passed by on the way home today and BAM…There was Serena and Dan a.k.a Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. So since everyone else was snapping photos I decided to, too. Here are the pics I got:

Hmmm, I also spotted some bachelor/bachelorette contestants at Central Park where they were putting on a charity event for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. The event was put on by Graham Bunn, a recent finalist from The Bachelor Pad 2. His charity website is www.46NYC.com–You should check it out, he supports some cool causes!

I also creepily know where Jennifer Anniston lives and spotted her once entering her building, AND YES she is as pretty and fabulous in person. I’ve seen her boyfriend near there a few times as well. And to make myself feel better, I want you all to know that I applied for a job near there and my friend’s sister lives near there so I have been in the area several times and I don’t just stalk her, although I wish I had the time and patience to do so I discovered through the be-friending of a few paparazzo that she lived in this gorgeous building in the West Village.

Here’s a (very bad) pic of her hunky bf, Justin Theroux, riding off on his motorcycle:

yeah I told you it was a bad one, probably not going to be able to sell this one to the tabloids anytime soon.

Monday night, my friend and I went to a book reading at our favorite little Bookstore/Coffee Shop,but arrived too late and was unable to hear the author speak. BUT the upside was that we saw Alec Baldwin leaving the book reading, and also Sandra Bernhard, who I recognized but honestly have no idea why she is famous. I’ve also randomly seen Gilbert Gottfried (SCORE!) and Carey Mulligan just roaming the streets. I guess celebrities are just real people after all, haha yeah right!

So thats the latest in Mandy’s life as a celeb magnet. I’ll keep you all posted on any other sightings in the future.

Now, please don’t expect Spielberg’s work here..because I am obviously a beginner in the video making field…BUT I do hope you enjoy it and it gives good insight into my life in NYC!

I went with a friend I’ve met and we had a blast! Our first stop was Bloomingdales, where Fashion Stylist and Reality Star, Rachel Zoe was launching her new collection.

As you can see, her stuff is GORGEOUS, but it also happens to be a little bit out of my price range

While waiting in line to meet her, I was able to get a picture with Rodger– Her adorable husband, who, for those of you that watch the show know, is incredibly patient and sweet! He was a complete sweetheart.

Finally, we were able to get to meet Rachel. There were SO many people there that we were unable to get pictures with her, but I was able to snap this up close shot of her!

She was so chic and so nice! I love when celebrities are sweet and down-to-earth!

After Bloomingdales, we hit New York and Co., where the Real Houswives of New York were signing autographs and taking pictures.  We were some of the last people to get to meet them because it was so late, but I was able to take a picture with Kelly Killoren Bensimon, and I got a few close-ups or Ramona Singer and Countess Luann De Lesseps.

All in all we had a really fun night! It was very glamorous and I had a blast. I cannot wait to attend again next year!!

WELL SQUIRM NO MORE!

And what better a subject for my much anticipated post than my move to the Big Apple a.k.a. the city that never sleeps a.k.a. NEWWWW YORKKK!!!

This is the view from my place! 

My humble abode…

Well, I don’t really have any pictures of the inside of my place yet, but I promise those will be coming soon.

It is currently my third week living in the city, and I still feel like I am going back to Auburn any day now. I’m not sure if it will really ever set in. This past weekend I took a trip to Central Park and walked around for an afternoon and it was quite refreshing to be completely surrounded by green. One of the biggest changes I’ve encountered might be going from the loveliest village on the plains to the concrete jungle. Of all the times I have visited the city, I have never been deep down into the heart of Central Park and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

That is all for now…But expect regular posts from now on. I am back on the blog wagon and I am not going to fall off anytime soon…

Last night my fabulousssss friends surprised me with a get together of my closest peeps! It was so great and I was SO SURPRISED!

Here are some pics:

Walking in

Alex , Margs, Me and Jake

Barrett and Hayden,The best friends a girl could have! They planned the whole thing–How they pulled it off is beyond me!

Roomate/Best Friend/Sister/My other half–Me and Mary beth

Everyone! Thanks so much for coming–it was such a blast, I love you guys!

This was truly one of the best birthdays! I have amazing friends and family and I cannot believe I am finally 20! Gosh only one more year until the big 21! ahhh

This is me about 15 years ago…Wow how time has passed!