Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be going to see Supergirl this week. It hasn't received the best reviews, but I notice the bad ones come from ugly white guys, so, go figure.

......to not be doing much for 4th of July. I'm not the happiest with America at the moment, so it's tough to celebrate. I'll still catch the fireworks though and it's always nice to be with family and friends.

.....to hope Natalie survived working on 4th of July. She's a lifeguard, so I imagine she'll see some interesting things. 

......to need to watch Voicemails To Isabelle on Netflix. I keep seeing clips of it on TikTok and it sounds like something I need to see. It's about a woman who loses her sister and she leaves voicemails on her old phone number. She does not realize the phone number belongs to a guy now...and he's been listening to all the voicemails and falling for her. 

......to have picked up these Maggie's Apple Pie cookies from Pepperidge Farm because I was intrigued. They are delicious and if you're not in the mood to bake a pie, just grab a bunch of these and put them on a plate. 

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People Who Do Not Belong In Movie Theaters

Oh gosh, going to the movie theater or even a theatre show can be an adventure at times. 

I've noticed there are some who behave as though it's their first day on Earth in these spots. It's like common sense flies out the window. Or maybe they never had it. I'm not sure. 

I have ranted about theater etiquette before. I even wrote honestly how I said something to a mom who wouldn't keep her kid quiet while trying to watch Cars 3. I get it might be a children's movie, but hey, I wanted to be able to hear Lightening McQueen's speech and I couldn't, because her toddler was screeching every few seconds and then running back and forth in the row ahead. It was distracting. And after this went on for a bit, I leaned over and said, "Could you quiet your kid?" She huffed and puffed but mercifully took him out.

Common sense would have told her, hey, my son is being noisy. Constantly. He's not sitting still. He's not interested in the movie. So perhaps I should take him out so others who are able to be quiet and not move around can enjoy. But no. 

Anyhow, if you or a family member are unable to do the following, please, stay home. 

If you cannot stop coughing. Holy crap, I once saw a movie where this man coughed every few minutes. There would be a poignant speech and it was ruined because he'd be all *COUGH* *COUGH* Throughout the ENTIRE film. If you have a cold or an issue where you cannot stop coughing, do not come to the theater. You are annoying others. 

Can't hold still? Your living room is the perfect spot! This is mostly directed to children, but there are some adults who can't seem to hold their limbs still. 

If you consider the aisle a jungle gym for your little one. It can be frustrating when parents allow their kids to go up and down the aisle. First of all, how do they get the audacity? How can they possibly think this is appropriate behavior? But I have witnessed this and thankfully, a family who was allowing their toddler to do this was asked to leave by an usher. See ya!

Repeated screaming? Not cool. I get that small ones can be excited, so a screech now and then is fine, but every few minutes? No. 

Unable to stop talking? Stay at home. Please. There are some who will talk throughout the entire show or movie. Blah blah blah. Sometimes it's the kids who ask things. At top volume. "WHY IS SHE DOING THAT?" "WHO IS THAT MAN?" WHY IS THAT DOG THERE?" Tell Junior to lower his voice. If you're an adult who cannot stay silent? Shhhhhh. It's why movie theaters specifically state beforehand to BE QUIET. 

If you cannot stop looking at your phone, the theater is NOT for you. I have sat next to people who have been on their phone throughout a film. With like 100% brightness. I have asked these folks to put their phones away. I get grumbled at as though I am the issue. Look, if you need to be on it, at least be polite and go out to the hall. 

I get it. Your toddler gets excited over Buzz Lightyear so you want to take her to the movies. But if she cannot sit still, it's not fair to others who are able to. Perhaps wait for a Kid Friendly viewing where noise and racing around are acceptable. Have a special needs child? Well, most theaters have viewings for them as well. 

And for the grown adults who cannot put phones away: stay home. Movie tickets are like $15 bucks now. I'd like to be able to enjoy myself. 

Cool Down With Bruster's Ice Cream

 It's been in the 90s here in Texas the humidity is awful. You try to breathe in and it's like, ick, I can barely swallow because the air is so thick. There's sweat. Boob sweat. Red faces due to the intense heat.

So yes, a cool down is a must, because I don't know about you, but I can get rather cranky when I'm overheated. 

We recently had a Bruster's Ice Cream open nearby so we decided to try it out. 

You might notice that it says REAL ice cream and be thinking, "As opposed to fake?" And the answer is, yes. While other chain spots might get their ice cream frozen in canisters, Bruster's makes theirs fresh in each store. 

Now, it's a small area, so you cannot eat inside. You order inside, and then there are seats and a few tables scattered out front. 

They have a large menu. There are cones, bowls, sundaes, ice cream cakes, blasts, shakes & freezes...there truly is something for everyone. 

I thought this was adorable:

So what did we get?

Well, Tommy went healthy with the non dairy cherry vanilla made with oat milk. Yes, there are healthier options! And non-dairy options. He said it was flavorful.

Natalie got the birthday cake flavor in a waffle cone and gobbled it all up. And it matched her top!

I got the hot fudge sundae with mint chocolate chip and loved it. 

We will return. There are so many different flavors we need to try. Like Boston Cream Pie. Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye. Southern Banana Puddin' --and so much more!

Oh, and if you join their Sweet Rewards program, you get $3 off your first order. Then earn points for other goodies. 

Bruster's Ice Cream has locations all over the US, so check and see if you're one of the lucky ones who has a store nearby.