Sleepers

What amuses me sometimes about my dogs (Lara hanging from the sofa, Sidney curled up in a ball) is their tendency to exhibit some really wacky and weird sleeping positions. I must have taken countless photos of them sleeping. Then, I got a bit curious about my own sleeping habits. My husband once told me that I move a lot in my sleep. I reckon I probably don't have a specific or favorite sleep position but here's an article about the most common ones. Let's see what yours is (or are) and what they say about you ;-)

What your sleeping position says about you ...

Foetus
Those who curl up in the foetus position are described as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.
Log
Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be gullible.
Yearner
People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have taken a decision, they are unlikely ever to change it.
Soldier
Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards.
Freefall
Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme situations.
Starfish
Lying on your back with both arms up around the pillow. These sleepers make good friends because they are always ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

There are also effects of various sleeping positions on health. The freefall position is good for digestion, while the starfish and soldier positions are more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night's sleep. Lying down flat means that stomach contents can more readily be worked back up into the mouth, while those who lie on their back may end up snoring and breathing less well during the night. Both these postures may not necessarily awaken the sleeper but could cause a less refreshing night's sleep.

300 and More

"The world will know that freemen stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and that before this battle is done, that even a god king can bleed." This is my favorite line from this film. Although this movie came out in the theaters last March, it wasn't until 3 weeks ago that I finally saw it when the DVD was released. Boy, did I regret not seeing it on wide screen! Anyway, I was truly amazed at how great it was. Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" concerns the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy. Whether you're familiar with the historical background or not, you can't help but be drawn into the story of these men's bravery. The characters were well acted and even if I didn't know much about Gerard Butler's body of work before, I think he's one of my favorite actors now. I can't wait to see his next movie. I give this movie two thumbs up!!!

Mandy's Umbrella

Just like what Mandy Moore stated at the beginning of this video, I'm not so much into the Top 4o music as well. I prefer to listen to music or songs that I happen to come across and like and not because they're being played over and over on the radio. But, I have to say that I like Mandy's cover of the popular hit song of Rihanna, Umbrella. In fact, I think I like it better than the original. Let me know what you think.

Bourne Again

We saw this movie recently and I must say it's even better than the first two Bourne movies (The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy). The action is nonstop but not so over-the-top that the characters become "superheroes" or endowed with some superhuman abilities. The story kept to the plot and not muddled with so many subplots or surprise twists like how some movies are inclined to be. I have read the books a long time ago and I was truly thrilled when I found out a movie was coming out based on the Bourne character. I have to admit though that I wasn't so much in favor (at first) of Matt Damon playing the role of Jason Bourne just because I thought it should be played by an actor who's a bit older (like Daniel Craig or Clive Owen) but now that Matt Damon has gotten older and have some maturity in his face, his character is becoming more believable for me. He did a great job and deserved to be considered as one of Hollywood's best. Anyway, the movie is worth seeing and highly recommended.