Black Swan

Went to see Black Swan with Jane and her mates last night.  Scariest film I've seen in years to be honest.  I didn't read the reviews on purpose just in case of spoilers, but I wish I had and I may not have gone.  It's a very extreme psychological film and Natalie Portman is in almost every shot, so I can imagine it was very difficult and hard work for her.  Apparently, she trained for a whole year for the part and it shows.  She was very good indeed.  Here's a pic:-

It was  a slow burn, just like all the other Darren Aronofsky films (Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, The Fountain) and just as shocking at the end.  The make up and costumes were incredible too.  It was good to see Jane, although I didn't have enough time to chat.  I gave her a lift home and a precis of what had been happening, but not too much as to me, it sounds like blah, blah, blah.  So, I'm not really talking.  Why change the habits of a lifetime eh?

I can't believe it's been so long since I've written.  I'm so sorry!  I don't think it's worth saying what a truamatic time it's been, so I wont.  What I will say is that Sian received her certificates for her NVQ2 in childcare and child development, which I'm very proud of and Anna has completed her turntable in trampolining and has just about done the whole of level 10, which I'm also proud of.  They are turning into such lovely kids and I'm so proud of both of them.
Kerry and James have bought a little house round the corner from us, which they've gutted and are still working on, although they are living there now.  Patsy is decorating and filling the whole house and they've had plasterers, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters all working at the same time to make some sort of semblence to the place.  It's looking gorgeous though and it will all be worth it when it's finished.
Huli's getting married to Mike on the 26th Feb down in Devon, so we're going down to see the aged Ps and then we're driving back up for the wedding on Saturday, staying over and coming home Sunday.  Really looking forward to it and the change of scenery.  Here's a piccy of my door for you.  I like it hugely. Hopefully, I won't leave it so long next time. S x