Thursday, June 18, 2015

Inside Out from the Outside In

June 18, 2015 - This evening we went to the theatre to watch the newest Pixar film, "Inside Out."
However, I'm going to order this post "outside in."
The surrounding shopping area was really..."cute."
 (Apparently, I've been told that I'm overusing that term if I used it more than 5 times a year.)
Overcast skies beside, I just had to take and share a few pics:






Showtime!

Starring these emotions from L to R:
Smirking indifference, impatient affability, easygoing happiness, relaxed confidence, and curly-haired Kate.

Okay, no spoilers, but "Inside Out" was incredibly creative!
We really enjoyed it, because Brain Types, personalities, and mind palaces are topics of constant discussion in our house.  The fascinating study of emotions, psychology, and brain functions is one of my personal "guilty pleasures" - if you will.
The way that the emotions of anger, fear, sadness, joy, and disgust worked together was absolutely hilarious.  How they depicted abstract concepts like the sub conscious, abstract thought, dreams, and memory, was absolutely ingenious.

I did think that the story may have lacked a bit of arc and -ironically enough- emotional connection to the main characters, but it still strikes a sentimental chord - and a very good one at that in the final scene.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Summer Ball 2015 - Dance Videos


June 12, 2015 - Below you will find the dance videos from the Summer Ball on June 12th in Belleville, Illinois.  Dances called by Jeremy Suermann.
Oh, and the graphic was designed by Ashley Jones!

Dances are gradually being added, so be sure to check back soon.  The event playlist on YouTube is here.

Enjoy!

-Andrew

Progressive Gordon 



Irish Washerwoman 
Belle of the Ball


The Ragg 


Circassian Circle


Laura's Waltz 


Hole in the Wall


Duke of Kent's Waltz



The Scottish