Oscars Will Have To Go On Without Us

I would like to say that in some show of solidarity with the writers guild of America, Michael and I are not holding an Oscar party this year. However, that would be a lie. Michael and I simply can't get our acts together this year to get a party together. Also, the thought of staying up that late on a work/school night seems out of the question. Alas, this is how pathetic we have become. I must say, the Oscars have crept up on us. I wish they would move them back to the end of March. However, we could not hold the party then either because that is when we go to Florida! For those of you who don't know.... the Oscar party is quite the tradition for Michael and I. Michael makes all of the food and I eat all of the food. Well me and about 25-35 other people each year. We have tried to be consistent, holding the party annually except for the times that I was pregnant and about to give birth. Although I think at least 3 out of the four of those times we perservered. This year I guess I'm not the persevering type anymore! We promise to give it another shot next year. In the meantime, tell us what your favorite movie was this year? Who do you think should win favorite actor/actress? Director? I know this isn't quite as fun as filling out the quiz at the party but this will have to do for this year. If anyone out there is deciding to hold a party in our absence, we sure would like to be invited. Not that we will come. Again, it's a school/work night and I will probably be in bed when the Oscars get underway this year. Actually, it's sounding more inviting the more I think about it. This does not mean I won't miss you all. Enjoy your Oscars and think of us when midnight rolls around and they are only up to the best animated short/documentary produced in a foreign country-category. I can assure you, I will be fast asleep by then. Damn the Oscars and its Sunday night party. Why not a Friday or a Saturday?? At least I'd have a small shot at staying awake!