I'm a "dreamer" -- for months I've been meaning to make a couple of fabric-wrapped wire letters for my kids' room. Last week, on a very rainy Thursday night, my little sis (who's a "finisher") invited me to an impromptu "Sisters Craft Night." I protested -- I planned on going just to chat, but in the end, I did it -- I started my project. Granted, I didn't finish until Friday, but still . . . I'm a "finisher!"
I created this blog to chronicle my daily accomplishments, as modest as they may be.
Here's my inspiration . . . . a scene from my favorite movie, Pride and Prejudice.
Mr. Bingley: Well, I think it's amazing that you young ladies have the patience to be so accomplished.
Miss Bingley: What do you mean, Charles?
Mr. Bingley: You all paint tables, and play the piano, and embroider cushions! I never heard of lady but people say she is accomplished.
Mr. Darcy: Indeed, the word is applied too liberally. I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen women in all my acquaintance who are truly accomplished.
Elizabeth Bennet: My goodness, you must comprehend a great deal in the idea.
Miss Bingley: Indeed; she must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and all the modern languages to deserve the word. And something about her air, and manner of walking....
Mr. Darcy:[glanced at the book in Lizzy's hands] And, of course, she must improve her mind with extensive reading.
Elizabeth Bennet:[closes the book she had been reading] I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women, I now wonder at your knowing any.
Mr. Darcy: Are you so severe on your own sex?
Elizabeth Bennet: I never saw such a woman. Surely she would be a fearsome thing to behold.
[Mr. Bingley chuckles]
Caroline Bingley: Miss Elizabeth, let us take a turn about the room.
[Caroline takes Lizzy's arm in hers, and they walk gracefully in a circle around the room]
Caroline Bingley: It's refreshing, is it not after sitting so long in one attitude?
Elizabeth Bennet: And it is a small kind of accomplishment, I suppose.
I couldn't find the exact movie clip on YouTube -- but this is definitely worth watching.
And here's the movie trailer . . . .
Even more fun . . . Pride & Prejudice, Harry Potter style.
What houses do you think Elizabeth, Jane, Darcy, and Bingley would belong to if they inhabited in the wizarding world?
