I live in the United States where space meets the prairie. I see that a few months ago, for some reason, my flag had changed; it showed Australia, and then Indonesia. I haven 't been to either country, but if I was to travel, I would like to do it for real -- not virtual. LOL>>

For those of you who come here to check on my profile; it changes with Gerard Butler's announcements on his work commitments. I like to keep it up to date for those that like to know about his career.

I'm just an avid reader of FF that pertains to Phantom of the Opera with Erik/Christine or OW. It doesn't matter to me who Erik is involved with, as long as it is good, and my interest is held.

Gerard Butler will always be my Phantom. I have seen the play once when it passed through KC, Kansas back in the mid-1990's.

Below, you will read how it all started for me:

Movies through the years that have given me pleasure when I watched them were: the original Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; The Godfather I, II, and III; most older movies from the 30's which had Bette Davis in them until she went into the horror kind; any of Cary Grant's movie are good. He had that bit of flair and I loved to see him in the older movies. Sense and Sensibility; Pride and Prejudice,any one of them that have been made. Greer Garsonwas in the first one that I watched. I love to see it when it's on. Mr. Darcy played by Matthew McFadden in the newest P&P movie, well, let's face it, he took my breath away. Any James Bond and -- Casino Royale with Daniel Craig. Well, he is just fine with me. Sean Connery was the first Bond and always will be in my heart. By the way he is another great Scot too.

And then sometime in 2006, I discovered GB, and his movies. It all started with POTO. That movie really took my breath away for many reasons, but the connection to his soul crept out of that movie, and shook me back to life. I started to read here on FF because of a search I did one day for POTO related stories. I will say now, I never go to any movie that play against GB's in a theater. I am a true fan. That is just me. I may rent the other movies later, but I will never view them in the theater. My tastes vary, but it will never fade from GB. Well, enough gushing.

Here is what I have seen of GB works: Mrs. Brown; Please, a very well done short piece worth seeing, Please, so check YouTube or the Net for it; One More Kiss is very different and sad; Harrison's Flowers, Gerry has a very short part in movie, about 10 minutes worth; Cherry Orchard, odd story, but his part was good; Dracula 2000, campy, but I loved it, and his speech looking at the cross, the deleted version was good, too; Shooter, he was cocky, cool and very nasty in that one. He played the part well; Attila drool worthy; Jewel of the Sahara, was a funny little ditty; Reign of Fire, his part held very good opposite Bale; The Jury, BBC TV series, one of his finest works, where he delves into that part which came from his real life not long ago, I'll bet; Timeline, very Gerry;The Phantom of the Opera, and we all know who Gerry played exceptionally in that movie, outstanding; Laura Croft Tomb Raiders: Cradle of Life, sexy, ; Dear Frankie, a charming and warm movie, Gerry is so understated in this movie; Games of Their Lives, renamed: (Miracle Match)was very good, and his physical sports playing the USA's soccer team goalkeeper was great. Especially the wet scenes. hottt...; Beowulf and Grendel, very different, moody, thought provoking; Wrath of Gods documentary, total Gerry as himself talking about making the movie Beowulf and Grendel, and then it tells the misfortunes that can happen to a movie company while making a movie on location; 300 (sigh)a very outstanding piece of work; PS, I Love You (sigh) Romantic-comedy, very emotional for me; Nim's Island is a good family flick and with two fun parts Gerry did very well; RocknRolla, (I saw RocknRolla in NYC, and it was very good. It might not be every-onescup of tea, but I liked it. Gerry was great in it.

Black Freighter, DVD release date was March 24th, 09and the cartoon part was drawn at a Seoul, South Korea anime studio. Gerry is the voice of BF. It is connected to the movie Watchmen by a comic that is read by one of the players in the movie. Eventually they will put BF into Watchmen and give us the full movie, calling it the director's cut.

The Ugly Truth is out in theaters July 24th.The premiere for TUT was a success. Gerry was scheduled to do a few spots on TV the week of the movies opening. You can see them on Starz. The newest trailer was R-rated. I laughed when I had to enter my birth date to see it. Imagine me, carded, and on-line to boot! That's really funny. TUTmade budget already and now what they make is profit. Hurray!! It took six days. They were #3 in box office opening weekend, under Harry Potter that was great to hear. TUT opened in Great Britain Aug 4th. Who care what the critics say, its a breath of fresh air out in theaters. I can truthfully say I haven't heard an audience laugh so hard in a long time. I've seen it 7 times so far, and it's had only been out a week. I'm catching every nuance and missed moments on that screen since I first saw it. Boy, I've caught a lot...mmmm. Oh, those blue eyes of his, how they change in the light and the expressions they can give off when he acts withjust them and says not one word. my breath catches in throat, and I shutter

Gamer is the next movie of Gerry's to be in theaters, September 4, 09.The trailers are out; their awesome. Am I being over excited here? After seeing Gamer, I will admit this movie won't be for ever viewer. I did like it, but I'm odd when it comes to Gerry's movie.

Gerry started his own production and just finished making and starring in Law Abiding Citizenalong side Jamie Foxx, and it's nearly ready with release on October 16, 2009.You should start to see trailers on TV and theaters. Watch for them. Gerry is at his darkest as the supposed villian. I was pleased to hear he had requested an acting coach to help him hone his craft for his character Clyde. There are going to be twists to this movie. I really do like what I have seen so far.

LACwas shown in a recent Urban Film Festival in NYC, Sept 23, 09, and it will be shown at a Festival in Philadelphia in Oct. Gerry is on the march across the silver screen and the TV screen in October on Leno, Craig Ferguson, as well as hosting SNL Oct 17th. Gerry was all over the TV this last week and one more show on MTV Monday, Oct 19th.

The LAC premiere was outstanding to see with the link to live Internet. Gerry and this set of actors were having a good time before going in to see the movie. It opened in the US, Oct 16th and I did my usual all showings that night. It looks like LAC has a solid showing across the country to be the #2 show.

LAC knocked my socks off. Very suspenseful, thrilling, and riveting with the story line. Gerry pulled of this part of a vengeful family man out to make his point that the system is corrupt. The ending, it's amazing.

Imagine, this makes three movies of Gerry's in a row.

And we're excited to see his work in an animation called, How to Train Your Dragon for Dreamworks later in March 26, 2010. Maybe another movie will be in his sights after How To... finishes.

The Bounty (as it has now be renamed)- Andy Tennant director, is a project belonging to Jennifer Anistonthat Gerry will star in withher, is to start production in May or June of 2009. It was announced and more on it when they make it available. Filming for The Bounty has been underway for a month now in and around NYC. Gerry was in Brooklyn doing his part in a 4th of July scene. Gerry and Jen are now filming more of this flick in other parts of New Jersey. Photos show Gerry having a good time as Milo the bounty hunter. Can't wait for this one since Gerry has great comic timing. The pap can't seem to understand Gerry and Jen are not an item. He has denied it. The man doesn't lie about these things. Why should he? If it were true, he would be beaming to tell everyone. He's not. Right there is your clue that it's all in the minds and cameras of the paps. Actors can be friends without being stuck on each other. Get real and move on paparazzi. Thank goodness this movie is over and in post production. Gerry had tentatively committed to making The Bounty before the Burns announcements were made.

It had been announced on the 25th of January that Gerry and Julia Stiles would be doing "Burns." Valdim Jean will direct it and as it is the 250th anniversary for Burns this year, this is great.(For those of you familiar with Gerry movies, Valdim Jean directed Gerry in "One More Kiss." We're still waiting to hear more on when this film will start. Things seem to be at a stand still with Burns at the moment. No more has been posted on the IMDB page. I wonder if all the sights for filming have been secured yet. Gerry's only mention about Burns on the trip through Europe while promoting LAC was in answer to a question -- Was Burns going to be made? His answer --Yes! That's all we know for now.

The mention of a movie called Slide has been brought up and discussed by Gerry.

Gerry also has two other films on his list, The Hanging Taleis in development along with Teacher Man, all possibly to be done in 2010 or after. And the beat goes on... and for those of you who didn't know, earlier this year Gerry partnered with Alan Siegel to have their own production company called Evil Twin. He is also writing a screen play and that should be good if he gets to make it someday.

See, I told you Gerry had me all shook up. I believe, if one must have a hobby (we know what hobby I have), why not a hobby that can bring unlimited pleasure to that particular person as well. The man can make me smile at the drop of a hat. Even if I'm in the depth of sadness, a look at his photo can evoke a smile like none other, except maybe my husband. LOL>> We're still testing that theory.

As you can see, I have written one story. With some prodding from a few writers and friends, I posted said story. I was a little nervous, but I had this need to get out and walk on the wild side. (one who has never done this wants to experience it sometime in their lives) I had been a spectator long enough. Two more stories are in the development stages and it will be a while before they grace the screen at FF. Please, don't hold your breath waiting for them to appear. I want to have them just right before I do any posting.

Thank you for dropping by to read what little bit of nonsense I wrote. A few random thoughts of my own are below.

Life is really kind of like eating chocolate. It tastes fabulous! It feels good as it slides down your throat, coating your taste buds, and then it brings you the greatest joy in the shortest amount of time. And, come to think of it, sex does that, too. So, you can have the best of both worlds -- twice. You can make the decision which one you want first. If you're underage, sex is best when you've matured. Please, wait for that special time, and don't rush it. Just enjoy life as you would chocolate, and keep waiting.

Never let anyone tell you that you aren't any better than they are. Basically, we all get dressed in the same way, one arm or leg at a time, because standing next to someone naked, we can't tell if their rich or poor, educated or uneducated. It's the only time in life that we truly are one with the world's masses. Remember that next time you go to judge someone before you know them. Never assume.

It's not the money you have, or the fame, or prestige, but the self-worth you have that counts. Like yourself as a person, not in a selfish boastful way, but in a compassionate and kind way. Hopefully, the good stuff will follow.