Sentences with phrase «humdrum day»

The film's episodic structure (split into three parts), and emphasis on character over narrative make Zero Motivation feel like an extended pilot for a TV sitcom about soldiers dealing with their humdrum day - to - day lives.

What he was likely to doubt, however, was whether such heroism could possibly be displayed in his own less dramatic and more humdrum day - to - day existence.

We follow him through his humdrum days of stalking and then dispatching his prey, until he finds his own unwholesome kind of family in the form of buddy Otis and his sister Becky.

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Of course, 2016 was shaping up as a fairly humdrum affair itself until Election Day, with year - to - date gains on the leading benchmarks in the mid-single-digit range.

Break out of your humdrum habits by trying something new each day.

After the energy draining high of recent days Brown will return to humdrum realities, the prospect of a budget later this month with no spare cash to spend, MPs» expenses, the row over what his City Minister Lord Myners knew about Sir Fred Goodwin's pension.

What do you buy for any of your loved ones on Valentine's Day without the lull and humdrum of the usual chocolates and roses?

Most of us get caught up in the humdrum of our day - to - day, forgetting the magic that can exist between the pages of a good book and opting for the mindless relief of a TV show or movie instead.

A tale of three border guards on a day when things take an unexpected turn from the usual humdrum of a day in the desert, Transpecos is a hugely accomplished debut by Austin - based director Greg Kwedar.

However, where those films manage to marry high concept to the humdrum, Last Days On Mars never quite strikes the same balance.

8,300 customers a day are downloading the Harry Potter audiobooks and popping in their earbuds to magically transform humdrum train commutes into rides aboard the Hogwarts Express, leisurely jogs into a frantic escapes from Dementors, and the muggle chore of sweeping the kitchen floor into the Quidditch World Cup.

Orientation is filled with people very similar to ourselves and to those we encounter every day, but instead of being humdrum - as our lives can sometimes seem - these characters are captivating for their eccentricities, coping methods, compulsions, and for the spark of recognition they ignite in us.

Getting through 180 day span, there are few moments where new mechanics are introduced that will surely bring a desperately needed shot of vigor to the humdrum.

You need to submit yourself to the humdrum, day to day farm life to make progress, but it can start to feel like you're spreading yourself a little too thin, especially when you add to that the relentless friendship grinding and film noir spying the plot demands.

Of course, this presentation is pretty humdrum now, but back in the day, it was downright revolutionary.

Most hiring managers are bombarded with the same type of resume and humdrum candidates day in and day out — adding some «color» to your candidate profile can help you stand out among the competition, particularly if your interests are in - line with the company's culture or showcase creative thinking skills.

Making the effort to perform small acts of love, such as calling or texting her during the day, or bringing him a drink, shows your partner that you are thinking of them, and lets them know that you value them in the midst of humdrum everyday life.

The thing I really like about the festive season is how it's so easy to get lost in it all so you can really forget about the day - to - day humdrum of life.

How do we manage the back and forth dance that extends past the honeymoon phase and into the humdrum and every day rhythm of the relationship?