Movie

Today I am linking up here with some friends in my BTS class. I can’t wait to see how everyone answers these questions:

1. What makes you happy?….. in 5 words or less….? giggles, growth, soft textures, hugs

2. Which talent would you most like to have? I would trade my organizational skills for some extra patience.

3. Which words or phrases do you overuse most? “literally,” “awesome,” “no problem,” “recently,” “good job,” and “would you please clean the kitty litter?”

4. What is your favourite movie, book or both? movie: “Somewhere in Time” with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour; book: it’s a tie between Leonore Fleischer’s Shadowlands (based on Nicholson’s screenplay) and A.S. Byatt’s Possession.

5. If you could go anywhere in the world for a creative retreat where might it be? Banff. Or maybe a fluffy cloud out of this world…

Somewhat related to this post: my life list and my favorite reading

On Sunday, as we were leaving my parents’ house having dropped off our daughter, we spontaneously decided to see a movie on our way home. My husband wanted to see Crazy Stupid Love, and since I have no idea what else might be playing these days (meaning the past three years – sigh), I agreed. I’m not sure what I expected – maybe just another romantic comedy. But instead it was uniquely memorable and very enjoyable. I love movies that remind me why I married my husband and of what’s important in life. It was funny and familiar and complicated and sweet. I cried so much that I would argue it isn’t a comedy but rather a romantic drama (but then again, I am a sentimental sap), but it was light-hearted and humorous too. All the characters were interesting and had depth and the actors were outstanding. I definitely recommend it!