I love going to the movies, even if they're bad. I like the whole experience. I eat popcorn (with butter of course). I turn my cell phone off which never happens even when I'm at the hair salon. (However, it better be a real emergency to get me out of that chair). At the movies, the dishes and laundry can't follow me. In fact, I can pretend they don't exist. Some people meditate. I watch movies. Since Karina was born naturally my movie intake has gone way, way down. Sadly it has been replaced by (often bad) reality TV. Yes, I watched the entire season of the Bachelorette. I have to draw the line at "I survived a Japanese game show."
Imagine my surprise when I can't stop raving about Mamma Mia. Even if you took out the plot, I would have to recommend it on the scenery alone. Somehow I felt like I was in Greece, and even forgot to wonder if Deanna was loving her honeymoon. Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan were completely mesmerizing. I had never seen Amanda Seyfried before, but I'm guessing it won't be the last time either.
There is one scene, towards the end of the movie that to me was very emotional. Streep is holding her 20 year-old "baby" before her wedding and is singing to her, while painting her toenails (of all things). She is wondering where all the time has gone...just yesterday she was waving goodbye to the school bus. Or something like that. I don't remember exactly because I was too busy thinking Karina is going to grow up too soon.* I do however, look forward to the day she sits still long enough for me to paint even one toenail.
The movie seems to say that even when you marry, your female relationships will be critical, and even essential to who you are as a person. Also those same relationships will keep you fun & young. So young that both you and Streep will be looking 30** when you're 60. Well I did say movies are my escape. But I do take the message to heart. Especially since I watched it with my mom, and appreciate her a little more every day.
*She will undoubtedly be annoyed as a teenager that I am so into her life. I'm guessing I will have to drop her off a block away from the movie theater.
*Having just turned 30 I can appreciate this obvious lie.
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I LOVE movies too!! I will even go by myself if I have to!! They are definitly my escape!! If you ever need a "movie buddy", just let me know!
I loved Mamma Mia on Broadway! I am looking forward to seeing it at the movie theatre.
Hi! We missed you at playgroup last week but totally understand that it's hard to make it all the time! I love your blog backround. I saw Mamma Mia last week. Not loving it as much as you are. :-)But it was nice to get out of the house and see a movie!! Hope you and Karina are doing well. See ya soon!
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