Just watched this movie … I’ve had it for a while but been afraid to watch it. I guess I thought it might hit too close to home and I’d be depressed. I really liked it … and I don’t even feel that bummed out. Stars Ashley Judd. LOVE Ashley Judd. One of my favorite actresses. Basically, she plays this woman in her 30s who has serious intimacy issues. Likes to get really drunk, sleep with guys and then run off early in the am (thus the title of the movie). So, she meets this guy who wants more … like a real relationship with her. And, of course, she totally freaks out.
All in all, I felt like I was more evolved (ie, have had more therapy), than the Ashley Judd character. But … I definitely saw where she was coming from. Her character was very well written. There were a couple of scenes that made me very sad and forced me to really take a look at myself and my own intimacy issues. One scene involves the bf, Cal, asking her “when is the last time you kissed someone when you were sober?” That hit home for me. Not so much for me, now, but def the Lisa of 5 years ago. Maybe even 2 years ago. In any case, the movie is about changing bad habits. Moving away from old patterns. Unfortunately, even when you know that your pattern sucks and isn’t doing you any good, it’s still hard to change a habit.
Even though it was difficult to watch, I really liked the Ashley Judd character. It was good for me to see because I think that if I hadn’t start really examining my choices, I could have ended up as this character: totally wounded beyond help. Terrified of any intimate relationship. But you know what? That’s not me anymore. I’m really proud of that. I’ve worked really hard to not end up on the Island of Broken Toys. I’m not “Lucy” (the Ashley Judd character) … I’m Lisa. And I’m happy to be Lisa. I might have my flaws … o.k., a lot of flaws but I’m not broken. Perhaps a little ragged around the edges but not irreparable. And I think what’s most important in life is not where you start, but how you finish.
Oh boy … it’s real late and I need to go watch a client work out with the Royals in Compton tomorrow. Good night, sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite!
Great clip from some sort of advertising from United when plane travel was new and exciting. This video is pretty hilarious. Neither I, nor anyone I know, has ever had a flight that was this pleasant …I also love that Sue gets the junior stewardess pin while Bob gets the junior pilot pin.
2 of my best friends from college. Currently at our 15 year reunion, where I should be. But … I’m not. For a host of reasons that I’m not getting into right now. I was actually supposed to co-chair our reunion, briefly. Let’s just say that I have a bad temper and a very finite amount of patience and leave it at that. Anyway, Shelden and Beav have drunk dialed me numerous times this evening. Apparently, they are currently out drinking with another friend’s husband. Unclear where our friend might be at this point. I’ve met the friend’s husband before but I couldn’t remember his name so I called him “Paco.” Shelden then told me his name was “Art.” I knew it was something odd like that … Paco, Art … whatever. It’s probably a good thing I’m not there drinking right now although I do miss my girls. Sort of not worth flying cross-country to see 2 people though. Plus, I have to get some work done this weekend. Especially now that I’ll be moving during the busiest time of the year.
Having a lovely, quiet evening at home. Was planning to go see my friends, the Family Music, until some douchebag parked in my driveway. And then couldn’t restart his car. Yep. Bad karma. After waiting an hour for a tow truck to arrive, I decided that fate may not be with me on this journey. And it’s raining. Yuck. And I was hungry. Only had a nonfat vanilla latte. HAD to eat something. So, I’m trying to organize some filing and going through my closets to get some stuff together to give to Goodwill. Now that I have a giant walk-in closet, I fear that I may be tempted to buy even MORE clothing. Must … exercise … self-control …
I’m actually perfectly happy to be home all alone in the rain, listening to some good music and getting some work done. I was planning to drive to Modesto this weekend BUT … that’s an awful long trip for just a night. Plus, my client will be down here in a month or so playing in San Bernardino. A MUCH more reasonable drive. I think I’ll make a game time decision tomorrow.
Hmmmm … you know what job I would think I’d be great at if I could sing … Pussycat Doll. I just saw an advertisement for a True Hollywood Story on them and thought, “I’d be a rad Pussycat Doll. If I was like 5 inches taller, 10 years younger, and could sing.” O.K., so it’s kinda conditional … whatever. I’m just sayin’. Ugh … Keeping Up with the Kardashians … why is this on? Watching this dumb hooker and her stupid family is making me want to hurl. GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSS. Dumbest. Show. Ever.
Sort of not worth flying cross-country to see 2 people though. Plus, I have to get some work done this weekend. Especially now that I’ll be moving during the busiest time of the year.
