I did something today that I said I’d do…something new!
New thing #1:
Went to the local dog park that I have been too afraid to do by myself, and met some friends. I hesitated to go because of Ollie’s bum leg, but I figured, what the hell, at least I could have friends there as a buffer if only to pull the Doberman off of Ollie if that were the case…At first, Ollie wanted nothing to do with it…we’re talking tail between the legs, eyes averting direct eye-contact with the other dogs, running away trying to find out how to get out of the place…pretty much like me when I first do something new and unknown…but then, after about 10 minutes, he realized it wasn’t such a bad place after all…even made some friends along the way, and an hour later, we walked happily exhausted back to our normal life…hmm…am I detecting a life lesson from none other than my dog?!
New thing #2:
Then, like I didn’t have enough exercise for the day, I went grocery shopping which I am learning that I hate…I may just take KT up on her offer and join Peapod…even though I don’t live on the third floor and I am only eating for one…and that I don’t even own a full-size fridge…but I digress…so I went groceries, spent way too much, didn’t really buy anything new (except Coke Zero which is my new crack)…however, I did venture to the video kiosks that I have been so curious about…you know the big red box outside of the exit doors? Well, I knew I had time tonight, and I have been dying to see Definitely, Maybe, so I ordered it for a dollar…we are a society of instant gratification, and what else can you get for a dollar these days? Only catch, I have to return it tomorrow…if I remember…
New thing #3:
Ok, so Definitely, Maybe. Actually enjoyed it. And this is new for me because I haven’t really like a romantic comedy since Love Actually or My Best Friend’s Wedding (and that isn’t from a lack of seeing them all…cause I do, I am THAT sucker of romantic comedies)… Sure, it had its faults and you just kinda want to kick Ryan Reynold’s character in the shins when he doesn’t see that halfway through the movie he’s supposed to be with THAT girl instead of the other girl when it is blatantly obvious, but even with that, it was enjoyable. This is how I rate romantic comedies…
A) Did I tear up?
I did tear up, but that is because A) I am a sympathetic crier…even if someone I hate starts to tear up, I am gone…and B) Abigail Breslin cries, I’m crying. I hate when kids cry.
B) Did I forget about the present time?
I always hate when I can watch a romantic comedy and read a magazine at the same time…I was actually polishing my nails when I realized I had missed half the dialouge and I actually wanted to rewind the scene. Hey, it’s my ratings system…
C) Did I like the protagnists and the character(s) structure? Were they believable?
I actually thought Reynolds did a good job in this…there were times when I thought he was a bit too old to be playing this part, but after a while, he grew on me. The character development of the three women was outstanding. I don’t know if it was the spot-on performances of Rachel Weisz, Isla Fisher or Elizabeth Perkins, or whether it was the chemistry he had with all three, but I actually saw a progressive character development! Which is SO odd in romantic comedies.
D) Did I leave the movie still thinking about it?
I’m walking Ollie after the movie and get to thinking about unrequited love and how boys are just stupid when they finally realize they have unrequited love and its too late……and that I wanted to hit Reynolds because he ended up with the wrong character in the first place, when really he just should have been with what I thought was the obvious choice, and what idiots men are……just in time to see that Ollie has pooped on my shoe.
I also enjoyed the romantic comedy from a guy’s perspective…and the strong women characters that are portrayed honestly…nevermind that one of them is a control freak, another one doesn’t know what to do with her life, and the other one is too busy pinning over a dead man than her own happiness…but at least they are strong!
Definitly, Maybe is on my “to own” list.
Dog Park is on my “every weekend to-do” list.
Groceries…not so much.
