Anyone who knows me may, at some time or another, refer to me as stubborn. My stubbornness ranges from my firm beliefs concerning the best holiday (which is Christmas) or the astounding injustice that is the Warren Commission in describing the events that took place the day dear JFK was killed. Friends and family just know me and how I respond to certain things. I am also one to follow through with certain ideas once they are in my head and I will want to follow through with them ASAP! Perfect example: when a movie comes out and it was based off a book I had read, I will want to see it immediately! Today was no exception.
I had just finished reading The Fault In Our Stars on Monday, I believe. I cried reading the book and assured myself that watching the movie would be no different. I knew I wanted to go see the movie on opening weekend, but I was too impatient to wait for my good friend Katie to finish reading the book, so I trekked out of my apartment this afternoon to watch the matinee by myself. Do be assured that I was prepared...before I left I tucked seven tissues into my pants pocket and I politely smiled to the lady two seats away that no I was not reserving seats for anyone and that I was traveling solo. I'm not telling you this to have you feel sorry for me, sometimes going to a movie by yourself is actually better!
You guys, the movie is amazing. I'm not giving any spoilers, I'm just saying that I cried (keep in mind I cry at Hallmark commercials). I left the theater somewhat shocked that the world was still turning and there were people going about their business not knowing what happens in this particular book/movie. I quickly walked to my car in a daze and noticed the trunk was open, and as I shut it, a bird pooped on my finger. How appropriate! In life, sometimes you just get pooped on, similar to this movie. As I realized this, I cried the entire way back to my apartment (see it was a good thing I went alone so nobody witnessed this breakdown)!
I just kept thinking about all these things I want to do/accomplish yet I really have no actual reason(s) not to do them. I make so many excuses because I think that's the way to approach life comfortably, otherwise things get scary and uncertain. That's all I wanted to share! Please read the book and/or watch the movie-it will become a part of you!
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