My TV friends

There is something about ending a TV series that brings a pain to my heart. I have spent countless amounts of hours and memorable moments with these people. Attended their proms, sat and watched as they cried alone in their rooms, I was there for their first date, their first kiss, their first breakup. I grew up with them and helped argue who they should date, how to solve tough challenges and then just as quickly as they came into my life they were out. The series finale of a show I have dedicated so much time to is like saying goodbye to some of my closest friends. I find the following days after the ending of the show alone and wallowing a bit. I long for a new episode that will give my day meaning and am left to entertain myself. I fill the void with looking up new movies they will be in and buy my tickets way in advance. As the days go on, I soon find that I am able to make it through most of the day without longing for my friends. Before long I start a new TV series, begin a new friendship and learn more about the ways of life but never forget my roots and my friends from those beginning shows. ;)

A shout out to all of my favorite characters in all of my favorite television series... thanks for the memories.

He's Just Not That Into You

(WARNING: If you have not seen this movie, some comments that are mentioned could be a Spoiler... Read at your own risk) :0)

This weekend I went with my roomies to see the new hit movie "He's Just not that into you". As I sat there mesmerized by the stories that were being acted out I realized it had been a long time since I have enjoyed a movie as much as this one. Emotions were pulled in all different directions, causing me to laugh, to cry to feel pain and sorrow, but it wasn't only these emotions that had me sitting in my chair, refraining from blinking in case I missed even a second of the movie. They picked a great cast to tell the tale of the famous book released a couple of years ago. I was ecstatic when one of the main characters was named after me (for those of you who don't know my entire family calls me Gigi). Finally, I almost believed that they took pieces of my life and made it into this movie... more then ever I related to each of those women on so many different levels.

Just one weekend prior to this movie coming out I found myself sitting by the phone, watching it so attentively like it would get up and do tricks hoping to get the text message that was from someone important. Only making up excuses on reasons why I didn't hear from him. Many occasions prior to even this one I have found myself comforting girlfriends who have been in situations so similar to mine, and to those in the movie. "Oh Sarah, he probably just got scared because he's never felt like this for someone before" "Betty don't sweat it, he'll call, he just is helping his grandmother do some choirs around the house", "Karen, stop crying he loves you and he will realize how dumb he is being for breaking up with you". How interesting it is that we are so afraid to be the bearer of bad news or give truth to an unsettling situation. I think the moment that touched me the most, the quote that made me want to stand up and start clapping was what Gigi said to Alex about love and the stupid things that girls do in attempts to make a relationship work. I stand by her in saying that I too do those stupid things, saying things without thinking, becoming interested in music, or sports for a guy in hopes that he will think I'm hip or cool. In all reality i am just another girl, the exception to the rule... but I can honestly say I am closer to finding real love then those who close themselves off from finding that.

What a joy that movie brought to my life!! (This entry may be slightly obsessive I just really enjoyed the movie.)

I've been hit!

So I was just shuffling through some of my friends blogs and found that I was tagged by my friend Angie... having no idea of this I thought it would be a fun little idea. Thanks buddy! (I had to change question one since I don't have a husband) :)

4 things I love about my siblings-
1. Joby- Singing in Borders and in Craig! Thank you for your willingness to give me everything you possibly can and more!
2. Mandy-Movie Theater Nachos (and all that those entail) Thanks for making life seem less stressful.
3. Travis- The tumbleweed. You're ability to always know what to say to make me laugh.
4. Lena- The two strangers coming into your law firm! I am so thankful that you are in the fam. You add so much!

4 movies I would watch more than once... (Really! I can only choose 4!?)
1. Remember the Titans
2. Win a date with Tad Hamilton
3. Moulin Rouge
4. Notebook

4 TV shows I would watch more than once
1. Lost
2. The OC
3. Alias
4. Friends

4 places I have been
1. California
2. Bahamas
3. Washington (the state)
4. Nevada

4 people who email me regularly
1. Mason
2. Joby
3. Holly (instant communicator count?)
4. Stacey

4 Favorite Foods
1. Fruit-all of it
2. Pizza
3. Salmon
4. Sushi

4 Places I would like to visit
1. England
2. New York City
3. Hawaii
4. Germany

4 things I am looking forward to this upcoming year
1. Getting into great shape
2. My Birthday
3. Paying off bills
4. Getting a puppy (hopefully)

4 things I love to spend my time doing
1. Reading
2. Shopping (especially at FYE)
3. Hiking
4. Watching movies

4 things I hate
1. Bowling
2. Sitting for long periods of time
3. Math
4. The movie War of the Worlds (that one is for you Angie)

4 people I tag
1. Ashley
2. Stephanie
3. Christal
4. Joby

This is a fun way for people who don't know much about me to learn a few things about me... ENJOY!