Ok… let me just say, this has nothing to do with weight loss, but rather the fact that I watched this movie tonight and parts of it struck me. So then I wanted to blog about it… don’t worry, I am not going to give away the overall plot or the ending, but I wanted to share some thoughts.
I watched the movie “My Sassy Girl” tonight. If it was in theaters this year, I didn’t know about it… nor would it have been worth the $$ for admission to the movie (good for a rental though). I just happened to have found it on the shelf at Blockbuster last week after being disappointed that the movie I had wanted to see was all rented out. It was a good movie – but if you choose to watch it… make sure to plan for a 2nd viewing shortly after the first… as many things aren’t clear until the end and you will definitely put much more together during the 2nd time around.
Anyway… this is a love story… and neither of the characters are perfect or even try to act perfect. One is a pushover, the other demanding… but as in all love stories – they seem to fit together as the story rolls along. But along the way, they find themselves being torn apart… and then you will have to see what happens. 
So as some (or many) of you know. I *LOVE* movie quotes. I will figure out the spot within a movie where a quote can be found and go back just to write it down. I have a few along the right side (you may have to scroll down the page) including from the movies “Hitch” and “Penelope”. BTW… If you haven’t seen one or both of these movies, stop reading now and go find your nearest Blockbuster store.
So my favorite quote from “My Sassy Girl” is…
“Whatever she was going through it was beyond anything in my experience and beyond my ability to fix. I had no right to judge her, if I chose to stay with her – knowing the risks – all I could do was give her love and respect, and see how the story would end.”
~ Charlie, “My Sassy Girl”
I think the reason it was my favorite quote is because this is what I imagine my “prince” to think about me someday. I know I am not perfect… but he would know that I am who I am – and that I cannot be “fixed”. He would love me in spite of my stubbornness, and respect my opinions and beliefs.
**If you want nothing given away about this movie… stop reading now**
So another part of the movie that struck me was the scene where Charlie leaves Jordan at the restaurant and gives her date the 10 Rules to follow in their relationship. It was *the* sweetest thing ever. So here they are for those of you unwilling to spend the $5 for the movie rental.
· Don’t let her drink, when she does – use the fireman’s carry.
· Be prepared to go to jail for her.
· Don’t expect a lot of help from her dad.
· Whatever you think is going to happen next, you’re wrong.
· If her feet hurt, exchange shoes with her.
· Learn to say the following phrase over and over to yourself, “It’s all part of the charm.”
· On your 33rd day together, bring her a single rose. Give it to her in her recital class.
· If she says she’s going to kill you, don’t assume it’s a metaphor.
· She likes to write, encourage her.
· Finally, your time will be the happiest you’ve been in your life. Enjoy every second of it.
So I hope you rent this movie someday and enjoy both showings in your living room.
Until next time…
