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it already came true

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There are so many scenes and lines from the movie Sixteen Candles that I love, that it was hard for me to choose. For funny, I could go with:

Dong:AUTO-MO-BIIIIILE or Oh sexy girlfriend. Or even something like when the one grandpa asked the other grandpa “Hey, how’s your Chinaman?”

Or I could go the Farmer Ted route: “I’ve never bagged a babe.”

But the reality is, my favorite line from the movie is from the very last scene:

Jake: Make a wish, Samantha.
Sam: It already came true.

Because seriously? Is there one girl out there in this world that grew up with this movie that didn’t feel all warm and tingly in that special spot when Sam walked out of the church all by herself and saw Jake leaned up against the Porsche waiting for her? Holy crap. I still get a little soft and gooey when I see that scene.

BTW, just in case you weren’t sure, I really am a girl.

scared of everything

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Baby: Me? I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you.

I bet you thought I was gonna quote “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” Didn’t you? That would be like saying “You had me at hello.” was my favorite line from Jerry McGuire. Seriously, just because everyone knows it and quotes it, doesn’t make it any less cheesy or cliche. (and my favorite line from Jerry McGuire is actually “Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?”)

Dirty Dancing is my all time favorite movie. It came out my senior year in high school and it was just the RIGHT movie and the RIGHT time for me. Also, I’m a huge fan of opposites attract/rich vs. poor love stories.

Embedding was disabled, but here’s a link to the clip I quoted. It is hands down, one of the sexiest scenes ever.

I hope y’all have a great weekend. I’m heading to see El Jefe tonight. I need some R & R in a major way.

8 days til Christmas…how you doing on your nice? I’m pretty much failing, but I’m okay with that. Some girls were just meant to be naughty.

stand out

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Confession time. I have a thing for any movie with Amanda Bynes or Hillary Duff in it. I love teen girl movies. And this line is exactly the reason why:

Ian: Why are trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?

Love, love, LOVE!

This is from probably my favorite Amanda Bynes movie, WHAT A GIRL WANTS. It’s quirky, funny and romantic and it appeals the the 15 year old girl inside of me. Okay, it appeals to the 41 year old as well. Shut your pie hole. I’ll grow up and stop being such a goob one day.

I’m up to something today but I can’t tell you cuz it’s a super secret something. It’s awesome though.

long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses

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Crash Davis: Well, I believe in the soul, the cock, the pussy, the small of a woman’s back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days.

*gulp*

Yes. Please.

Is there a woman on earth who doesn’t just wet herself when Crash delivers this speech? This is sex-on-a-stick. Also, that scene where Costner has Sarandan tied to the bed while he paints her toenails? *fanning self* HAWT.

Tomorrow is a big day for me. Got lots of stuff going on! There may even be pictures eventually.

Or not.

Christmas is just 10 days away. Are you being naughty or nice? I promise, I’m working on the nice part…

you get what you settle for

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Louise: You get what you settle for.

This is from Thelma and Louise (duh). And isn’t that line the truth? Who knew we could learn such important life lessons from movies?

Now we can’t quote this movie without the obligatory shot of Brad Pitt when he was the hottest thing next to McDonald’s coffee….

Save a horse…

staring is the only way

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John Clasky: They should name a gender after you. Looking at you doesn’t do it. Staring is the only way that makes any sense. And trying not to blink, so you don’t miss anything. And all of that, and you’re YOU. I mean…
Look, forgive me. It’s just you are DROP DEAD, CRAZY GORGEOUS! So much so that I’m actually considering looking at you again before we finish up here.
Flor Moreno: Soon, please.

This is from the movie Spanglish. I love this movie because it is filled with extremely flawed characters who struggle to find love and happiness in all the wrong ways. Also, Cloris Leachman is in this movie and I love her like I love oxygen.
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This weekend was fabulous. Friday night I was in bed early. I was exhausted 🙂 and needed my rest because I had to have Rader to his chess tournament by 8:00 Saturday morning.

And I had to have the terrorists kittehs to the clinic by 10:00 so they could get fixed. Saturday afternoon was quite interesting for all of us. Chicken Nugget took losing his nuggets like a champ. He just wanted peace, love and happiness. Clementine and Kitty G didn’t come out of the anesthesia with quite the same attitude. They were totally cage fighting. It was ugly. But by Sunday afternoon we were pretty much back to normal.

Ruby didn’t quite understand why her BFF Chicken Nugget smelled funny. And I’m pretty sure she missed his nuts. This is what she did all Saturday night:

Poor baby. She was just so concerned.

Saturday night I went to a Knight Play Comedy Club for about an hour to see my BFF Jenn Christmas Christman host. She did a bang up job and looked like a million bucks in the process!

and then Sunday afternoon my best pals from college came over for a little Chirstmasy Brunch and some wine and a whole lotta gossip. I mean, catching up. Check out my tree…I’m hoping it will survive the terrorist kitteh attacks through the holidays…

Hope y’all had a great weekend! 12 days left til Christmas. Are you ready?

it is mine to give

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Arwen: I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone. I choose a mortal life.
Aragorn: You cannot give me this.
Arwen: It is mine to give to whom I will. Like my heart.Yeah. I know. There are swords and awesome fighting and a creepy eye and wizards and elves and hobbitses in this movie…I also know this scene made my heart stop the first time I saw it.

just as you are

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Mark Darcy: I don’t think you’re an idiot at all. I mean, there are elements of the ridiculous about you. Your mother’s pretty interesting. And you really are an appallingly bad public speaker. And, um, you tend to let whatever’s in your head come out of your mouth without much consideration of the consequences… But the thing is, um, what I’m trying to say, very inarticulately, is that, um, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I like you, very much. Just as you are.

and because I love this movie so much, here’s a bonus quote:

Bridget: Wait a minute… nice boys don’t kiss like that.
Mark Darcy: Oh, yes, they fucking do.

I know; I know. This is pretty much the same thing Harry said to Sally. Sue me. I’m a girl. And the good news is, you like me just as I am. Right? (Lie to me if you have to, I’m okay with that)

Also, who wouldn’t wanna be kissed in the snow wearing nothing but knickers?

Oh Buddy!

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Buddy the Elf: I think you’re really beautiful and I feel really warm when I’m around you and my tongue swells up.

I had so much fun with the movie quote yesterday, I’ve decided to post some of my favorites from now until Christmas. Or until I just forget to do it. I’ll be taking bets on which happens first…Christmas or me being too lazy forgetting to do it.

I think I love this quote because it’s amazingly romantic without trying to be. It made my heart swell up the first time I heard it.

You know what else I love about this movie? They sing my favorite wintery song in it!

I don’t know why I love that song so much… but I do. It makes me all tingly on my inside parts. And I actually love this movie. It’s on my holiday must rewatch list. There’s something about Buddy’s naivete and willingness just to go for it that makes me smile.

Hmmmm, what movie will I quote tomorrow?

TODAY IS THE DAY

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I command you to buy this book! And if you’re really in the Christmas spirit, you should buy it twice!

BOYFRIEND OF THE MONTH CLUB by (my best friend) Maria Geraci

At thirty, Grace O’Bryan has dated every loser in Daytona Beach. After the ultimate date-from-hell, Grace decides to turn her dwindling book club into a Boyfriend of the Month Club, where women can discuss the eligible men in their community. Where are the real life twenty-first century versions of literary heroes such as Heathcliff and Mr. Darcy?

Could it be successful and handsome Brandon Farrell, who is willing to overlook his disastrous first date with Grace and offers financial help for her parents’ failing Florida gift shop? Or maybe sexy dentist Joe Rosenblum, who’s great with a smile but not so great at commitment? Unfortunately, like books, men cannot always be judged by their covers…

I’ve read this book. It’s warm, funny, and exceptionally well written. It’s the exact kinda book that makes a perfect Christmas gift. It’s the book that will make non-readers want to read. It’s the book you should be buying right now.

Go forth. Purchase. and Enjoy.

Rapid Topic Change!

Okay, so I’m not quite done blogging. Sorry.

Yesterday I posted a clip on Facebook from When Harry Met Sally. It is my 2nd favorite movie speech of all time. (care to guess what my fav scene is? Maria Geraci knows…) Anyway, here’s the speech from NYE scene where Harry tells Sally why he loves her:

I love that you get cold when it’s 71 degrees out, I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich, I love when you get a little crinkle above your nose when you’re looking at me like I’m nuts, I love that after I’ve spent the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it’s not because I’m lonely, and it’s not because it’s New Year’s Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to begin as soon as possible.

Yeah. That.

Too bad there are way too many people out there who try to be something they’re not and then aren’t ever really loved for the person they really are.

RAPID TOPIC CHANGE part deux

Local Brewry Diamond Bear tapped their 2nd round of Two Term IPA last week. My thanks to Fishdog, for sharing his six-pack with me. I love me some Hoptastic Beer!