Yesterday I went to see the movie Julie & Julia by myself. It was the first time I saw a movie by myself. Normally I won’t see a movie unless I have someone or a group of friends to go with. I don’t know why but I always associated seeing a movie alone in theaters as a bad thing. If no one I knew wanted to see the same movie I would just wait until it came to video to watch it. Not this time. I wanted to see the movie about a blogger who became a writer who had her book made into a movie, so I went by myself in the middle of the day when I had a break in my schedule.
Great decision on my part as the movie turned out to be quite enjoyable. Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are both adorable and wonderful actresses. I completely related to the slightly-older-than-me (30) character who never finishes things and is looking for just a little something more (I’m sure many of us would relate in one way or another). Watching her blogging journey unfold as she mastered the Julia Child inspired art of French cooking inspired me and further validated my decision to learn how to cook, though with a lot less butter involved on my part.
The movie also made me want to complete a project, deadlines and all, like Julie did. But I would have to question my ability to finish it. I’ve never been good at doing anything every day, which is one of the many reasons why I get so easily derailed on a consistently healthy lifestyle.
I do recommend the movie to anyone that loves cooking, blogging, or the moment when people truly find themselves. If you are thinking the movie sounds super serious – don’t. I found myself laughing quite often during the movie.
Also happened yesterday: my roommate sat in the remaining lawn chair in his apartment only to have it break as well. Hahah. So today I’m getting the replacement chairs so we can have places to sit when we are both in the living room. I might also take one of my chairs from my mom’s house over there so I can sit somewhere besides his one real chair. Although I find it funny he broke the other chair I refuse to use them anymore. I see no need to put myself in the situation where I will have to buy another chair.
Week Recap:
Miles walked this week: 5/15
Beers drank: 7
Brownies eaten: 1
Embarrassing moments: 1
Chairs broken: 2
Pounds over the chair weight limit: 10
Jobs found: 1
Opinion: Still a GREAT WEEK.
It sounds like there was more good than bad this week! Good job!
well, looks like the chairs can’t tell who sits in them. I hope his breaking the other makes you feel better. Good job on going to themovies alone. I love doing this, but then again…I am a strange puppy. I also have no problem eating alone, going to stores alone and xercising alone. I think it keeps the experience pure. Unless it’s a rom-com or a rowdy movie, then I like to have someone with me. Your week sounds great!
Learn to cook it’s worth it.
Yep, we told ya it wasn’t you’re fault. And now that YOU know that, I can laugh at the breakage. hehehe.
@cmoursler
The funny thing is that I have no problem doing all those other things alone. For some reason though I could never make myself go to the movie alone even though it is an experience you have alone since you don’t talk in movie theaters.
I think you are right – it is still a great week! Congrats on the job!
I’ve only been to one movie by myself before either. It was Sisterhood of the traveling Pants 2. My best friend and I go to movies together all the time, but this was one that she really didn’t want to see. (I read the books, and wanted to see how it ended.) It is kind of an awkward feeling to be in a theater by yourself. But I think I’d be okay with it again. Just hasn’t happened again yet.
I want to see the Julie and Julia movie too, but it actually didn’t come to my area!
Oh man, someone broke our dining room chair but we sorta put it back together and FORGOT ABOUT IT until we had a bunch of people over, and someone else sat in it and it broke again… now it’s sitting in a pile in the corner of our living room, where its been for the past few months. Gotta get rid of that at some point.
Anyway, point being, this was a wooden chair and it broke. Chairs break! It happens. Now I’m afraid that the other ones in the set will start breaking too.
I read the book Julia & Julia and wasn’t a huge huge fan of the writing style, but I like the idea for the movie. I’m looking forward to it. Maybe I’ll go see it by myself, too!
PS I saw that photo of you on Facebook and just thought THAT IS THE CUTEST PHOTO I’VE EVER SEEN. It’s adorable.
wow. i really do want to go see that movie. I’ve been to the movies a lot by myself. It used to suck but now im used to it. I didn’t want to miss out.
@Sagan
That’s funny because when I checked out the blog before deciding to go see the movie I didn’t like it. But then some people talked the movie up and said it was great so I decided to go see it. I can’t say anything about the book but I did enjoy the movie.
And THANKS!!! :D
Way to go going to the movie alone! I really don’t understand why movies are a group event, it’s really not a social thing, you sit alone in the dark. The book was fun the movie was cute, I really appreciated their relationships with their husbands and now I REALLY REALLY want to read my life in france.
Can’t wait to see the movie, I love Meryl Streep.
Hi, I just found your blog via Shannon and Angie (aka the Fab Fatties). Way to go on seeing a movie alone. I did that once before, it was so liberating! I look forward to reading more of your entries! :)
I used to feel the same way you did about going to movies by myself, until I found myself living in San Francisco without a ton of friends who wanted to see movies. I decided to go one afternoon, and loved it. I felt really independent and confident because I didn’t need to rely on the likes or dislikes of others to decide on a movie. I still go by myself from time to time, but never on a “date night,” like Friday or Saturday night. That would be a bit difficult for me.
The movie looks so fun, and I can’t wait to see it. I told my mom we’d go together because she loves to cook and I’ve learned so much from her. Plus, we both love Meryl Streep. I would love to be able to turn my blogging into a book someday (about what, exactly, I have no idea), so that is another good aspect. Sounds like it’s a great movie.
I’m glad you had a good week, even with the broken chairs. :)
Hi Mary,
It sounds like you are had a pretty good week overall. I smiled when I saw your tweet that your roommate broke the other chair. Congrats for going to a movie on your own, that is cool. Have a good week ahead. Good luck with the new job!
That movie looks great! I can hardly wait to see it! I’ve never been to a movie by myself, so i’m quite impressed (envious) that you went on your own! Good for you!!! I won’t even eat if i’m out by myself… (how weird is that?!)
Glad you had a good week overall… :)
I love seeing movies by myself. I sit down front, kick my feet up and just become engrossed and not have to worry about someone in the seat next to me making comments to distract me.
I am definitely going to see this movie. It looks pretty darned good from the previews.
You have took right decision to watch the flick alone. I am also look forward to see that movie.
I almost prefer to see movies alone at this point. I have been doing this for a while now. For me, a movie is a non-social situation. I do not like hearing people talk during the movie, and I like even less when someone talks to me during the movie. I get looks and snickers on occasion when I am alone before the movie starts, but forget them. They are losers.
I bought the book Julie and Julia today. It was half off. Yay. :)
i am going to see it tomorrow! i have never been to a movie alone but i am not opposed to it. my boyf goes alone all the time. ha~another chair bites the dust!
That sounds like a great movie. Dan had mentioned it to me after I saw a blip on the television. I didn’t realize it was the story of a blogger. That is awesome. That’s definitely my goal. Publishing books. Not just the weight loss part, but on a grander scale. Looks like this may be something I will be watching tomorrow.
I love movies but have so gotten in to the habit of going with the husband that it feels…unfinished if I dont go with someone with whom I can chat about the movie on the way home.
Id not thought about the blogworld as a sort of virtual way home chat!
now to find a sitter for the child…..
Can’t wait to see that movie!
I broke a few chairs in my days, but they weren’t lawn chairs. They were dining room (solid wood) ones. I know that was yesterday’s post, but I had to say that!
Good for you on going to the movie by yourself. I’ve never done that!