Sometimes, things just go wrong. No matter how much you plan, practice, anticipate and coordinate, there are days when the juju just doesn’t work in your favor. Times when what you want most just isn’t meant to be. And even though Mick always warns us about these days, they still tend to sneak up and make you want to chunk your celebration champagne against a wall.
For a couple of weeks now, we’d been planning on going to dinner with some friends at one of my faves, and I was really looking forward to it. You see, I figured, since the Hurricane is almost a year old, my own personal grace period for extra-poundage is up. So I’m officially starting to work my arse off, literally, on Monday. But until then, I’d planned to eat well. And by well, I mean a lot of what I want. Hence, Saturday night dinner plans.
However, what I hadn’t factored in was that which everyone else was factoring…the other thing that was happening Saturday night. A game, so hugemongously big around here that everything stops and dinners get cancelled. And so it is, and so it was.
You should know that I laugh until I cry at least every other day…but…I can honestly say that I haven’t laughed as hard as I did tonight in quite a while. And I’m so very glad that I had no eye makeup on.
If you haven’t already, you really should see Little Miss Sunshine. The writing and the acting are fantastic, and wow is it funny. In fact, I’m laughing, as I’m typing, just thinking about it. And, as it turns out, tonight we need something to laugh about down here.
After all and amoung other things, this movie reminds us that you’re a winner if you show up and try. And that having fun is really just a matter of mindset. So, even if you’re an underdog, down by 17, or have to run your arse off to get the bus going or to fit in your favorite jeans, life is still very very good.
I loved that movie so much. I figure I've got a post about it brewing somewhere – 'cause I think the message ultimately goes farther than "you're a winner because you tried" – I think it suggests that ultimately failure and suffering and more valuable than success and happiness. Lots to think about…
Yes of course. And that too. The winner comment was extremely pointed to all of our good UT fan friends. But your assessment is much more holistic and accurate. There's so much going on in that movie. Simply shown, but many layers.
I should have gone to the movie…instead of the epic game. Maybe. Well, no, maybe not. Somehow, like the Texans in the Alamo, I needed to be there as the walls caved in and we were beaten about the head and neck. I had to see it first hand…had to see Lance Armstrong flip the opening toss….the 6 fighter jets and blimps flyover the stadium….had to see Jake Gyllenhaallll hit on UT girls, and Mcconaughey attempt to rally the troops in a sleeveless T and camo shorts. I had to see the circus that was "the game" live, and in person, to understand and believe. There wasn't any Miss Sunshine last night, and the script didn't have us saved at the end. We died. But like you said, it's about being happy about being alive…even if we did get killed. JKL.
John and I saw this movie a few weeks ago and felt the same way. It was awesome, its message was profound, and I hope it gets a lot of attention.
Love this post … you are such a great writer.And after all that, UT lost. Sad.
The final score of that game actually made me laugh to tears as well!Aggie Brother
I hate going to the movies. I hate sitting still for 2+ hours. I hate that all of the food is overpriced and synthetic. HOWEVER, every person I know that has seen this movie says that I, Suzy Movie-hater, will love it. That it is wonderful, breathtakingly delightful, and totally worth exposing my Scrooge McGrinch, movie-hating self to it. Plus, I trust GcQ. And can we ever have to many things to love?! No no no!! Never!!If I was in Up with People, I would start singing now.
Did someone say Up With People?! Hand gestures everyone! And…Up, up with people, you meet em whereever you goUp,up with people, they're the best kinda folks to knowIf more people, were for people, more people everywhereThere'd be alot less people to worry about, and alot more people who care!Now where's Janie Jordan Smith when we need her to put it in spanish? – Em
I love a good movie recommendation. And thanks for the heads-up about the mascara.