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I've decided to compile some of my favorite movie lines. Why? Because I have a paper to write, of course. Don't ask stupid questions.

Almost Famous

"I didn't invent the rainy day, man. I just own the best umbrella."

"If you think that Mick Jagger will still be doing the whole rock star thing at age fifty...well, you are sorely, sorely mistaken."

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."

Dumb & Dumber

"Just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!"

"Yeah I called her up, she gave me a bunch of crap about me not listening to her, or something, I don't know, I wasn't really paying attention."

"So you're telling me there's a chance..."

Grosse Pointe Blank

"Why are you so interested in me going to my high school reunion?
-I just find it amusing that you came from somewhere."

"If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it's, well, broken."

High Fidelity

"Should I bolt every time I get that feeling in my gut when I meet someone new? Well, I've been listening to my gut since I was 14 years old, and frankly speaking, I've come to the conclusion that my guts have shit for brains."

"What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?"

Little Miss Sunshine

"No! I'm madly in love with you and it's not because of your brains or your personality."

"Oh my God, I'm getting pulled over. Everyone, just... pretend to be normal!"

"I'm glad you're talking again, Dwayne. You're not nearly as stupid as you look."

Love Story

Oliver - Well what makes you so smart?
Jennifer - I wouldn't go out for coffee with you that's what.
Oliver - What if I wasn't even gonna ask you to go out for coffee with me?
Jennifer - Well then that's what makes you stupid.

Office Space

"I cannot believe what a bunch of losers we are. We're looking up 'money laundering' in the dictionary."

"No, you're working at Initech because that question is bullshit to begin with. If everyone listened to her, there'd be no janitors, because no one would clean up shit if they had a million dollars."

Sweet Home Alabama

"What is it with you southern girls? You can't make the right decision until you've tried all the wrong ones."

"You can't ride two horses with one ass, sugarbean."

"I never fully understood that expression, but no, I am not 'shitting' you."

Tombstone

"I have two guns, one for each of ya."

"Are you gonna do something, or just stand there and bleed?"

"It seems poker's just not your game, Ike. I know, let's have a spelling contest!"

And of course -- "I'm your huckleberry"

Top Gun

"The Defense Department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid."

"I was improving international relations. You know, communicating?"

"The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room."

"Slider - Whose butt did you kiss to get in here?
Goose - The list is long, but distinguished.
Slider - Yeah, well, so's my Johnson."


I decided to spare you the animated movie favorites, of which there are several. In closing, I'd like to reference the entire Wedding Crashers script for obvious reasons.

Rules

I maintain that when playing hangman, the full word should always be used. If an acronym or abbreviation is chosen, nondisclosure of said information renders the game unfair. Period.

People Sacks (aka 'baby bumps')

I realized today that I'm beginning to move into a whole new phase of life. You always hear about the marriage phenomenon. You know the one. Everyone you've ever met in the 4-5 years following your high school graduation decides to get married within a 12-24 month period.

Marriage Phase - Check

(I'm through the thick of it anyhow, there are still two or three big ones to go)

It's fairly intuitive that the baby phase should follow. While I knew this, something in me didn't realize the transition was imminent. I suppose it's mostly my subconscious wanting to maintain the common ground I have left with my married friends...but alas, they are slowly beginning to fall victim to the baby craze.

The marriage phase made me the queen of bachelorette parties. While this is still a useful skill, I now find myself in the process of adding baby showers to my repertoire.

This week I have learned how to properly construct a diaper cake, brainstormed creative invitation ideas, and got a feel for what types of snacks/activities might be appropriate. My friends will be adorable pregnant and I'm certain that their babies will be precious, it's just another way life is changing this summer! I get to be the crazy friend who brings toys and feeds them sugar at inappropriate times. I must admit, I'm pretty stoked about that part of the job. (:

Simple Minds

My preoccupation with childish interests attacked unexpectedly today while we were wandering through some small shops on our lunch hour. I spotted something....shiny.

It was glitter. I was intrigued. Check this out!



I was instantly taken with the toy. The one I chose has iridecent/opalesque glitter and is absolutely fascinating. I got the smaller version, but am beginning to regret my decision. A trip back may be in my not-too-distant future.

As an aside, one of the best birthday gifts I've ever received came from a dear friend...and the following website. https://sendaball.com/

Quotables X2

Okay so this is slightly paraphrased....but funny nonetheless.

'Blood tubes have no morals. They take the substance of life! And what about the spleen? It just takes things out for the slightest little flaw. I mean could you live in a society like that!? You only get 120 days to begin with.'

Me: What is that supposed to be?
Ely: It's a car - heading off into the sunset. He's chasing the sun....like cowboys on steel horses.

Perspective

I've been in the midst of job searching for a while now...and the process is beginning to make me a little apprehensive. Quite frankly I'm just ready to have it be overwith! Yesterday the whole thing seemed to consume my thoughts. The more I think about it, the more all these big decisions seem overwhelming and exhausting.

Anyhow, last night changed my outlook. I woke up around 3AM in a dead panic. In my dreams I somehow discovered the only job anyone would hire me for was in specimen receiving. (where essentially you type names and demographics into a computer all day)

I wish I could describe the relief I felt waking up. Although I know that the dream has absolutely no basis in reality, I have a whole new appreciation for the job search I'm able to do now!

Quotables Of Ely (aka Larry...aka Wallace)

1: "God, I hate radiation training. I swear it's almost worth the cancer."

2: On my opinion of mustaches being totally creepy: "Mustache culture is pretty cool. You get to do things like wear all denim....or just leave porn laying around your apartment."

3: "No, see, I don't take hydrocodone as a pain reliever, I only take it 'cause I'm an addict."

4: During a game of catchphrase "Oh! Okay. You use a Bedazzler to put these things on your clothes!" .... blank stares .... "Time out, Ely. Why are you so familiar with Bedazzlers?"

More to come....stay tuned!