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Wow has it been awhile!

I feel though that this time I have an excuse.

First, Valentines with Ryan was celebrated a little early.  We went to Carrabas for dinner and ate way to much food!

We devoured the first basket of bread that was brought to the table and said yes to a second basket, which arrived at the same time as our appetizer.

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Yummy Calamari!

Once finishing the last few, we were served our salads then our meals.  Luckily for me I had food for lunch the next day!

We then scooted over to Concord Mills to see Chronicle.



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The movie was so-so, but Ryan liked it and then that was all that mattered because the next day (Monday) Ryan and I woke around 10:30 a.m. to pick up the newest addition to our apartment and one of the best Valentine's Day gifts yet!

OPIE

Sorry he is a little sideways here! Picking up Opie was so exciting! We drove all the way to South Carolina to get him, and as the lady handed him over all I could do was love him.

He was very dirty when we picked him up, so our friend Kortney let us give him a bath at her house once we returned to Charlotte.  The bath water was literally black from all the dirt and grime.  We then brought him to our friend Kristen and Dustin's house, where we gave him two more baths.  The poor guy didn't know what to do!

He was so tired!

He slept for two whole days, aside from the moments that Ryan and I would wake him up to go outside, the vet, or to play.

It wasn't long till his eyes were shut and he was sleeping...again!



Now that he is up-to-date on his shots, and his sleep, he is all play!

Making friends with everyone he is coming into contact with

leaving no one un-kissed.

The Sandlot.

Every now and then I like to break out The Sandlot quotes.

You know the ones, L7 weenie or how to explain to someone how to make a correct s'more.

As I was attempting these quotes to Ryan, and we were trying to figure out if it was the word cracker or graham that Ham used to describe the graham cracker, the movie came on!
Even with 19 years between now and the year it was released, it is still a great, funny movie.

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Waking up the next day in a groggy state, I found myself wearing a baseball tee, jeans and a pair of converses.
Thank you Sandlot, for not only being amazing past your time, but being the inspiration for my outfit the following day.

50/50: A Story Of Unexpected Circumstance.

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Upon entering into the theater for a sneak pre-view of Jason Levine’s film 50/50, opening in theaters September 30^th, I was unsure of what to expect.  I had only seen posters around the theater for the last few months promoting the film, as posters do, with the familiar faces of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen.  I was intrigued by what I saw; Levitt at the beginnings of shaving his head, and Rogen watching behind with a look of almost disgust on his face.  I’ve always been a fan of Levitt since his 3^rd Rock from the Sun days and Rogen, who also produced this film along with Evan Goldberg and Ben Karlin, more recently when I caught a glimpse of his humor in Superbad.  So I knew it was only a matter of time that I would view this film, all I knew at that time was that it was coming soon.  Little did I know I would receive free tickets merely days later.



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Based off of screenwriter, Will Reisers, personal battle with cancer, Reiser and Levine took on the undeniable risk of making a film about cancer, and turned it into a comedy; 50/50 came out on top portraying the story in a respectful and tasteful manner.

Levine takes us on the journey of two friends trying to cope with the unexpected discovery of a malignant tumor, with a 50/50 chance of survival.  From beginning to end, I really could not help but feel the need to protect Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as Reiser has given him the characteristics of someone who appears careful, timid and fragile.  At 27-years-old, Adam finds he has a malignant tumor along his spine, and being represented as the type of man who won’t even cross the street unless permitted to at a crosswalk, it is easy to grasp the concept that scary things can happen to both the good and the bad.

  

Kyle (Seth Rogen) sets humor throughout the film when needed, taking the edge off such a grave topic and giving Adam a more “positive”, and rather promiscuous, outlook on the subject.  Kyle gives off the air of someone who is irresponsible and will not take anything seriously.  It is later realized how much Kyle cares and is struggling himself.

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  This story is refreshingly witty and insightful even with the tragic cancer topic so eminent.  I would definitely recommend adding this film to your list of movies to see within the next month.  Bring a date, your best friend or a member of your family, all will find aspects to appreciate.