In an attempt to forget (even for a short while) about the waters that are creeping slowly but surely into the city, I decided to watch a movie. This one has been on my radar for a while but for some reason got pushed somewhere far away until today and I’m glad I watched it now. It was good, it was romantic, it was lovely, it was the perfect escape. And I loved it.
15 random things about 500 Days of Summer
1. Summer is a cool name for a girl. Autumn is not.
2. If expectations would coincide with reality every time, life wouldn’t be as interesting.
3. Never heard of The Architecture of Happiness by Alain Botton but now that I have, I want to read it.
4. There’s a French song in this movie that I really liked.
5. Things can go from colorful to colorless very quickly when you are in love. Nothing new here, eh?
6. When Tom is depressed he likes vodka and orange juice. Oh, and smashing plates.
7. “To die by your side is a heavenly way to die.” The Smiths said that. Beautiful.
8. Some people can draw a cool picture on the inside of an arm.
9. “She’s like the wind…” Remember that song?
10. There are things you shouldn’t shout in a park in the middle of the day.
11. It’s cool to have a blackboard in your house. I want one too.
12. Have you read The Picture of Dorian Gray? This movie will remind you of it.
13. Vagiant is what happens when you put together vampire and giant. There’s actually a band with that name. I googled it. Shame on me, I know.
14. “The best way to get over a woman is to turn her into literature.” Apparently Henry Miller said that.
15. I dare you to tell me you don’t like this song:
I very much want to see this film! Now you have me more interested!
Ah, it’s a beautiful movie, and it goes very well with dark chocolate. 🙂
I haven’t seen this movie, but have been thinking about the title for a while – on how there can be 500 days in a summer. It is really cool that the girl’s name in the movie is Summer. Hope you enjoy reading ‘The Architecture of Happiness’. I will look forward to hearing your thoughts on it. My grandfather was a teacher and there was a blackboard in his home. It was really cool 🙂 Hope the situation in Bangkok is getting better now.
The title is good and well, when you’re in love summer goes on for quite a while, doesn’t it… 🙂
Ah, I knew I forgot something! I went to the bookstore today, bought a few books but totally forgot about “The Architecture of Happiness”. A good excuse to go back there again soon.
Did you draw on that blackboard?
Unfortunately the situation is getting worse, the water was on the outskirts but now is moving into the city and in a few days may reach the area I live in. There’s nothing to do but wait, hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
Ha, ha, ha! Those bookstore visits are always wonderful, aren’t they 🙂
I don’t remember drawing on the blackboard, but I definitely remember writing on it.
Hope the floods don’t get into your area, Delia. It must be a really tough time. Hope things improve soon.
Yes, those bookstores are magic places. 🙂
Thanks, Vishy, I hope so too. Meanwhile my holiday got extended (yet again!). I should put all this free time to good use and write more, eh? 🙂
Yes, hope you are enjoying the reading and the writing 🙂
I love this movie!! That video has put me in mood for a rewatch!
I’m glad it did. That’s a movie to put you in a good mood. 🙂