Puerto Rico - here I come.

I couldn't sleep very well last night. This was the night before Christmas or trip to Disneyland restlessness. That was coupled with the nerves of wondering if I have everything that I need. Thanks to the magnificent Gregory, I had created a travel checklist and got his this morning to check it against, so I am in good shape. Now I just have to navigate the airports and what I am hoping is a restful red-eye flight, and all will be well with the world. I should then have a week of fun and relaxation in what promises to be relatively good weather, if the gods continue to smile my way.

Given that I am traveling with my two sisters and another honorary sister, it was fitting that I watched the film Lovely and Amazing as I packed. It's the story of these three very different sisters and their personal struggles to accept themselves as they grow up in various stages of their lives. This is one of those movies that creeped up on me. I was watching it somewhat haphazardly at first, but I found myself stopping mid-pack and curling up to watch. I won't go into a full-on review, but I will say that I highly recommend this film, and it's not just cause my honey is in it in one of his earliest appearances.

There are lots of independent films that follow the mold this movie is made from, but director Nicole Holofcener finds incredibly creative ways to move the characters along. I mean, the screenplay is kinda genius. When Emily Mortimer's character stood up naked in front of a lover, post-sex, and asked him to point out everything he finds wrong with her body, I was like, "what is this?" But as the scene unraveled, I was marveled by not only her performance but by the subtle way the screenplay allowed her issues to be faced and dealt with. We could see all of these people's insecurities without having to hear about them. And their voices are so distinct that you see them as separate people united by their inherited problems. In, all this was a very honest portrayal of family in that at times I wanted to smack them all and then I wanted to hug them. Just like I sometimes want to with my real family. Anyway, see this movie. Love. Thanks to Eric for the great recommendation.

So, I am excited for my trip. I am excited to see where some of my blood originates. I am excited to see the place where my grandfather is buried. I am excited to relax. And I am really excited to be with my sisters, insecurities and all. I have a feeling we will all be in fine form - all lovely and amazing in our own way.

Puerto Rico - here I come.

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