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[violachic]

I'm going to make this post first, before I make the "I just spent thirteen hours with my mom (and eight of those she was asleep) and almost killed her twice" post, 1)so I don't forget to after getting myself all worked up in type, and 2)I remember that I am, in fact, a compassionate, soft-hearted, big ole sap, and not someone who actually harbors fantasies of actually having the last (snarky) word when having a conversation with a particular- purely hypothetical, of course- someone.

Okay then. Onwards and upwards.


High Fidelity is one of my favorite movies (yes, I'm aware it was a book first- I'm partial to the movie because it contains John Cusak) these days. It always seems to land in my Top Ten, and depending on my mood, sometimes my Top Five. Its a great relationship movie. Its a whole hell of a lot more honest than most of your typical "love story" movies.

There are two scenes in particular that I really like.

The first is towards the end, where Rob asks Laura to marry him. Kind of off-the-cuff, to be sure. But when she asks why, he gives her this spiel about how he always expected The Fantasy (something, I believe, about being surrounded by exotic women's underwear was referenced earlier in the film), but then realized that neither life, nor love, is The Fantasy, nor should it be, and anyway its better than The Fantasy. Or something like that.

My other favorite scene (Pay attention! This is the part that the rest of the post will talk about!) is in the middle, where he admits how much he misses her, and then goes on to list the Top Five things he loves about her. They include things like how when she laughs, she always laughes with her whole body, and the sweet, quirky thing she does when she can't sleep.

That scene resonated with me because I realized a long time ago, that's what love means to me. I don't just mean romantic love, but friendship love, and in family and all that.

So I guess, I wanna know- what are those things that you love so much about who you love? Be it significant other, best friends, etc.... The little, quirky things that endear. The things that make them who they are, and that's exactly why you love them.

I'll give you a few of mine.

1)One thing that I love about E is how, after we've watched a movie, he'll quote random funny- or obscure- lines from it for hours. Sometimes completely out of the middle of nowhere. It keeps me on my toes, and when said with certain inflections, makes me laugh and laugh and laugh. And, of course, there's the Randomness factor, which is one I always support.

2)One thing I love about Q is that thing where she kept trying to cajole me into sleeping with her that's turned into a friendly, very funny joke between us by now. I mean, really- three women on a futon with a can whipped cream- what comes into your head? She makes me feel, somehow, sexy and unthreatened at the same time.

3)One thing I love about my sis is her Righteous Indignation. I love how passionate she gets when she senses there has been a Grave Injustice done. Sometimes I wish I could harness that level of sheer passion. It reminds me a little bit of a White Knight or something, only, well, nonviolent and all.

4)One thing I love about Kelly is her way of always being gentle and loving, and the way she always has a big hug and supportive words.


There's lots more, but I'm not going to go through it all right now. If you're wondering, ask me, I'll be happy to tell you.


I know this is corny, and I also know (its some sort of subclause of Murphy's Law, actually) that the posts you most want responses on you're least likely to get responses on. But do want to know what's in your head. Please, if you have a moment, leave me a comment and tell me why you love that person, or I guess even make it a post in your own journal.

Thanks!

**EDIT: Just so you know, this is not me looking for an ego stroke. Actually tell me about someone who's not me!!!**

Comments

[tanyad.livejournal.com]

I'm in need of some LJ lovin'... :D

[tanyad.livejournal.com]

Hmm ... loads I could say, but have to think on it. I love you cause you're awesome, an activist and you are true to your values in your daily life.

:)

[thrueyessoblue.livejournal.com]

when you started listing your favorite scenes i was HOPING that you'd mention the 5 things scene, because that's one of my favorite scenes in ALL of movie-dom. anytime i'm trying to convince anyone to watch that movie, i show them that scene.

....or the one where Ian gets his ass kicked. either way.

[violachic.livejournal.com]

Actually, the one where Ian gets his ass kicked is kind of how it went with my mom last night.....

[varsitynj.livejournal.com]

One thing I love about Jeffrey: The ways in which he's now having the childhood he didn't allow himself years ago. He shows the world a very cynical no-nonsense persona but we have all our own little cutesy sayings and rituals when we're by ourselves, and he can be all silly (in a good way)

One thing I love about mom: Her e-mails, which she creates on this thing called an Ergo, that resemble ransom notes. Also, the way she makes up her own names for things that are close to the real thing, but not exact.

One thing I love about dad: How you can tell him about the most arcane fact or happening, and he will have a whole conversation with you about it, asking questions that mean he's actually interested, not just humouring you. I inherited his gift for storing useless information, something which thrills Jeffrey to no end.

One thing I love about my parents collectively: The way my mom will start telling a story and my dad will roll his eyes and say that's not the way it happened at ALL, and then she starts backpedaling. They are like a comedy duo.

One thing I love about Lokie: The way he thinks if one of us didn't see the other feed him, it means he didn't eat. He is such a conniver, and he must think we're the two biggest pushovers on the planet.

One thing that I love about Lexie: *thinks hard* Wait it'll come to me.

[leekaluu.livejournal.com]

I love High Fidelity too, one of my faves. I love that scene, too, when he listed the top 5 things he loved about Laura. I remember thinking she was lucky to have someone who noticed all of her little quirks and loved them.

Top 5 things I love about my boyfriend (no particular order):

1. He's more patient with me than I am with myself.
2. He knows he's not perfect and appreciates help from others.
3. He's never afraid to cry at a movie.
4. He deeply respects his parents.
5. He's far more courageous than he leads on.

[pheret1.livejournal.com]

1. I love the way he turns into a three-year old as soon as he gets sleepy and stretches out his arms, closes his eyes, and says, "carry me" when I tell him it is time for bed. Also, how he rubs his eyes and head on my shoulder when he's getting tired but before he realizes he's tired.

2. To Be Continued...