BFFs and movie madness

1. I need advice...

...because I don't want to overstep any boundaries. What is the protocol for having a guy for a close friend? As I'm sure I've said before, I'm lacking in the BFF department these days, and with this new job, I was hoping to find a really awesome friend to hang out with. I did not, however, expect my potential BFF to be a dude.

I've already mentioned him to the Boyfriend, and he seems pretty cool about it, but something makes me think that this friendship could potentially make him uncomfortable. The bond I have with this new male friend is strictly platonic and I have no question that it will stay that way. However, I still feel like this new budding friendship will have to be different than bonds I've shared with past female BFFs.

Are there different rules or guidlines one must follow for having a guy BFF?

2. I plan to live at the movie theatre this fall...

...because of all the sweet flicks that are coming out. Most importantly is Heath Ledger's last film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. He died while making this film, so another one of my favorite actors, Johnny Depp, needed to finish it for him. Here's the trailer:

Super excited about that! Then, my other favorite actor, Morgan Freeman, will be in a film about Nelson Mandela, called Invictus. I love everything that Morgan Freedman does, so I doubt this will be any different. Other flicks I want to see:

Sherlock Holmes

Up In The Air

Precious

2012

An Education

Capitalism: A Love Story

Whip It

Lovely Bones

Soooo excited!

So I know that if you ask me what my favorite movie is, I will immediately say, "10 Things I Hate About You" because, well, its fabulous. But then I will probably say, "And at a close second is Boondock Saints" because it's a freaking epic movie. Epic. If you haven't seen it, rent it NOW. Put it in your queue. Seriously.

Now, to the point of my post: Boondock Saints 2 is coming out October 30th. Oh em gee. I seriously can not wait! Here's the trailer for those of you who are as pumped about this as I am...

I'm not the domestic type...

After browsing etsy today, I was stunned (as usual) by the vast array of fabulous creations. And you know what insane thought came into my mind? I want to learn to sew.

If you know me at all, you know this is absolute crazy talk. I could hardly boil water a few years ago. I burn microwave popcorn right through the bag. I had to call my mommy to iron a pair of dress pants recently. I am not a domestic woman.

...But perhaps I will give it a whirl anyway!

Okay. Now back to business. I told my parents about my master plan of getting my fashion specialist certificate and then going back to finish my advertising degree. They didn't like that idea at all. For some reason they just don't get the fact that I need a break, and the fashion certificate could provide that. The Boyfriend somewhat agrees, saying that I'm already signed up for fall classes. Maybe I should consider the certificate for spring. Arg.

That boils down to the fact that I need to make some decisions really quickly if I'm still thinking of getting the certificate this fall. Hmm.

Oh, and one more thing: tonight the Boyfriend and I watched "The Soloist"... warning, this isn't the feel-good movie you think it is. Be prepared for some very real, hard stuff. Regardless, it's a very good movie. It'll make you appreciate things in a new light.

Tomorrow's Plans: Job interview, further investigation of this certificate thing, movie with the Boyfriend (we're thinking "Funny People")

First Sewing Project: a fun and flirty skirt - I've been really into those lately!

Current Craving: Twizzlers and Cherry Coke... gotta love the junk food!

(picture from here and here)