Perspectives On Life: Wonder, With Friends *grin*

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Wonder, With Friends grin

Today I woke up excited to finally get to see the movie on screen that would compare to the movie in my mind as I read the book Wonder by R.J. Polaccio. I pretty much went into it with low expectations because the book is ALWAYS better than the movie. I figured that if my expectations would be low, then I wouldn't be disappointed. The good news is that I wasn't disappointed and while I enjoyed the movie, the people I saw it with made it even better. *grin*

I had invited some people to see it with me, and we all went together. Some of us had read the book and some hadn't. However, it didn't matter. All of us loved the movie (which was better than I expected, but yes, the book was better for me) and afterward we took a picture by the Wonder poster. I expected the movie to be my highlight, but it turned out that the people made it even better.

One of the kids that joined us sat by me on purpose. I smiled inside. So then I was between the young person and her Mom, but I loved it because we joked and laughed from time to time. It was fun. *grin*

I guess I had looked forward to the movie so much that I hadn't expected the PEOPLE I was with would be my highlight. All of us loved the movie and I walked away so very blessed by each of them. *grin*

A few of us went to the dollar spot at Target (it's next door to the theatre) and had fun goofing around there. Eventually my friends left and I was on my own. *grin* I found a lot of fun stuff for Christmas gifts. I'm trying to spread out the Christmas Crunch this year over 3 months. *grin*

So, yes, I suggest you run out and see Wonder. *grin* It is full of inspiration and hope, which is something we need in today's world. *grin* I thought it stuck to the book really well, and that the actors and actresses did a fantabulous (word I made up) job! Yes, I want to see it again already. It was that good.

For now, sleep sounds great.

I am blessed by each of the friends that went with me today. It made for a day that I will never forget. *grin*

*grin*
LIFE.
IS.
AWESOME!

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Weird But True Facts

Your body gives off light you cannot see.

A kid is most likely to break a wrist than any other bone in his body.

Eating dark chocolate can improve your attention span.

Fingernails grow faster on the hand you write with.

When you speed down a steep hill on a roller coaster, your stomach and intestines move around a little.

Feeling positive emotions can lessen your pain.

If you chew gum while listening to a catchy song, you're less likely to get it stuck in your head.

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Uplifting Words

Being single doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're strong enough to wait for what you deserve. ♥

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"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." Dr. Seuss

"That's insane" Mr. Springer after riding THE PATRIOT at Worlds of Fun.

"You can't run the race with God with one foot in bed."
Misty Edwards, IHOP-KC

Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can."

John Wesley

An excuse is the same as a lie.

Mrs. W., SVE

Words are weak instruments of love. People need to be shown love, not told.

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-A.W. Tozer

Love isn't a feeling, it is an ability.

~Movie, Dan in Real Life

Love is like the ocean, you can see where it begins, but not where it ends.
~Unknown

Aspire to inspire before you expire.
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Attitude is the crayon that colors your world.
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A smile confuses an approaching frown.
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Be Kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.

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Washington Irving

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

Eleanor Roosevelt

"I didn't stumble 1,000 times...the light bulb was an invention of 1,001 steps."

Thomas Edison

"You can't possibly hit the ball if you're thinking about all the possible ways you can miss."

Unknown

"Hey Pleasant, you remember the movie It's a Wonderful Life?" "Yes, Slim." "I am having a wonderful life." Slim, Shuttles

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Girl Stolen by April Henry
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Max Lucado's Books
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