Friday, September 13, 2013

Your Favorite Chick Flick

Yesterday between driving matchbox cars, playing with GeoTrax and playing games like Pop the Pirate (always scream when that dumb thing pops)

I was working on the book I am writing.  Lately the ideas have just been flowing and coming quickly.  I am not always writing it in chronological order and the other day after I wrote a part that will be near the end, I felt that readers high that I get when I just cannot put a book down.  The more I write, the more I want to hurry and get it done so I can share it!

Sometimes as I am writing my mind will blank on little things, like where a good restaurant that characters should eat at, or a good chick flick.

In those moments, I often take to Facebook.  Yesterday I did just that asking: "Favorite Chick Flick, ready go!"

The responses soon came pouring in.  Everything from Pride and Prejudice, to While you Were Sleeping, lots of votes for The Notebook and some classics I have never even heard of like Roman Holiday.  All of the suggestions were coming from girls, until my brother stepped in.
The Notebook got lots of votes
"Which one is the shortest?" he asked.

My brother-in-law was next: "star wars. because. chewy"

Then an old-time family friend piped in with his vote of "Robocop"

So lesson learned, don't ask men for advice on good chick flicks.

By the way, what is your favorite chick flick?

Oh, and in my book I think I am going to use While You Were Sleeping as it's the reason Eric so desperately wanted to buy a hot dog from  street vendor when we went to Chicago this last summer.
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22 comments:

  1. ShellSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Ha! I could see Hubs saying something like that.

    I love Sweet Home Alabama and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I've seen both of those so many times.

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  2. SaimiSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    The Proposal - Kate and Leopold - The Princess Bride - Knight and Day (that one also has good action) French Kiss - Mamma Mia - Failure to launch - Ok so that's just a few of my favorites!!

    Writing a book, how exciting!!

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      My kids watched The Princess Bride for the first time a little bit ago, what a classic!

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  3. RebeccaSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    not sure if it qualifies as a chick flick but my two favorite movies is Benny and Joon plus Edward Scissorhands

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      It has been forever since I have seen either of those! Loving this post as it is helping me remember movies I forgot about.

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  4. JillSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Ohhh, I need to start writing again! I need to feel that rush!! Good for you :)

    Your brother sounds like my brother. lol I forced him years ago to watch Twilight with me, and when it was over, he turned, looked at me with this blank face, and said, "That movie combines the three things I hate MOST in movies... vampires. love. and sparkling." LOL

    I have a hard time picking one chick flick...eeek... The Notebook is definitely up there! I also ADORE PS I love You... but if I'm going with all-time fave, I'm gonna pick Pretty Woman! :)

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      Yea, I don't think any of my brothers have watched Twlight. My husband did though and also thought okay, but then after some convincing he read the books and is a fan now too :)

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  5. JackieSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan so I'm going to have to agree with the Roman Holiday vote and add in Breakfast at Tiffanys.

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Okay sounds like I really need to watch Roman Holiday

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  6. starnes familySeptember 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Love the guys' responses. :) I wouldn't know how to choose.....The Holiday, Love Actually, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, etc.

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:34 PM

      Oh You've Got Mail is a good one! The person before me watched that at the dentist last time I went as it was on the TV when I came into the room

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  7. Sarah ShumateSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    That is a tough question! It's like asking someone what their favorite song is! The notebook is just too sad for me. I watched it once and was like, NEVER AGAIN! I do NOT like to cry!

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:35 PM

      It has been a long time since I have seen the Notebook, I honestly can't totally remember it, guess that means I need to see it again, or should read it.

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  8. AshleySeptember 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I asked on my FB the other day about a good book recommendation. My brother put "goosebumps and the babysitters club" ...gotta love the guys!

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    1. EmmySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:40 PM

      Lol that is funny! Though I did love goosebumps as a kid :)

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  9. MimiSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I laughed and laughed. Thanks for the fun post

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  10. Liz MaysSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Those male answers are ridiculous!!! Mine is Terms of Endearment!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    bridesmaids!

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  12. NicoleSeptember 17, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I know I've seen that movie but I can't remember what it's about. I loved Pretty Woman and that's why I had to buy a Snap Dog (hot dog) from a street vendor in NYC :)

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