But I am not buying all of this Eat. Pray. Love. stuff. I bought the book about a year ago and I couldn't get through it. It just seemed so self-indulgent.
I get it where she was trying to go with it, but I just wasn't buying it.
I know she goes through a really rough divorce and she wants to find herself again, but honestly.... who in the REAL WORLD has all that money and time to say, "I am going away to eat, pray, and love"? In the real life, we have to learn how to be ourselves again through our every day struggles. We have to learn how to "Eat. Pray. Love." while working a 9-5 job, taking care of kids, and other responsibilities. Most women don't have the luxury to just drop everything to go away like Elizabeth Gilbert.
Oh, but she learns a lot of stuff! Yeah, that's true. And it's very good 'stuff', too. However, most people end up learning lessons the hard way - oh, you know....living an every day life! By making ends meet. By making mistakes and living through them. There are tons of women around us every day, who learn how to empower themselves through lessons of every day life. There are tons of novels that share this same ideal, too. I'd rather read that.
I'm sure Julia Roberts is a pretty face to look at and I'll probably put the film in my Netflix Queue when it gets released on DVD, just to at least say I saw it. While we're on that subject.....
... I know I am going to get more *GASPS!!!* with this, but I've never thought Julia Roberts was the most amazing actress ever. She's always consistent with her acting, but I've never been completely moved by any of her performances. I just watched Sleeping with the Enemy the other night and it was a good movie, but I still wanted a little more from her. She actually seemed a little awkward at times. Anybody can give the deer in the headlights look.
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| Does anyone look this emotionless when about to shoot a creepy abusing stalking husband? |
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| They should have hired me. I am even acting this amazingly without any makeup on. Unfortunately, my hair doesn't curl/fro like JuRo, so you get the tousled look. Honestly, I think it's way more marketable. |
Oh! Here's an idea to "Eat. Pray. Love." I really think this will help you find yourself.
1. EAT. Get the double down sandwich from KFC. Eat about four of them in one sitting.
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| I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. |
3. LOVE. Look around and notice you're still alive. Thank God for it and start thinking about other people. Do something nice for someone else. If that doesn't work, take some prozac and get over yourself.
Don't hate me.
22 comments:
Hahahaha, this post was great. And I am so with you! I never bought or read the book and have no desire to see the movie for all the reasons you just said! Plus it got horrible reviews anyway! And I'm so sick of hearing about it! It's everywhere!
Haha. My mom and sister saw the movie and were raving about it. I've never been on the Julia Roberts' bandwagon, although I love Pretty Woman. I am undecided on whether or not I will see this. You crack me up!!
Have to agree pretty woman was good!! But your right life is a learning curve, you make mistakes learn from them and get on with it!!
Love it! I just finished the book and you're right, it's very self indulgent! I won't go see the movie in the theater but probably on DVD. And Julia Roberts was never a favorite of mine.
I actually never read the book, but my sister did and she and I went and saw the movie on Saturday with her. I was expecting it to be totally self-indulgent, like a Sex and the City kind of thing... just a rich girl hanging out, having fun. I actually really enjoyed the movie and the concept... but here's why... So often on tv/movies people get divorced and it's really cut & dry like abuse, etc. this one was about people who weren't right for each other not making the other person suffer and letting go (well on Liz's part). Yeah the whole go to italy and eat was just fun (back to sex and the city kind of movie). The 'pray' part was a lot different than I expected... and the love part. wow. when he was all 'darling, it's time' dude, that's some deep stuff! also the dude's relationship with his son was so touching.
ok maybe just to me and some stuff I have going on personally right now... but I cried that whole movie! my sis did too and she didn't cry at the book. So yeah... It was 'deeper' than I was prepared for. I am not sure if I want to get the book or get it on netflix... but it was worth checking out (and our mom paid for the tix! lol!)
I've never read the book - I've never even really heard of the book until now. All I had seen was the preview - and even then, it didn't look all that enticing. Won't lie.
I'm cracking upreading this. I havne't read the book - but do want to see the movie because I do love JR and every movie she's been in. She's one of my favorites - so we can just agree to disagree there. :)
But still....love your take on Eat.Pray.Love! :)
no gasping here, just laughing!
So I have not read the book but its funny that you posted about this.As I had a big heart to heart with one of my girl friends who had read this book (well not all of it, like you she couldnt get throgh it)... She had similar opinions as you. She also went even further and said she felt that this book was encouraging all married women to leave their husbands/significant others and "Experience life" Imust say I agree with you both. Most of the time you have to expeirence really shitty experiences to learn and grow. Thats just how life works out. Youre right...you cant just pick up and travel the world. We all have responsibilities and money issues to do that.
However, we still want to go see the movie because we are thinking they arent going to make a movie as self indulgent and ridiculous as the book (well from what ive heard about it)... Ill let you know
I did semi-gasp when you said she wasnt a good actress. But youre right...she is a bit awkward. Thats what I find endearing about her. Because we can relate. well I can at least, Im pretty awkward
Hahaha, you crack me up!
I tend to agree. The Tsaritsa Sez had a good post about this "phenomenon" not too long ago.
To be honest, I'm not sure if I'm into it yet either. I have to admit though, I haven't given the book much of a chance...I've always been busy and preoccupied when I pick it up so I guess I should leave my judgments for later. I am a huge advocate for eating, praying, and loving...so you'd think I would like it. ;-)
LOL I LOVE YOU - can we start there. You're always bringing it back to reality and I love that. I haven't read the book and I'm not going to live my life that way...it's a fantasy. That's it.
I'm trying to trudge through the book, and I absolutely cannot sympathize with her. Ugh. I hate it. I felt the same way about Julie Powell in Julie & Julia. Self-absorbed vapid twits.
Here's a great review of the book/movie that pretty much sums up the truth about it:
http://www.ncregister.com/register_exclusives/the-oprahfication-of-religion
That picture is amazing. It's perfect. Damn them for not hiring you instead!
1) awesome picture
2) i disliked the book too, white woman finds herself in the third world. blergh
3) i love your blog more and more each day
I loved this post. The picture with the banana was hilarious. I'm kind of in the same boat about Eat Pray Love. It seems kind of far-fetched. I know movies are always far-fetched, but come on - who BESIDES celebrities and Bill Gates can just take off a year from life to go find themselves? Certainly not me. I'd come back to find my truck repossessed, my house gone and all of my stuff gone. Se la vie'. Also, like my work would just let me take a whole YEAR off. Yeah, they'd really hold that spot for me...
I'm totally with you. I'm trying to get through the book now and I'm about to give up. I just want to shake her and tell her to get a hold of herself. Glad we're on the same page!
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You already know how I feel about this (the same as you). And this post was amazing, I lubs ya.
You're amazing!! And you've totally spared me going to see a movie that I would probably hate. Love your version of it though, don't need anyting else! :)
I have absolutely no intention of seeing Eat, Pray, Love, mostly because it seems pretty sappy and over publicized. If it was about the same woman moving to another country and starting her life that might be different. But I agree with the self-indulgent comment. And I've never been a big fan of Julia Roberts either.
I like your version, but with those ckicken sandwiches you might have to change it to Pray, Eat, Pray, Love, and go to the doctor ;)
Gasp? HAHAHA out loud is more like it. Hey I'm not the biggest JR fan, either. I'm reading the book - I read a few pages, then get distracted and don't read it for days. Not a good sign, is it. I'm determined to get through it, though. I just want to know what the whole fuss is about!
Agreed on Julia Roberts wholeheartedly. She could have been so much better in Sleeping with the Enemy.
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