In no order:
1. Awakened my long forgotten childhood crush on Joseph Gordon Levitt, the then-little boy who made me believe in Angels (in the Outfield), and made me wish I was Larisa Oleynik in 10 Things I Hate About You.
2. Made me doubt my gender, at least for 2 hours, especially whenever Zooey Deschanel looked straight at me the camera through her long eyelashes, or sang a song (*to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die*), or smiled, or laughed.
3. Left me hanging on my seat until the credits ended, partly because I wanted to see the titles of the songs that were used in the movie, mostly because the entire 2 hours made me feel like I needed extra 15 minutes to absorb what just happened there.
4. Made me download The Smiths,
5. the entire (500) Days of Summer OST,
6. a (500) Days of Summer wallpaper,
7. and Ringo Star’s Octopus’ Garden.
8. Prompted me to schedule a trip to the mall as soon as it opens tomorrow later to finally get a bed frame and Christmas lights to put up in my bedroom. I don’t know why I’ve put that one off this long.
9. Made me want to sit in a crowded park and scream words I don’t dare say in front of our Pastor. And my Mom.
10. Made me want to watch it alone. No, wait. Done that.
11. Made me google photos of Zooey’s pretty dresses, skirts, vests and jackets. (And think about when to go dress-shopping again.) ♥
12. Made me miss riding buses and trains.
13. Made me want to laugh like no one’s watching and say with confidence, “Who cares, I’m happy.”
14. Inspired me to appreciate beauty in random places (like old buildings and empty park benches and cheesy greeting cards).
15. Inspired me to be like Summer, who knew when to give all or reserve some for herself, who had the courage to decide when to step back or take the leap, who knew when the answer was “no” or when it was time to say “yes”.
16. Made me want to be someone‘s Summer, to feel how it’s like to be someone’s obsession again.
17. Inspired me to be like Tom, who loved like he’s not scared of getting his heart broken, who found strength to get out of whatever rut he’s in to find (and fight for) what made him happy, who had the courage to love, to get hurt, to feel.
18. Made me accept the grim reality that I’m uncool (because watching romantic comedies are, to me, life-altering experiences), a masochist (because I enjoy movies that end with broken hearts), and a closet romantic (because movies like this *points to the photo* make me like this *points to myself*), rolled into one misunderstood human being.
It’s quite a relief to blurt these things out. You know.
i always wondered if i was normal for not having enough opinions about movies. i just won’t have so much to say… it’s like i don’t have my own mind about it. but i can relate with what you had to say about it, esp the part about wanting to be Summer, to feel how it’s like to be someone’s obsession.
much as i think deschanel’s quikry, i dunno why i don’t have a girl crush on her. everyone seems to love her… but me.. again, is there something wrong with me? lol. oh i do appreciate the fashion. surely i’m normal now?! :P
i think 500 days of summer really made me proud , that ive survived watching a chickflick, and be damned proud about it!lol
and yeah, ive downloaded the OST album asap after watching it.
and made me watch it again online.
and made me think what’s with Ringgo Starr that made Summer like him?
i wish im ringgo starr. hehe
In so many ways, I figured these will be things I will be doing, too, after I watch 500 DOS. Just like you, I’m mesmerized by the OST [as I’ve seen on trailers] and I’m a Smiths fan.
You’ve got a great blog. Had to say just in case you weren’t aware :)
Hey teeyah, that’s really nice of you to say. I always love hearing from new (uhm) readers. :) So thanks. :) I’ve been reading through your blogs too and yours are really great as well. (Love the blog template!)
To be honest, I haven’t really heard of The Smiths before (500) Days of Summer, but now, I’ve started listening to them na. :)
i’m a closet romantic! it made me want to ride a bike–because Summer was doing it and I do not know how to. hehehe :)
Riiight! I should add that to the list! I had trauma biking while I was a kid. I think I still know how to bike, I just haven’t tried biking in a while. :)
This is an ultimate chick flick and should be watched with girlfriends, not boyfriends. haha! I liked it, but since I only dragged Deej to watch it with me (it was solely my idea, seems like he hasn’t even heard of this movie before), I was kinda watching the movie through his perspective, so nakita ko ang disappointment through a guy’s point of view. haha.
I’m girl-crushing on Zooey, too. She’s so pretty! Stalker mode on: http://twitter.com/therealzooeyd
We should watch it again — all girls this time. :)
I think I was right to have watched it alone then. :)) I think there’s a different effect when you watch it alone. ;)
TARA LET’S WATCH AGAIN!!!
aww. you make me want to watch this movie sooo bad. been meaning to but still havent got the chance. btw, i started on my 30 day blog challenge thingy already inspired by you. so yea thank you. :))
Spare 2 hours of your day to watch it Fenaaa, you wont regret it. :)
yay 30 days! Will check out your blog :)