so, i went to see the notebook yesterday afternoon...quite an experience. apparently, there was a pretty severe storm while i was in the theater. about 40 minutes into the film, the power went out and the movie stopped...right when it was getting good. after a brief break, the movie came back on. with no sound. so, i watched the pivotal point of this movie with the lights up. in silence. people were not happy. getting their money back. leaving the theater. i decided to wait it out and hope for the best. after about 15 minutes, the sound returned...and even though it was frustrating, it wasn't hard to figure out what had gone on during the "silent portion" of the movie.

i'm going back to see it again tonight...i know, all the guys are rolling their eyes. and maybe some of you ladies are as well. i enjoy a good chick flick as much as the next girl. but they don't usually affect me the way this one did. men, you should all go see it. seriously. if you want to know how we long to be loved...go. now. i'm gonna stop there because i don't want to give anything away to those who haven't seen it yet. incredible...