Ultimate Independence:

I did something quite daring yesterday...

I went to the movies. Alone.

I'd been absolutely dying to see 'Moonrise Kingdom' since the trailer was released, and yet every time I had the beau convinced to see it, our plans would somehow change, thus making it inconvenient to make a specific showtime. Having the entire day to myself yesterday while he worked, I finally opted to just take myself...

Let me first say that it was ultimately relaxing! I felt oddly nervous about the idea of saying "One ticket, please." to the cashier, but sitting in the dark with strangers to experience something was quite liberating... There was no pressure to analyze the film for discussion immediately following its ending either, so I was able to just enjoy my own thoughts and reflections during the drive home. (I also couldn't help but notice that I was far from the only solo movie-goer in attendance!)

Secondly, I could not possibly sing the praises of the film enough. It would inevitably still fall sort of everything it deserves. A truly magical piece of work for so many reasons. Possibly even Wes Anderson's best? 

(Also worth noting: I have the most intense crush on Jason Schwartzman, like, ever. He is so handsome and ultimately alluring to me! His cameo made my heart pitter-patter.)