Eat, Pray, Love..can we move on?

Still thinking about Eat, Pray, Love

I want to get over with this. What are my thoughts on the movie? Let’s just get it over with it because I am still thinking about it and I cant come up with anything SUPER.

History: I read the book in December of 2007 or was it 2008 and it was my bible. After walking away from a 5 year relationship earlier that spring I was completely in aw with the book because it spoke to the anxiety demons I was going through, the desire to find prayer and build a relationship with myself and Faith and my hunger to believe in love again. It was cake for a fat kid!

I begged my friends to read it as it was a hidden jewel I found. My friends who are and have been forever happy with their long lasting relationships and had found themselves many years ago thought the book was poorly written, boring and “not a big deal.” But they honored that I was a big fan of it. So when the movie was announced I counted the days for it and set up a dinner, wine and movie night. I drove to Jersey the day before my big move all for the love of this book.

Was I disappointed? Not really. Was I reminded of why I loved the book? Not really. Was it like I had imagined it would be? Not really.

It’s no mystery that a book made into a movie looses its meat and potatoes so I took it for what it was; a movie after dinner with my girl friends.

Now back to the book- it served its purpose! It gave me an escape from my own worries. It’s a book that many can relate to or many can disagree with so I like it.

Is it logical to travel the world for a year in order to find a handsome man (well in real life he isn’t too handsome) and God? NO! Like Chelsea Handler (my Jersey soul sister comedian) said, “you risk getting malaria.”

My book sits proudly in my living room and it serves as a teacher, a counselor, an escape and a book with a pretty cover that was passed down to my girlfriends and back to me.

It’s no longer my bible but from time to time I remember that:
1- Eating your favorite delicates and indulging is love (I’m currently going through a phase of eating right now and its okay)
2- Prayer is important, clearing my mind is important, mediating and controlling my wild thoughts is a practice
3- Love is…..

Now can we move on because I do not want to keep thinking about this..

Thank you-
By LunaLove…a fan of Eat, Pray, Love

Heart My Pad!

So I found a little piece of peace. Recently my mornings start with a smile as I am grateful for the beautiful curtain rod on my window, oh and grateful for this new life of mine. I think to myself, “this floral bed sheet makes me so happy and I am glad we are friends again (you know flowers and me, because I am no longer afraid to admit that flowers are not ugly they are beautiful and make me jump with joy).”

Then I look at my white dresser and night stand and my room feels like sweetness from the Hamptons. I have slept all through the night (without sleeping pills or worries) and while in the beginning it was hard to sleep alone, I’ve now learned that if I close the door and shut the window I have the power to create a safe haven.

The best feeling that I discovered was reading in my room without anyone to disturb me. I often read articles of ladies in relationships that wish they were single again so that they could read a book in peace on their bed. OH YEA, OH WOW, OH HEAVEN! I now know why that made it to the list of “I wish I was single.” My room becomes a different peaceful fantasy and as I silence my blackberry I drift away and just float in peace.

My sofa, flat screen TV and I are having a threesome (shit for the price I paid I would expect no less!) I just sit there and put my feet up, or lay or eat, or whatever, it’s my sofa! I can watch my Netflix, my late night shows after work- thank you DVR, and I can just feel the stress and worries of the day melt away! Everything about my apartment I love- well that was my rule “only keep what you love.” This reminds me that since I am having window treatment anxiety and can not decide, I should just get what I love! Blogging rocks! Anyway, my refrigerator has all the foods I love- from Nutella to hummus, my bathroom has all the products I love, and my apartment is becoming my love!

So I know I have to mingle a little, get out there and meet up with friends (well that’s what they say) but this is my very first love, I mean apartment! I love it, I love it, I love it! Everyday as I leave it gives me the strength I need to take on the day and when I come home it gives me the softness to love and smile.

So as I fall in love with myself I learned one more very important lesson. It’s my job to make sure that I am happy. While others might not be so happy for me (my mother) I can not worry about that. I am such a happier, stronger person and have peace of mind all because I can put my love and my life before anyone else. I hope I can be an example to others and I am sure I will get out of my nest soon but for right now I’m letting myself fall deeper in love!