Movie Magic

I mentioned at the outset that mine and Mallory's BFF-dom has really only been around for the last two and half years. And since you're wondering how that happened, I'll tell you.

Once upon a time in the summer of 2008 a big group of us went and saw pretty much every movie that came out. No joke. I know I saw almost everything from Iron Man to The Dark Knight that year. Our Friday plans for 3 months included sitting in a long line on a strip of questionable movie theater carpet, eating snacks we snuck in our big Mom Bags. Between the two of us, Mallory and I have managed to conceal a six-pack of 20 ounce bottles, Swedish Fish, several bags of chips, and other assorted goodies. I remember one time when Mallory kept pulling out different items off of the Wendy's menu out of her bag. Do I need to say it? Probably not, but I will: AWESOME.


Since that summer, Mallory and I continue to enjoy seeing movies together. We have a favorite movie theater up in Salt Lake that shows us independent films while feeding us imported chocolate. We saw two movies in one weekend there one time. We've also been known to drive up and down the 101 and El Camino Real in the Bay Area, scouring Red Boxes for a particular DVD.

Here are some of the movies that we both always loved, have seen together, or Mallory has recommended and now I love.

And if you're thinking of recommending a movie to Mallory, chances are she'll love it if has one or more of the following:

• A peppy soundtrack
• Steve Zahn
• A tragic love story involving a British author
• Beautiful cinematography
• Clever writing
• Some sort of hipster element.
• A rewatch that is conducive to throwing a themed party.

Forgiveness is fun!

Another awesome thing about Mallory is how she forgives my scatterbrainedness.

I'm sorry I forgot today.. Except for I didn't, because I really think it's awesome that you're patient with me :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Seriously folks, today's the day! Many happy returns, Mallory! I'm glad I got to share a small part of the day with you. And I'm glad you were surprised! Awesome!

And since all the rabble-rousing and merry-making rendered me useless, I'm passing the torch to a guest blogger, who just so happens to be another AWESOME cousin.

Take it away, Christine!

Christine's the one standing next to our girl Mallory!

If I were ever a contestant on "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" Mallory would be on my "phone a friend" list without a doubt. She is the queen of pop trivia. Whenever I can't think of who a certain actor is, or who sings that song I often think of calling Mallory, because I know she would know. I miss being eight years old and playing with Mallory all day, everyday when we didn't have school. Our music videos, improv radio DJing, and Hanson paraphernalia collecting made summer and Christmas break hours fly by! She's always been an awesome cousin and friend. So, Mal in all your awesomeness I wish you a very Happy Birthday.
(And thank you in advance for saving my tooshie on that $250,000 question)

Parlez-vous français?

Mallory does! You should see her face light up when she realizes someone in the near vicinity speaks French. I fake speak German, and if I hear someone speak it, I run the other way, because I don't want to offend them by how horribly I butcher their language. Not Mallory, though. She's really good at it, and also, she's super brave and will strike up conversation. It's AWESOME.

One time, we went to Bruges Waffles in Salt Lake City where we feasted on Belgian waffles and frites. They were so delicious. But almost better than the food was getting to stand in line with a family full of cute little French kids. Adorable.


So how's about some awesome French videos?

A) Bret and Gemaine do not speak French. Oh wait, did I spoil it for you?



B) This impossibly cute girl named Capucine DOES speak French.


Once upon a time... from Capucha on Vimeo.

Big Dream No. 1: Expatriating to Europe

Another awesome thing about Mallory is her ability to dream big and the fact that she never tells me I'm dreaming too big. One such dream for we have is for her to marry an attractive Frenchman named Claude

And for me to marry an attractive Englishman named Edmund

And then we will be a mere ride through the Chunnel away from each other. 

Dreaming big = AWESOME

A Love of Mugs and the Stuff that Goes In Them

Mallory is something of a connoisseur of mugs and hot chocolate.

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She has impeccable taste in Mug Design:

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Not to mention impeccable taste in hot chocolate:

Cadbury at Elizabeth's Tea Shop

Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate, Starbucks

 AWESOME!

Type Master 3000

No, I never have actually called Mallory that, but I wouldn't be far off if I tried.

Mallory loves typography, and she's got a killer eye for it. There are times where I can say,

"Hey Mallory, do you know of a font that would be good for 3-year-olds who like barracudas and who are the children of brain surgeons getting ready for a sabbatical at Cape Cod?"

And she'll automatically know that duh, I should use Hypatia Sans Pro Semibold.

It's an awesome skill to have, if you ask me.

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