I got an astonishing 10 hours of sleep last night, which left me feeling refreshed and energetic when I woke up this morning. Breakfast was a huge bowl of Kashi GoLean, blueberries and almond milk.
Later in the morning, I hopped on the elliptical to finish watching Eat, Pray, Love, which I've been watching in increments. read the book four or five years ago and wasn't a huge fan, so while overall I enjoyed the movie, it didn't win me over completely.
*Spoilers ahead!*
One of my qualms with Elizabeth's story is the view of her first marriage- I found it so heartbreaking that her husband fought the divorce, arguing the fact that he made a vow, that he wanted to make amends, and that he was still dedicated to a life with her. I feel as though the movie didn't treat the subject of divorce as well as the book did- of course, it's a movie, but I disliked how more attention was paid to the trials of her next relationship than the trauma of her broken marriage.
Furthermore, while her journey was beautiful and life-changing, it's not a realistic for most people. Traveling for an entire year is a huge luxury, regardless of your savings. There are many forms of self-discovery, and though I know I still have a lot of learning to do myself, I don't think that dramatic actions are always necessary to learn to love yourself. The places Elizabeth visited encouraged her transformation, but ultimately her change came from within, and I think that should be taken away as the overall message- more so than the power of culture shock.
So, what did I like about the movie? Well, it was certainly beautiful. It made me want to see the world, and to discover what makes me happy outside of my little bubble. I also really, really loved this scene (which Gina recently posted as well). By the end of the movie, Elizabeth's self-assuredness in her body and life is really refreshing- I've always thought that Julia Roberts is a great role model for young girls, and she's perfect for the role!
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After my movie/workout, I refueled with a large green monster.
- sliced banana
- sliced orange
- 1/4 c hemp protein
- 2 T ground flax
- two handfuls of spinach
- 1 c almond milk
- 1 T agave
I also cleaned out a container of cashews:
As well as half an unpictured apple one of my parents left in the fridge.
Plans for this afternoon = grocery run and other errands. Hope you're having a great end to your Sunday!!
Have you seen or read Eat, Pray, Love? What are your thoughts on it? Are there any other books or movies that have encouraged you to step out of your comfort zones?
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