I'M IN LOVE!

I know, none of us thought it would be happen so fast, but I must admit, it did...I'm in love! So, this week, with Christmas just around the corner, I decided to take some time out for myself and go to a movie...finally!

My sister and I, dressed casually, went to see AVATAR. I had high expectations of this movie. Usually when this happens, I am let down...I hate expecting much out of movies, because I find they rarely live up the hype. As usual, I was running on time, which in movie time, was running late. This is the opening weekend of Avatar, and I should have known it would be packed. And it was! Jennifer and I were lucky to find two seats together, literally.

Of course the two seats were by these guys. I chose to sit next to the guy and give my sister the seat next to the lady. Well, there were some dumb looking movie previews, and the oversize middle aged nose blowing man next to me kept laughing at those. I would lead over and whisper to my sister, "That movie looks stupid," just in time to hear the man next to me say, "Oh, I gotta see that movie." It became a comical joke, so I would look at my sister and laugh. I mean he would say it only to the movies that looked so stupid they were supposed to be funny. I guess they have to make their money from someone, right??!!

Now, AVATAR....was a spectacular masterpiece! And James Cameron (writer, producer and director of Avatar) has an amazingly imaginative mind. The main character Jake, played by Sam Worthington who also played in Terminator Salvation, was not only physically appealing but he tore at my heart strings. The touching moments he shared with the main girl character Neytiri, played by Zoe Saldana, were beyond moving.

This movie had it all...action, suspense, love, battle...I never expected to fall in love, so when it happened I was caught by surprise. If you plan on seeing the movie, you may want to think before reading any further. Jake is wheelchair bound as a human, so giving a go at the world of Avatar is a great opportunity for him. His life comes alive when he is Jakesully, the blue character. His legs work...he can walk, run, and jump.

He is sent to Avatar on a mission, to help the humans learn the insides and outs of Avatar, so they can better attack it. When Jake gets stranded in Avatar he meets Neytiri, who saves his life. Neytiri is then ordered to train jakesully in the ways of Avatar, and jakesully fully trusts her. Their bond grows, and they become friends. After 3 months, jakesully finishes his training and can choose a woman who must also choose him. Neytiri turns her back to jakesully and suggests a couple of women to him. Neytiri's head is slightly tilted, as Jakesully says, "I have already chosen mine." Jakesully finds her eyes, and she says, "I choose you too." The tender touching, the look in their eyes, and the unspoken feelings, at this moment, literally brought tears to my eyes. They knew they were meant for each other. This is the moment that every woman dreams of happening to them. The exact second you know the two of you are in love...it is an unspoken moment between the two of you....you know there is nothing more, nothing greater, and no one else! At this moment, the rest of the world ceases to exist.

And in this moment, I fell in love! Okay, so I'm in love with a larger than human, blue character who has a long braid and tail from Avatar, but stranger things have happen...right??!!!

Jakesully didn't know when he set out on his mission that he was going to fall in love. He didn't know what was in store for him, but he was willing to do it anyways. Jakesully was not afraid to admit he wasn't familiar with his surroundings and let a female teach him a thing or two, and he was able to challenge her as well. He was rich in spirit and mind...his unwavering determination and confidence guided 2,000 warriors. When he succeeded in this, he had the power of the people. His perseverance was staggering..never giving up...and he knew his journey wasn't an easy one. He was willing to put forth any amount of effort to follow his heart. I want this kind of man. I know he has to be out there!! But where??

I know it's going to be hard for men, but if they follow their heart, then success is inevitable. I know it's a lot for men to have to feel like they need to live up to jakesully, but it should just be a starting point. Afterall, he is not real...and they are.

I guess this just keeps building my expectations for men....and people wonder why I'm still single! I know HE is out there. I'm still on the lookout and prowling! I'm not giving up, because like jakesully, I am tenacious, if nothing else. I refuse to believe that he doesn't exist.

You likely won't hear from me until after Christmas, so have a wonderful Christmas....and I hope your prowlin' days have been more successful than mine.

I may end up in unfamiliar surroundings, like jakesully, there for some other reason. Or it may not happen when or where I want it to.... but in time, I know it will happen! My wish man is out there somewhere, wondering where his wish woman is...Well, HERE I AM, HERE I AM, HERE I AM!