A Really Good Day

Even though yesterday was an overcast, cloudy and rainy day..... all day..... it was also one of those really good days too!  It started out with me waking early from a good nights rest and feeling full of energy.  I went to pilates and had a wonderful workout as well as giggles and social time with the other ladies in class, then I went to lunch with a dear friend... that we lingered over for 2 hours just chatting, then home to a quiet and clean house to freshen up for date night.

Joe and I went to see the movie "Young Victoria" last night for date night.  Joe was out of town all day and arrived home too late for dinner and a movie, so we wizzed in to McDonald's for a quickie bite on our way to the movie.  My favorite fries in the whole world are fresh and hot straight from the fryer..... as in burn my mouth hot fries.  I really hate being disappointed with cold whimpy fries..... I mean seriously.... if you are known for your french fries, they should ALWAYS be hot and fresh, but lately the few times I have stopped by a fast food joint the fries are awful and I end up going hungry and wasted my money.  I've gotten to the point of being 'irritating' when giving my order, because I specifically ask for 'fresh, hot from the fryer' fries.... which should be a given and shouldn't have to be specifically asked for.  Any hooty.... last night the fries were really good and I was quite pleased.

Joe and I discovered this quaint little movie theater near the University that shows mostly independent films or films that aren't on the main circuit.  It is a very old theater and quite small, but sooooo charming and they make fresh popcorn continuously!  Which is another of my favorite things..... popcorn!!!  I LOVE popcorn!!!!  I can not go to the movies without popcorn and a cola.  This theater also offers real butter to pour on top.... not imitated butter flavored oil..... but real honest to goodness butter...... WOW!!!  Delish!    The theater is very small so there isn't much seating in each screening room, but it just makes you feel very snug and cozy.

The movie theater is in a very artsy area of town with delightful shops all around it.  There isn't parking on the streets and you have to park in this lot down the hill that requires climbing a flight of stairs and walking in an alley between to buildings to get to the street, but again.... it's all part of the charm.  Most of the people we have seen going to this theater tend to be older or among the artsy crowd..... not many children or teens.  This is a fun street to stroll, window shop and browse in the shops, or grabbing a nibble and/or beverage at one of the several eateries on the street.  It's just soooo much more fun going to the movies at this theater than going to a big modern theater.  Joe and I always have the best time and see the best movies at this place.

So even though it was a cloudy overcast day that turned into a stormy rainy night..... it was a really good day.  I love Friday night date night!  My favorite day of the week!  Hope yours was good too!