Happy Thoughts Thursday

After a couple weeks off, I'm back with a flurry of happy thoughts. Enjoy.

- Her. Wheat and I saw the new Spike Jonze movie this week and I absolutely loved it. Everything about it was stunning - the performances (from Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams), the setting, the concept. Although the notion of falling in love with an operating system is bizarre, it is told in a strangely realistic, relatable way. The movie also sends such true, beautiful, and touching messages about love, communication, and change within relationships. I highly recommend it!

- Studio Movie Grill. I found this theater in December when they were doing a retro showing of It's a Wonderful Life and we love it. It's a theater that serves you dinner while you watch the movie. Each seat has a tray table and a service button that you press when you need something. They bring you the receipt while the movie is finishing so you're free to leave when the lights come back on. The food is a little pricey, but it makes for a perfect dinner-and-a-movie date.

- I wrote my first feature story for the Cyclones on goaltender Joe Howe and the successful start to his ECHL career. I really enjoyed writing it and, although I like doing game recaps, I'm excited to do more of this type of writing.

- In celebration of my first feature story, Wheat came home with a bouquet of gorgeous flowers and an ice cream cake. Am I the luckiest girl in the world? Yep.

- The view from our balcony. I'm not crazy about these subzero temperatures and scraping my windshield three times a week, but I can't get enough of this gorgeous view.

- The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. I really liked it and recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, easy read with a little mystery.

Have you seen Her yet?
What are you reading?
What's making YOU happy this week?