So the latest accomplishment on the 30 before 30: Go to a movie by myself

This is another one which I have had interesting feedback about. For many people, going to a movie by yourself is no big deal.

However, I think this scene from an episode of Sex and the City sums up my feelings

Charlotte: What did you do last night?
Carrie: Went to a movie
Charlotte: With who?
Carrie: Myself.
Charlotte: On date night?!? I would just think that all the people would be looking at me thinking “That poor pathetic girl…”

To me someone at the movies alone stands out. Even though you have so little interaction with the people around you, going to the movies is still something that is incredibly social in my eyes. Sharing popcorn, grabbing the person next to you in a scary scene, etc…

I’ve realised as I’m getting older that I need to be comfortable with who I am. Me and only me. Not being influenced on how people around me see me. I think this is a challenge for a lot of people though and part of this list is all about challenging myself. This item fits the bill.

So, cue going to the movies by myself.

I took the recent opportunity of being a nigel-no mates to go to the movies on my own while out of town on a business trip. Truth be told, I wasn’t dying to see any of the movies showing, but thought I needed to seize the opportunity. I decided to see a kiwi (made in NZ) film called Mt. Zion. The film surrounds the hunt for finding the band to open for Bob Marley during his 1979 Auckland concert and one kids dream of doing it. Of course no dream would be complete with out opposition (his parents) or challenges (being a poor Maori potato farmer in South Auckland). Overall, I really actually enjoyed the film. The young kid was played by Stan Walker who won Australian Idol. No doubt the kid can sing and I found myself rocking out to the music of the film. Temuera Morrison, better known for his roles as Jake the Muss (Once Were Warriors) and of course Boba Fett in Star Wars, was fantastic in his fatherly role.

So tick, movie on it’s own completed and a new movie recommendation out there for those looking for something entertaining to watch.