chick flick and post break up movie marathon review-
1. Two Weeks Notice- I thought it was entertaining but the message was bad. This woman sacrificed her life and free time to take care of a man who didn't really appreciate her. He does what he promised to do in the first place and she thinks she loves him. She really just became accustom to taking care of him and giving so much with little in return that she's so happy when he gives only a little. (She did work for him and that's why she did so much, but she shouldn't have fallen in love with him because of the time they had at work).
2. Sweet Home Alabama- Cute characters. Very predictable though. It's a cute story but they could have showed more emotion. I couldn't really see if any of the characters really liked or loved each other or what they really wanted. Maybe they were trying to make it less predictable. Overall it was cute and I'm glad I saw it.
3. Real Women Have Curves- Also a very cute movie. It's about a very traditional Mexican family living in America. The mother is always mean and demanding of her daughters. The main girl is expected to work for the family and get married soon. But she decides to make her own decisions. Might be good to show the feminist club.
4. Frida- Awesome movie! The art is really cool and they incorporate it into the movie beautifully. It's funny at times and is sad and inspirational at times. It shows Frida as a very creative, strong, independent, tough women. It would also be good possibility to show the feminist club.
5. What's Cooking- Cute lesbian couple, cute guy, cute story. It follows four families around, showing them getting ready for and having Thanksgiving dinner. It shows all of their issues (funny, sad, amusing, etc.). Very cute movie for anyone to watch.
5. Chutney Popcorn- Also about a traditional (Indian) family who wants there daughter to get married. The main character is a lesbian woman who decides to have a baby for her sister despite doubts from her family and girlfriend. The girlfriend starts out ok with it, then has her doubts and has to decide what she feels and can deal with. Cute movie. It's surprisingly a movie with lesbians with no sex scenes. I was happy to see a lesbian movie were they know that their lesbians, they've known for years, and that's not the issue.
6. Bob Roberts- Not a chick-flick or a post break up movie but I watched it anyway. It has Tim Robbins who I love. He plays a folk singer turned politician. What's not to love! It should have been a good movie but I found it disappointing and boring.
7. The Truth About Jane- Cute, worth watching. Great for girls who just realized their gay. Good for people who have been out for a while. Althought it is another lesbian coming out and having issues story- but well done.

Good break up books-
1. After dating Joel I read "Why Men Love Bitches". It's not saying that men love bitches it just says that you shouldn't give up yourself in a relationship. So many girls sacrifice so much and take so much crap from men. This book is just saying that you need to have you own life, don't depend only on him, don't idolize him, and don't try so hard to the point that he gets scared/losses respect for you/ doesn't try as hard/ or you lose yourself. I read it in a day and a half it was so good. I've re-read it like 3 times. It's a good book to help you know that you deserve respect, you should be overly nice to people who don't deserve it, and shouldn't take crap from anyone- not just in relationships.
2. "If Buddha Dated"- very practical. It brings up a lot of points I had never thought of. I'm not done reading it yet, but I love it so far.