This was excellent. I haven't seen the film in a long time, but it all came flooding back and I loved how you fit them both into the scenario while still staying true to their characters in so many ways. I particularly enjoyed how Spock was actually still Vulcan. So clever.
The bit at the very beginning, when Bones is complaining about Valentine's Day, really is very telling for me by the end of the story, because ultimately what we do is the opposite, isn't it? We don't go around telling everyone how wonderfully in love we are; we go around complaining about what's wrong with our relationships, the things our significant others do that we don't understand or that drive us nuts. To listen to most people, they're miserable with the person they love, even if there really is far more that makes them happy than that doesn't. Maybe we should all work on remembering that beyond February 14th. I think your Jim and Bones might, going forward.
We don't go around telling everyone how wonderfully in love we are; we go around complaining about what's wrong with our relationships, the things our significant others do that we don't understand or that drive us nuts.
Butting in to say this really resonated with me, bb - thank you for reminding me about that!
I think that might be part of it. Talking about the good stuff seems like bragging, a bit. But if you talk about the dirty socks all over the floor, well, no one can accuse you of showing off.
I re-watched it a couple of times (obvs.) and it was much more down-to-earth and less wacky than I remembered. Kate Winslet was particularly delightful as the anti-Manic Pixie Dreamgirl.
What a great point about complaining, and about remembering beyond Feb. 14. I try to be grateful for what I receive, because it really is the little things that add the most to your life--a stupid joke, a small but surprising kindness. In case you couldn't guess, that's my idea of true love ;)
Thank you for reading and for the lovely, thoughtful comment!
The bit at the very beginning, when Bones is complaining about Valentine's Day, really is very telling for me by the end of the story, because ultimately what we do is the opposite, isn't it? We don't go around telling everyone how wonderfully in love we are; we go around complaining about what's wrong with our relationships, the things our significant others do that we don't understand or that drive us nuts. To listen to most people, they're miserable with the person they love, even if there really is far more that makes them happy than that doesn't. Maybe we should all work on remembering that beyond February 14th. I think your Jim and Bones might, going forward.
Terrific job. <3
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Butting in to say this really resonated with me, bb - thank you for reminding me about that!
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I wonder if part of the reason is that, sadly, more people can relate to the complaining, and it's less likely to make other people jealous.
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What a great point about complaining, and about remembering beyond Feb. 14. I try to be grateful for what I receive, because it really is the little things that add the most to your life--a stupid joke, a small but surprising kindness. In case you couldn't guess, that's my idea of true love ;)
Thank you for reading and for the lovely, thoughtful comment!
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