Like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, damn it I’m taking my favorite things back!
The other day So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993), one of my favorite movies (no it’s not a great movie, but I love it just the same) and I realized that I hadn’t watched it since the split because it was a date movie of ours that we both loved. It made me realized that I had been avoiding things that I enjoy because of the memories associated with him and the sadness it gave me.
Well not anymore, because I am reclaiming them all in spite of him! And, as a form of encouragement, I’m declaring this the year of “Reclaiming My Favorite Things” (ok, the title may need some work 😁) for anyone who has avoided a beloved movie, band/singer, location, or anything else associated with a past toxic relationship (friendship, romantic or familial) that ended. No more letting the person who hurt you keep you from enjoying something because of their past association with it.
It’s time to write them out of the scenario so that you can enjoy yourself without the pain. They don’t get to take your favorite things from you for one more day – it’s time to reclaim them!
🦘 I’ll start – when I was 41, I took an amazing trip to Australia for a week (and I wish it could have been longer). One of the best experiences of my life and I hope to go back one day 🦘.
🍿 I can’t wait to watch So I Married An Axe Murderer the next time it’s on. In fact, I think I’ll tape it (ok I mean record, but I can’t be the only one to use this vernacular still, right?) it so I can watch any time I want 🍿.
🎶 And I would love to see the Bare Naked Ladies in concert at least one more time, because they are fantastic live 🎶
See, it’s just that easy 😁. Now it’s your turn to take back a favorite movie, song, band, memory etc. so sound off in the comments!
Note: Open to suggestions on what to name our reclamation tour 😊.
My Lemons My Lemonade 