When I Need A Pick Me Up, by my friend Ryan King

Monday, May 7, 2007

Anyway, As I Was Saying About "Sideways"...

(Originally March 3 2006)

Imperfect people crashing up against each other. I found myself identifying with the Miles character in the following scenes (not necessarily in order);

Every time he went for a drink to blind himself through a bad patch. The only difference is that my drug of choice is sugar. Instead of a Merlot, I dine on a Jim Dandy. A second runner-up is City of Heroes.

Every hookup he tried to accomplish with Maya. To get that close to a woman who was obviously interested, and then self-sabotage after those tragic tender few lost seconds. Those 'kissable' moments.

The not getting his book published.

Being on the outside, that is, a mere onlooker, while his buddy was getting more than some.

Eating alone in restaurants.

More later...

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