Last night I picked up my husband from the train station once our work days had ended. A one car family. Aren't we just eco-friendly. As usual, he jumped in the car and kissed me hello. I love this moment almost as much as our morning routine after I drop him off at the station and as I drive away, he is in the ticket line looking through the window for me as I pass by so we can exchange last waves of goodbye for the day. There is a certain sweetness realising how much you will be missed by another.
Last night I had Christmas decorating and gingerbread making on the mind. He had a surprise up his sleeve.
"Want to go to Tescos and get some dinner?" I asked
"Yeah, sure. But we must grab something quick. I must be somewhere at 8:00."
"Oh?"
"Yes, and you are coming with me. So get your skates on."
When my husband tells me to "Get my skates on," it doesn't necessarily mean we are going skating. What it normally means is, "You are taking far too long putting on that mascara, hurry it up." Of course, he is far too gentle to say such. So instead he tells me to 'grab my skates.'
After a quick dinner at home, a flick of mascara to my lashes and bronzer blush to take away the winter blues from my face we were on our way to the cinema by 8:00 to see "The Holiday." Oh.my.sweet.Jude.Law.
One word to describe this film. Charming. I do not think I have ever watched a movie where I adored so many of the characters. I personally have never been a huge fan of Jude Law. He has never made me swoon or short of breath. Now, Joseph Fiennes. He does. But, not Jude. Yet, after watching "The Holiday," I may have a change in star struck preference. His character was captivating, sexy yet innocent.
A quick review if you aren't up to par with the plot: 
"The Holiday" is a feel good romantic comedy, one half British
comedy and one half Hollywood commentary, The Holiday stays afloat
thanks to its charismatic leads thanks to writer/director Nancy
Meyers.
Meet Iris (Kate Winslet) A British Reporter keen to let go of a three year love affair that has completely left her numb and love-stale. In order to flee from the emotional wrecked state she is experiencing, she decides to take part in an online home-exchange with someone equally as wrecked for a change of scenery.
Meet Amanda (Cameron Diaz). She is as high strung as they come. An LA executive who has lost the ability to cry despite the many broken relationships she has had in the past.
Iris's quaint cottage is the perfect resting place for Amanda, and the lushness and rich Hollywood mansion seems ideal for Iris. Serendipitous? I think so! Neither women realizing how such a short period can can change their lives forever.
Amanda is instantly uncomfortable in the secluded English countryside and is quick to pack her bags -- until she meets Iris's handsome older brother (Jude Law as Graham). Amanda and Graham share a fast attraction, encouraging Amanda to break down her rigid barriers. Meanwhile, Iris befriends a retired L.A. writer (Eli Wallach) and surprisingly bonds with a quirky composer (Jack Black), all the while determined to break ties with her sleazy ex-beau.
The witty script is full of sincere romantic insight (primarily from the lips of Iris) and intelligent observations into behind-the-curtain Hollywood. Hilarious narration occasionally interrupts Amanda's thought process, transforming her inner wonderings into absurd movie trailers. And quick cameos from actors such as Dustin Hoffman and Lindsay Lohan add to the creativity.
The Holiday is reminiscent of a winter pastry -- sugar-coated and sweet, but too much can make you sick. Of course, you are reading a post of someone who can eat a chocolate bar with a glass of chocolate milk, easy. I will definately own this one.
