My Weekend with a 14yo Roommate
Posted in The Life of the Historian and tagged with Teenagers on June 21, 2009I’m tired, but it’s been a great weekend. Lana came over Saturday night, and we played a game (Bananagrams…fun and educational!) and watched Pride and Prejudice. It was her choice because I had been talking about how much I enjoy it, and though she had seen it before, she was getting it mixed up with Sense and Sensibility and wasn’t too impressed. With a proper guide (me) she liked it much better. There’s about nothing I enjoy better than introducing a friend to something like Jane Austen.
Today after church, Lana and I decided to make it a Star Wars day. Again, it was her choice, not mine (but she has good taste!). She had started watching Episode III and had a lot of questions, so we decided it would be fun to watch Episodes IV-VI, as she has only seen bits and pieces. The day was punctuated with more games (she’s as competitive as me), a little golf (watching, that is–my interest, not hers), and some junk food.
So now we’re watching Episode VI. It’s been fun having a teenage roommate for the weekend, and reminds me that I’m still young!
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:41 am
I am going to do a post about star wars soon… it is amazing how my little guy is addicted to it, and hasn’t seen it. A friend just told him about it and he hasn’t stopped talking about it and asking to watch it. Amazing isn’t it?!?!?!?! He is 5!
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:49 am
Ha! I love movie marathon weekends. Or rather, being glued to the tv. I can do it all day every weekend and be happy.
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:09 am
Wow, that sounds like my perfect weekend! Glad you had fun :)
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:13 am
Star Wars is among my all-time favorite movies!
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 am
Nothing like seeing things through a 14 yr olds eyes!!! Love that you’re getting the Jane Austen influence in her young! :)
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June 22nd, 2009 at 10:34 am
I haven’t seen episode III yet. The Man Beast and the Boy went to the movies to watch it…I don’t know where I was. I need to catch up!
June 22nd, 2009 at 11:03 am
Sounds like a good time was had by all!
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June 22nd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
That’s awesome you got her into Jane Austen. Good stuff. Star Wars marathons are super fun! I’m glad you had a good time.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
I wish more parents took the time to watch a movie with their child, pick it apart and provide further details and insights!
I don’t think I’ve ever watched any of the Star Wars movies.
June 23rd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Hooray for Star Wars!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 1:00 am
oh, how i love pride and prejudice.
that guy is HOT. especially the field scene
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