The Namesake--A movie worth watching

So I don't know if I've ever posted about a movie or not--blame it on the season, or the weather, or the fact that I thought this was just a damn good movie, but I am today. We watched the movie The Namesake other night. I'd seen previews for it and had wanted to get it, but we kind of always would forget about it when we were actually at the store looking for a movie--anyone else ever have that problem?

Anyway, it's about this very young newly married couple from India that starts their married life out in America--it basically follows them through their lives and just how hard of a transition it was for them to make. How different everything was for them and how hard it was raising their kids in such a different culture than they grew up in. It also follows their children (their son particularly) and how hard it was for him growing up. My words can't do it justice--all I can say is I saw it from two different perspectives--as a parent and as a child. It really made me think of my relationship with my parents as well as with my kids. We are all on this earth for such a short period of time--it reminded me how petty we can be, and how we let such stupid things get in the way of our relationships with one another.

Anyway, if you get the chance, it's definitely worth renting!

On another note, I will be heading to the DC, MD area tomorrow and Saturday for some business and a maternity shoot--look for those sometime next week! Have a great weekend!