Movies that Make Me Miss Home

Last night  me and Danny saw Grown Ups. I should have known that since it was an Adam Sandler movie that it was going to take place in New England. I should have expected to see things that I recognize. But, I didn't. In the middle movie they eat dinner at Woodman's....and suddenly I wished that I was home. I miss cool New England nights, I miss the awesome fried clams at Woodman's...and I miss the live music (Jeff Fraser!) at Woodman's. I remember taking my Mom to Woodman's on Mother's Day a few years ago..we literally had to wait in lline for TWO HOURS to eat those delicious fried clams!

Other movies that make me miss home? Mall Cop. What an awful movie. But it was filmed at the Burlington Mall. It was so weird to see MY mall decorated for Christmas in the spring. We were always on the look out for Kevin James. My sister was an extra in the movie..and my aunt has an awesome picture of Kevin James with his Mall Cop mustache.

The Proposal. It was filmed in Rockport, the wedding band was Men in Black..headed by Jeff Fraser (my favorite local musician!) I was so so so so so excited to see the movie and see  the band. But their scene was cut! The day the DVD came out, I couldn't wait to watch the extras. NOTHING! This picture is proof that they were in it! And this link proves I know the band..oh hey, is that me in 12th picture?!?

Fever Pitch. I remember the night The Sox beat the Yankees. We lit the quad on fire at my college. It was amazing. Watching that movie reminds me of that amazing night. 

Other things that make me miss home? Life is Good shirts (Bert was the speaker at my college graduation!) Sam Adams (does that even need an explanation) New Kids on the Block, Duck Tours, Red Sox and people who drop their "r's.

Ah, thinking of home makes me want to share these pictures. I spent every Friday night at my favorite Boston bars. Lot's of alcohol was consumed. Don't judge!

Homesick

I missed the bridal shower for my Uncle and his soon-to-be wife. Someone posted pictures on Facebook and it broke my heart that I missed it. Everyone looked like they were having so much fun. What makes it even worse are the comments people leave. "Nicole, you missed a great time." "Should have been there Nicole!" YES, I know. Thanks for reminding me.

I called my Mom to talk about our weekend in South Carolina and we talked about the party for a little bit. She started to tell me a story and said "remember at Grampy's 70th birthday party?...oh wait, nevermind..." Yea, I missed that one too. Thanks for the reminder.

I cried myself to sleep last night. Not just tears...but the hyperventilating-unable to tell Danny what was wrong type of crying.

As if she could read my mind, a distant cousin sent me this on Facebook for me to wake up to:

Nicole, I know what it is like being a young married couple living out of state and feeling like you are missing everything! When my husband Mike and I got married at 21 years old we lived in Georgia and then onto Florida and really missed home. We ended up back in Massachusetts. We will be married for 30 years next year! You will find that you and Daniel will have a bond like no one else does because you are away from home and thererfore you are close to each other. It is a very special time for you both and it will carry you through many years of happiness because through the homesickness you are there for each other. You will look back on these times as paying your dues, but it will also be some of the happiest times of your lives! See you in 2 weeks. Remember, you are missed but never absent. 

Does it ever get better?