The year was 2001. My best friend Amy and I went to the movie theater and saw it. WE. LOVED. IT. So much so that we went back just to see it again! We HAD TO. And again. And again. Aaaaaaand when this movie finally completed it’s theatrical run, Amy and I had gone to see it together….drumroll please…
10 TIMES.
Yes, we saw this movie 10 TIMES in the movie theater. We couldn’t get enough! HOW was that 19 years ago??? Such a fun memory!!!
Serendipity Trailer:
***Omg. Watching the above trailer just brought instant tears to my eyes and goosebumps up and down my arms! BEST MOVIE! ***
Everything about this beautiful movie was (is) pure magic for us.
The CD I had playing on repeat in my car for YEARS. I still know every single word to every single song and have been humming them while writing this post. 🙂
I haven’t watched an actual DVD in years but I will never get rid of it:
Years after the movie release, Jon and I went to New York and you KNOW what my #1 must see landmark there was:
I was obviously reaaaaaaaally excited to be there 😉 It appears I was about to knock Jon down without a care in the world 😉
Hanging inside of the restaurant:
My souvenir mug. I should really start drinking from this! I’ve currently got it on display in our dining room cabinet along with my bridal bouquet, our prom champagne glasses, and other important mementos. Obviously this is one VERY important memento!
I bought Amy and I matching Serendipity tote bags that day as well.
Front:
Back:
If you haven’t seen the movie Serendipity…WATCH THE MOVIE SERENDIPITY. No better time than during a quarantine…
Throughout the movie, there is a classic book referenced over and over again which plays a very large part of the storyline. Of course I had to buy the book!
I’ve owned this book for 19 years…but….have never actually read it! It’s such a huge part of my favorite movie, I’m sure I would love it and it might even make me dig deeper into the meaning of some aspects of the film. Have any of you read it? I’m not sure why I haven’t yet…
Book Synopsis:
In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is heartbroken, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career he whiles away the years in 622 affairs—yet he reserves his heart for Fermina. Her husband dies at last, and Florentino purposefully attends the funeral. Fifty years, nine months, and four days after he first declared his love for Fermina, he will do so again.
I. HAVE. GOOSEBUMPS. This book sounds amazing…I must actually read it!
It was an Oprah’s Book Club selection and she has this to say about this book:
“This is one of the greatest love stories I have ever read. … It is so beautifully written that it really takes you to another place in time and will make you ask yourself—how long could you, or would you, wait for love?” — Oprah
I already love this book because I just love this movie so much! I must read it…Why haven’t I???
But first I think I may need to watch Serendipity. For the 500th time.
Have you seen Serendipity? Have you read Love in the Time of Cholera? What are your thoughts?
Xo,
Jenny
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I have seen the movie, but not as many times as you have. LOL! It was cute though. I never read that book either. I keep thinking there needs to be a new one called “Love in the Time of Coronavirus.”
Anyway, I love your enthusiasm for Serendipity. 🙂
One of my all-time favorite movies is Where the Heart Is. It’s based on the novel by Billie Letts with a few small changes that make the movie even better than the book. The soundtrack is great too. If you’ve never read or seen it, do both!
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This book has been on my TBR list for YEARS!
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I’ll have to look this movie up and watch it. Thanks for the suggestion. Love your blog.
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Thank you so much, Barbara 🙂 Oh you’ll love this movie!
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