Boooooo. non-funny post.

A scene from "Up in the Air" that has really stayed with me:

Natalie – I don’t want to say anything that’s… anti-feminist. I mean, I really appreciate everything your generation did for me.

Alex – (my generation?) It was our pleasure.

Natalie – But sometimes it feels like no matter how much success I have, it all won’t matter until I find the right guy.

Alex – You really thought this guy was the one.

Natalie – Yeah, I guess. I don’t know. I could have made it work. He just really fit the bill.

Ryan – The bill?

Natalie – My type. You know, white collar. College grad. Loves dogs. Likes funny movies. Six foot one. Brown hair. Kind eyes. Works in finance but is Outdoorsy, you know, on the weekends. (we think she’s done) I always imagined he’d have a single syllable name like Matt or John or… Dave. In a perfect world, he drives a Four Runner and the only thing he loves more than me is his golden lab. Oh… and a nice smile. (back to Alex and Ryan) How about you? (This catches both Alex and Ryan off guard.)

Ryan – I’m not sure if…

Natalie – I meant Alex…

Ryan – Right.

Alex – Huh, let me think for a sec. (mulls it over) Well, by the time you’re thirty four, all the physical requirements are pretty much out the window. I mean you secretly pray he’ll be taller than you. (smiles) Not an asshole would be nice? Just someone who enjoys my company. Comes from a good family – You don’t think about that when you’re younger. (thinking) Wants kids… Likes kids. Wants kids. Healthy enough to play catch with his future son one day. (We can tell Ryan is taking a serious interest in this.) Please let him earn more than I do. That doesn’t make sense now, but believe me, it will one day. Otherwise it’s just a recipe for disaster. (reaching) Hopefully some hair on his head…? But it’s not exactly a deal-breaker anymore. Nice smile… Yep, a nice smile just might do it.