I really like movie quotes...

One of my favorite movie quotes is from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Given the depth of the movie, and the stereotypes of blogging, this would be an opportune moment to endeavor into a lengthy discussion about the mysteries of life; however I have a much simpler point this time. The quote makes the point perfectly.

"Sand is overrated; it's just tiny, little rocks."

I do not like sand.

I love the beach because a) the ocean is awesome b) the weather is nice and c) it's a place I can relax.

I can do without the sand.

It gets everywhere. Literally.

I have thought about sand alternatives...

Perhaps astro turf? Easy clean up... Easier to run and walk on... Low maintenance... I'm seeing very few cons. We could even make the astro turf sand-colored in order to keep people from complaining that it looks weird.

I thought about carpet...hardwood...tile...animal fur...

But I'm pretty sure astro turf is the best bet.

Then again...

Maybe we should keep sand.

There are people in the world who like to complain even in the best situations. You know these people. You might be one of these people. If these people don't have sand to complain about, they might complain about other things and get on my nerves. At least I usually expect people to complain about sand.

Who knows.

Maybe it is best to have the sand, and just love that I don't like it.

That's how life is with people. We don't make friends or find companionship with perfect people.

We find people that have imperfections we can live with.

Accepting that someone isn't perfect and loving them anyway is how relationships form among people.

My other favorite quote from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is dialogue between two characters:

- I can't see anything that I don't like about you.
- But you will! But you will. You know, you will think of things. And I'll get bored with you and feel trapped because that's what happens with me.
- Okay.

Okay.