Three Beautiful Things 12-10-2024: I Slow Things Down, Eat at Tradewinds, Go See *Wicked* with Judy/Sparky

1. When I extended my stay by two nights in Eugene, my original plan was to go over to the Oregon coast on both Monday and Tuesday. 

It turns out, however, that I needed a day of rest today and I spent much of the day resting, napping, blogging, working puzzles, and taking breaks from relaxing by spiffing up the studio apartment where I was staying. 

2. I also waltzed into Tradewinds, a local eatery, and treated myself to a Greek Patty Melt, a fun fusion of hamburger, feta cheese, and other Greek seasonings and a sauce. 

3. Sparky/Judy and I decided to go see Wicked together in the Regal Cinema's IMAX theater. It was like being in a cinematic ocean of images, music, singing, dancing, comedy, and drama. 

I found the movie overwhelming. I definitely experienced sensory overload, but not in a bad way. It was kind of fun to submit to such a cinematic tidal wave, but I have to admit that I am more drawn to quieter movies, older movies, movies less driven by digital effects and flurries of noisy action.

That said, I can imagine going to see Wicked again and, once again, giving myself over to its magnitude.