Day 17: Have you ever watched a movie together? Which one(s)? Which ones would you like to watch together?
Cat: Yes! We’ve watched a lot of movies together:!the entire Harry Potter collection (Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 at least 5 times – Richard was such a good boyfriend to sit through all the replays of that, haha!), Filth, The Campaign, Foxcatcher…
I can’t wait to watch Get Hard with Richard. He’s going to laugh so hard!
Richard: Yes lots! Too many to mention really but Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Zoolander, The Campaign and lots of other comedy films. We also watched a lot of musicals on film. Definitely a benefit of having lived together.
I wish I could have continued blogging while I was in Manchester, but unfortunately, the Word Press app on my phone was acting up way too much. So, now that I’m back in London and on my laptop, I can blog again without any issues!
On my second day in Manchester, I went to the movies and saw Foxcatcher. I thought the movie was really great. I’m not surprised that Steve Carrell and Mark Ruffalo got nominated for Oscars. Their performances, although very different, were genuine and multifaceted. I think Bennett Miller really created a moving piece that is an interesting study on masculinity, family, sport and America.
But after such an intense movie, I had to lighten up the day. So, it was another day of walking around the city and eating some good food! I grabbed lunch at Brew Dog.
Oh, you know, just a reindeer chilling out with all of us at Brew Dog.
I had wings with their South Carolina mustard sauce. It was delicious! I had never tried a mustard-based sauce on wings. It was great to try something new!
Brew Dog is really known for its beer. I tried its Punk IPA (India Pale Ale), and it was delicious! Richard tried its Hardcore IPA. Both were really good!
Brew Dog’s Punk IPA on the left. Brew Dog’s Hardcore IPA on the right. Both were wonderful!
Also, if you ever wanted to know more about brewing beer, Brew Dog has this wonderful infographic on everything hops!
After walking around town all afternoon, I had worked up an appetite and decided to go to one of my favorite, if not my favorite spot in Manchester: Mud Crab Cafe.
If any of you ever visit Manchester or live in Manchester, I highly suggest taking the tram to Didsbury Village or the bus to West Didsbury and try this place out! The drinks, the food, the vibe, everything about this place hits the spot for me!
Mud Crab’s perfect Long Island Iced Teas – perfectly mixedThe Main Event: Mud Crab’s 2nd Best Cheeseburger with Chicken Salt Fries. My all-time favorite!
On my third and last day in Manchester, I didn’t take that many photos mainly because I just wanted to soak everything in. Manchester is the city where I really grew up. I learned a lot not just academically but also about myself. I will be forever grateful to that city for everything it has given me.
Oh, I know, that sounds so sappy, but it’s the truth! I’m not ashamed to admit it.
I hope you guys had a lovely start to your week! We made it past hump day, and the weekend is so close!
Slice of Life 