I did not crap my pants.

The Paranormal Activity…I watched it, and I survived. And contrary to my personal belief…I did not crap my pants!!

SCORE!!!

Meanie did some online snooping and spoke to people who watched it. Tuschka provided me some information. I felt well informed to watch the movie, but I was still a little nervous. I spoke to PPE about it, too. I needed him to tell me whether this is a movie I should watch. He knows my tolerance level and what I can and can’t take. I asked him, on a scale of 1-10 (1 being Friday the 13th, and 10 being The Grudge) where does PA fit. He said it was a 3, all mental but not so bad. I asked if it was like The Shining or The Exorcist, complete anguish while watching, still slightly spooked afterwards, but when you see it the second time, it’s not so scary at all. He said “EXACTLY”. I told him if he was lying and it was worse than a 3, I was going to hop on the next plane out to Pittsburgh and KILL HIM, assuming the swine flu doesn’t kill him first (did I mention, he’s got the case of the pig???). PPE is my horror compass.

There were times during the movie I said “Okay, I’m not watching anymore” and close my eyes. Had I gone home, by myself, instead of crashing at my parents, I would have been okay. And, I’m not afraid to be home alone right now. I think it’s safe to say that I will not suffer permanent damages from the movie. And PPE was right, it’s a 3 on based on my scale.

HOWEVER...there was a preview for Shutter Island, think of Alcatraz- but it's a mental institution, holding the worst mentally ill patients. It's in the 50's Leo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo are FBI agents and there to investigate the island. Now, for me, anything mental institution related means I won't be seeing it. Nothing good happens in those movies. But there was a scene where Leo's walking down this poorly lit hall and some guy jumps out and grabs him. I flew about 20ft out of my seat.
I was a little on edge.

That was probably the big scare of the night.

This morning, though, I was chatting with Jaeger, coaxing him out of bed….”C'mon Chub, let’s get up out of bed and go potty...you wanna go outside???” And upon completion of that question I heard a loud chug-a-lug/gurgle sound. I gasped, did a little jump. First thought “GHOST!!!! DEMON!!!!!!!!”…not “WATER COOLER!!!!” Honestly, I would have jumped regardless, given the timing, but since I just saw a ghosty movie, my immediate reaction went to the irrational. I’m not saying that I don’t believe in ghosts, because I do, however at that moment, it was not one.

I need to sage my condo.

Rock out, horrifically.

PS: I forgot the best part of the movie!!! I bought the tickets, Meanie and I met a friend for drinks before hand, and he picked up that tab, and Meanie bought refreshments. Most importantly, she bought me an Edward New Moon cup!!! I knew if I got too scared during the movie, I could hug Edward and all would be safe.