I have a simple tradition that I follow every year at Christmas: I make a point of NOT watching the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life. To this day I have never seen the film.

The reason for that is because somewhere along the line, I got it into my head that this was one movie experience I did not want to enjoy until I met my future beloved. I wanted it to be something we could watch and enjoy together, even if she probably saw the movie about a thousand times already.

I know, it seems kinda silly, but still, I make sure to quickly skip over the channels whenever it’s on. I guess in a way I feel like if I caved in and finally watched the movie, it’s like I would have given up all hope that I’ll ever meet someone.

So for now, the boycott of It’s A Wonderful Life continues….