Last week, a few of us gathered for breakfast and a movie.  No, we did not meet at a restaurant and go to the movies later.  Being broke and unemployed, we decided to go to a movie early to save a couple of bucks on the movie tickets.  Surprisingly, the new movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was playing at 9:30 am!  The showing we chose also saved us from the massive opening day crowds.

Since it was morning, we decided to use our ticket price savings to buy breakfast.  We bought kolaches, water, and apple juice and stashed them in our “big purses.”  Don’t judge!  I know you all have sneaked in a snack or two to the movies.  And if you haven’t, you should.  They charge $3.50 for water!  Water!!

We thought the theater would be completely empty except for the three of us.  How foolish!  Due to this being a Harry Potter movie opening day and the summer and during the recession, there were at least 30 people in the theater.  (Only two people appeared to be under the age of 18!)  It was kind of sad but also kind of funny!  We have to laugh to keep from crying.

The whole breakfast at the movies experience was new for me but a lot of fun.  We were able to entertain ourselves and save money too.  Anyone up for another cinematic chowdown?  The Time Traveler’s Wife starts on August 14^th!!!