How to train your dragon

I went out with my sister and Irene last night for a girls night out that included a delicious meal at Moxies, some shopping time, and the new 3D movie "How to Train your Dragon." I was expecting the movie to be mildly entertaining with lots of action and little plot. Though it didn't boast a large quantity of time to the important art of character developement and plot, it was actually a really fun movie. I instantly fell in love with the sweet and dry humoured young hero who found himself at odds with his strong viking society and with the dragon toothless who was far from it (toothless that is). Toothless somewhat resembles a mix of a cat and a dog in temperament and I couldn't help but think of my cat when he regurgitates part of his meal as a present for his new friend or of my old dog Nikki when he lifts his gums up in an attempt to grin. I would highly recommend this movie to everyone who enjoys cartoons.

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past perfect

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Gingerbread Cupcakes!

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