So I've been busy with new teacher orientation here in Congo. I'm enjoying being back, missing
the fast internet connection (to be able to talk to ya!), but I'm having fun. Life really does
slow down here. One has to be flexible. I thought I knew what pizza I was ordering today, and
it turned out to be this really salty fish kind and I ate most of it, but I hated being the whiney
witch at lunch. It was hilarious. So yeah:
Sweet November...
I watched this movie last night:
This movie that I was told not to watch. But I ended up learning a couple things. Yes, it
might be a predictable chick flick where one cries and needs Kleenex, or it might not have
the best acting, etc. But it taught me to slow down and enjoy life (what I've been trying
to learn this year anyway). The story gave me a new perspective on some things:
First, to give of yourself, to others, to animals, to nature, and life. To let life
"have its way with you" so to speak! That way we don't make complete jack donkeys (as my
G'mother would whisper!) of ourselves! It's more than ok to laugh at yourself. Put a blindfold
on and chase your friend (in this case, the girlfriend) around and see how humiliating but fun it is at the same time!
I kind of figured it all out real quickly, then I missed parts of the movie because I was
guessing how'd it all go!...Exactly NOT the point to "get."
I want to understand people. I try to communicate, connect, reach out, and make random,
weird associations, just because I think I know what they're talking about. I think I "get" you;
I think I like something so I try it, I think I am attracted to something so I get real gullible
and trusting and give too easily...all in the name of love. I use strong, passionate words
that surprise people and I speak real loudly just to get attention.
Why am I giving you this information? If you read this, it's because I've allowed you access
into the way I see the world... It's silly, and the last thing I wanna be is a know-it-all. But back
to the film. I learned not only the main points of the movie about love, life, relationships,
how we all have our reasons for the way we live life, but also, I know it's unconventional for me to say this but,
I watched a gay couple befriend
a sick girl (Charlize Theron)and really, gently, take care of her. (It's beautiful!) That's the kind of friendships we all need and want -
someone who will stick closer than a brother (her sister fought with her and caused her stress)...
Then the jackdonkey in the beginning had started to fall in love with her and learn his lessons,
all the while being a role model for a poor street kid who looked up to him. It's incredible
to see these little transformations!
The Scottish actor (Jason Isaacs) who plays her best friend tells her, "Oh, you went too far? Too far for who?
It's ok to break your own rules!...It may not follow your master plan, but you can't control everything."
Her boyfriend (Keanu Reeves-who wants to be her fiance but she won't let him) tells her, "I surrender all attempts to control life,
yours or mine. I live for one thing: to love you, to make you happy, to live firmly & joyously
in the moment."
It's just another unrealistic movie. Yeah I know, it's not even a good book, but it reminds us that life's not perfect,
we may not always get what we want, and we're not in control. But live life anyway - enjoy it!
"Be ashamed to die until you have scored a victory for mankind." Dr. TP Kalogris
Thursday, August 7, 2008
So I watched a movie last night
So I've been busy with new teacher orientation here in Congo. I'm enjoying being back, missing
the fast internet connection (to be able to talk to ya!), but I'm having fun. Life really does
slow down here. One has to be flexible. I thought I knew what pizza I was ordering today, and
it turned out to be this really salty fish kind and I ate most of it, but I hated being the whiney
witch at lunch. It was hilarious. So yeah:
Sweet November...
I watched this movie last night:
This movie that I was told not to watch. But I ended up learning a couple things. Yes, it
might be a predictable chick flick where one cries and needs Kleenex, or it might not have
the best acting, etc. But it taught me to slow down and enjoy life (what I've been trying
to learn this year anyway). The story gave me a new perspective on some things:
First, to give of yourself, to others, to animals, to nature, and life. To let life
"have its way with you" so to speak! That way we don't make complete jack donkeys (as my
G'mother would whisper!) of ourselves! It's more than ok to laugh at yourself. Put a blindfold
on and chase your friend (in this case, the girlfriend) around and see how humiliating but fun it is at the same time!
I kind of figured it all out real quickly, then I missed parts of the movie because I was
guessing how'd it all go!...Exactly NOT the point to "get."
I want to understand people. I try to communicate, connect, reach out, and make random,
weird associations, just because I think I know what they're talking about. I think I "get" you;
I think I like something so I try it, I think I am attracted to something so I get real gullible
and trusting and give too easily...all in the name of love. I use strong, passionate words
that surprise people and I speak real loudly just to get attention.
Why am I giving you this information? If you read this, it's because I've allowed you access
into the way I see the world... It's silly, and the last thing I wanna be is a know-it-all. But back
to the film. I learned not only the main points of the movie about love, life, relationships,
how we all have our reasons for the way we live life, but also, I know it's unconventional for me to say this but,
I watched a gay couple befriend
a sick girl (Charlize Theron)and really, gently, take care of her. (It's beautiful!) That's the kind of friendships we all need and want -
someone who will stick closer than a brother (her sister fought with her and caused her stress)...
Then the jackdonkey in the beginning had started to fall in love with her and learn his lessons,
all the while being a role model for a poor street kid who looked up to him. It's incredible
to see these little transformations!
The Scottish actor (Jason Isaacs) who plays her best friend tells her, "Oh, you went too far? Too far for who?
It's ok to break your own rules!...It may not follow your master plan, but you can't control everything."
Her boyfriend (Keanu Reeves-who wants to be her fiance but she won't let him) tells her, "I surrender all attempts to control life,
yours or mine. I live for one thing: to love you, to make you happy, to live firmly & joyously
in the moment."
It's just another unrealistic movie. Yeah I know, it's not even a good book, but it reminds us that life's not perfect,
we may not always get what we want, and we're not in control. But live life anyway - enjoy it!
"Be ashamed to die until you have scored a victory for mankind." Dr. TP Kalogris
the fast internet connection (to be able to talk to ya!), but I'm having fun. Life really does
slow down here. One has to be flexible. I thought I knew what pizza I was ordering today, and
it turned out to be this really salty fish kind and I ate most of it, but I hated being the whiney
witch at lunch. It was hilarious. So yeah:
Sweet November...
I watched this movie last night:
This movie that I was told not to watch. But I ended up learning a couple things. Yes, it
might be a predictable chick flick where one cries and needs Kleenex, or it might not have
the best acting, etc. But it taught me to slow down and enjoy life (what I've been trying
to learn this year anyway). The story gave me a new perspective on some things:
First, to give of yourself, to others, to animals, to nature, and life. To let life
"have its way with you" so to speak! That way we don't make complete jack donkeys (as my
G'mother would whisper!) of ourselves! It's more than ok to laugh at yourself. Put a blindfold
on and chase your friend (in this case, the girlfriend) around and see how humiliating but fun it is at the same time!
I kind of figured it all out real quickly, then I missed parts of the movie because I was
guessing how'd it all go!...Exactly NOT the point to "get."
I want to understand people. I try to communicate, connect, reach out, and make random,
weird associations, just because I think I know what they're talking about. I think I "get" you;
I think I like something so I try it, I think I am attracted to something so I get real gullible
and trusting and give too easily...all in the name of love. I use strong, passionate words
that surprise people and I speak real loudly just to get attention.
Why am I giving you this information? If you read this, it's because I've allowed you access
into the way I see the world... It's silly, and the last thing I wanna be is a know-it-all. But back
to the film. I learned not only the main points of the movie about love, life, relationships,
how we all have our reasons for the way we live life, but also, I know it's unconventional for me to say this but,
I watched a gay couple befriend
a sick girl (Charlize Theron)and really, gently, take care of her. (It's beautiful!) That's the kind of friendships we all need and want -
someone who will stick closer than a brother (her sister fought with her and caused her stress)...
Then the jackdonkey in the beginning had started to fall in love with her and learn his lessons,
all the while being a role model for a poor street kid who looked up to him. It's incredible
to see these little transformations!
The Scottish actor (Jason Isaacs) who plays her best friend tells her, "Oh, you went too far? Too far for who?
It's ok to break your own rules!...It may not follow your master plan, but you can't control everything."
Her boyfriend (Keanu Reeves-who wants to be her fiance but she won't let him) tells her, "I surrender all attempts to control life,
yours or mine. I live for one thing: to love you, to make you happy, to live firmly & joyously
in the moment."
It's just another unrealistic movie. Yeah I know, it's not even a good book, but it reminds us that life's not perfect,
we may not always get what we want, and we're not in control. But live life anyway - enjoy it!
"Be ashamed to die until you have scored a victory for mankind." Dr. TP Kalogris
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