We're about 20 days in the new year and so much has happened since the clock struck 12, I must say I've been a bit overwhelmed. It started off with the dreaded resolutions, shedding the "happily married pounds" I've put on within the last few months and pursuing the exciting goals I have for this year including going back to school and learning to play the piano. Unfortunately fate's sneaky ways threw the curveball and delayed these ambitions just a tad. Between the losses and feuds, the anticipation and/or anxiety (with daddy being in the hospital) you learn to value whats truly important in this game of Life. Call me philosophical but its all so clear to me now, its like I finally had the epiphany I needed to understand what it all means.
I know this may sound silly but for some people, a "reality check" may actually come from something that is not their own reality. Bear with me while I explain...so I watched probably the best film I've seen in a while, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Stop right there if you think I'm all over it because of Brad [Pitt]. It has nothing to do with the fact that he's the man of my dreams other than my husband, its about the film and the impact it had on my own life which has caused the lightbulb over my head to flicker for the past few days. I hadn't read the story before but I can tell you the film itself is so much deeper than most people can handle. The story is both heartwrenching and amazing but more importantly captivating. It gave me a sense of escapism and whether or not its because deep down inside I'm an old soul and have a different connection with the past than most people my age, it's a film that has changed my perspective on this little thing we call Life.
I can't really explain in detail how I relate to an old man who ages in reverse, lord knows it'd be one really LOOONG post, but I can say I promise myself to live my life the best way I know how and forget whats its "supposed to be like".
With that said, I'm turning a new leaf and looking forward to a very BIG day tomorrow. The Inauguration of our President. A day which many Americans have been looking forward to for quite some time. Its a historical and momentous occasion for the United States and I'm crazy excited to be living it. I may not have been leaning towards Mr. Obama from the get-go but as my new President I will stand by him and be proud he is our leader.
As for the well deserved pics I owe my fellow bloggers, here you go! Cheers to the men in our lives ;)
To get a quick glimpse of his latest masterpiece, click below!
"Yes We Can" video...Beautiful and inspirational! Congratulations President Obama!
1 comment:
Mel... this post literally made me cry. Not just because of how heartfelt it was (your posts always come from the heart) but because you symbolize what this truly historic day is doing for our country.
I'm proud to call you my friend and can't wait to hear you play the PIANO!
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