Dear Self:
It's been almost a year since you graduated college. In that short time you've had two different jobs, been in a wedding (shout out to the Dudrow's), traveled to Europe and become a mother. A whirlwind to say the least...a lot can change in 365 days and time is certainly not slowing down.
Departing Neverland and entering the murky waters of adulthood is no easy task but you came out with minor scrapes and gained epic battle scars. You, along with most other 20-something, are living proof that growing up isn't as bad as Peter Pan anticipated.
Isn't that just it? Anticipation. A prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action; the act of looking forward. You're somewhat of a professional anticipator, a highly respectable skill. However, being crippled by the fear of the unforeseen is as exhausting as it is useless. Trying to figure out the outcome of any and all situations diminishes life's glorious unpredictability, further manifesting the dark, merciless fear.
To quote wise-beyond-his-years Christopher Robin, “you're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Face doubt, anxiety, unease and all their greedy cohorts with your most powerful weapon: your heart. It holds your deepest truths and will never lead you astray. Your head is also useful but proceed with caution, for it is much easier to get lost in its winding labyrinth of thoughts.
Trust the people who know you from the inside out; you are never alone in this journey.
Trust yourself; you're more rare and majestic than a unicorn.
Trust the unknown; it has brought you many gifts thus far.
Love,
22-year-old You
P.S. When all else fails, engage in a spontaneous dance party.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
Human Billboards & Sundance Night #1
My endeavor to complete a month-long
writing challenge was a flop. Anytime I feel obligated or am required to
complete a task (i.e. homework) my initial pep quickly dissipates; which either
speaks to my spontaneous creativity or lack of discipline. Oh well.
Life goes on.
Today a co-worker and I got
into a discussion about human billboards. You know, the (sad) people in faded
Lady Liberty costumes twirling signs outside of decrepit strip malls.
Our
conversation sparked my intrigue, so naturally I turned to the Internets. According to Wikipedia: The practice began in 19th century London, where advertising posters became a subject to a tax and competition for wall space became fierce. Besides holding signs, some human billboards would wear sandwich boards. Charles Dickens described these advertisers as "a piece of human flesh between two slices of past board." Ew.
And there you have it. The efficacy of human billboards isn't concrete but it is guaranteed to brighten your day.
In other news, last night marked our first film of Sundance 2016!
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| SFF 2016 crew! So excited I forgot to open my eyes. |
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Director Rob Burnett, pre-screening
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"The Fundamentals of Caring"
Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.
Funny. Honest. Complex. Heartfelt. Inappropriate. Inspiring. Original.
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Q&A with Director Rob Burnett & Actress Megan Ferguson
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Out of the unpredictable cornucopia of Sundance films, I definitely recommend seeing "The Fundamentals of Caring."
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