It's a new day! I am faced with:
1. Piles of laundry -- the after effects of a fantastic holiday getaway --
2. A fridge that looks nearly brand new -- thanks to it's LACK of food items, ha!
3. A car that needs a washin' -- poor thing was white, now greyish...with spots...
4. Work issues that need workin' out...
...and...one of the most inspiring movies I have seen in a REALLY long time....
JULIE & JULIA
...now the name, of course is absolutely delightful, but the content will have even the faintest at heart running to bake something fantastic...although it may be a tad bit sadistic, it will be flavorful! I must say I have been inspired. Yet, groceries are still the bane of my existence...so, I remain torn. Or perhaps I should take this gusto and run with it...Yes, young padawan...go get groceries now so the pain will not be as great. For it will be masked beneath the enjoyment of food.
I seriously recommend this movie to anyone who likes to cook or just likes to laugh. It was hilarious, heartwarming and worth the $1.08 at the local Redbox.
...now, to HEB or my couch for another round?!.....
Last night Dave and I, his parents and his brother Ben went to see Avatar. I was excited to see what all the hype has been about, and Dave guaranteed me that I would LOOOOOVE it! ;o) He was right. Not only did I love the movie, there was a certain scene that brought me to tears. Of course everyone cries at certain parts - destruction, death, etc etc. (I don't want to give too much away for those who haven't seen it). But I cried at what seemed to me to be a strange part. Do you ever do that? You're sitting there crying and you zoom out for a second and say "what in the heck are you crying for ... are you on crack?!" There is a scene toward the end of the movie when Jake Sully is rallying the Na'vi to join together and fight the humans. They are about to lose everything, even their lives at the hands of an enemy with more firepower and disrespect for everything sacred. He reminds the people of who they are, who they are fighting, and what they are fighting for. The next few scenes show the people, driven by a clearly defined purpose and passion, seeking out those who would come alongside them and fight for what is right.I have often been inspired by characters and people like these - the fighters, the leaders, those who will not back down to injustice or stand idly by while evil runs rampant. Those who are willing to give all they have to see justice done and love prevail. I want to be a revolutionary. Someone who isn't afraid to fight for a cause. Someone who will stand up for what's right and not back down when evil roars. Someone who can fix their eyes on the goal and not let up until it's finished. Someone who will fight for something worth fighting for. My prayer is that the Lord will dig into me the cause that will capture my heart.
