So I had a rather trying day at internship yesterday, and I came home with a monster headache and a desire to watch my latest Netflix movie and take a nap. It turns out I picked a horrible movie called Mr. Death. I really didn't read about it when Netflix suggested it. I think they're starting to suggest any and every documentary. Well, not all documentaries are the same. And this one didn't lift my spirits. Jonathan tells me that I have to stop watching sad movies and reading sad books.
I decided to venture over to Borders, where I had to decide between A New Earth and No Need for Speed. A New Earth won the battle, because I happened to catch Oprah discussing it with people all over the world the other day and this girl in Texas struck me when she said that it helped her to realize that she doesn't need to be "anything-er" (thinner, faster, smarter, richer, better, etc.). I'm excited to read it even though I try to resist the "fad" books (though I usually fail at this). So far, it sounds a lot like Mindfulness, which is a huge push in the psychotheraputic world right now.
Last night, Jonathan and I went out for a palatable Chinese dinner and discussed the relationship between China and Tibet. Then we had a decision to make regarding our movie choice: Run, Fat Boy, Run versus Smart People. The latter won this time, because we near the theater showing it. We both really enjoyed the film.
And now, because I woke up at 6:30 AM on a Saturday morning, I think I'll head back to bed.
I decided to venture over to Borders, where I had to decide between A New Earth and No Need for Speed. A New Earth won the battle, because I happened to catch Oprah discussing it with people all over the world the other day and this girl in Texas struck me when she said that it helped her to realize that she doesn't need to be "anything-er" (thinner, faster, smarter, richer, better, etc.). I'm excited to read it even though I try to resist the "fad" books (though I usually fail at this). So far, it sounds a lot like Mindfulness, which is a huge push in the psychotheraputic world right now.
Last night, Jonathan and I went out for a palatable Chinese dinner and discussed the relationship between China and Tibet. Then we had a decision to make regarding our movie choice: Run, Fat Boy, Run versus Smart People. The latter won this time, because we near the theater showing it. We both really enjoyed the film.
And now, because I woke up at 6:30 AM on a Saturday morning, I think I'll head back to bed.
Comments
The video is insane and yet they were putting it out there with all seriousness. It was crazy. I'm anxious to hear what you think of the book.
I'm only about 40 pages in, but I like some of the ideas so far. Of course you have to take it for what it is - one man's opinion/experience. I don't see a need to feel so threatened by a book or by Oprah's endorsement of a book (or a Presidential candidate, for that matter).
The point so far is to think about what defines you, what makes you who you are - and to not tie that up in possessions or body image or what other people say you are.
I'm sure I'll have more to say later :)