I am almost 29, and the thought of nearing 30 has put a spin on my psyche, triggering thoughts of self-evaluation, thoughts and perspectives on life, reassessing what's really important to me and my family, and what I really want to achieve and get out of life.
I had a moment of awakening on Valentine's Day 2010 after watching the movie Julie & Julia. My husband was too busy with a mother load of work trying to meet an important deadline unfortunately, so I took it upon myself to treat me to a movie. I feel like saying “Bon appétit!” because that’s exactly the gratifying feeling I had watching such marvelous movie. I also must mention how absolutely wonderful Meryl Streep was!
I identified plenty with the characters and amazingly Julie Powel and I seemed to be on the same thinking mode: on the verge of turning 30 yrs old and a little lost. I’ll admit she seemed a lot more lost than me in many ways, phew! I do not feel totally lost, just a bit on some days. Most days I’m fine, but on occasion I find myself asking myself where my path is taking me, and what things are missing (perhaps) in my life. Am I as happy as I want to be? Is something missing that would make me happier? Doubt…it can spoil the best of moments and best of days from within. Like a worm in an apple.
To say the least, watching Julie & Julia gave me profound inspiration. And it wasn’t only to cook (which just so happens to be one of my passions in life). I felt compelled to think about my life, and all that really matters to me. I even wrote down my very own ‘bucket list’, which honestly was something I thought people write when they’re much older and start thinking about the end of life (at 28 clearly not something I think about often). My bucket list is a compilation of goals, a list of things I want to do/achieve in my life, all at some point with no given timeline. They’re things I’ve thought of over time (even years), but never written down. Like now I can hold myself accountable for making sure I check each and every one of them off at some point in my life. Surprisingly, it was refreshing, and even freeing. It was a bit strange, and at the same time exhilarating. It’s not a long list really. But I’m sure over the course of my years I’ll add more things, and hopefully check off those accomplished. I should proudly mention creating my very own blog was one of the items on my bucket list. So…check! One thing accomplished, hooray! :)
I should probably thank everyone who helped make the movie Julie & Julia, for inspiring me in such a wonderful and unimaginable way. So, thanks! And… I should also mention that watching this movie is one of the greatest Valentine’s Day presents I’ve given myself.
I had a moment of awakening on Valentine's Day 2010 after watching the movie Julie & Julia. My husband was too busy with a mother load of work trying to meet an important deadline unfortunately, so I took it upon myself to treat me to a movie. I feel like saying “Bon appétit!” because that’s exactly the gratifying feeling I had watching such marvelous movie. I also must mention how absolutely wonderful Meryl Streep was!
I identified plenty with the characters and amazingly Julie Powel and I seemed to be on the same thinking mode: on the verge of turning 30 yrs old and a little lost. I’ll admit she seemed a lot more lost than me in many ways, phew! I do not feel totally lost, just a bit on some days. Most days I’m fine, but on occasion I find myself asking myself where my path is taking me, and what things are missing (perhaps) in my life. Am I as happy as I want to be? Is something missing that would make me happier? Doubt…it can spoil the best of moments and best of days from within. Like a worm in an apple.
To say the least, watching Julie & Julia gave me profound inspiration. And it wasn’t only to cook (which just so happens to be one of my passions in life). I felt compelled to think about my life, and all that really matters to me. I even wrote down my very own ‘bucket list’, which honestly was something I thought people write when they’re much older and start thinking about the end of life (at 28 clearly not something I think about often). My bucket list is a compilation of goals, a list of things I want to do/achieve in my life, all at some point with no given timeline. They’re things I’ve thought of over time (even years), but never written down. Like now I can hold myself accountable for making sure I check each and every one of them off at some point in my life. Surprisingly, it was refreshing, and even freeing. It was a bit strange, and at the same time exhilarating. It’s not a long list really. But I’m sure over the course of my years I’ll add more things, and hopefully check off those accomplished. I should proudly mention creating my very own blog was one of the items on my bucket list. So…check! One thing accomplished, hooray! :)
I should probably thank everyone who helped make the movie Julie & Julia, for inspiring me in such a wonderful and unimaginable way. So, thanks! And… I should also mention that watching this movie is one of the greatest Valentine’s Day presents I’ve given myself.
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