So I'll Tell you What I Want, What I Really, Really Want....


Okay so what inspried this post is stupid but the post itself isn't (atleast I think so). One of my favorite movies is Center Stage. If you haven't seen it, it's a movie about ballet and love and blah blah. The main character has, of course, all odds against her in the world of ballet (bad feet, poor technique..), and she is having relationship issues. But instead of quitting ballet and applying at the local Hooters and whoring herself out to everyone and everything, while she isn't fierce and impulsive, she strives to get what she wants, and at the end of the movie, she is actually happy.

I realize this is a movie, and am also well aware life is not a movie. This seems to be a common trend I notice among people, however; either fighting fiercly for what you want, or completely giving up. I see people move away, out to prove their dreams (not that there is ANYTHING wrong with this), but often they're so aggressive, when things don't pan out the way they want, they want to give up. I've seen people go balls to the wall with their education and burn out, only wanting to give up (I've started filling out the paperwork to drop out of college 3 times this semester). We're either on Special K or Super Sizing, driving 10 miles over or under the speed limit, and not just doing 55.

I know in alot of my posts I seem to denounce society and all of our habits. I really don't think we are all that bad (yet). I just like making suggestions. Anyway, it occured to me why I liked this movie so much; I am dying to be like the main character. Not only is she like, an amazing ballerina, but she is always striving for betterment and satisfaction, and she isn't irrational. Somehow (other than the fact that this is all scripted) she is always very controlled, and most importantly, she isn't afraid of what she wants or what she has to do to get it. I just really admire that in a person (that isn't scripted). Like think about all those things that you would love to do but for whatever reason you don't. Taking the time to actually do some of these things will remind you that you still have control over your life and your satifisfaction, and it will propel you to strive to be happier. Not only that, but this happiness may bleed into other aspects of your life, as well :)