Passion for one's job is a necessity in the working world. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed enough to have the appropriate education for a desired job or lucky enough to find an opening in that desired career. The main thing is having possession of knowledge that will help you get to where you want to be. Many people in this world suffer from indecision in their futures, and end up wasting away in job fields that they hate. It may sound silly to hear that some people have 'undecided' as their occupation, but it is not all that difficult to fall into this category.
When we are little, many of us aspire to become the town heroes that everyone envies, or to become famous and make a lot of money so that we can do what we want when we want. What we do not realize about this is that hardly any of us will stay true to these whimsical ideas, and that money does not always make the world go 'round. It seems simple when we look at it this way. "All I need to do is get rich, right? Then it won't matter if I like my job or not, since I can buy anything and everything that makes me happy." If only life were so easy.
It takes a great deal of self-confidence and mental stability to be sure that "this is the right job for me" and "this is what I want to do with the rest of my life". For some people, these things fall into place with the blink of an eye once they realize their passion for something, be it music, sports, neurosurgery, or other such things.
I, on the other hand, am passionless. More precisely, I am not quite positive I have found my passion at this point in time. There are many things in this world that interest me, but there is no job titled 'Interior & Fashion Design-Photography-Musical-Novelist'. My set path has not yet been determined, and so I wonder "Will I succeed?" I won't know until I start on the right path if what I'm doing is really what I should be doing. In life, there is no-one who will tell us that "This is your job! This is where you were meant to be!" And so many of us 'undecided' ones wander the Earth aimlessly, only a handful finding their true place.
My first attempt at passion will be to return to my current high school to take one more semester of loose-end courses, and then transfer over to the in town college. There, I shall delve into the endeavors of the fine arts world. Who knows if I'll be one of the few lucky ones to strike it rich? Only time will tell.
In the future, you'll find me rolling in dough...I might just be the next Pillsbury Doughgirl!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Review on "The Lovely Bones"
Having recently seen "The Lovely Bones" in theatres, I am inclined to write a very thorough review on all things creeper. Stanley Tucci, in this case, plays as pedophile George Harvey in this rather dramatic thriller. Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan), the main character of this story, is a 14-year-old girl who is murdered by her neighbor. The storyline follows Susie as she watches her family, after her death, while they slowly discover the truth about her murder.
The movie itself is very well done, and absolutely makes the audience feel connected in some way.
The first time George Harvey appears on screen, the viewer can feel that something is a bit off. Is it his hair? His glasses? Or is it something else? There is a rather unnerving aura surrounding this strangely polite man. His presence has a way of making people feel uncomfortable in their seats. I felt that Stanley Tucci did an outstanding job of portraying the image that is not so uncommon in today's society. This character really hits home with parents of young children, and brings about a sense of anger and fear. "What if that were my daughter?" they might ask, fearing the fact that there are definitely people such as Mr. Harvey in the real world.
As a viewer of this movie, I absolutely felt that no other actress could have portrayed the part of Susie Salmon as well as Saoirse Ronan did. Her appearance, of course, plays a part in this bias. She looks very kind and innocent, so it is no wonder that she was the girl chosen for the part. Along with her suitable appearance, her excellent acting skills make the story very believable and evokes emotion from the audience.
The supporting cast aids in the presentation of the story, if only minimally. The desperate search that Jack Salmon (Mark Wahlberg) goes through to find some trace evidence of the culprit is frustrating and emanates helplessness. His eldest child has been taken from him in the blink of an eye, and this causes an irreparable hole in his life for quite some time.
Plotwise, "The Lovely Bones" delivered all that needed to be said or shown. Unfortunately, the ending of the movie was lacking a certain something. In the horrific death that was due to Mr. Harvey, and other aspects, the ending was only half-satisfying. However, this by no means makes the movie wasted time. To anyone who has not yet seen "The Lovely Bones", I recommend it. The enthralling story is bound to keep you watching.
Having not read the book prior to watching the movie, it was still very easy to follow. I don't feel the need to read the novel after having seen the movie, as it may ruin the magic.
My rating? A whopping 9 out of a possible 10. The world needs more movies this well made.
The movie itself is very well done, and absolutely makes the audience feel connected in some way.
The first time George Harvey appears on screen, the viewer can feel that something is a bit off. Is it his hair? His glasses? Or is it something else? There is a rather unnerving aura surrounding this strangely polite man. His presence has a way of making people feel uncomfortable in their seats. I felt that Stanley Tucci did an outstanding job of portraying the image that is not so uncommon in today's society. This character really hits home with parents of young children, and brings about a sense of anger and fear. "What if that were my daughter?" they might ask, fearing the fact that there are definitely people such as Mr. Harvey in the real world.
As a viewer of this movie, I absolutely felt that no other actress could have portrayed the part of Susie Salmon as well as Saoirse Ronan did. Her appearance, of course, plays a part in this bias. She looks very kind and innocent, so it is no wonder that she was the girl chosen for the part. Along with her suitable appearance, her excellent acting skills make the story very believable and evokes emotion from the audience.
The supporting cast aids in the presentation of the story, if only minimally. The desperate search that Jack Salmon (Mark Wahlberg) goes through to find some trace evidence of the culprit is frustrating and emanates helplessness. His eldest child has been taken from him in the blink of an eye, and this causes an irreparable hole in his life for quite some time.
Plotwise, "The Lovely Bones" delivered all that needed to be said or shown. Unfortunately, the ending of the movie was lacking a certain something. In the horrific death that was due to Mr. Harvey, and other aspects, the ending was only half-satisfying. However, this by no means makes the movie wasted time. To anyone who has not yet seen "The Lovely Bones", I recommend it. The enthralling story is bound to keep you watching.
Having not read the book prior to watching the movie, it was still very easy to follow. I don't feel the need to read the novel after having seen the movie, as it may ruin the magic.
My rating? A whopping 9 out of a possible 10. The world needs more movies this well made.
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