That is, until you stop and think about it and marvel at the strength of the body. Honestly, I've never felt so young or so unfit yet so amazed at life. So many people were running or walking in honour of people who have died, people less fortunate than them and people only slightly less fortunate than them. So many people were putting their own comfort second and testing their endurance in order to raise awareness and funds for charities they hold dear.
Every hour I decide to stop whining and shut up about all the aches and blisters. And yet every hour I fail. So I make the decision again, and try again. It's hard but it's a small price to pay for the experience earned, and I know that in actual fact my pain is nothing compared to that of others. The people in Haiti and Chile for example, child labourers, 9 year olds fending for the rest of their family because their parents died or are severely ill. It's a real update on my current perspective.
On another note, next year I will actually train and wear shoes designed for people to walk at least 21.1km in.
I watched Whip it! today and while some things were a bit hard to catch on to, the overall effect was that of a film that wasn't painfully obvious; to the extent that I wasn't entirely sure what the outcome of some choices would be. Naturally, it's pretty obvious that she makes the team and has a knack for the sport, but other than that it wasn't all that predictable.
No, I didn't watch it for Ellen Page, I had seen some promo stuff last summer and thought it had potential. When I realised it probably wouldn't come to Maltese cinemas I kind of gave up on it since my DVD place isn't usually well stocked but lo and behold, seven months later it appears in the "new releases" section. [Other new releases include He's Just Not That Into You (Feb09) and Milk (Nov08)]
According to the cover it's Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, but to be honest I don't actually know what exactly a director does and how a director differs from a producer. Brooks, enlighten me!
I'm too tired to say anything remotely sensible, other than that I have a Physics mock this week! Grrr XD
13 comments:
next year i ll train with you ach :) watched whip it! lately too! its true that it isnt predictable.. i quite enjoyed it :)
bah gd luck for physicsssss sxb XD
Let me enlighten you instead, in short that is.
A director sees that the writing goes down well in picture form. He's the one that shouts "Action!" and "Cut!" (and the occasional "That's a Wrap. Good Job Guys")
A producer is the person that makes sure that the film is feasible. He checks for funds, takes care of equipment needed, etc.
In short, director is the painter bring a sketch to life. Producer is the guy searching for an easel and canvas for him to paint on, then selling the picture
(Also, Kudos on the marathon :D)
@Drea, yes you must! And we have to find the perfect charity :D
@John short's enough XD Thanks, I feel knowledgeable now haha
:) u make sense ahcie xD...
i'll do it also if i apply in time! will i jog? i might possibly die but yes if we jog round d front in summer we'll manage by october :P
why i said october im not sure..i think im stuck in a time warp and havent realised its MARCH!
die is an understatement, but yes i say we go for it! By october! :D
*starts humming Time Warp*
ill ach i think ill stop whining about the aches and pains XD...im gng to start training for next years as soon as my muscles heal XD
i'm joining too next year, although i apologize but i won't walk with anyone
i'm joining the bandwagon.. but will aim to jog it.
i want to watch milk.
@MC haha not so soon my dear!
@Simon no apologies necessary! We chose to stick together cause we wanted to, not cause we had to!
I'll do it next year, to show you all that you be some pansy-ass frenchies (and yes, I know the French have made war a business but politically correct isn't funny) how we used to walk back in my day.
I'll start training from now, just to give myself the extra edge. Mmmmhmmmm.
@mina ditto
@jamie it's hard
oh rachel im so bored xD thanks for ze msg it made me smiillleee!!
Post a Comment