One Week
I recently watched the movie One Week recently and it got me thinking. Yes, it was so nerdily Canadian but I loved it.It got me thinking that I really do love Canada. Granted, the movie showed mainly beautiful scenery during the summer and avoided the terribleness that can be a Canadian winter but I finally feel like I'm putting down roots.
I can't remember who I was talking to about this but it seems like all of a sudden you accidentally put down roots and then whoops, what happened? How did I get here years later with a savings account, a career and a contract that are holding me in place?
The movie also spurred the thoughts of what I've done thus far. The main character, Ben, rides across the country seeking new experiences and thrills and fulfillment he has never had because he settled for a girl he wasn't in love with and a job he didn't like. He finds out he has cancer and decides that should be the impetus for all these self-revelations. And yes I guess it does usually take something negative like that to create positive changes.
I feel like there are many reasons why I spent so much time travelling. I needed to know I could do it on my own (or without a guy more realistically) and it also gave me the chance to fulfill some of the big "wishes" I had on my life list.
Some of the first conversations I ever had with someone pretty special were about life lists. Bucket lists if you will. I think they're pretty important. Everyone should have one and find the means to achieve everything on it. Mine continues to grow. So despite my rooting moments and newfound love for Canada I have no regrets at the moment. I'm happy where I am. Growing in one spot instead of a dozen, enjoying my profession, having weekly get-togethers with great friends. All of this makes me happy because I am secure in the knowledge that my list-fulfillment is far from over, that what I'm doing now is merely a portion of it. Hell, what I'm doing now is on the life list.
The film also reminded me that you just need to tell people you love them no matter what the consequences. Sometimes you need to get on a bike and go somewhere. And being alone is important for everyone at some point.
The other day, I felt frustrated as I shoved my way through people to work. If only I could just see that sunset once a day perhaps I wouldn't feel so pushy. This film wasn't the best I had ever seen but it just hit little neurons in my brain, reminding me of beautiful scenic moments in this country I have grown to love again and made me think a little harder about where I am right now.
posted by Kate @ 6:00 PM
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