TVs and Tubs
One of my barometers of the 'good life' consists of being able to watch movies while soaking in a huge jacuzzi tub, surrounded by bubbles. (Picture Al Pacino a la Scarface mistaking flamingos for pelicans.)
Fortunately, my knowledge of the drug game is limited to Advil and eyedrops, so I won't be be channeling Tony Montana for my jacuzzi tub. I did however see a great film from the comfort of my bed this morning. It was called Beasts of the Southern Wild and after the credits rolled and an abundance of tears subsided I wondered if moving away from my home for the likes of Louisiana would be a good idea. Allow me to list the reasons:
It is my home state and home to all the southern comforts of life
It is the setting of Beasts which reminded me of all the reasons why I'm as resilient as I am, and leads me to believe that resilient people are the type of people I need to be around.
LA is actually becoming the Hollywood of the south, I think I'd be able to find an ample amount of work there in my old industry
Did I mention southern comfort? The food alone is enough to make anyone set up shop in the Bayou for life
The story of Beasts centers around a little girl, Hushpuppy, and her father, Wink, who is plagued by his deteriorating health, and also, his deteriorating environment due to an impending hurricane. She is charged with the task of fighting to keep her home in 'the bathtub' (a forgotten swampland outside of the levies in New Orleans, LA) afloat, while learning the skills she needs to survive, as her father won't be with her much longer.
Needless to say, the movie brought out a sentimental side of me that I haven't seen in a while. Hushpuppy doesn't have much of a guide to this thing called life, and her deepest fears bob to the surface when the storm hits. Fears are so immobilizing, I imagine that I've made many a misstep in life because I've been so afraid of doing the wrong thing, that I don't end up doing anything at all. Now, I'm a firm believer that the wrong action is better than no action, at least if you get it wrong, you can try something else the next time around. If you wallow in your conditions, you'll never know what move is the right move. I do know that I've been in my "bathtub" entirely too long, it's time for a change, and I'd rather not wait for a life storm to force my hand. I want to be in control of this thing.