The Soloist

I never go to the movies. And when I say never, I mean "Sex in the City" the movie was the last thing I saw in a theater. Though I love Carie, that is pretty sad.

My girlfriend and I have been embarking on simple adventures around town and we decided to go see "The Soloist". It also helped that she already had two tickets! We sat through an amazing two hours, jaws sinking into our laps. The movie was a complete reflection on American life. Neglect, impatience, definition of religion, definition of happiness and properness were all examined in this movie. And of course there were the happy parts of joy, simplicity, and finding power through different mediums.

It made me think, you know I sure do spend a lot of money going out to bars, nightclubs, theater, and restaurants. What if I was to make a place in my budget to give back? The give back section sitting right underneath my leisure section. How many people could I help if I did that? We complain about our meager salaries and what we don't have, when there are so many other people that have way less than us. Yet they still find a way to live, be human, and happy within the madness.

The Soloist allowed me to take a step back. I need to step back more often, because it really puts things into perspective.