It's Kind of a Funny Story

"I still need to face my homework, my school, my friends. My dad. But the difference between today and last Saturday is that for the first time in a while, I can look forward to the things I want to do in my life. Bike, eat, drink, talk. Ride the subway, read, read maps. Make maps, make art. Finish the Gates application. Tell my dad not to stress about it. Hug my mom. Kiss my little sister. Kiss my dad. Make out with Noelle. Make out with her more. Take her on a picnic. See a movie with her. See a movie with Aaron. Heck, see a movie with Nia. Have a party. Tell people my story. Volunteer at 3 North. Help people like Bobby. Like Muqtada. Like me. Draw more. Draw a person. Draw a naked person. Draw Noelle naked. Run, travel, swim, skip. Yeah, I know it's lame, but, whatever. Skip anyway. Breathe... Live" 

Today I watched "It's Kind of a Funny Story." Have you seen it? I like it. I like the concept of young troubles being taken seriously. A certain level of maturity was brought to it by "Craig"'s decision to check himself into an institution due to his thoughts of self-harm. There, he meets the kooks who  turn out to be interesting people with interesting lives despite the hindrances born into them or developed over time. Did I mention the music is spectacular?  I immediately sat up when "Blood" by The Middle East, which I've spoken of before began playing. It's all well placed and well received if I may say so myself. The acting is good, a good change for Zach Galifianakis who kept the humor but harnessed the seriousness. BUT my favorite part of the movie was this tidbit from the end. It tugged at my heartstrings as I found that this movie came at exactly the right time for me. Do one thing at a time and start with each breath. All day I've been documenting myself to make sure that I'm aware of the little things "Okay, right now I'm just breathing, and in a second I will finish writing this sentence" There. Somehow it brings a sense of contentedness with it. It makes one feel more grateful I guess, or that's what it made me feel like today. You can bet I'll be referencing it on days like today when I flunked my second math test in a row. *takes a bow.