MOVING IS LIVING

Moving around a lot is something I've always dealt with throughout the years. Over the weekend, I undertook the ninth major move I've had so far. It's not something I particularly enjoy doing, due to all of the packing and unpacking, but I've grown accustomed to dealing with it. After nine times, I've gotten used to saying goodbye to friends and starting over in new places.

As a result of moving around so much, I've spent a good amount of time in airports. Checking in luggage, going through security, and navigating through the terminals are all things that come second nature to me. While these may remain troublesome obstacles to some people, I'm able to breeze through each of them with a smile on my face. I find myself in a place of tranquility amidst the storm of people rushing around to make their boarding times. To me, airports bring a promise of new opportunities and new experiences.

"Heaven or hell?"

While it is true that most of the people you see in airports will hold little to no significance in your life, there is a chance that you could have a pleasant conversation with someone you've never met before. I'm not saying you should run up to everyone you see and say, "Hello," but if the opportunity presents itself, why not say something? At the very least, you can pass the time waiting on a flight with a good conversation.

One time while waiting for a flight to San Antonio, I noticed a pretty girl in the same waiting area that I was in. Feeling adventurous and with nothing to lose, I decided to strike up a conversation with her. Well, it's been over five years since that conversation and we are still very good friends to this day, despite never actually living near each other. An off-chance meeting with a stranger turned into one of the best friendships that I have.

Up In The Air

Recently, I finally got the chance to watch Up In The Air, a film by Jason Reitman, who also directed Juno and Thank You For Smoking. Without getting into spoilers, this film is about a man named Ryan Bingham (played by George Clooney) who makes his living flying around the United States, firing people. When corporations need to downsize but hate dealing with the mess that comes with it, they hire a man like Ryan Bingham to take care of it.

This is a movie about relationships, family, isolation and the value of human connections. All of the characters are easily relatable in their own way and I often found myself reflecting upon my own life while watching it. I highly recommend this one!

Up In The Air: 10/10