Have you seen the movie "Eat Pray Love"? If you haven't it's definitely a must see! I hear the book is even better which is why it's on my bucket list of things to do. Anyways... the movie. Back to raving about how wonderful it truly is. For those of you who are in my shoes, struggling with life, struggling with your identity, and/or self worth, I highly recommend you stop what you are doing right this very second and rent/buy it immediately. Yes, it is THAT fantastic. I would not lie. Julia Roberts does a fantastic job playing portraying me in the movie...now, the marriage part has nothing to do with me, athough the metaphor of losing onesself I can relate to but no, I'm not leaving Jake nor am I about to go find a James Franco-wanna-be to consume my time. Although I do find myself fighting the urge to board a plane and live life for a year just traveling.
Through the last year of my life I have come to realize I never really used to have a passion for anything. I've never had a hobby. I am openly admitting I do not have have a favorite author? I can not recall the last time I read a book. Pathetic, I'm aware. I've always consumed my time with working multiple jobs, and/or going to school full time. When I did have time off, I involved myself with others...baby showers, birthdays, weddings, ugly sweater parties in December. My list could go on and on. Therefore, I am officially calling this time in my life as an early-midlife crisis.
So, if you see me use any sorts of quotes or any references, you can assume they will be from Eat Pray Love. When I read the book finally, I will probably be praising it, referencing it, and living it much like I am already doing the above mentioned with the movie.
I leave you with my quote for the day. Elizabeth Gilbert herself said... "I am a better person when I have less on my plate." And, I shall live by that for the moment. As this is the third wekeend of the New Year, and I have NO plans for the weekend. Dinner with my lovely husband this evening...and then ZERO commitment for the rest of my weekend. Somewhere in there...finding the book "Eat Pray Love" and reading it...then maybe rewatching the movie as I prep for a new work week.
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