Hey, all
I hope everyone is faring safely in all this ice storm aftermath. I know for myself, my wife and I have been without power in our house since early sunday morning. Top that with half a forest in our yard and a whopping electician bill, these past few days have been trying on the both of us.
But in spite of all this, or to our benefit, we've made the most of it. We've been welcomed with open arms by family, friends and co-workers to keep our daily routine going and our sanity for that matter.
I hope that by now, most have made progress in restoring power, cable, safety. Made sure family who need medical attention are getting it and that the Storm hasn't caused anyone tremendous duress. I know that in a time like this, something as trivial as a movie review or reccomendation seems irrelevant, but I would argue that it should be a necessity. Everyone needs to get away from the troubles that are causing them stress. Be it no power or lack of television or even if you just want to disappear for a couple of hours. Going to a movie can provide that relief. My family and I are proof of that.
I've gone to two movies this week, both advanced screenings, both still open to the public and both times I came out much happier and optimistic about my situation than when I went in. A friend joined me for the first film and my wife and in-laws joined me for the second. Whatever woes we were discussing before the lights dimmed quickly vanished onces the film came on. And let's be honest, if we hadn't gone, we'd have ended up in a dark, cold house without cable or power whining about how bad this whole thing sucks! But thanks to the magic of cinema, we were distracted and because they were both comedies we felt better afterwards from laughing our troubles away. Don't get me wrong, I'm not diminishing the impact of this storm or the aftermath. Simply, we all need something to recharge our batteries, to refresh our spirits. Movies can do that, friends and family can do that. Grabbing a guitar and playing by firelight can do that. Honest to blog, we need something to keep us from falling into that pitfall of depression, worry or fear. For me, that's going to the movies, even when it seems like I should feel guilty for going, I always feel twice as happy I went.
I hope everyone makes it out of this aftermath, stronger, closer and more prepared the next time and I hope everyone can take a moment to escape and decompress, somehow.
Till next time,
Chaz