Humility, Courage, & Humor

TO: Future Me

    It is the hour of the owl, for midnight is only 20 paces away. "The only exception" by Paramore turns on an infinite loop (it's weird how songs will bring you back to the moment that you first listened to them - this is a topic for another time though). Tomorrow is the day of reckoning. The merit of my achievements and my character will be put to the test (if I can convey it well that is).

    Saw a movie this weekend A Knight's Tale (truly amazing). It contained all the aspects required to create a phenomenal story: courage, honor, love, and humor. The main character, William, was a mere peasant boy who pretended to be a knight. He risked his life for an opportunity (gotta risk it for the biscuit, I need to take more risk). With the opportunity, he spent every waking moment honing his skills to become a jousting champion (I need to be more dedicated to my craft - this procrastination won't do). Not only did William rise from the sludges of peasantry, but he did it with class and humbleness (young boy spared his opponents to let them save face). In his company were 3 peasants just like him, but they were loyal (and hilarious). William wasn't afraid to look stupid or fail - He came back from his failures to become a jousting champion and marry the princess.

I LOVE MOVIES LIKE THIS. I can laugh, learn, and be inspired all at once. Other similar movies include the Rush Hour series with Jackie Chan, any Stephen Chow movie, and Guardians of the Galaxy.


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