I love Lost. Just read my post below. I love that throughout each episode, you're introduced to a character's past history that you've never known before. It's what really makes the show intriguing - each person bringing his/her baggage into a new society that has to begin from scratch. And, I think, that as a result of my watching Lost, I have found myself wondering about different people I see around the city - what their story is, where they come from, what brought them to where they are now?
For instance: where did the worker at Blockbuster come from? You know, the employee that likes working at Blockbuster a little TOO much? "You know, that was an excellent film but I would have to recommend you seeing The Kingdom instead it's a really good movie and you know it's also filmed in parts of Arizona and they had to shut down the highways and there's really good action scenes and it's a really good story and it is really thought provoking also and would you like popcorn, pepsi, sour patch kids, or some chocolate to go with your movie tonight, and do you have your blockbuster card, oh you don't you better get out your id so I can verify your account (gaaaaaaaaaasp)."
Who is this guy? Every week, I go to that store, and see the same guy. And he bugs the heck out of me. Why? He's. . .well, weird. Should that really be my attitude as a Christ follower? I think that far too often, I'm content to let the weird and marginalized stay that way, choosing instead to pursue relationships with the affluent and cool. I don't think that's how it should be.
So heck, what's his story? Who's his best friend? Where did he grow up? What does he hope to be when he gets older? What's his favorite movie....besides The Kingdom? Has he ever loved someone? Broken someone's heart? What about his parents?
It sounds maybe a bit retarted, I get it. But maybe I shouldn't be as quick to judge him. Maybe I should cut him a break in my mind. After all, I have a hard enough time figuring myself out sometimes.
So I'll work on it.
And for the record, The Kingdom is really good.
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let us know what happens when you do delve into more meaningful conversation with him.
until then,
i will hold you accountable and continue to ask about him until i do hear something.
...actually i'll just ask you sometime,
and won't be obnoxious about it.
but follow thru with it. it'll be good, i pray.
"Yeah, so The Kingdom kinda freaked me out."
~Your friend who lives one hour north of Saudi Arabia
Krysten,
That's true. . .but at least Jamie Foxx is hot.
hey thought i'd let you know.
i might be in portland this summer.
you and ashley need to fill me in on how to enjoy it.
Brother. Why haven't we talked in ages?????
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