Monday, February 4, 2013

Love//Fear//Pockets (#12)



In response to questions asked throughout Life in a Day, I made this video.

I had a really hard time not talking about all these things that I love, because I really want to talk about everything. But, you know, I'm pretty sure it would've been mainly comprised of me rambling about James Franco.

Life in a Day brought up so many new observations and realizations the second time I watched it. It was such a beautiful celebration of humanity and life. There was a scene throughout all the clips of people talking about their fears-someone said that they feared closeness with people because of the impending idea of losing them. This resonated with me so much; almost yearning not to meet people because of the thought that you'll inevitably have to part ways. Even so, I think I have to get over that fear and enjoy the time that I have. (since when have I been all sentimental?)
Another scene that really struck me was the final one. There were so many contradictions in what the girl was saying, from the surface. But I completely identified with that feeling, the sense of a grander perspective despite your own meager struggles. It may not have been the best day of her life, but it was the best day of someone's life.
With that I bid you farewell. Ciao, kids.
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  1. Ms RoyFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I really appreciated your blog post and video. The thing about your video and post, though, that's striking is that you fear getting close because you will lose the person but yet you keep the words people say with you, either in your notebooks or in your mind. Aren't those impressions the ones that matter; the ways in which people in our lives impact and improve us?

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    1. UnknownFebruary 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

      That means so much to me, thank you! I'm only just now realizing the contradiction in that-fearing intimacy and yet cataloging the shared moments of existence with people. I think we all inevitably affect each other, in small or grand ways, but allowing and acknowledging that affection is what scares me. Vulnerability is a hard thing to grasp, but I'm figuring it out. Thank you for your insight!

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