Dream Occupation

Totally forgot this was canceled, but since I'd already typed it up anyway, here it is...

At the moment, it's difficult for me to say what I would like to do with my life. I have no real dreams that involve some sort of occupation. Though I will say that when I was younger there were two things that really stuck out in my mind: working as a veterinarian or voice acting.

The veterinarian dream obviously stemmed from a love of animals. When I was in kindergarden we had a day where we had to dress up as if we had the job we wanted when we got older. However, two major things prevented me from ever seriously considering this. Firstly, I cannot stand to see animals hurt in any way and I doubt I could deal with that sort of stress. (As a side-note, I give so much credit to people who can. You have my deepest respect.) Secondly, I have an extreme disgust of blood and a near-paralyzing fear of seeing gore or injuries no matter how mild or severe. So I'm sure it's not too hard to see why I dropped this idea rather quickly.

Oh, voice acting. I follow quite a few animation/gaming voice actors whose works I really enjoy. I love acting (though I suck horribly) so I had always thought that voice acting would be an incredibly fun profession. However, my lack of talent for such a thing is what prevents me from attempting to get a job in this industry. Plus it's not a well-paying job and I would need another job alongside it to be able to support myself.

So, in conclusion, I have no idea what I'd like to do.

Microfiction - Acceptance

"Exhale" by Artist Lisa Rae Winant

Image used by permission of the Artist
48 x 20 / oil on panel

It was refreshing to see the bright shades of blue, green and other colors fill the air. She gazed at the balloons, the light from the sun making them shine. They hung from a plainly decorated orange-brown booth. The man behind was selling the balloons, likely waiting for children to pass by. However, the only surrounding guests that day were adults who loitered around the area.

She had come to see this area on the recommendation from a friend. After suffering through a horrific accident followed by an intense surgery she needed a place where she could relax and forget about her troubles. It was not a vastly populated area -- it had many different species of tree and few booths containing people who were looking to sell various types of merchandise. In particular, she was quite fond of the balloons. They added more color and life into this otherwise overbearingly green area. It was then that she saw the balloon stand owner let out a tiny scream.

The balloons began floating away together. She could not help but watch as the mixture of colors filled the sky. The man behind the booth was panicking realizing that any money that was to be made was drifting off into the sky, never to return. Even though that particular man saw the flight of these balloons as something negative, she could not help but disagree. The fact that they only left for the sky so slowly and gracefully made a feeling of relaxation come over her. She turned, her back to the booth, and took a deep breath. The wind continued to blow, but gently this time, pushing her hair ever so slightly into her face. Another deep breath. It felt so good to be free.

"The Blind Side" (2009)

Released on November 20, 2009, "The Blind Side" is a movie, directed by John Lee Hancock, that introduces a new meaning to the word "family." Based on a book that is based on a true story, it is a powerful tale that tells of a wealthy, Christian family, the Tuohy's, who take in a poor teenager who has lived with multiple different foster families. Though he has run away from all of his previous foster families, Michael, the teenager, ends up staying with the Tuohy's and, with their help, begins participating in school as well as the school's football team.

The actors involved give a performance to be remember, especially for the main two characters. Sandra Bullock, as Michael's adoptive mother, Leigh Anne, is able to well portray a woman who seldom shows her deepest emotions despite her kind and seemingly selfless actions. Bullock is capable of realistically expressing Leigh Anne's stern expressions, even at the moments when the character is not actually acting the way her face tells the viewers. Michael is played by Quinton Aaron who does an excellent job of showing viewers through his own facial expressions that he is a troubled individual trying to find a place where he belongs.

The fact that the events in this movie are not entirely fictional is one major factor in the emotional power that this movie contains. The deed that Leigh Anne and her husband, Sean, perform brings another family member into their lives. The bond that they have with Michael shows that blood relation is not a factor in determining how close a family can truly be.

Overall, The Blind Side is a movie worth watching for those who enjoy heartwarming stories. People who primarily prefer action in their films would likely not find this movie as enjoyable as others.

For more information, check out the official website .