I Am

Well, hello there. My first foray into the blogosphere. I thought no better way to start it than to talk about the movie I Am.

But before I go there, I'd like to introduce my blog. I've thought for awhile of what I wanted to write about - what my concentration should be. Then my brother came up with this great name for a blog, and it's fitting, because if you know me, you know I do like to explain it all.

So this blog will be about a few things - feel free to ask me questions at mel.explains.it@gmail.com . You can start it by saying, "Dear Mel" or "Hey you..."feel free to posit questions about fashion, relationships, pets, exercise or whatever is weighing your mind - while I can't promise an accurate answer, I can promise some thoughtful consideration, and in the least funny commentary.

In the meantime, let me tell you about a movie that strives to explain it all -

I Am directed by Tom Shadyac. It's about a few things: the human condition, what's wrong with the world, and what you can do about it.

I don't think I'll be giving it away by saying he says a few things about what you can do about it. Mainly 1) Find out what you do best, 2) Find out how it can help better the world, 3) Do it.
I firmy agree in this life philosophy. It's a beautiful cycle - the more you do what you love, and the more you can help others doing said thing you love, the better you feel, the more you'll want to do it.

So, my advice to you today, is go see the movie, take a friend, and figure out what it is that makes your happy little heart sing.

If you need help on molding your life philosophy, I highly recommend Soul Pancake by Rainn Wilson.

Yes, today I'm telling you to go see a movie directed by the guy who directed Liar, Liar and to read a book by a guy who places the dweeb on The Office. Just go with it.

Be well.
Love,
Mel