...and a side of inspiration.

Friday, I saw Morning Glory.

Okay. A few things: I'm a big fan of Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton are pretty cool, and um, oh - I'm kind of a Communications major.

But really.

This movie inspired me. Classic go-get-'em-girl plot with giggles and wit and at the same time, I believed it. Granted, in the filming of our news segment on campus, there are maybe 15 people involved at once, on a good week. Not to mention the fact that we're at a private university and not, oh, a network. But I related to McAdams's character. And it was in New York.

I know I'm using italicized words a lot, but I just can't help it.

There's something about it all, and you'll have to see it to understand me clearly, that had me on the edge of my seat in the theater with my head in my hands the whole time, eager to see what would happen. The intensity of being on the air, the constant search for the next newest story, the must-please persona - I understood.

At the same time, in, you know, real life, I am seeking my own career path. I am trying to learn constantly and more and more I am starting to love the communications field. When I started here, I wasn't sure I could do it. I didn't think I was competitive enough. But ever so slowly, and I mean really slowly, I am seeing this new person busting out of a shell. When I let God take me instead of grinding my heels against the ground, life becomes something much more, well, inspirational.

Which reminds me - I should probably learn how to run in heels. Seems to be the thing all women in movies know how to do.

God has a plan for all of this, whether it is something we want or something deep down we desire, although we may not know specifically what it is. As long as I desire what God desires for me, I know I could take off running...with the birds flying around me and my scarf flying in the air, like in that one movie. Or maybe that was The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Whatever.

So instead of being a wallflower and waiting around for something to happen, I'm going to start actually following God instead of burdening myself so much that I can't even move (sometimes literally). Here:

"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength..." - Ephesians 1:18-19

I'd pray for that - wouldn't you?

Films that "inspire" me, attributed to witty banter, complex story lines, and/or talented actors. Also dance sequences:

1. Morning Glory (2010) - Go see it. You have to. Even my dad liked it.
2. The Devil Wears Prada (2006) - I like the people in this movie, and there's that same kind of learning-a-lesson feel. It's a lesson I need to learn.
3. Julie and Julia (2009) - Blogger goes big. Also, Nora Ephron, in my opinion, is a fantastic screenplay writer.
4. Date Night (2010) - Two words: Tina Fey.
5. State of Play (2009) - Come on. It's a journalism movie.
6. Funny Face (1957) - Again, normal girl hits the big time. Call me a female - it's true.
7. Sherlock Holmes (2009) - The intellect and perspective in this movie just makes me drool. I promise that's the major reason. Mostly.
8. The Princess Diaries (2001) - I really enjoy Meg Cabot's writing and watching this movie reminds me of it. Every time I read one of her books I am encouraged to write.
9. Juno (2007) - The writing is great - and composed by a blogger.
10. Runaway Bride (1999) - I don't know. It just does, okay?

I found this article on why books are awesome and thought it tied wonderfully to my last post.

Pray for inspiration.