Julie/Julia

I was watching the movie as noted and enjoying it thoroughly when an overwhelming feeling of needing to do something that I enjoyed - something that was relevant to me and to mankind.Quite the opposite ends of the spectrum right? Anyway, it made me realize that I do not have a hobby - besides writing this blog - that makes me feel like I have a specialty of some sort.

Should I write a book?  ha Obviously that is not in my future but it does beg the question 'why not'? or what else could I do? Is that an age thing? You start thinking about mortality and wonder what you have accomplished? In the movie, Julie is 30, celebrating her birthday. I on the other hand, am 60, feeling like 30. I have 30 years less now than she does. I know, it's only a movie...but....

I will now spend some time (not much) but some time...to deciding what I can do to make myself relevant!

Ok, I have continued on with the movie and half way through, Julie has a fight with her husband who tells her the blogging and everyday account of her life has made their lives difficult (meaning his). She has been self-absorbed in her recipies and her count-down to do Julia's recipes. Oh dear, guess I need to stop being self-absorbed in my quest for something relevant in my life. Or ..... perhaps I should just continue what I am doing but with increased zest. Increase the fervor; yes, that's the answer!

I just heard Julie's mom say 'I'm Just Saying' which of course is a special saying of my own mother's . What is it about that expression ? Moms seem to love it - it covers so many different situations. It has become a special one of mine as well.

Well, the movie has now ended. Life is moving on, and so must I. As they say in the movie, Bon Appetit! (meaning to me, enjoy (whatever it is you do)).

God bless.