I love the movie Last Holiday. In a lot of ways I can relate to the main character. She's older and single. I'm 33 and single. She's stuck in a dead end job. I have only had dead end jobs until now I'm applying for disability. (Long story)
And she keeps a book of possibilities. So do I but when I started it I didn't know it was a thing.
I started with a plain composition book. And I started to fill it with places I want to go (back to Prague cz, things I want to try (foreign foods of all kinds), things I'd like to own (cute shoes) etc. I had the book a third of the way thru when I saw Last Holiday. I laughed. I cried. And I renewed my semse of wonder and hope that dreams do come true. Since then I have continued to fill it up. I am proud to say that I have knocked off 4 major possibilities in one year back in 2006.
- Saw the Himilayan mountains as I was flying into China.
- Visited Tibet and loved it even though it was below 0 the whole time and I had my sleeping bag permanently attatched to myself. Lol.
- saw the ocean for the first time. South china sea.
- fulfilled my dream of backpacking thru China.
And as I've been filling my possibilities book, I've learned so much about myself. Like, I'm bohemian in my heart and express it thru the things I have around me. And how I love pretty shoes but can't wear them due to my feet being so wide. I learned the importance of communication with those that I love and others I just meet. No matter the language everyone understands a smile. I dont speak Chinese so that was one interesting trip. Most of the time people there wanted to practice English.
I'm getting off track here.
I finished my first possibilities book this year. It was 13 years in the making. I like to look thru the pages and dream and sometimes plan.
And now I have started clippings for a second book.
My hope is that you will be sparked into dreaming again. It doesnt have to be big dreams. It could be as simple as "I wish I had a cup of coffee" or "I wish someone would notice me today."
People admire other people who have learned to be content and yet are still dreaming. It inspires others. I hope I've inspired you.
