I was watching V For Vendetta recently and I was impressed by the love story aspect of it as well as the idea of not forgetting and not being afraid to ask who and why certain things happen. It was an eye opener for sure. I mean, I have watched it before but never sat and really put my mind to understanding and grasping the concept of the movie.
Here you have a society in Britain that had collapsed and was born again under the rule of a High Chancellor. He had magically saved the county from a horrible virus that had infected a school, the subway and a water treatment plant. Soon after he was elected this magic medicine was 'proved' to work and the country was safe again. But thousands died in the process and many other countries had fallen in this whole thing. Our country was one that fallen and was now left in disarray and chaos. It was interesting to see how one man really can change the whole course of life for an entire nation. I think of how many people I served with in the Kennedy and that's a lot of people. To think that one could change life for millions, well, for me that number isn't even one that my brain can comprehend. Its staggering.
So what did V do? He challenged the system and gave hope, he gave the country back to the citizens and all who had lost their lives in the political turmoil. It was astonishing. One person could actually make a difference in the lives of the common person. And it was beautiful.
I often wonder how am I going to make changes in the small town that I live in how am I going to help those around me to a better life? I am not sure of that yet, but one thing is for sure, I know that one person has the power to change everything and I know that while I may not be able to change others, I can certainly change myself. Because by changing myself and making myself into a better person, I am slowly but surely changing the world. I am part of the world, and I am going to make it better. I just haven't figured out how to do so.
On a completely different note, I am still waiting to have my computer fixed and up and running again. I know that it needs a new mother board, a new fan and it needs a new battery. I know that most would tell me to just get a new one, but I really don't want to give up my first toy that was all mine. I like the way the keyboard feels and I know how to play with it. I do tend to think that I will have it up and running very soon, but there is much going on with us right now. I am hoping to get out of our current apartment and find somewhere else to live. I am really hoping to do that here within the next few weeks and then there are other things going on too. Mostly, I just have so much going on that I don't have time for things to not work right now.
For now though, if you could bear with me while I get life back to somewhat normal again, my entries will be sporadic and few between. Which makes me sad, I am loving writing these days. Anyhow until next time, remember Smile, it makes people wonder what you've been doing :) Peace
