Must've Missed the Memo

It is fairly common for me to discover that I missed the hype on something, or caught the hype far too late. Most are specifically entertainment-related, but all seem to be equally shocking. Here are a few things that prompt the "what do you mean, you haven't..." incredulous look.

Disney Princess Movies
Oh, I've seen my fair share of these movies, but there are a few key movies I just haven't seen. It isn't because I had no desire to see them; I just never had or made the opportunity. I'm a 90s child who hasn't seen Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and Aladdin, among other Disney standards.

Harry Potter
I guess I'm part of the Harry Potter generation. I did read the first few books, but found them pretty frightening. Once, my parents read a few pages of The Prisoner of Azkaban and decided it wasn't a good choice for us (my sister and I) to be reading as preteens. I never finished the series, and by the time the movies started coming out, I had very little interest in them.

Lord of the Rings
This is one that I'm actually ashamed of. I haven't read any of the LOTR books, and while I've seen the first movie, I couldn't really follow because I wasn't watching intentionally. I feel like the series is something I would enjoy, so I fully intend to become acquainted.

Star Wars
Here's yet another entertainment-related craze I missed. I have had to look up "droids," "Jabba the Hut," "Jedi," and "the force" on Wikipedia. This is also one I'd be on board with getting to know.

Guacamole
Yeah, avocados weird me out. Mushed avocado just doesn't seem appetizing at all. Guacamole is served at every party I attend and I always skip it. I'm okay with that.

3-D Movies
Never seen one. I have this assumption that it will make me feel sick, and that it won't actually enhance the experience. Also I make approximately two trips to the movie theatre every year.

Horses
I know a lot of girls who really love horses. Like reeeeally love them. I missed that. I have ridden horses a number of times (I even got back up on a horse that ripped down a hill and through a patch of spruces leaving me scratched and bleeding). I missed the day in school when all the girls decided the horse was the best animal of all the animals.

Soccer
I really, really regret having missed soccer growing up. 80% of my friends played on soccer teams as kids, and they are all 100% more coordinated than I am. I have zero organized sports skills.

There, eight memos that never made it to my desk.

In so many words

I tend to get overwhelmed by long lists. This is somewhat ironic, given the fact that I operate pretty much entirely based on to-do lists. Sometimes, when faced with a long list, I won't even start on it; instead, staring at it as it lengthens slowly. The question: Where to begin?

I have a long list of movies to watch, so I haven't watched any. I have a long list of books to read, so I haven't read any. I have a long list of things I would like to do someday, so I haven't done any. I have a long list of people I'd love to become closer with, so I haven't become closer with any. Long lists overwhelm me.

Currently, I have a very long list of words in mind. I have so many words in mind that I won't say any. I can't pick one to turn into a stimulating discussion. I can't pick one to turn into a conversation opener with a stranger. I can't pick one to turn into a journal entry. I can't pick one to turn into a blog post. So I won't pick one.

Friends, the future, music, plans, heroes, school, reality, imagination, fantasy, Jesus, the church, hopes, dreams, relationships, crushes, appearances, conformity, ignorance, fears, jealousy, this world, these people, moving away, moving on, growing up, anger, frustration, admiration, really annoying people, humour, confusion, judgment, journalling, blogging, songwriting, camp ministry, youth ministry, street ministry, Shane Claiborne, television, North America, hipsters, memory, mistakes, contentment, money.

In my mind, these things float about, each demanding serious consideration, and none receiving it. There must be a better way!