Happiness is only real when shared.

I just saw one of the best films called "Into The Wild".

Cassie has been telling me to see this for awhile, and imagine my suprise when Ryan get gets not only a mailed poll for him to vote on the SAG awards this year, but all the movies nominated! He has dvds of "Into the Wild" "Away from Her" (never heard of it, but im gonna watch it! ill let you know) "No Country for Old Men" "3:10 to Yuma" and a free ticket to see "There Will Be Blood" (out in theaters now). None of these dvds are released to DVD yet! how cool is that!

Now.

Imagine with me for a moment.

Imagine the most beautiful place you have ever been to. Where your favorite place in the world is, that you have visited.

For most people, it's childhood memories or vacations. Places like beaches, and lakes.

For me, its mountains. Either the majesty of the vast Grand Canyon that can ONLY be truly appreicated and understood in person. Or the Appalaician Mountains. The windy roads covered in deep wet green leaves with the sun shining through the tops of branches. The clear air and many rushing streams. I have been several times with family, friends, and mostly on church retreats, which explains why appriciation would be so well-tuned. I feel all alone, and all connected at the same time. Away from responsibilities, cars, polluted light and drama. Close to nature at it undisturbed best, and close to God. So close you feel the holy spirit wrap around you in the wind, because, seeing the view you have in front of you, you'd have to be stupid to not know there is a God. THATS the kind of beauty I'm talking about.

"Into the wild" explores precious view points like that.

Yeah, there is some stupid, "boo-hoo-my-childhood-sucks-and-thats-why-im-excused" backstory, but if you pay attention to the bold journey and determination, its very admirable.

Ryan read the book and I can see why it was made into a movie, the shots (espically in slow-motion) are breathtaking and mesmerizing. Also, in the LA homeless mission line, infront of a homless black guy, look for a cameo (there are a lot of cameos int his movie) from the grounds-keeper old man (with the cat?) in the Harry Potter movies.