Just Keep Swimming

The semester is moving right along and we have all seen some pretty traumatic events. I think at this point we should all look at the bright side. I feel that if we don't have laughter and let loose once in awhile, none of us would be here. Every one of us came to Eckerd College for different reasons, but most have to do with the campus. We have all been given a great opportunity here, not one that many others get to experience. It's hard to imagine that there can be people here who are miserable, but it happens. I've had my share of trauma over just the last few weeks, but I've tried to just keep swimming and so should you.

Laughter is the best medicine and I think that is what I liked most about Life is Beautiful. He knew that he probably was never going to see his home again, but he kept his son's spirits high as well as the rest of the camp. Whenever we are faced with a traumatic situation, it is important to remember the good times because that is what will give you hope. There's always a way to get back to your happy place, it just takes some imagination.

Movies are a big part of my life and without them, I don't know what I would do. If I am having a bad day, I usually just throw on a comedy I like or an action packed movie. My recent favorite has been Tropic Thunder because it is hilarious, it helped resurrect Robert Downey Jr's career, and everything you think you know about Tom Cruise changes with this: Forget all the scientology stuff, just sit back and enjoy the fact that he is a good actor and that is all that should matter. Just go out there and have fun, because life is too short not to enjoy it.