Once

The mail came today. and as expected there was a little red envelope in the mail box. I pull it out and take it up to my apartment. There is a movie in this little red envelope. I pull it out. It is new to me...one that I’ve never seen before. I set it down on the bookcase, next to my tv.

It sits and waits patiently. Will I watch it today? Tonight? Maybe not. I’m not in the mood. I’m not sure about it. I’ve never seen this movie before, and though several people have said it was good, I have no idea whether or not I will like it. The main characters in the movie won a big award recently, and they seemed really cool. But still...it sits and waits.

A few days pass. I’ve watched about 12 movies in the time past, but still, it waits patiently for me to take it out of its little white envelope and put it in my xbox. The afternoon has come, and its peaceful out, with the sun streaming in and it seems like a good time to try it.

It plays as I work. It is so far a very nice film. Very genuine and the characters seem like real people. The song they are singing together is the one that they won the big award for. It is beautiful. The music of the film helps me feel the sculpture I’m working. It helps the clay move better. Now I want the soundtrack so that I can listen to it and work to it.

The movie is over now, and it was one of the most beautiful, simple, charming movies I’ve seen in a long time. I’m glad the sun was shining just right, and that it was a Saturday afternoon, and that I finally got the guts up to watch it. It was perfect.