soul cravings

This past weekend has been eventful and encouraging. Tonight is the free night I have this week, so I thought it good to look back on the past few days.

Today was a creative day at work. I was tasked to create a poster/handout for the call centre. There’s a time and place for administrative tasks, but I’m most motivated when I can use my problem-solving and creative skills. The weekend was creative as well. Over Saturday and Sunday, I edited Rita and Ricky’s wedding video. There were 3 hours of tape. It looks daunting to start, but once you start editing the video, time flies in a good way. I think that my mind is craving some creative challenges.

I missed service this week, so I listened to the podcast from Willingdon Church. I really enjoy Pastor John’s sermons.

For the first time in a long time, I hung out with Daniel. I haven’t talked with him in a long time, but when we do meet, we always have a good time. I watched the season premiere of Family Guy with John. This was the much touted Star Wars episode. It didn’t disappoint. Actually, movies are much more likely to disappoint than television. Television shows have increased in quality over the years, while only a handful of movies can say the same. I can look back on this as the golden age of television.

Speaking of disappointing movies, I watched Knocked Up. I had high expectations of this comedy, partly because of the many positive reviews and 91% rottentomatoes rating. The director’s earlier work was much funnier. Even Anchorman (which was recently on television for free) was funnier than Knocked Up. I hope Superbad makes up for Knocked Up. Hot Fuzz remains the funniest movie I’ve seen this year.

I had a relaxing lunch, eating noodles and reading my Best of Vancouver edition of the Georgia Straight. It’s a nice way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon.

I am thankful for the creative opportunities in my life, whether from work or from hobbies. At the risk of sounding too spiritual, my soul awakens when I have a creative outlet. I think everyone has something that awakens their soul. What’s yours?