On October 22nd 2005 I met a woman that I wanted to get to know more. It wasn't an immediate connection, both of us had baggage, and each of us had hesitations of getting involved at that time. But something happened that night that neither or us could explian. It wasn't love, but it was something to believe in.
Three years ago on October 22nd I was living with this woman in the same city we had met. We celebrated by visiting the venues we liked and just enjoying Minneapolis for all it had to offer.
Two years ago on October 22nd we were shopping in a fancy jewlery store in Downtown Minneapolis searching for something special. It took a good hour before my eyes were drawn to one ring in particular, and the second she put it on we both knew we had found the perfect one.
One year ago on October 22nd we were preparing for our first winter in New York City. Compared to Minnesota we didn't know what to think, but we were anxious and eager to see what the city had to offer the engaged newcomers.
On October 22nd of 2009 I woke my wife with the words 'Happy Anniversary' not knowing what to expect from the remains of the day. That afternoon I recieved a call from Starbucks about a job offer, I responded by giving my employer Dean & Deluca my two weeks notice.
It is hard to remember specific dates in life and how they effect your everyday activities, but I know that October 22nd will forever be remembered as the day that life gives me hope.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
'Muhammad and Larry'
I got a chance to see the advance screening of this tonight presented by ESPN as one of the 30 for 30 series they are producing. It takes place in 1980 and recaps the fight between Muhammad Ali, two years retired at the time, versus Larry Holmes, Ali's former sparing partner.
The film never got released to the public because nobody was interested in airing it, so the cinematographers Albert and David Maysles shelved it until someone wanted to show it. Tonight the film was screened with added footage taken place in the last few years with interviews and a round table discussion about the effects of the fight with boxing writers from that day. All in all I felt moved by the style and grace of the film and boxers for their professionalism and character. They loved the sport and were willing to give everything for it because it meant that much to them as athletes and friends.
The portrait is sad at times for its realism of the subject matter, but the brutality is overshadowed by the quality of people Muhammad and Larry were then and now, and Larry was present at the screening to discuss what he thought of the film as well as the fight itself.
He loved the pace of it all and appreciated recognition for being a heavyweight champion, because as a boxer he doesn't get much attention for being the man who defeated the legend. He is a quality boxer and has deserved a lot in his life, but never asked for it and never tried to change the imprint the fight had on his life. He knew then what was going to happen in the ring and still went ahead because that is what he does, just like Ali does.
Afterward I shook Larry's hand and told him that I heard about him growing up but never was able to put an accurate photo with the name, but after seeing the film I will never forget his name and what he did for boxing in the the best way possible. He smiled and shrugged it off, but I hope he know that this film is going to cement his career as the epitome of what a boxer should be and one of the best that ever went in the ring.
The film never got released to the public because nobody was interested in airing it, so the cinematographers Albert and David Maysles shelved it until someone wanted to show it. Tonight the film was screened with added footage taken place in the last few years with interviews and a round table discussion about the effects of the fight with boxing writers from that day. All in all I felt moved by the style and grace of the film and boxers for their professionalism and character. They loved the sport and were willing to give everything for it because it meant that much to them as athletes and friends.
The portrait is sad at times for its realism of the subject matter, but the brutality is overshadowed by the quality of people Muhammad and Larry were then and now, and Larry was present at the screening to discuss what he thought of the film as well as the fight itself.
He loved the pace of it all and appreciated recognition for being a heavyweight champion, because as a boxer he doesn't get much attention for being the man who defeated the legend. He is a quality boxer and has deserved a lot in his life, but never asked for it and never tried to change the imprint the fight had on his life. He knew then what was going to happen in the ring and still went ahead because that is what he does, just like Ali does.
Afterward I shook Larry's hand and told him that I heard about him growing up but never was able to put an accurate photo with the name, but after seeing the film I will never forget his name and what he did for boxing in the the best way possible. He smiled and shrugged it off, but I hope he know that this film is going to cement his career as the epitome of what a boxer should be and one of the best that ever went in the ring.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Today will be a good day... no, great day. I convince myself of this morning and afternoon alike hoping to change my outlook on what is in store, but somehow I wind up not focusing on today at all but on what I am doing tomorrow. Is that normal? It is one thing to be so focused on the moment that you lose touch with people, but what about someone who focuses on their near future more than their present?
I decided that I am going to change that today, no longer will I dwell on tomorrow or next week and put my daily checklist aside. Planning for the future is one thing, but prepping for it daily seems a little compulsive.
I decided that I am going to change that today, no longer will I dwell on tomorrow or next week and put my daily checklist aside. Planning for the future is one thing, but prepping for it daily seems a little compulsive.
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