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11 Jan 2010

What’s the Point?

There’s only two types of people in the world
The ones that entertain and the ones that observe – Britney Spears (Circus)

Question: Which one are you? I decided to throw out my New Year’s resolution post. I had resolutions. I still have them. I also have questions for myself and expectations to predict how things will pan out in the end.

It’s probably unhealthy to lean to one side too much, but if I had to pick one… I’d rather be the entertainer in this equation. I can’t imagine being another face in the crowd. Another statistic. A name without a face. No credit. I can’t imagine never stepping outside of that box. Can you? Uncomfortable moments could quite possibly be the ones that make us feel alive.

At the same time, I’m not asking to be a panty flasher, Taylor Swift acceptance award ruiner, Tila Nguyen wannabe.

I am so curious about the lives of people. I think that’s why I’m so attracted to projects such as Post Secret, Someone Once Told Me…, 50 Things, etc. It’s the chance of getting to see a snapshot into other people’s lives – stripping away all judgments.

For a second think about yourself. Look back on every memorable experience you have ever had in your life, shared or not. No one will ever live the life that you live. Now think of all of the people around you that you have or haven’t met yet. If only “walking in someone else’s shoes…” could be a reality… right?