An Introspective Thought

This blogger hasn’t got much to add these days at least on the pop culture front. Britney’s back, Borat’s king, Scrubs and Jay Z are on their way, and all seems right in the world of media. So how come I keep wanting more? I’ve often talked about being apart of the instant gratification society and how it dictates our viewing, listening, reading and spending habits. As I was kicking about topics lately my mind kept wandering to ideas like: Top 10 Holiday Gifts, Most Anticipated Films of 2007 and Which Shows Will Survive The Season. Really, there isn’t enough to discuss, defuse, or detail in the pop culture world today? I mean I haven’t even seen Borat or The Departed and I’m already salivating over Spider Man 3. I spend more time reading about who’s making tomorrow’s movies then I do about review today’s. (Geez I’m really wearing my self loathing hat today aren’t I?) Anyway I know this isn’t just a problem I have. Most people that consume a lot of media have similar issues. Not to pass the buck but it’s really not our fault. Afterall, the studios and conglomerates keep pushing the buzz at us more and more because they want you thinking today about a hamburger Tuesday. And it’s not just media, it’s society. We live in a society that dictates you ask what’s next? After a whirlwind summer and fall full of change, my mindset was all about future this and future that. When will I move? Where will I live? What kind of job will I get? How will my friends react to me being home? What will become of my friendships I’m leaving behind? What do I need for my new apartment? How will I pay for all of this? Some of these questions were answered quicker then others but now I’m finally settled with a great apartment, decent job, and a full social calander. As human beings we naturally look ahead but the trick is to find some balance. For me I’m trying to heed my own words and while there are no roses to smell as winter is creeping in, I can smell my life and it smells like happiness with a faint odor of cigarettes, Miller Lite, and Cheetos. I don’t really have a point today except I strongly encourage all of you to take a moment and enjoy the present in between all that buzzing about what’s next.