…the cold open…
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i’ve probably said this many times on here but unlike most people i’ve found, finishing things is almost always the most difficult part of a project for me. right now, looking at my to do list i count at least 4 projects that i’ve started but haven’t quite finished and another 3 blog posts that i’ve started but haven’t finished on various topics that seemed super interesting to me when inspiration hit.
now starting things, that’s my favorite part. everything is new, the world is my oyster. (i’m not really sure what that means but it really felt like it fit there) there haven’t been any roadblocks, anything is possible, nothing has been limited by my lacking skills, everything is just ideas of what could be.
if you’re a fan of the office (and let’s face it, you probably are) you’re familiar with the cold open. the images above have probably jogged your memory of some of the greats. they break the ice, warm up the audience, get you ready for what’s to come; even if it doesn’t have anything to do with the rest of the episode.
for me, after that initial high of starting something new comes the inevitable terror of the what ifs… it’s at that point that i tend to freeze up because i’m worried, “maybe i got the ball rolling wrong…” somehow i feel that i somehow will blow it and be crushed by the boulder i’ve gotten rolling like the huge boulder in raiders of the lost ark. which coincidently, was one brilliant way to start a movie.
it’s funny how a great beginning really sticks with you though. it doesn’t matter if it’s in video games, film, or literature; a fantastic beginning will draw you in or enchant you. what actually got me thinking about this came to me upon re-watching “serenity.” (you may have already read about my thoughts on “serenity” here)
the opening scene(s) really set the pace of the film as well as introduce the characters, (or reintroduce them if you are familiar with the show “firefly” the film was a continuation of) both the introduction of the operative and the crew of serenity are so memorable and handled with just the right amount of exposition. it got me thinking about beginnings, good ones specifically.
i thought i’d share some of the opening lines of some of the books i’ve read/been reading lately and i’d love for you to share some of your favorites or of what you’re reading.
the outsiders by s.e. hinton
when i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: paul newman and a ride home.
harry potter & the deathly hollows by j.k. rowling
the two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards appart in the narrow, moonlit lane.
crazy love by francis chan
what if i said, “stop praying”? what if i told you to stop talking to God for a while…
world war z by max brooks
it goes by many names: “the crisis,” “the dark years,” “the walking plague,” as well as newer and more “hip” titles such as “world war z” or “z war one.”
the problem of pain by c.s. lewis
i wonder at the hardihood [boldness] with which such persons undertake to talk about God.
all the pretty horses by cormac mccarthy
the candleflame and the image of the candleflame caught the pierglass twisted and righted when he entered the hall and again when he shut the door.
what are some beginnings to books you’re reading/have read?
its dangerous business walking out your front door
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so long time no see… how’ve ya been? good… good… glad you got that taken care of. how’ve i been? i’ve been doing alright been really busy but things have been going great. well right now i’m currently at about 35,000 feet, and have began probably what is the latest and greatest adventure that God’s taking me on. i’m on a plane with 6 students flying to denver ready to meet up with 3 more students and one staff member from washingston state university where we will make our way out to germany and then down to the middle east. it’s pretty darn exciting but a little nerve racking… we’ve already run into some… bumps you could call them… but God’s been providing and fitting pieces… be it at the last possible minute. i’m pretty sure he’s got our backs. i’m very excited to see how he’s going to continue to provide. i’ve gotta catch a flight to germany. i’ll update again when i can.
happy new year from #v2010
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