Vicky Cristina Barcelona

I just saw the Woody Allen movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona. I loved it for many reasons, one because my favorite actors were in it: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, and Scarlett Johansson. Also, it took place in Barcelona, so it brought back memories of my study abroad in Spain, the architecture, culture, music. I would recommend this movie. I enjoyed the characters because I felt like they were dealing with some of what I am going through in life--searching for something but not knowing what it is.

I have also been reading Ode magazine, "for intelligent optimists". I really enjoyed the optimistic articles on the issue of global warming. Also the article on Pulse Diagnosis, a part of Chinese Medicine, was very good. The doctor said that if it was up to him, the health care system would include 2 pulse diagnosis appointments per year. It reminded me of my Chinese Medicine teacher in college who said that if it was up to him, everyone at Virginia Tech would take Tai Chi, or some form of internal martial arts, classes a couple times a week. He said that the increase in health would be astonishing, unexplainable.

Quote of the Day:

Ten Spiritual Tonics 1. Stop worrying. Worry kills life. 2. Begin each day with a prayer. It will arm your soul. 3. Control appetite. Over-indulgence clogs body and mind. 4. Accept your limitations . . . 5. Don't envy. It wastes time and energy. 6. Have faith in people. Cynicism sours the disposition. 7. Find a hobby. It will relax your nerves. 8. Read a book a week to stimulate imagination and broaden your views. 9. Spend some time alone for the peace of solitude and silence. 10. Try to want what you have, instead of spending your strength trying to get what you want. -Abraham L. Feinberg