Homeless to Harvard

The Film 

Initially when we began this film it weighed heavily on my heart, made me really sad, for like the rest of the day. When watching movies that begin sad I generally have to be "real" about it, meaning in reference, the whole movie won't be depressing especially if Coach Thrush is playing it (which by the way almost always ruins the entire movie experience). Strangely enough, I wasn't able to do this, I felt like I was Liz, I was the movie. Just when it had "bogged" me down enough, Liz experienced the come up. She accepted her life, she didn't throw a fit, scream "it's unfair!", turn to drugs or allow herself to be dead weight. Instead of letting her circumstance get to her she simply understood and moved on. Liz allowed herself to dream and even a step further, pursue those dreams. She fell in love with the unlimited possibilities. 

I found all of this quite inspiring. I know that I can't personally relate to being homeless or motherless but this movie helped me in my week. It encourages you not to be lazy, not to simply become a product of your circumstance but rather assures you that you can be the co-author of your life. 

Everyone responds to things differently than others. When I feel that someone is disappointed in me, I can't handle it, i will cry for the longest and it will linger and hurt for a while. On the other hand when my brother fells people are disappointed in him, he gets upset and offended and he is determined to prove them wrong. same input but different response, and that doesn't make one right or wrong they are just different. That being said I know I can say I've experienced some things that have changed me and my outlook on the world and I think I, have bounced back pretty well. So in comparison I believe I would be able to build myself up, probably just take a bit longer.