On several occasions I find myself disappointed when I can't share my enthusiasm for certain things with my parents. The biggest example of this throughout my life is Harry Potter. I've noticed it with other things as well.
Today, my mother said she doesn't like to watch movies that aren't practical. "The story isn't very practical, is it?" I think she means realistic. And then, strangely enough, Mom and Dad went on about how new movies that are accurately portraying "real" India are not enjoyable, either. Are those movies not realistic? This confuses me.
Once, I spent a few days learning how to play Taylor Swift's "The Best Day" on my guitar, and I re-wrote the lyrics so they described my parents, sisters, and childhood experiences. I practiced and sang it for my mom on Mother's Day. She said it was nice, but she "felt like she couldn't enjoy it." And told me to learn some Hindi songs on my guitar for next time.
We ended today's conversation with my mother concluding that she just doesn't like new movies at all. And I concluded that it's okay. I just hope that I continue to enjoy the new things that I'm seeing each day, and I never become stuck in one genre, taste, or style. It's too much fun to immerse myself in all of these media. I think I would miss it.
Today, my mother said she doesn't like to watch movies that aren't practical. "The story isn't very practical, is it?" I think she means realistic. And then, strangely enough, Mom and Dad went on about how new movies that are accurately portraying "real" India are not enjoyable, either. Are those movies not realistic? This confuses me.
Once, I spent a few days learning how to play Taylor Swift's "The Best Day" on my guitar, and I re-wrote the lyrics so they described my parents, sisters, and childhood experiences. I practiced and sang it for my mom on Mother's Day. She said it was nice, but she "felt like she couldn't enjoy it." And told me to learn some Hindi songs on my guitar for next time.
We ended today's conversation with my mother concluding that she just doesn't like new movies at all. And I concluded that it's okay. I just hope that I continue to enjoy the new things that I'm seeing each day, and I never become stuck in one genre, taste, or style. It's too much fun to immerse myself in all of these media. I think I would miss it.
