Finally got to see the movie. And am glad I did.
I won't lie, so maybe this will ruin it for some people (In which case if you have no idea about the story or movie of this young man, then stop reading now and go watch it. I'll be here.)
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It was sad. I knew he was going to die. I knew the man who actually did all this did not survive his wilderness adventure. But for some reason I kept hoping that he did. I know, the ever optimist. His name is Chris McCandless, and this is him...
I won't lie, so maybe this will ruin it for some people (In which case if you have no idea about the story or movie of this young man, then stop reading now and go watch it. I'll be here.)
........
It was sad. I knew he was going to die. I knew the man who actually did all this did not survive his wilderness adventure. But for some reason I kept hoping that he did. I know, the ever optimist. His name is Chris McCandless, and this is him...
He lived for over 100 days in a broken down bus in the wilds of Alaska. And I envy him and know I am not the type of woman who could survive this. But I am in awe and thrilled to just know his story...
Not so much because I believe I have that kind of inner strength or that I could leave all else behind and live in the wild, but that there are people who can do this. People believe so much in the beauty of the earth and in its sustainability that they are able to live off the earth only.
Not so much because I believe I have that kind of inner strength or that I could leave all else behind and live in the wild, but that there are people who can do this. People believe so much in the beauty of the earth and in its sustainability that they are able to live off the earth only.
:)
I'm grateful for the people who can blaze a trail like he did... I hope I can follow in some very small way....
