The Shins – "New Slang" (2001)
2009/11/26
Like"You gotta hear this one song — it'll change your life; I swear." – Garden State
Seriously.
While most of you were probably still resisting waking up or working on the turkey, on this Thanksgiving Day, I was out doing my yearly 7 mile run. I usually run about 3.5 miles, but on Thanksgiving, for some insane reason, I like to double it. It takes me just over an hour and I usually get to the point where I feel like I could just run forever, but I know I shouldn't. Plus it can get a bit boring after an hour and I'd rather do something else. Marathon runners are just plain crazy in my book.
Just after I stopped running and proceeded to walk (because after 7 miles of running your legs will refuse to stop moving for a while), this song came on on my iPod and it gave me chills. I had the sensation of being content and accepting of the way things are. The mellow tone and words truly sank in. Things are not "perfect". I will never achieve all my hopes and dreams. But that is ok. I did successfully complete 7 miles of running. What more do I need at this moment?
PS: See "Garden State" if you haven't already. It one of my favorite movies for sure. It'll change your life too!
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