RevGals Friday Five; Endings and beginnings
1. Best ending of a movie/book/TV show I don't need a "happy" ending, but I do like endings that show some degree of transformation of the characters. I like to see some growth and the potential for change.
2. Worst ending of a movie/book/TV show Endings that leave one feeling desolate. Like endings that offer no hope, not even the potential for hope at some point.
3. Tell about a memorable goodbye you've experienced. I once broke up with a boyfriend who just could not understand that it was over with us. Years later was still hoping for a reconciliation. I finally asked him if he wanted to meet the man I was going to marry (yes, it had been that long). He said yes. So I arranged for this ex-boyfriend to meet me with my fiance (whom I married 22 year ago and we're still together). After meeting my fiance this ex-boyfriend ran out of the restaurant clearly distraught...saying, no. no. you can't marry someone like "him!" I've always wondered what he meant by that. I found it all rather sad but humorous...at least he got the point and stopped calling me. Of, course now we have caller ID....
4. Is it true that "all good things must come to an end"?
Sure. Change is inevitable. It's ok. Something else will come along.
5. "Everything I ever let go of has claw marks on it." --Anne Lamott
Discuss. Nah. Most everything I have let go I do willingly. I don't hang on to things forever, nor do I fight change. Sure, I might grieve, but I don't cling or claw. That's not to say I don't put up a fuss for some things, just not everything.
Bonus: "It isn't over until the fat lady sings." I've never loved this expression. So propose an alternative: "It isn't over until ____________________" Yes. I dislike this saying. How about, "It isn't over til the lights go out." or. "It isn't over til the dog stops licking it's wounds." or "it isn't over til it's over." or "it's over folks, go home." or "enough already!"
2. Worst ending of a movie/book/TV show Endings that leave one feeling desolate. Like endings that offer no hope, not even the potential for hope at some point.
3. Tell about a memorable goodbye you've experienced. I once broke up with a boyfriend who just could not understand that it was over with us. Years later was still hoping for a reconciliation. I finally asked him if he wanted to meet the man I was going to marry (yes, it had been that long). He said yes. So I arranged for this ex-boyfriend to meet me with my fiance (whom I married 22 year ago and we're still together). After meeting my fiance this ex-boyfriend ran out of the restaurant clearly distraught...saying, no. no. you can't marry someone like "him!" I've always wondered what he meant by that. I found it all rather sad but humorous...at least he got the point and stopped calling me. Of, course now we have caller ID....
4. Is it true that "all good things must come to an end"?
Sure. Change is inevitable. It's ok. Something else will come along.
5. "Everything I ever let go of has claw marks on it." --Anne Lamott
Discuss. Nah. Most everything I have let go I do willingly. I don't hang on to things forever, nor do I fight change. Sure, I might grieve, but I don't cling or claw. That's not to say I don't put up a fuss for some things, just not everything.
Bonus: "It isn't over until the fat lady sings." I've never loved this expression. So propose an alternative: "It isn't over until ____________________" Yes. I dislike this saying. How about, "It isn't over til the lights go out." or. "It isn't over til the dog stops licking it's wounds." or "it isn't over til it's over." or "it's over folks, go home." or "enough already!"
Comments
Well played!
great play! And I agree, all BAD things come to an end, too.
I think, I am drawn to those transformation moments because sometimes in ministry they can seem so few and far between.
anyhow... you read friday fives before going to work. you are truly an overachiever...
Great play!
Serena
wyledth1ng, it was great to stop by your blog today...
HC, yeah, I like to get up on Friday's, read (or play if I haven't already) the FF5 for a few hours (LOL) exercise etc. then arrive at the office around 9ish (with a wide range of "ish")...
hey, everyone - thanks for stopping by today. it wasn't my best play, I was feeling rather uninspired last night...plus, I really have a bad memory...