Up, up and away!

I finally watched Pixar’s “Up” today. Everyone was right, it was a brilliant movie. Watching balloon salesman Carl and Ellie build their simple lives together, I guess I understood what my friend said. Money isn’t everything, no matter how much, or how little you have, you’ll make it through life as long as you have true love. Sure, they had to put aside their dream of travelling the “lost world” in South America due to unexpected expenditures (which is pretty much inevitable), but they led a fulfilling life. Love itself is simple and unconditional. It’s just that, sometimes, we tend to overcomplicate matters.

The film wasn’t just about enduring love; it was also about exploration and adventure. Carl was finally able to fulfil Ellie’s dream of travelling to Paradise Falls in South America, albeit with the unexpected companionship of an irrepressible 8-year-old wilderness explorer named Russell. I’m sure the thought of exploring an unknown land resonated with many who feel somewhat deprived in a world untouched by man. Sure, the next frontier in exploration is space, but how many of us can actually jump on a spaceship to travel throughout the universe?

Sometimes the reality of life, anchors your dream to the ground with the opportunity appearing much later in life. But once it does come, it would be a sin to not do anything about it. It may not necessarily involve tying a bunch of helium-filled balloons to levitate your house but you get the idea. It’s never too late!