Ben and I watched Anne of Green Gables this weekend. Anne (spelled with an e) is one of the loveliest fictional characters I have ever encountered. After seeing the movie, I couldn't help but feel a sense of envy that I couldn't be more like her. As the story unfolds, one could see how Anne changes the lives of people around her. Oh, she is so lovely. She is everything I wish I could be. She takes on life with full courage and bravery, she is not afraid to take a challenge, and she stands up for what she believes to be true. Anne has real compassion and love for people. How I wish I could touch people around me the way she does. Anne is brave enough to take on people that are full of cynism. She does not shy away from people but she sees the kindred spirit in them. Oh what a lovely story!

After watching this movie, I felt a great sense of sadness in me. I feel sad that people in my life are moving away. People I had built my life around for the last four years are changing. I feel that if I were Anne, people would remember me. If I was a lovely person like Anne, I would be able to shape the lives of people around me. I wish I could shape the lives of people around me, I wish I could bring life and joy to everyone I meet. I wish I could make a significant impact on people, I wish I could be bold and not be afraid of reaching those that are the toughest to love.