Belvedere from Benoit Blanc

Life is amusing in ways you can never imagine. Daniel Craig did surprise me in his Belvedere (Vodka) commercial and his 'new' role as the flawless detective, Benoit Blanc. Glass Onion is a good piece. Much better than Knives Out was for me. No offense, the script was excellent in both movies, but one pick of an actress ruined it for me in the 2019 piece. This time it was all fine. Fearless Edward Norton and my two favorite badass 'name-sisters': Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn nailed it. I enjoyed every minute of the second piece. It was well-built.

Life is most definitely unfair, but we love it anyway. We came down here to learn. That's what this universe can provide. Constant evolving for the willing. Yes, that's simple. You can join the Team of Light when ready, but better before death comes around. Giving birth may help you to feel less alone in this human mess. I want to hear our women's opinion on that and the conception of motherhood, after all. The actress, Hilary Swank, made me think of it again. She is 48 years old and pregnant with twins. Interesting. I wish all the best for her and the babies!

Okay, I had to read about this new craziness around the so called 'nepo (nepotism) babies' in that famous New York Magazine article. My view on it: it's just another angle to hate from. Of course, if you have a celebrity parent(s) it can give you some wind under your wings but to stay inside the industry you have to work as hard as everyone else. A famous daddy or mommy can not make the crowd love you. You have to earn it by giving yourself to the people. 'Tear yourself apart to entertain(...)'. I don't love nor hate these nepo babies, and certainly not obsessed with them. I agree on the privileged upbringing part, yet what we do with our lives is totally upon us. 

your soul baby,

Kata The Nomad

Alone For Christmas

Nobody cares whether you are truly all right or not. They are dealing with their own problems. Christmas feels like a forced holiday this year. I'm writing about my Dad maybe a little too much, but we were close, and this is my first Christmas without him. I miss the fun we had. The other family members are not that much of a challenge, not that funny, and not that witty. I don't have peace of mind, either.

I feel alone to a degree I have never felt before. I had a tiny spark inside of me for this December, but it seems like only my mind played a trick. I have to bear certain people and things for more than I think I'm capable of. I can sense my mojo is leaving me. Not a complaint, only a sigh.

Another topic: Colin Farrell was my first muse to write a script. I am still trying to understand why. The looks were not the ones that got my attention, but the amount of passion and pain I saw in the Irish actor's eyes. He reminded me of someone I know the best - myself. Sounds weird? It's not an ego game, just a 'similis simili gaudet'. Not that I've gone through Colin's troubles, but my own. I wish for some work together in the future (if there's going to be more time for me on this Planet Earth).

I still have a lot of catching up to do - watching certain shows and movies. My plan was to do it this Christmas Holiday. Let's get back to that! Books and films - they never disappoint.

your soul screenwriter,

Kata The Nomad

Experiences Over Gifts

I want fewer presents and more presence. What people can give out with their personality traits is more valuable than any wrapped luxuries. My favorite memories came from being somewhere new with someone special. I can not remember any gifts that were so big of a deal to me. Surprises are the best! I love to be awed! Try me!

Who do you dream about sparking some romance rumors with? 

I'm a Puss in Boots. Hahaha, so liberating to be able to wear some high heels again. My Dad would love it, I'm 100%ly sure. He had always been a great supporter of my sassy and dominating style. He wasn't free of terrible mistakes when raising me, but it's his credit that I became this confident and strong in what I was born to do. He dared to love me and made me see the good in the worst. I'm still waiting on the person who takes on the role. (Or has balls big enough to create a new one.) This Christmas Eve is going to hurt. Already missing my Dad. The first Christmas without him. His smile, his jokes through the microphone. I cherish them all. Our exchanges of looks were the best moments in any family gathering. Two rascals with twin hearts in separate bodies. His memory is most definitely a blessing and a shield I carry on for the rest of my life.

Who's my cherry pie? Why do I like that song this much, god help me! Too funny, yet it's pretty good. Warrant for life, hehehe.

Halsey is still on top. Her voice is just too powerful to turn away from. I enjoy the lyrics, too. Ashley, you are pure godsent.

I'm no Victoria's Secret model, yet I feel good in my skin when I'm smiling from the heart. I believe a smile is the most attractive thing to wear. I wouldn't trade it for anything material.

I've never lived in the grey zone of human life. My way is the colors and thunder. No wonder why I rescued a dog named Odin! The gods have my back.

your lover's soul,

Kata The Nomad

 

Winter Kaleidoscope

I want to be like Harrison Ford if I'm ever turning 80. Meaning: still doing what I came down to planet Earth for. His big break was Star Wars back in 1970! He was only 28 years old when that life-changing role hit him! I'm 38, so I better gather my soul balls and go for it! No time to waste here. I'm open and available for paid writing gigs. Go find me on Instagram and send a dm! @katathewriter

Netflix's Kaleidoscope got on my radar with their premise to stream differently for every viewer. That sounds new to me. I like challenges and exciting stuff! That person who can surprise me in a good way has a start. Don't think of anything fancy! What makes me happy are the simple but valuable things: a walk in nature, the best company filled with pranks and laughter, healthy but yummy food, doing something for the weak and helpless animals, traveling anywhere near water or mountains, a ride on a bike, a heartfelt message or a love letter, a phone call with good news, etc.

I can't go away before mentioning that we officially reached Christmas Week. Yup, that's it, folks! The new trailer for Oppenheimer is not what I wished for as a holiday mood booster but looks thrilling. I have to type it down that Christopher Nolan chose wisely and picked even better with Cillian Murphy (not to mention the others)! 

Winter is getting colder out here. I love the chilly reminder of being mortal. It's such a relief. I thank god for that.

your soul snowball,

Kata The Nomad

Christmas Babylon

Healing Buddha Day it is. I wish you all the best in these chaotic but wonderful final days /2 weeks?!/ of 2022. December has extraordinary power. I feel it even without the snow. Yet, I am hoping for some white crystals to rain upon us. Mother Nature has always been gracious with us so let's treat her better! I have some earth-shattering topics to discuss here.

Suicide at any age is a heavy thing to swallow. Why would anyone want to do that? Have you ever felt any pain so deep that you wished you could be desperate enough to draw the final line?

I've found a quote from Anonymus which made me think about the subject:

, People with purpose, goals, and visions have no time for drama. They invest their energy in creativity and focus on living a positive life.'

I have purpose, goals, and visions. And I consider myself an avoider of drama. Not written drama, of course. The useless play or scene is out of my zone from now on. Anyone who loves to put on a show of his/her imaginary misery can do me a favor. I'm no longer available for that kind of negative theater. No one is going to suck the life out of me again. Hands down.

As my favorite singer of all time - Chester Bennington - said:

, Hate, pride, vengeance, and fear are the plague of the earth. Love, kindness, compassion, empathy, and service are the cure.'

The truth is that most of the time, we misunderstand each other that's where half of the problems are coming from. 

I don't feel bad anymore for making decisions that upset other people. Even my closest family members or friends. Everyone is responsible for their own happiness. 

What I think about myself and how god sees me is a lot more important than what any of you out there think of me.

My inner child needs to hear that:

a) it's NOT my fault when other people are in a bad mood

b) I'm worthy of GOOD things, worthy of LUV

c) I'm a true person and I'm loved

d) I'm beautiful in my own unique way

e) what happened to me was NOT my fault

f) I can do WHATSOFUCKINGEVER I make my mind up to.

Thanks, everyone.

your soul buddy,

Kata The Nomad

Raymond Reddington

James Spader nails it. Normally, I won't praise a character this much, but 'Red' became one of my favorites of all time. It says one hell of a lot about the actor, too. Everyone's sweetheart Egyptologist, Daniel Jackson, from the mega-hit sci-fi - STARGATE (1994). That was my first time watching him in action. Not the last, certainly. In my defense, I was only 10 years old.

Hard for me to believe that Mr.Spader does acting just as a financially relieving hobby. Getting a prize in Cannes at the age of 29 is pretty much ahead of me. 

Boston it is. Knew I sensed something familiar in him. James is a roadie just like me. We both need the coming & going to stay vital. And entertaining for both ourselves and others. Mingle jungle is our field.

Thank god for James 'Whitey' Bulger. If you are willing and capable to see the irony in that.

Good news or bad, this show hit my radar mostly because of Mr.Spader's performance. In each and every scene, I'm eagerly waiting on his arrival. Raymond's sparkling intellect and lively anecdotes create an atmosphere where a writer's mind feels at home. 

The pure love of our imperfect life and weird human relations. Maybe reminds me a little bit of my Dad and how he was a figure of all the above. It's definitely a warm and satisfying feeling.

Dembe is the perfect wingman and friend. I also have a corner in my heart for Harold's character. They both represent a range of patience and endurance that is honorable.

I have high hopes for meeting Mr.Spader on a delicately pleasant evening with tons of topics to discuss and to laugh about. Training my brain to be able to observe as much as I can. 

your soul criminal,

Kata The Nomad

Moms Unwrapped

Run - 2020 - has officially become one of my favorite movies. It's creepy and heavy as hell. I don't know how but it got me thinking about all the moms around me and how they act toward their children. Never talked to a mother who said the dark secrets of motherhood. They all fake it. Like it's all glitter and pink. Yet, we all can remember our fights with our mothers. The amount of love they feel can quickly turn into a drowning attachment. A mama can kill with her attention and affection.

There is a healthy way of living as a mother. But I see many moms who lie just to keep their children closer. They do insane tricks and methods to emotionally and mentally suck the life out of their babies. 

I think it's not a kid's job to make the mama happy. Everyone is responsible for their own efforts to be satisfied. Human life is a lone wolf game. We come alone, we go alone. Period.

Don't judge me or misunderstand my intention with this post. I am perfectly aware of how society praises moms. But they are all dirty players. On the dark side of motherhood, of course. Their reasons to have a baby are usually selfish ones, admitting it or not. Even if they do it for the husband or boyfriend, it's still a martyr game.

I miss the elders of our family. Those moms who know the siren's song. I wish you all the best with your moms. Try to make them talk about the hidden truth! Learn the good side of motherhood!

Love can heal. Love can kill. Your call.

your soul child,

Kata The Nomad

Friend or Foe

December days had begun. It is getting colder, inside and out. The news is not our friend, that's for sure. War, migration, hunger, inflation, envy, hatred, anger, impatience, gossip, and so on. What can a spiritual person do in such material circumstances?

Mantra meditation is one of the critical moments of my day. I feel lost when I miss it or can't do my regular rounds. Sometimes even worse than that - I feel dead. I act like a zombie, just doing my material duties and nothing more. Drowning in the pressure and high voltage of others' emotions put on me. I know I must find a way out. I want to celebrate this last month of 2022. December deserves more. So do I.

Not everyone who smiles at you and says nice words are your friend. Similarly, not everybody who says hurtful words and looks angry is your foe. Friends can turn into enemies at any minute. You don't know what lies in a man's/woman's heart, deep inside where nobody else can see it. I believe god sees everything. That's why I say what's on my mind and in my heart. I don't like and don't play games.

I suggest we all stop feeling guilty about every little thing. We all worked our asses off during this whole year. We made and kept our resolutions, we tried every possibility and chance that came up along the way. We are the dreamers this world would dry out fast without. Having an enormous amount of fantasy doesn't mean you can't handle reality. It only means you have more ways than ordinary people. Being open-minded, living with compassion, creating with your each and every breath - that's human life to me.

I consider myself a true friend of all. To become my foe, you have to do something really bad (or dark) and trust me, none of you want to go there. I have found my inner peace. I made a deal with god. I believe that's all that matters. People come and go, whether they are companions, lovers, haters, friends, or foes. God is the only one who stays. God is the only one who truly knows me and loves me. Nobody else cares. Some kind people might try to show me some love, but they can't put my story before theirs. That's totally all right. We are all selfish bastards rumbling down on Planet Earth.

your soul spark,

Kata The Nomad