Life afresh

I really enjoyed the following short film. I spent the whole time trying to figure out what everyone was doing. Its beautifully shot and the sound really made an impact with me. All the noises I made in the kitchen seemed louder and more significant immediately after I watched it. Its a great fresh view of life.

SURFACE : A film from underneath from tu on Vimeo.

Children also enable you to see life afresh. Their amazement delight and pleasure at the simplest of things has helped me realise the wonders of the world all over again.
Lately, during these winter school holidays I've noticed just how much Little Miss and B love to make noise. Little Miss has always noticed sounds and often picks up on a dog barking outside or a plane overhead. I've delighted in her simple astonishment of a plastic cup hitting the floor. It may happen by mistake the first time, but she will notice the sound. A sound I will preempt and ignore, but for her it is amazing. She will then make that sound over and over again. B loves nothing more than making noises with his own voice. The repertoire of siren sounds is worthy of recording. The pitch and volume are excruciatingly annoying, but his focus and delight is so pure.



















The wonder of water, of insects crawling, no fear inside. Lifting lids, opening drawers, how things work. Saucepan sounds. Sand, touching mushy mud, paint on your hands, socks coming off your feet. Falling leaves, cars rushing in water. Darkness and light. The moon in the sky and twinlkling stars. Torches on and off.

Seeing life with fresh eyes is so uplifting. Thanks kids.