Character

I was daydreaming this morning about what my life would be like if I were the main character in a book. I was thinking about all the cool things I could do, all the people I could meet and the places I could go. It was a fun little daydream session.

But after it was done, I realized something.

I've done cool things, I've met lots of people and gone lots of places. I've gone through plots, I'm in the middle of more plots, and I know that there will be more plots in the future. Life is just a lot of stories strung together.

So I might not be the main character in a book, but I'm the main character in my life. I'm a supporting character in other people's lives. I'm all over the place! How many movies have character so spread out? I don't know of any.

And everyone else is doing the exact same thing I am. You are the main character in your own life. You make the decisions that affect the plot, pace, and tone of your story/stories. You are also a supporting character in the lives of your family, friends, coworkers...everyone you know.

That's a pretty fun thought.

And maybe it's weird, but you all know that I think weird things from time to time, so it shouldn't be too surprising to you.

This whole thought made me realize that I want to be a good main character. I mean, I like when books and movies make the "bad" guy the main character, but I'd rather be a good character, to tell you the truth. And I want to be a good supporting character, too. I don't want to be a Potter's Wormtail, I want to be his Padfoot. I don't want to be Nephi's Laman, I want to be his Jacob.

...I took a break from writing this for lunch and I have no idea where I was going with this.

Lol.

Well, hopefully it makes sense as it is for you. Ha ha.