Monday, October 1, 2012

Mask


      The opening prompt for NaBloPoMo this month is asking what my first interpretation of the word mask is: covering up, a persona, or a performance.

     Right off the top of my head the first thing I thought about was Jim Carrey’s hilarious performance and the persona he portrayed as the shy and retiring bank clerk, Stanley Ipkiss in the motion picture “Mask“.  When he puts on that amazing mask he becomes the person he always wanted to be.  Not only did he get the girl with the mask, but he was ultra cool and hilarious doing it. The mask worked differently for different people.  Where Jim Carrey’s character had a heart of pure good and reflected it when he wore the mask, the crime boss Dorian Tyrel’s evil was magnified when he wore it.





      I think we all wear masks.  We act differently around different people.  I tend to be myself in about every situation since I have gotten older.  That wasn’t always the case.  Growing up, I never really showed my true personality to anyone.  It emerged much later.  I am glad it finally did.  I feel good in my own skin and have a lot more fun being my crazy, giggly self than pious as if I have a broom shoved up my a$$ sideways.  I am no longer afraid to be me, and while in some situations I will act my age, most times I am just one big fun loving kid with a smile on my face, a giggle on my lips, and a rocking song in my heart until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.

16 comments:

  1. I agree with you with how we all wear masks in our lives. I am learning to take mine off and show who I really am every day.

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    1. Rae, that is wonderful!! Let your light shine! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments! ♥

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  2. That mask thing is universal. At least it is until we reach a certain age, then it all seems such a waste, right? Being who we are is so much easier and ultimately so much more fun!

    I'm glad your giggling self emerged from behind whatever mask you felt you once needed.

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    1. Jo, I think it is a pity that people in general can't be a little more uninhibited all their lives instead of later in life when their give a damn is busted and they are half past give a shit. Truly. When we are young we are too busy worrying about others think to enjoy life and be truly happy. Well said Jo. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind reflective comments! ♥

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  3. i believe we all have masks we wear. I find I put on a "happy" mask sometimes in front of family and friends when I am having a sad moment. They come on during holidays or anniversaries of my late hubby's passing, and it is easier to plaster a smile on than deal with people saying I should be happy etc. I am happy and filled with love, but some days are just plain hard for me at this stage.

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    1. Winnie, I just want to give you a hug. I have been there when my parents deaths. Some days will always be hard. The pain will lessen as the years go by, but just when you think you are OK, you will be hit with another milestone that he missed and you wish you could share with him. Masks are easier because others just don't get it! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  4. sometimes i think i should have put on a mask instead of being too open with a few people. and i still have to fight putting on a mask for protection. it's a great prompt this month, isn't it?

    have a great October!

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    1. My heart, I know exactly what you mean!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments! ♥

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  5. My kids love Mask! But I also agree that we all wear masks, different ones for different days and people. It can be exhausting. Enjoyed your post. Hope you enjoy the BlogHer daily challenge this month.

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    1. Tia, I loved Mask too!! I just hope I can keep up with it this month now that I am working. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  6. Just to 'date' myself, when I think of a movie called Mask, I think of the one from the 80s with Cher. I am pretty much myself all the time, although I admit holding back a lot with my honey the first year we were together b/c I wasn't sure what he was expecting from me. Being told you've been someone's dream girl for the last 30+ years was an awful lot of pressure. lol

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    1. Wow, I forgot about that one. Great movie.

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    2. JoJo, I remember that movie with Cher. It was really sad because her son died in the end. You will really let it all hang out with your honey once you are married. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!

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    3. Tia, I agree! I am going to have to try to locate a copy of that and see if I can watch it again. Thank you for stopping in to add your comments to the conversation!

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  7. I'm guilty of wearing masks with some people. But, I'm working on being honest and true to myself.

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    1. Betty, I think everyone does it and it is hard not to. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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