The Godfather is almost universally recognized as one of the top three movies of all time.  What many people don’t know is that it’s a VERY faithful translation of a novel by Mario Puzo.  I’ve read the novel about 3 times and as anyone who’s seen a movie and then read the original novel will tell you, there are just certain things that no matter how the film tries to convey, it just can’t compare with written words.  Yes, even with Al Pacino bringing the words to life.

For instance the feeling that Michael Corleone gets when he sees his future wife Appolonia for the first time.  It’s described as "the thunderbolt".  They did a pretty decent job in the film, but the words in the novel really leave no doubt as to the absolute and sudden nature of his falling for her.  Everytime I see the movie or read the book I keep hoping the segment where she meets her demise is changed and he goes on to live a Kay Adams free experience (but that’s another entry).

Well I’ve been hit by the thunderbolt myself.  No it’s not a girl yet…..

I’m going to put my foot forward toward becoming an anesthesiologist!  After two weeks behind the operating table I’ve fallen in love with it.  I think I could do it for the rest of my life.  It’s not like that feeling of "yeah I could get used to this" that I’ve felt before.  It’s the "this is what I should be doing!!" that other people talk about.

So now I can focus on actually getting there…..which is easier said than done….but at least I know my goal….