My True Inspiration

Rating: Null/10 (24 December 2006)

I have just watched "Pursuit of Happiness" and could not prevent tears running down my cheeks.This movie reminds me of my struggles.I am a student from Kenya who came to Middle Tennessee State University on a track scholarship.Unfortunately I did not perform to the expectation of the coach and he cut my scholarship in my freshman year leaving me with no direction or anyone to turn to.Like Will Smith in this movie,I realized how painful it is not to have anyone to turn to for help.I am alone here,ten of thousands of miles from my family.I was kicked out of the dorm,no money in my pocket,no where to go......(I learned the world is so cruel and unfair sometimes).With prayers and running up and down trying to make ends meet,God did a miracle and a good samaritan/friend helped me financially stay in school the following semester.I looked for jobs but only managed an internship because of my residency status which prohibited me from working off-campus.This internship is what makes me be in school today as I look forward to my senior year.I have to work so hard to pay for school and other bills as well as working hard in school. Chris Gardner is seen going though all this in this movie.I felt like this movie was meant for me.All I have been through is what I saw Chris Gardner go through.I once didn't have a place to sleep just like Chris Gardner and his son did and had to spent the night in some nasty unimaginable places. This movie is the most inspiring and touching movie I have ever seen.Just like Gardner's achievement,the movie tells me that nothing is impossible no matter what some people think.One lesson I learned in this movie is "Failure isn't about falling down, it's about staying down" "The Pursuit of Happiness" is a brilliant masterpiece of Will Smith work.Two thumps way up.