Should I or shouldn't I?
I know doing a certain something would make a certain someone very happy and perhaps surprise that certain someone.. I would like to do it because that certain someone deserves the time but then again my stupid exams seem to sit there like this huge monster not allowing me to budge. i would like to carry out my plan but after that I'd be ridden with a guilty conscience that would refuse to leave me and then that someone will know about it and feel bad cuz i'm feeling bad. Haiz.. Anyway, exams should end in a month. After that, I have more time to plan. :) So for now, I have to bury the temptation to see the look of surprise or shock, whichever.
On the other hand, I'm going to post a scenario. I don't think it's funny and I certainly don't see any humour in it, although some people feel otherwise. Here's the situation. Lets's assume you're on the phone with someone really close to you and dear to you. You call that person using your handphone, so it's your chargeable outgoing minutes. You call that person at around 11.30pm.. You talk to that person till about 1.ooam, after which that person dozes off on the line. And here's the best part.. You know that person has dozed off, yet you call out to that person in the hope of waking that person, which doesn't work. And you doze off as well, without cutting the line! And you wake up at 5.00am, which is like five and a half hours from the time you made the call, to realise your line has been running continuously through the night with two people sleeping at both ends. What would your reaction be? I would be horrified! I don't understand why you think it's funny cuz I don't and I think many others would agree with me. Hmph!
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Woman
The Beauty Of A Woman
Author: Ardem
Author: Ardem
The beauty of a woman
Is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries,
Or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman
Must be seen from her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman
Is not a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman
Is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring she lovingly gives,
The Passion that she shows.
The beauty of a woman with passing years --
only grows and grows.
Friends
I'm in shock about yesterday. Really. Till now. I've never rushed around so much in my life before. It's funny now when i think about how unplanned, how unpredictable, how imprompto, how crazy and how stressful the whole three hours were. All the rushing, all the planning, all the last minute threats to changes in plans thanks to my family, all the snapping and flying tempers resulting from delays to the plans and the thing that affected me most was overlooking the attention the child most dearest to me wanted. For that I feel really bad. But then again everything else was pretty fun in a way.. Seems so crazy now but still worth the effort. Took me away from stuff a while, made a whole lot of difference to the painful emotions felt on Wednesday, and basically I got to meet not one, but two of the people really dear to me in one night, within one hour. See now, that makes it more memorable. And to you, you make me do the weirdest and craziest things I would never imagine myself doing, but somehow it always leaves me smiling.. I don't know how you do it, but I'm really thankful to the differences you have brought about in me, for making me smile, for bringin me out of my shell, for telling me it's alright to trust, for letting me see things differently and most of all, for believing in me.. :)
On a different note, I miss the rest of the nuts I love so dearly.. The gundus who made my life at school so memorable and fun, who made my school days so worthwhile, who were the reasons for me to look forward to each new day with a smile, who have stood by me, listening to me moan and groan, who have taken care of me when the need came, who have picked me up when I was down, who have seen me at my most embarrassing moments, who have surprised me in such pleasant ways.. i miss you all.. and I cannot wait for the exams to be over so that we can catch up... You know who you are..
-I miss the one who didnt't know my existence in class, who mistook my race at the first impression, who actually treats me like a princess, who buys me chocolates and brings me coffee and paddles a canoe to entertain me, who calls to check on me if I'm upset, who understands me so well, and keeps my secrets and pain for me, who constantly tells me to lose weight, who makes me feel intelligent when it comes to technology :), who takes pleasure in suddenly 'abunduning' me, who is a perfect friend, whom i trust with my life...
-I miss the one who approached me in class asking if I were a mutual friend, offering to keep me company because I was alone, who knows all my embarrassing moments, who sits at the benches with me stoning and listening to music, who constantly builds stupid stories around songs which makes it different listening to those songs again, who buys ice-cream allowing me to take a video of her, who loves chocolate the way I do..
-I miss the one who messaged me on friendster eagerly after spotting me at BK, who promptly wishes me on Valentine's Day for reasons other than it being Valentine's day, who patiently listened to me during a phase where I was suicidal, who helped me chase kittens from shops, who knows me so well inside out, whose grandma can't wait to serve me my 'favourite' dish..
-I miss the one who brought a black tee to school cuz she believed our stupid threats, the one who is always so calm and composed, who never fails to make me smile, who called to wish me on my birthday despite being so sick, who always brightens my day with the warm hugs she always gives to her friends..
-I miss the one who kept my drawing for two years to return it to me as a birthday card, whose life always runs parallel to mine, who never judges me no matter what, whom we kidnapped for her birthday, who is the most beautiful person inside out that i have ever come across, the one in whose presence I have embarrassed myself the most, the one from whom I ran ten miles away cuz there was a grasshopper on her head, the one who cried seeing my pain..
-I miss the one who never fails to amuse me, who drew henna patterns with me in geography tutorials, who always gets fascinated with my earrings and helps herself to them while they are on me, who is the cutest dancer I've seen, who loves her friends to death, who would always be there offering a shoulder to those in need, who gets caught in the weirdest situations with members of the public, who plots kidnapping events with me, who takes me for a pedicure with the excuse of buying shampoo from watson's
-I miss the one with whom I had issues from the day we ended up in the same school, who threw crshed up paper at me, who mistakes trees for people, who breaks into a dance routine in the middle of the beach, who amazes me with his dancing, who listens to all my problems and cares so much, who escorted me carefully along the shore cuz i wanted to walk in the water but was scared, who dumps his food on my plate when nobody is looking because he cannot finish it, who has been my superhero throughout predicament or confusion i have faced..
-I miss the one who steals my family from me, who makes my grandparents and mum her own, who wins the hearts of everyone over, who scolds organisers of shows even if she doesn't understand the language they speak, who dances so beautifully, who gets excited when a celebrity remembers her name, who has so much commitment that she turns up for rehearsals blind in one eye, the one who throws herself in the line of fire to protect me, who dried my tears, who would chop up any guy who messes with me..
-I miss the one who calls me his younger sister, who opened my O level result slip for me cuz I was too afraid to do so, who drew pictures of shrek with me, who has become a part of my family, who tells me honestly his opinions on my decisions, who held me when i cried, who stood by me during my problems,who ran across blocks with me to put me safely in a cab before I got hurt, who watches out for me always..
- I miss the one who spent every saturday with me, whom i went shopping for matching belts and shoes with, who was my weekly praying partner, who romantically shared ice creams with me, who would very patiently follow me everywhere to get a dress, who dances like an angel, who would come after school, tired out with assignments that were due, just for dance practises for a last minute performance, who doesnt mind lugging along blankets and notes all over the shopping centre with me..
-I miss the one who has seen me all her life, who looks like an angel, who sings like an angel and who is an absolute angel, who has so much patience in picking shoes for me, who stays over with me, who makes breakfast for me, who has such a kind and generous heart that she touches everyone, who claims she is not sleepy and will wake everyone up if they oversleep, but ends up being the hardest one to wake eventually, who listens to all my problems and supports me..
-I miss the one who is always working, whom we rushed to the airport to see, who has gorgeous eyes, who always helps out for dances, who follows me to put make-up for little kids, who loves chocolates like me, who is such a dear younger sister to all, who comes all the way to my school to pick me up and send me home because she was afraid for my safety..
-I miss the one who is so far away yet so close to my heart, who has the nicest smile ever, who sends me flowers for my birthday, who is always there as an elder sister, ready to listen to your problems and tell you it will all be okay, who plans the craziest ideas for surprises, who drives all her cousins around with no complaints, who is everyone'e role model..
-I miss the one whom i grew up with, who knows me inside out, who is living proof that time and distance are never factors in a beautiful friendship, who gets her mum to run around to get me a present for my birthday because she is not around, who meets me so rarely but time seems to pass by so beautifully even if all we do is have dinner at some void deck, whom i used to run around with since we were seven, whom I have gotten soaked with flour and seawater with, who has stood by me through it all...
-I miss the one who buys me chocolate at every meeting, who comes up with the sweetest phrases with the initials of my name, who cares so much that it's unbelievable, whom i knew eight years back but never spoke to, who comes up with the most unpredictable lines, who doesn't complain one bit for the numerous times where i displayed a lack of punctuality or got held up, who places bets with me over card games, the one who cannot see my cry, the one who never judges me..
-I miss the one who used jogging as an excuse to meet me, who bought me Hershey's and passed it through my brother for my 18th birthday, the one who got us lost at Tampines after the show, who scared the hell out of me at the beach, who used to fight with me to read stuff in my inbox, who kept calling my brother through my O Levels to remind me that I shouldn't bother studying cuz I'm bound to fail, whom I used to look forward to going home with almost every night, who made me smile with the sort of things he said, whose uncle got me stuck in embarrassing situations, the one from whom I learnt how to give unselfishly..
-I miss the one who stayed up at night to talk to me despite a cockroach traumatising her and despite hearing noises, the one who gets so shy talking about her crush, the one who goes crazy over ryan giggs, who calls me her fellow 'mangamma' sister, who has the cheeriest and warmest of smiles, who has offered me so much of support at my lowest points..
- I miss the one who followed me for a movie and sniffled in the theatres with me, who calls to check up on how I am, who has so much affection and warmth in her that it shows, who stoned at my place with me watchin a movie while snackin on drinks and cookies, who gets stopped at the minimart for a mistaken identity, who cares so much that she doesnt mind the time she put aside to offer me comfort and ease my pain..
-I miss the one who is always so bubbly, who shared her thought with me under a tree in the park while the rest played soccer, whom I had a blast dancing with, who showed so much patience while explaining maths to me, who has so much spice in her, who appreciates the little things in life, who stands up for her beliefs and who makes me feel special with the genuinity and efforts she puts in for things..
- I miss the jumping jacksons, who grew up with me, who watched me grow, who have never stopped caring, who always make me feel warm around them, who highly embarrass me during speeches, who offer me support and encouragement all the time, who would always be there, who would always be special, who used to play in the playground with me after school, whom im proud to call my childhood friends...
-I miss the three angels I grew up with in secondary school, the three who saw me laugh, saw me cry,saw me blush, the ones who were my reasons to come to school smiling, the ones who saved up allowance with me every week so we could all splurge it all on friday evenings after CCA, the ones who sing songs about soap with me, the ones with whom i got so freaked out because of a game and the responses received from it, whom I share so many fond memories with, whom i huddled with at school camp watchin shadows across the walls at night, the ones who will always hold a very special place in my heart...
I miss all you guys, you should know who you are.. And every incident in which you guys have stood by me and made a difference to my life.. there are so many things i couldn't have achieved without you guys and I just want you all to know that I love you guys to bits.. we totally got to meet up and spend some time together alright? Can't wait for the 6th of June! Muakz!
On a different note, I miss the rest of the nuts I love so dearly.. The gundus who made my life at school so memorable and fun, who made my school days so worthwhile, who were the reasons for me to look forward to each new day with a smile, who have stood by me, listening to me moan and groan, who have taken care of me when the need came, who have picked me up when I was down, who have seen me at my most embarrassing moments, who have surprised me in such pleasant ways.. i miss you all.. and I cannot wait for the exams to be over so that we can catch up... You know who you are..
-I miss the one who didnt't know my existence in class, who mistook my race at the first impression, who actually treats me like a princess, who buys me chocolates and brings me coffee and paddles a canoe to entertain me, who calls to check on me if I'm upset, who understands me so well, and keeps my secrets and pain for me, who constantly tells me to lose weight, who makes me feel intelligent when it comes to technology :), who takes pleasure in suddenly 'abunduning' me, who is a perfect friend, whom i trust with my life...
-I miss the one who approached me in class asking if I were a mutual friend, offering to keep me company because I was alone, who knows all my embarrassing moments, who sits at the benches with me stoning and listening to music, who constantly builds stupid stories around songs which makes it different listening to those songs again, who buys ice-cream allowing me to take a video of her, who loves chocolate the way I do..
-I miss the one who messaged me on friendster eagerly after spotting me at BK, who promptly wishes me on Valentine's Day for reasons other than it being Valentine's day, who patiently listened to me during a phase where I was suicidal, who helped me chase kittens from shops, who knows me so well inside out, whose grandma can't wait to serve me my 'favourite' dish..
-I miss the one who brought a black tee to school cuz she believed our stupid threats, the one who is always so calm and composed, who never fails to make me smile, who called to wish me on my birthday despite being so sick, who always brightens my day with the warm hugs she always gives to her friends..
-I miss the one who kept my drawing for two years to return it to me as a birthday card, whose life always runs parallel to mine, who never judges me no matter what, whom we kidnapped for her birthday, who is the most beautiful person inside out that i have ever come across, the one in whose presence I have embarrassed myself the most, the one from whom I ran ten miles away cuz there was a grasshopper on her head, the one who cried seeing my pain..
-I miss the one who never fails to amuse me, who drew henna patterns with me in geography tutorials, who always gets fascinated with my earrings and helps herself to them while they are on me, who is the cutest dancer I've seen, who loves her friends to death, who would always be there offering a shoulder to those in need, who gets caught in the weirdest situations with members of the public, who plots kidnapping events with me, who takes me for a pedicure with the excuse of buying shampoo from watson's
-I miss the one with whom I had issues from the day we ended up in the same school, who threw crshed up paper at me, who mistakes trees for people, who breaks into a dance routine in the middle of the beach, who amazes me with his dancing, who listens to all my problems and cares so much, who escorted me carefully along the shore cuz i wanted to walk in the water but was scared, who dumps his food on my plate when nobody is looking because he cannot finish it, who has been my superhero throughout predicament or confusion i have faced..
-I miss the one who steals my family from me, who makes my grandparents and mum her own, who wins the hearts of everyone over, who scolds organisers of shows even if she doesn't understand the language they speak, who dances so beautifully, who gets excited when a celebrity remembers her name, who has so much commitment that she turns up for rehearsals blind in one eye, the one who throws herself in the line of fire to protect me, who dried my tears, who would chop up any guy who messes with me..
-I miss the one who calls me his younger sister, who opened my O level result slip for me cuz I was too afraid to do so, who drew pictures of shrek with me, who has become a part of my family, who tells me honestly his opinions on my decisions, who held me when i cried, who stood by me during my problems,who ran across blocks with me to put me safely in a cab before I got hurt, who watches out for me always..
- I miss the one who spent every saturday with me, whom i went shopping for matching belts and shoes with, who was my weekly praying partner, who romantically shared ice creams with me, who would very patiently follow me everywhere to get a dress, who dances like an angel, who would come after school, tired out with assignments that were due, just for dance practises for a last minute performance, who doesnt mind lugging along blankets and notes all over the shopping centre with me..
-I miss the one who has seen me all her life, who looks like an angel, who sings like an angel and who is an absolute angel, who has so much patience in picking shoes for me, who stays over with me, who makes breakfast for me, who has such a kind and generous heart that she touches everyone, who claims she is not sleepy and will wake everyone up if they oversleep, but ends up being the hardest one to wake eventually, who listens to all my problems and supports me..
-I miss the one who is always working, whom we rushed to the airport to see, who has gorgeous eyes, who always helps out for dances, who follows me to put make-up for little kids, who loves chocolates like me, who is such a dear younger sister to all, who comes all the way to my school to pick me up and send me home because she was afraid for my safety..
-I miss the one who is so far away yet so close to my heart, who has the nicest smile ever, who sends me flowers for my birthday, who is always there as an elder sister, ready to listen to your problems and tell you it will all be okay, who plans the craziest ideas for surprises, who drives all her cousins around with no complaints, who is everyone'e role model..
-I miss the one whom i grew up with, who knows me inside out, who is living proof that time and distance are never factors in a beautiful friendship, who gets her mum to run around to get me a present for my birthday because she is not around, who meets me so rarely but time seems to pass by so beautifully even if all we do is have dinner at some void deck, whom i used to run around with since we were seven, whom I have gotten soaked with flour and seawater with, who has stood by me through it all...
-I miss the one who buys me chocolate at every meeting, who comes up with the sweetest phrases with the initials of my name, who cares so much that it's unbelievable, whom i knew eight years back but never spoke to, who comes up with the most unpredictable lines, who doesn't complain one bit for the numerous times where i displayed a lack of punctuality or got held up, who places bets with me over card games, the one who cannot see my cry, the one who never judges me..
-I miss the one who used jogging as an excuse to meet me, who bought me Hershey's and passed it through my brother for my 18th birthday, the one who got us lost at Tampines after the show, who scared the hell out of me at the beach, who used to fight with me to read stuff in my inbox, who kept calling my brother through my O Levels to remind me that I shouldn't bother studying cuz I'm bound to fail, whom I used to look forward to going home with almost every night, who made me smile with the sort of things he said, whose uncle got me stuck in embarrassing situations, the one from whom I learnt how to give unselfishly..
-I miss the one who stayed up at night to talk to me despite a cockroach traumatising her and despite hearing noises, the one who gets so shy talking about her crush, the one who goes crazy over ryan giggs, who calls me her fellow 'mangamma' sister, who has the cheeriest and warmest of smiles, who has offered me so much of support at my lowest points..
- I miss the one who followed me for a movie and sniffled in the theatres with me, who calls to check up on how I am, who has so much affection and warmth in her that it shows, who stoned at my place with me watchin a movie while snackin on drinks and cookies, who gets stopped at the minimart for a mistaken identity, who cares so much that she doesnt mind the time she put aside to offer me comfort and ease my pain..
-I miss the one who is always so bubbly, who shared her thought with me under a tree in the park while the rest played soccer, whom I had a blast dancing with, who showed so much patience while explaining maths to me, who has so much spice in her, who appreciates the little things in life, who stands up for her beliefs and who makes me feel special with the genuinity and efforts she puts in for things..
- I miss the jumping jacksons, who grew up with me, who watched me grow, who have never stopped caring, who always make me feel warm around them, who highly embarrass me during speeches, who offer me support and encouragement all the time, who would always be there, who would always be special, who used to play in the playground with me after school, whom im proud to call my childhood friends...
-I miss the three angels I grew up with in secondary school, the three who saw me laugh, saw me cry,saw me blush, the ones who were my reasons to come to school smiling, the ones who saved up allowance with me every week so we could all splurge it all on friday evenings after CCA, the ones who sing songs about soap with me, the ones with whom i got so freaked out because of a game and the responses received from it, whom I share so many fond memories with, whom i huddled with at school camp watchin shadows across the walls at night, the ones who will always hold a very special place in my heart...
I miss all you guys, you should know who you are.. And every incident in which you guys have stood by me and made a difference to my life.. there are so many things i couldn't have achieved without you guys and I just want you all to know that I love you guys to bits.. we totally got to meet up and spend some time together alright? Can't wait for the 6th of June! Muakz!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
The rainbow after the storm
I'm happy today. Much much more compared to yesterday. Yesterday felt like something was missing, the change was difficult to handle. I just wanted to sit down and cry cuz I hated things being that way. So much of coldness and monotonous responses and slight hints of anger. Felt so odd. But now, it's over. Yay! Feel like somebody switched on the light again after a blackout. And it's all thanks to you..
But today, one of my friends seems unhappy. Girl, I don't know what's bothering you but I do know that it's taking quite an effect on you. I wish I could help but I don't know what is wrong. Just know something. That your one of a kind, a real gem, one who brings sunshine into many lives with your attitude and carferee nature and constant laughter. Your a walking bubble who constanly brings cheer all around, so don't ever let anything bring you down.. Not now.. Not when your so close.. Cheer up k. If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with a little rain. If there is a thunderstorm, no matter how dark and gloomy it may seem, the sun will eventually come out. It has to. So just hang in there, love. *hugz*
But today, one of my friends seems unhappy. Girl, I don't know what's bothering you but I do know that it's taking quite an effect on you. I wish I could help but I don't know what is wrong. Just know something. That your one of a kind, a real gem, one who brings sunshine into many lives with your attitude and carferee nature and constant laughter. Your a walking bubble who constanly brings cheer all around, so don't ever let anything bring you down.. Not now.. Not when your so close.. Cheer up k. If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with a little rain. If there is a thunderstorm, no matter how dark and gloomy it may seem, the sun will eventually come out. It has to. So just hang in there, love. *hugz*
The little girl with a big heart
I was watching Oprah today.. She discussed issues on death and pain and suffering.. In particular, there was one family who spoke about their 11 year old daughter who was killed in a car accident.. the girl had just walked out the house to take her dog for a walk and she walked out to the road from in between 2 parked cars so the driver of the oncoming vehicle didn't spot her and by the time she did, it was too late. The car hit the child and actually went over her. Her parents heard the commotion and came rushing out to see their daughter badly injured and the lady driver beside the child crying. Her dad was holding her hand and her mum was singin to her softly as the ambulance arrived to take her away.. She started losing her vision in the ambulance as her parents saw her slipping away slowly.. She died in the hospital.. It was very sad the way a very young child with so many dreams and aspirations had her entire future crushed in a second.
But there was something else about this story that was very moving.. Her parents actually came on the show to share their story, to meet with the driver of the vehicle that had snatched their daughter's life away, to let her know that it was alright.. To let her know that she didn't have to feel guilty about causing the little girl's death because to them her spirit lived on and she still lives in them till today.. To let the driver know that everything was okay, so that she could live her life guilt-free.. They told her that they knew their daughter would have wanted them to do this, to put her out of her guilt, to let her know it was alright..
And to add on to this touching story, they handed Oprah a box. It contained the little girl's savings which she had religiously put together with the purpose of helping little kids of Africa who were AIDs victims.. She had, during her short life, put together her lunch money and left over change from shopping to help these kids and had always spoken about how she wanted to do something for them. So her parents offered her savings, together with a cheque payment of ten thousand which they accumulated through donations towards a fund they had set up in their daughter's name to help these kids. The proceeds were addressed to Oprah's Angel network in Africa for kids. Oprah teared and promised she would personally see to it that these proceeds were put to good use, to fulfill the little girl's dying wish.
I was really touched and for a moment felt really ashamed. Here we are complaining that we need to get new jeans, that we need to go shopping for outfits cuz a birthday party is coming up, that we wish we had a car to drive cuz taking the public transport system is so troublesome. And then again is this little girl, half my age, having such a beautiful heart wanting to put aside whatever little she had for lunch money, hoping that it would somehow make some form of difference to other kids. It makes you wonder, how we often neglect the simple things in life and take for granted all the blessings we have and constantly yearn for more while there are people out there with nothing, nothing at all compared to the lives we lead.
It's true that her spirit lives on and she is still around like her parents said, because now through this story, I'm sure she lives in everyone who knew of her or heard of her. Her spirit stays in everyone who stops for a moment to think about the less privileged, who stop to help someone else, who stop a moment to appreciate their lives, who pause for a while to remember the little girl with a big heart.
But there was something else about this story that was very moving.. Her parents actually came on the show to share their story, to meet with the driver of the vehicle that had snatched their daughter's life away, to let her know that it was alright.. To let her know that she didn't have to feel guilty about causing the little girl's death because to them her spirit lived on and she still lives in them till today.. To let the driver know that everything was okay, so that she could live her life guilt-free.. They told her that they knew their daughter would have wanted them to do this, to put her out of her guilt, to let her know it was alright..
And to add on to this touching story, they handed Oprah a box. It contained the little girl's savings which she had religiously put together with the purpose of helping little kids of Africa who were AIDs victims.. She had, during her short life, put together her lunch money and left over change from shopping to help these kids and had always spoken about how she wanted to do something for them. So her parents offered her savings, together with a cheque payment of ten thousand which they accumulated through donations towards a fund they had set up in their daughter's name to help these kids. The proceeds were addressed to Oprah's Angel network in Africa for kids. Oprah teared and promised she would personally see to it that these proceeds were put to good use, to fulfill the little girl's dying wish.
I was really touched and for a moment felt really ashamed. Here we are complaining that we need to get new jeans, that we need to go shopping for outfits cuz a birthday party is coming up, that we wish we had a car to drive cuz taking the public transport system is so troublesome. And then again is this little girl, half my age, having such a beautiful heart wanting to put aside whatever little she had for lunch money, hoping that it would somehow make some form of difference to other kids. It makes you wonder, how we often neglect the simple things in life and take for granted all the blessings we have and constantly yearn for more while there are people out there with nothing, nothing at all compared to the lives we lead.
It's true that her spirit lives on and she is still around like her parents said, because now through this story, I'm sure she lives in everyone who knew of her or heard of her. Her spirit stays in everyone who stops for a moment to think about the less privileged, who stop to help someone else, who stop a moment to appreciate their lives, who pause for a while to remember the little girl with a big heart.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Bridge to Terabithia
Some lines from Bridge To Terabithia
"He believed her because here in the shadowy light of the stronghold everything seemed possible. Between the two of them they owned the world and no enemy, Gary Fulcher, Wanda Kay Moore, Janice Avery, Jess's own fears and insufficiencies, nor any of the foes whom Leslie imagined attacking Terabithia, could ever really defeat them."
"It was Leslie who had taken him from the cow pasture into Terabithia and turned him into a king. He had thought that was it. Wasn't king the best you could be? Now it occurred to him that perhaps Terabithia was like a castle where you came to be knighted. After you stayed for a while and grew strong you had to move on. For hadn't Leslie, even in Terabithia, tried to push back the walls of his mind and make him see beyond to the shining world—huge and terrible and beautiful and very fragile? (Handle with care—everything—even the predators.) "Now it was time for him to move out. She wasn't there, so he must go for both of them. It was up to him to pay back to the world in beauty and caring what Leslie had loaned him in vision and strength. "As for the terrors ahead—for he did not fool himself that they were all behind him—well, you just have to stand up to your fear and not let it squeeze you white. Right, Leslie? "Right."
A beautiful story on friendship. Leslie and Jesse, two very different individuals, often facing ridicule from their peers find strength in each other and there blossoms a magical friendship between the two misfits. Leslie lures Jesse out of his familiar circle where he finds comfort in his solitude and artwork that he hides from his father who shows no sign of support or encouragement. Jesse learns to overcome his insecurities and fears that constantly haunt himwith the help of Leslie who shows him a different world, a world of hope, a world of fantasy where he rules and makes the decisions- their own magical kingdom away from the rest of the world. Leslie brings jesse out of his world and takes him into her own, but once there, she leaves him stranded and alone, as in an unfortunate accident, she loses her life. Jesse had found comfort in that friend who came out of nowhere and brought him out of his shell, who had broken down the walls he built around him, who taught him to believe in himself and realise that there was hope in everything. Now it was all lost. He would never see her again. Things could never be the same. All that was left was a regret that he didn't follow her the day of the accident when she had called him to follow her to Terabithia. His interest in music seemed more important that day. He could have prevented that accident. She would have still been with him. All that was left was the knowledge that wherever she was, she was watching over him, standing by him, wanting to know that he never lost hope and continued being the changed person he had become....
It's true that even the greatest fantasies can never replace reality but, funny isn't it, how some novels actually display some sort of similarity to certain lives?
"He believed her because here in the shadowy light of the stronghold everything seemed possible. Between the two of them they owned the world and no enemy, Gary Fulcher, Wanda Kay Moore, Janice Avery, Jess's own fears and insufficiencies, nor any of the foes whom Leslie imagined attacking Terabithia, could ever really defeat them."
"It was Leslie who had taken him from the cow pasture into Terabithia and turned him into a king. He had thought that was it. Wasn't king the best you could be? Now it occurred to him that perhaps Terabithia was like a castle where you came to be knighted. After you stayed for a while and grew strong you had to move on. For hadn't Leslie, even in Terabithia, tried to push back the walls of his mind and make him see beyond to the shining world—huge and terrible and beautiful and very fragile? (Handle with care—everything—even the predators.) "Now it was time for him to move out. She wasn't there, so he must go for both of them. It was up to him to pay back to the world in beauty and caring what Leslie had loaned him in vision and strength. "As for the terrors ahead—for he did not fool himself that they were all behind him—well, you just have to stand up to your fear and not let it squeeze you white. Right, Leslie? "Right."
A beautiful story on friendship. Leslie and Jesse, two very different individuals, often facing ridicule from their peers find strength in each other and there blossoms a magical friendship between the two misfits. Leslie lures Jesse out of his familiar circle where he finds comfort in his solitude and artwork that he hides from his father who shows no sign of support or encouragement. Jesse learns to overcome his insecurities and fears that constantly haunt himwith the help of Leslie who shows him a different world, a world of hope, a world of fantasy where he rules and makes the decisions- their own magical kingdom away from the rest of the world. Leslie brings jesse out of his world and takes him into her own, but once there, she leaves him stranded and alone, as in an unfortunate accident, she loses her life. Jesse had found comfort in that friend who came out of nowhere and brought him out of his shell, who had broken down the walls he built around him, who taught him to believe in himself and realise that there was hope in everything. Now it was all lost. He would never see her again. Things could never be the same. All that was left was a regret that he didn't follow her the day of the accident when she had called him to follow her to Terabithia. His interest in music seemed more important that day. He could have prevented that accident. She would have still been with him. All that was left was the knowledge that wherever she was, she was watching over him, standing by him, wanting to know that he never lost hope and continued being the changed person he had become....
It's true that even the greatest fantasies can never replace reality but, funny isn't it, how some novels actually display some sort of similarity to certain lives?
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Girlish Dreams
Yesterday night I was having this talk about the ideal better half that you formulate ideas and build fantasies about over the years.. It's interesting how we have so many dreams and want so many little details that we like but eventually you tend to settle for the more important and practical qualities instead which puts an end to your fantasies and your desired fairytale and prince charming.. But then again, everyone is entitled to dream a little.. No harm in building dreams and thinking of your perfect prince charming, is there? :) So here goes....
My Perfect Partner
- he should be someone who gets along with everyone, my family, friends, brother, cousins and stuff
- someone whom they will all grow to adore
- someone who thinks of others before himself
- someone unselfish
- someone who adores little kids and who would win all the children over
- someone who is calm and patient enough to put up with my insecurities and emotional side
- someone who is sensitive to my moods and feelings
- someone who loves me more than the world
- someone who would be my world
- someone who would build a warm home with me one day and enjoy every minute of the journey with me
- someone sweet, spontaneous, romantic and charming who would sweep me off my feet with his words
- someone who would be a son to my family, not a son-in-law
- someone whose arms would be the safest and most comforting place in the world to me
- someone whom I cannot do without
- someone who makes me smile
- someone around whom i would feel really shy in a way I wouldn't with anybody else
- someone with eyes that are reflective of his soul in which I should lose myself
- someone whose smile should be the first thing I wake up to each morning
- someone who comes from a close-knit family that I would love to be a part of
- someone who would sacrifice his soccer matches once in a while to be with me even if it's just to watch the stars
- someone who would sit by the beach with me
- someone whose hands fit mine perfectly
- someone who makes me feel magic when he is around
- someone whom I can tell anything to and know for a fact that he would always be there
- someone I get pampered by once in a while
- someone around whom I feel like the princess
- someone I can learn something from and I can teach something to
- someone who brings changes to my life in a way that wouldn't have been possible without him
- someone who completes me
- someone who sings is definitely a bonus :)
- someone whom I can grow old with
- someone whose love for me won't change despite the grey hairs and wrinkles
- someone whom I look forward to coming home to each day
- someone who would refer to me as his girlfriend even after being married for years
- someone who would treasure moments alone with me even if we have kids
- someone whom I go to bed with everynight, wake up to each morning and do everything else in between the day with
- someone so special to me
- the love of my life...
Well, see what I meant by it's alright to dream? Haha, I'm sure this is still a non-exhaustive list since it's based on fantasy but oh wouldn't it just be perfect if it were reality :) .. We shall wait and see...
My Perfect Partner
- he should be someone who gets along with everyone, my family, friends, brother, cousins and stuff
- someone whom they will all grow to adore
- someone who thinks of others before himself
- someone unselfish
- someone who adores little kids and who would win all the children over
- someone who is calm and patient enough to put up with my insecurities and emotional side
- someone who is sensitive to my moods and feelings
- someone who loves me more than the world
- someone who would be my world
- someone who would build a warm home with me one day and enjoy every minute of the journey with me
- someone sweet, spontaneous, romantic and charming who would sweep me off my feet with his words
- someone who would be a son to my family, not a son-in-law
- someone whose arms would be the safest and most comforting place in the world to me
- someone whom I cannot do without
- someone who makes me smile
- someone around whom i would feel really shy in a way I wouldn't with anybody else
- someone with eyes that are reflective of his soul in which I should lose myself
- someone whose smile should be the first thing I wake up to each morning
- someone who comes from a close-knit family that I would love to be a part of
- someone who would sacrifice his soccer matches once in a while to be with me even if it's just to watch the stars
- someone who would sit by the beach with me
- someone whose hands fit mine perfectly
- someone who makes me feel magic when he is around
- someone whom I can tell anything to and know for a fact that he would always be there
- someone I get pampered by once in a while
- someone around whom I feel like the princess
- someone I can learn something from and I can teach something to
- someone who brings changes to my life in a way that wouldn't have been possible without him
- someone who completes me
- someone who sings is definitely a bonus :)
- someone whom I can grow old with
- someone whose love for me won't change despite the grey hairs and wrinkles
- someone whom I look forward to coming home to each day
- someone who would refer to me as his girlfriend even after being married for years
- someone who would treasure moments alone with me even if we have kids
- someone whom I go to bed with everynight, wake up to each morning and do everything else in between the day with
- someone so special to me
- the love of my life...
Well, see what I meant by it's alright to dream? Haha, I'm sure this is still a non-exhaustive list since it's based on fantasy but oh wouldn't it just be perfect if it were reality :) .. We shall wait and see...
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