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Monday, August 10, 2009

"500 Days of Summer" - A Modern Day Love Story (Though it's in denial that it's not)

"I guess I just figured, why make something disposable like a building when you can make something that last forever, like a greeting card." ~ Tom from 500 Days of Summer

A guy that's infatuated about a girl? That wants to find "the one"? THAT, for starters, is one of the many things that makes this a remarkable movie.

What I loved most about this movie was the constant juxtaposition of feelings of happiness and agony in the most chaotic manner (which is JUST how life is!). The concepts of relationship "expectations" vs. "reality" were addressed -- something I...and I'm sure many people, can identify with.

Anyway...let's cut to the chase:

I like this movie a lot because it's genuinely...real: the romantic experience you share with an individual is momentary. It's only for now.

At this point, the common hopeless romantic would shout "Well...why just now?! When it can last forever!"

Well...you see...that's the beauty of this movie...is that it compels you to NOT only live for those...big "AHA!" moments...but instead to truly enjoy every experience, then to simply live and let go as needed.

So you see...the momentariness of love/relationships...is not a bad thing, as much as it may hurt. Because...even if things don't work out...you're bound to find someone just as amazing if not more amazing...or at least someone you can once again share those feelings with...in a matter of time. Just open your eyes.

All it takes is time. An open mind. The willingness to love again. "...To love as if you have never been hurt before." Resilience.

And the important thing to remember is that...THE WORLD IS NOT ENDING just because your person of infatuation is no longer there.

*nod*

The second concept I enjoyed that was addressed in this movie is the oh so popular question of... "What is Love?"

Answer: It's simply indescribable.

Tom: "What happens when you fall in love?"
Summer: "You believe in that stuff?"
Tom: "It's love...it's not Santa Claus."

It just...BAM! hits you when you least expect it. You can feel as comfortable as you may with someone and spend every single day with them...but...when you feel it...you FEEL it. And you can't do anything about it. (Just like how Tom felt for Summer, and as Summer felt for the guy she ended up marrying).

It's just...a feeling of intense passion for someone.

To feel such great intensity towards someone...

That energy to care for someone whether they are "the one" or not...it's a beautiful thing that I truly admire.

...

Gosh. What a great movie.

Been thinking about it for the last many hours now.

Ah, just got watch it already! :)

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Confessions of a Shopaholic

"I have a relationship with someone who never declines me..." [relative to a credit card!]~ Confessions of a Shopaholic.

The movie didn't superly make sense nor was very realistic...but come on, it's a chick flick!

Feel good stuff all the way :).

Favorite/cute scenes:
- When Luke purchases the green scarf back for Rebecca and pulling her in for a kiss with it.
- The two of them attempting to salsa dance together (hilarious)
- "You speak prada...?!". Cute.
- The soundtrack for the movie was pretty fun and upbeat. Very chick flicky and something I'd totally play on a good girls night out!

Best Song: "Takes Time to Love"

It takes time
Living in a world when you don't know who to trust
Next time
Slow it down there ain't no bill you have to rush
It'll be fine
Takes time
To love

And now ima tell the truth, when it comes to you my lady
And its a Miracle
You have found the conscious baby
I had a plan on leaving
You came and gave a reason
And now I know the reason why

But I know how you feel
It's hard to see whos real

And I really enjoyed the score by James Howard. It's a great mix of everything! :).

Enjoy!

Monday, June 1, 2009

A Transformation of a Day's Worth of Feelings

Sleep
So I slept about...11 hours last night. Which is A LOT. Haha. Typically after 7 hours my biological clock will wake me up, but I guess I was really drained from weekend activities. Plus, I've read in various health articles that your sleep pattern will be chaotic if you don't stabilize them. That is, if you want your body to function appropriately, you should be trying to sleep at the same time every day. Yep. So, weekend activities tend to throw off sleep patterns...as I'm sure many of you are famliar with!

But, sleep is good. =). Obviously. Ever since classes finished up in December, I've been getting 7+ hours of sleep a majority of my days and going to bed less stressed. Sleep -- it does wonders for the body and soul. They weren't wrong when they coined the term "beauty sleep". *nod*

Getting Your Hands Dirty
The first thing I got to doing after waking up was getting to fixing my bike. I broke the valve...yet again...>.<...the other day, and unfortunately bc it's one of those prestor valve things I had to go buy a completely new tube. The tube itself cost $5.99. And the guy was gonna charge me $10 for labor. So, I decided forego the cost and have a go at it myself.

After...a few hours of miserable frustration, running around lookin for that little bike tire taker offer widget thing, a you tube video, and consulting a friend, I finally was able to do it! And so, I'm pretty darn proud of myself! This probably sounds pretty lame to all you biking geniuses out there, but...man...what a feat! Haha.

I must say...there's an amazing high when you struggle with something...no matter how small the project...and then finally get it =D! And the sensation seems to be even greater when your hands literally get dirty...woooo.

Apple Upside Down Cake
Yes, you heard right =). Apple. Not pineapple. I helped my brother (the culinary school graduate) prepare this delicious smelling cake today. Can't wait to sink my teeth into it tomorrow...

Oh..and now I'm hungry again...Go figure >.<

Up, Bride Wars, and Other Movies
Watched Up on Saturday with my brother. It was very cute! I cried in the first 10 minutes! But..that's all I'll say on it so as to not give too much away...but yea...go watch it! Pixar never fails imo.

Rented Bride Wars from Red Box today. Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson are great together! Definitely got some good laughs in. The end was a bit...of a cheat I think, but...all in all a sweet movie. And made the "marriage" thing pop into my head a bit. Haha. Thus my facebook quiz if you saw that.

Other movies that might be fun to watch comin up:

Fame (the previews totally leaves you wanting more!)
Post-Grad (with that Gilmore girl girl...this movie seems like my current life!)
The Proposal (for sure!)

Friday, May 29, 2009

Princess Sing Along!

Cinderella: So This is Love

Cinderella: A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

Hercules: I Won't Say I'm in Love

Sleeping Beauty: Once Upon A Dream

Beauty & the Beast: Something There

Aladdin: A Whole New World

The Lion King: Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Pochahontos: Color of the Wind

Sailormoon: My Only Love

<3 Cuteeeeee.

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