Watched something a lil light-hearted today. (as compared to yesterday) There were some scenes that left me laughing till my sides spilt. And there were a couple of endearing moments, like when he started reciting the "Ten Rules". Or when she started shouting to him from one mountaintop to the other. During those times, i cried. Precious.

I still don't really get this love business. Could it be as shallow and simple as this? Or so incredibly complex where it's like a dance for which every movement, every gaze and every connection between the partners, including their environment and setting, comes together to create this magical waltz that is so breathtaking?

As Mike Mason puts it, "Marriage, in other words, turns out to be the best of two worlds, satisfying all the needs relating to separateness and solitude, together with those of companionship. Think what it is like, for example, to be alone with one's beloved, to be silent and still and enthralled, with no other purpose than that of being together, being alone with love. It is, oddly enough, an experience of being neither alone nor not-alone, but rather about midway between the two, and somehow involving the very best of both experiences. It means that one can totally relax, but with a relaxation which nevertheless has an edge to it, for there is always the awareness that one is being watched. And yet, being watched by one who loves is not like being watched by anyone else on earth! No, to be loved as one is being watched is like one thing only: it is like the watchfulness of the Lord God Himself, the sense that the believer has of living out his life in the invisible presence of the living God, and of being so loved that it is as if an aura or halo had already been conferred on him, a spiritual electricity which surrounds and fills all of his words and actions, for suddenly all that he is and does is not only accepted and respected, but marveled at. More than just being appreciated, he is treated as being awesome, beautiful. He is cherished."

I believe perhaps at some point of the dance, both partners would have to pick each other up from a fall and learn to watch from afar as each tries to master their own moves. That they will come together again to give it another go would depend whether or not the Host invites them to another banquet.

"Fate is building a bridge of chance for the one you love."

                                                                        -My Sassy Girl

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I feel like going for a marathon.

No, not the 42k one. I will be attempting to watch four Oscar-nominated movies in a day. Possibly by myself. It's going to be heavily engaging and bring out chock full of emotions. Dare I proceed with this endeavour?

I've worked out the times and amazingly, I could do it all in one cinema! And with breaks in between as well. Very essential.

13 March 2006

10.20 AM - Walk the Line

2.40 PM - Munich

5.05 PM - Capote

7.45 PM - Brokeback Mountain

Crash is not showing anymore! Sob sob. But I got a worthy replacement in Munich. Now I am STILL thinking whether I should do it. If anyone wants to join me, it will be at those times at Cathay Orchard Cineplex. Beep me at +60123779710. Otherwise I'll just rely on my coke and popcorn to accompany me. I hope I'll remain sane until the end of it.

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Sprinting through the drizzle. The rush of wind wrapped around my face. 191 beats per minute. Crossing the finish line. Breathless. 27:20. Hands to the sky. Crying out for more. Recover. Breathe. Leaving all else behind. Life felt right. At least for a while.

Exhilaration is the breeze

That lifts us from the ground,

And leaves us in another place

Whose statement is not found;

Returns us not, but after time

We soberly descend

A little newer for the term

Upon enchanted ground.

                                          -Emily Dickinson

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Time to plow the road.

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