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Random Ramblings

 

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

A lost quality

It’s a nice change when you hold open the lift door and the gentleman behind you says “Please, you first.”

In this fairly ungracious society, it’s no longer part of the norm. Although a number my male friends are gentlemanly (to a certain extent only), one hardly finds chivalry outside of their circle of friends.

That small little gesture, that didn’t cost anything made my morning; which even the stupid lecherous man that hangs around my office couldn’t spoil.

 

Sunday, July 23, 2006

The Sound of Music

I've always loved the movie The Sound of Music. It's one of those things that i grew up with. I just happened to watch it again today, and a lot of what I used to like, wish, admire of this film came flooding back.

As a little girl, I always wished to have a huge family like that. I also learned pretty quickly that it was a ridiculous idea. What was I thinking right? It just seemed like so much fun if there were so many kids in the house; one could huddle together and get into all sorts of mischief - strength in numbers. Also, the whole singing family idea is amazing

As I grew up, I felt the pain of separation – when Reverend Mother closed the gate behind Maria just about she was to walk down the aisle. The look on Maria's face, and later the Reverend Mother's moved me. It was a happy occasion, they were both delighted at this outcome, a look of understanding passed between them, yet there was definitely a pang of sadness from the parting.

I was also truly inspired by the Reverend Mother. No, not to be a nun, but by her words of encouragement – or lyrics of encouragement. The song Climb Every Mountain resonated deep within me. A lot of the songs in this musical hold a special place with me, some just more than others.

As a teenager, I found the pure courage and tenacity so apparent, that I wondered why I never realised it before. The Captain impressed me greatly with his love for his country that he was willing to stand strong against anything; his immediate decision to leave his home and country in the uncertain times they were facing (with 7 children and a new bride no less!), him singing Edelwiss, with such sadness and emotion – it would probably warm a cold heart, in a way to spite the officer. You just can't help but feel for him and the family.

Something else besides the above touched me today. Something that I would not have guessed. When Captain asked for Maria's hand in marriage, or rather the implication of it, he asked her if there is some one he would need to ask permission from. Normally in that kind of scenario that would mean that he is asking if he needs to get her father's permission. I wonder what I would say to a question like that coz obviously the man asking me would never have to seek my parents' approval... but its something so grounded in tradition it's just suddenly got me thinking.

This one movie that brings back many memories – not all I wish to remember, but it was a good few hours spent nonetheless.

Musicals will always have more power to touch the soul, heart and person.

 

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

The lost of a beauty

Let me tell you a story.

There once WAS this really gorgeous car and its owner took amazing care of it.

I’m really going to miss it dearly.

Here is the other eulogies written for this momentous event
The Quoter
The Drawer
The “Optimist”

Time to go see my insurance agent and stock the bomb shelter.

 

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Consciousness

You know you need a life when your subconscious is getting more romantic action than your conscious mind.

Just the other night, I had a dream of some romantic action - with a friend whom I have never and romantic interest in.

I think my subconscious is trying to tell me something, if not, its just showing off since its so free while my consciousness works like hell these days.

 

Monday, July 03, 2006

Things one learns…

When I make the effort to go back early to play with my goddaughter, PC:

  1. She now has four teeth!
  2. Has such an adorable grin – which shows off her teeth perfectly!
  3. She will “yell” for you, only as a baby can, when she thinks you are taking too long in taking off your shoes to come play/carry her (I suspect it is mainly the carrying)
  4. Will happily pose for the camera, especially after grabbing hold of my sunglasses
  5. Crawls with ease and no fear (finally)

 

Red handed

Result of spending too much money!

I went down to Orchard to pick up a book from Borders and lo and behold, I find out they are having a $2 clearance sale on selected items as well as 25% off with purchase of 3 books.

So what else is a book enthusiast to do? I even got a few DVDs at $2 too!

On some kind of happy high of getting so many things, I keep walking around Orchard and stumble into Marks & Sparks, Zara and Massimo Dutti – which so happens to all be having a sale.

I hear my wallet whimpering in my bag as I type this.