Puppy Love

First loves are funny. They weren't meant to be so serious, were they? And yet, you will always remember them dearly, as if they left this special mark on your heart because they stepped on it with such might that it will always be there, no matter what the future may hold. 

Here's the story. Yesterday I met someone, who I have to say, was certainly I never expected to see again since the last I saw him. He was the first person that I've ever been romantically attracted to. Was it puppy love? I don't know, maybe. Maybe something less serious than that. But I remember being 5 years old and he was 6, and we were always in a certain competition to be the smartest in class for the next 6 years. He used to be this cute little boy who's smart and good in sports, and, during the last few years of elementary school, was every girl's secret crush.

Basically, I just think that it was the moment that we'd like to call serendipity. A fortunate incident. Why, well, because the last time I actually talked to him was... back in elementary school days. And we've been in somewhat the same college for three years now, never having bumped into each other, not even once. But then that very day, my very last day of the sixth term, our stars were crossed, and... "IS THAT YOU?!" moment happened. Nothing has been funnier than this so far. I mean, what are the chances, huh?

So, first loves are funny. Of course we've moved on, sure. That was a very long time ago. But they left a mark. I don't know whether you'd like the mark they left on you, but they did, and not so many people in your childhood can do that. It kind of makes me proud knowing that he's the person he is today, I mean, the 5 year old me would've been proud of what he's able to do today. And why am I writing this? Well... I don't know. Because a serendipity deserves a post, just as much as it deserves one great romantic movie starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. And also, because it was so funny and totally take me back in time... in a good way :)

"L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

"Grownups never understand anything for themselves, and it is tiring for children to always be explaining things to them." 

"“What makes the desert beautiful,” said the little prince, “is that somewhere it hides a well…”" 

There were always times when I got upset with my parents (well, this kind of things happens, admit it. everyone's been there) and when it comes, I always run to this book. It tells you how grown-ups are bitter, and children are sweet and simple. To make a long speech short, merci Monsieur Saint-Exupéry!

Wizard of Oz

Between exams, I try not to get stressed out. in fact I could be pretty relaxed but it's math exam coming up and I really suck in it. and I always find movies as a nice stress antidote.

When I was a kid, I watched “The Wizard of Oz” almost everyday. I really love Dorothy! I thought the color is far-fetched, very different than any other movies in late 90s, and the story was kind of pretty cool. I love Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Wicked Witch. I mean, I really hate her while I was watching it but even the 3-year-old me understand that she did a great job with it. I watched it by, err… I don’t remember the name… Laser Disc? It’s like a DVD but as big as a music vinyl. And there was no subtitle, which is weird how can a 3 year old enjoy it without knowing what they were saying? Really, I was 3 at the time. I hadn’t started kindergarten yet, that’s why I could watch it everyday. You see, it’s a miracle too, right? It came even in the simplest way I never think of.

I didn’t realize that it was made in 1939. Now that explains why it was different than any other movies.

Wow, even the Dutch were still here. Hitler was still alive. And I’m celebrating its almost 70th birthday.

It was so depressing when Dorothy was back on the farm. I love Oz. I think it’s beautiful. I wasn’t the only girl who wanted to have a pair of sparkly shoes. When TopShop launched a pair of red flats but with strap on the middle, I couldn’t help buying it but then… I didn’t find my size. Ooh God I hate it when I have to let go of my favorite stuffs!

I wish I could see this movie again, because I can’t play that goddamn large disc anymore. Why is it, that vinyls, are still very popular, even got the cult status in music world, but Laser Disc, lost its popularity between all this freaking movie discs?

I’m just happy until today I never heard someone is gonna remake it on Hollywood. I guess some movies are better stay classic, let’s say, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Breakfast Club, Gone With The Wind and well, The Wizard of Oz.