07/07/07

i love forrest gump.

never had the chance to watch it before, but have heard of its famous tagline since long long ago. and had felt that the tagline was indeed a very apt description of life indeed.

finally watched the show tonight, alone at home thanks to cheesie who remembered me saying i have yet to catch that show.

true, it doesnt have the gimmicky lighting and fantastic props and special effects of modern-day movies, but it has a heart that many movies fail to capture or incorporate.

i wonder if somewhere out there, there really is a kid like forrest gump, who is born special and somehow manages to go on and on and on, getting past all obstacles and finally making it good. i know it may sound far-fetched, but i like to think there is someone like that out there.

there is something about forrest gump, that is so real and frank that makes you feel like a jaded old cynic. what most people care about, like wealth and social standing and good looks, is the least worries for him. he knows what are the most important things in life, like kinship, family, friends, and being true to yourself. sure makes you wonder why you always dream of being a big star or making lots of money when you were young.

i wonder how many of us actually hug or tell our parents and siblings that we love them. or for once, even ask how their day was instead of misinterpreting their concern for ceaseless nagging.

and indeed, my life has been a chocolate box. like what sam-soon said in the korean show, i have had many bitter ones and i hope its all sweet ones left now! (this explains why i never particularly care for dark chocolates!)



see, i am growing old. growing all soppy over a movie!

went to attend the graduation ceremony of one of my bestest friends today. lihui graduated with honours today! looking at her, all grown-up and pretty and intellectual-looking in her graduation gown, i cant help but feel that we are all growing up too fast!

seems like only yesterday when this sporty girl was cheering me on at the OBS 5km run... haha. *nostalgic*