March 4, 2010
-
up in the air
having been told by countless friends of mine to watch this movie, I watch it yesterday.
It's funny that when everyone recommend this movie to me, they always add this reference that this movie reminds them of me (though definitely not the job duty side). upon the end of viewership, I have to concur that certain part of my lifestyle does resemble the movie.
One of the things that I found similiar sentiment is the conversation that they had in the movie when George Clooney asked his young staff why she would think settling down young is the end of the world; and her reply was "because it is"
This is exact response that I've heard countless times from the likes of friends and ex-girlfriends. But nowadays, I wonder if we look back, whether we will find ourselves to be less certain of that same answer.
and yet, is it really a bad thing?
it is true that i miss the intricate intimacy from time to time, but on the other hand, life has so much to offer right now. What makes our life interesting may not be the finest movements that we spend with our loved ones, but rather the different experiences that we get to encounter when we are able to.
In another 20 years, maybe I will look back and regret the excess career expectations that I put upon myself; maybe I will regret not to overlook the flaws that my girlfriends had and pursuing that ideal girl; maybe I will find having the Elite membership status from airlines are child plays; and most importantly, maybe I will realise that, ultimately, family is what matters the most.
However, As of right now, I am just a robot trying to execute the command lines.. all I see is the end line, and I have no interest looking at the views.
Comments (5)
30 is the new 20...I do feel like just go go go.
I also do not feel a strong attachment to my family.What about the phrase "die alone" mean to you?To me, well, in now-a-day, I think there are other ways to get around that. A woman can have a child without a husband, say for example. I enjoy being in a relationship with my bf, but it doesn't drive our lives, both of us are working pretty hard on our careers.
Do whatever it is you have to do when you're in your 20s...but when you reach your 30s...it's time to start thinking about settling down if you want natural kids in your future. Otherwise, carry on like it's your 20s. Kids has always been a determining factor...the deadline if you will...for when you have to turn your assignment in...in this case, yourself.
Settling down doesn't mean the end of the world, it's the start of having to learn to be selfless. And I've always advised that if you're not ready to give up your selfish ways, you're not ready to be a parent.
i completely agree with les sylphides. if you're not ready to be selfless, then you are not ready to settle down or have kids. it doesnt seem like you are ready to do that. you will one day when you are ready.
yet, i saw you in my dream last night. thought i lost you in the middle of a chaos or a disaster (buildings were collapsing) so i stopped running looking on my feet in despair. then you'd found me. we hugged. it felt so real. take care Alan.. you're on the very right track and pace. m.
Comments are closed.