It's so great! I love today. Today I woke up to a grey sky, but the movie that I went to watch was so good. It's The Notebook. The leading actors/actresses are relatively unknown, but they are very good at acting, and the story was moving.
An old woman had forgotten about her past because of the degenerative dementia. Her husband, Noah, took care of her. He is telling her their past love. It's set in the 1940. You see this poor young lad, who works in the logging factory. He is very good with his hands, and certainly crazy in love with Allie, Allyson Hamilton, the rich South Carolina girl.
She comes from a rich background, and is educated and sophisticated. Loves painting, plays piano very well. He is from an average family, with an old house, and a dream of restoring the Windsor plantation house back. It's their dream house. However, when the romantic summer encounter ends, Noah and Ally know they will not be able to be together. It's just a dream.
Ally leaves for New York and Noah stays behind. He writes to her everyday for 365 days, and tells her that he still loves her even though they broke up the night before she left. Her mother kept all their letters and they had to forget about each other.
The war broke out, Noah and Fin went to work in the city and later joined the war together. Fin died in the World War II, and Ally met another rich man from the south, Long. They fell in love and he proposed in a dance hall.
She is trying on the wedding gown, but sees Noah, standing in front of his restored Victorian house. With the white wall and the blue shutters, just like she ordered and he had kept his promise. Meanwhile, Noah is sleeping with a war widow, Martha.
Ally can not help but wonder what if they are together, and goes back to Seabrook immediately. Their romance had never ended, they are now sleeping together. She is painting again, and goes into the beautiful lake with all the ducks and it rains. So romantic. They make love in the house.
In the morning, her mother comes and brings Long with her. She tells Ally about her past love, who still works in the Sand factory in the small town, Seabrook. Yes, she loves her father and he is very rich, but her mother is not happy about her marriage. She tells her to make the right choice for herself, and gives back all her letters.
Ally fights with Noah, and goes to see Long. However, on the way to town, she nearly crashes into an oncoming truck. She reads Noah's letters, and is moved by his undying love.
She breaks up with Long, and marries Noah.
Noah's young kids, now parents themselves, come to visit the old, withering parents in the sanitorium. They need their father, too.
After Noah has finished the story, Ally has immeidately slipped into the dementia state, and has forgotten the reality again. She comes back the day after Noah's third heart attack, and stays in an isolated room for a while.
Noah knows that he is dying, so he goes and see her. The nurse lets him, and they die on the sanitorium/hospital bed together in sleep.
It's such a beautiful set movie, with nice scenery, and very good acting. I love it.
After watching the movie, I went to lunch, the bookshop, and the library. I borrowed some books, and my sister also borrowed some. I think my friend bought one book. She has other engagements, so I take my sister to university.
She stays in the library, and I go to the United Youth concert. It's great, too. I loved it, but was too sleepy. It's a bit long, but I think I will start playing again after their holiday. It's great, isn't it? I am free now.
I think I will be busier, but this time I will organise my time around the schedule. I am not going to stop playing cello and lose touch with music.
I am so happy! Need to go home soon.
10/16/2004
10/15/2004
When you have a problem please tell me
I don't know if anybody is reading this, but I will come out and say this: if you ever have a problem, don't bottle it up. It will not help you solve the problem, and I can assure you that your friends and family know that you have a problem. They will notice the difference in you, and it's real hard to cover it up.
One of my friend is having big trouble right now. Everytime I asked this person, this person told me that "Don't worry, I will be fine." That speech is a big fat lie! I don't think this person is fine, and I keep worrying about this person's problem.
I don't know how to help because my friend is not telling me the whole story. In fact, I think my friend can't tell me because there's a vow of secret. I am sorry to say this but I don't care about swearing to secrecy about the problem. Just get on with it! Spit it out. Tell me what's wrong. I can not handle it anymore. No more cover-ups, no more secret, no more vow of secrecy. I am the straight type. There's nothing to be afraid of! I just want to get to the bottom of things.
It's been going on about two weeks or more than that now. I am so fed up with this friend, that I may consider stop helping. What's the point anyway? This person is not BETTER. This person is getting worse everyday, and I think it's a trick! This friend is not doing well, and lying about it is not going to help much, is it? It's too much, and I am so glad that blog is here to hear me out. Me and other friends of this person are so worried, pulled our hearts out for this person, but you know what? The person is still covering up the problem, the trouble, and I hate that! I don't know what to do.
It's so frustrating. I think I will just leave this person be. There's nothing we can do anymore. We all tried very hard to keep up.
I talked to my family members. They all gave me very good advices about what to do. I think it's not my problem, either. I am glad it's not my problem to deal with.
I talked to my other more cheerful friend today. She's got a new man. Her life is so much better. That's the way it should be: spit it out, please. Tell me the dirty detail. I won't reveal anymore detail to other people. No one will know anyway. If I have any inkling about what's happening to this annoyed friend of mine, I would help this person and do something about it. But I can't at this stage. I wouldn't interfere because again, it's got nothing to do with me. I am happy and sad for her. She is growing up and struggling to become an adult. However, it's not the way it should be, she is growing up to a wrong type. You should always be sensitive to other people's feelings, but think about your family and friends. They can be worried about you. They are watching and waiting for you to answer the question: What's wrong with you? What happened? Who is doing this to you? Who is hurting you so bad that you can't tell us? We care. But does this person care? No. This person does not care enough to tell me. So I am very disappointed.
Apart from that, today has been so fine. My exp. worked, and the weather is warm. It's a bit humid as well. However, that's all good because I can sense summer is finally coming. Great weather.
One of my friend is having big trouble right now. Everytime I asked this person, this person told me that "Don't worry, I will be fine." That speech is a big fat lie! I don't think this person is fine, and I keep worrying about this person's problem.
I don't know how to help because my friend is not telling me the whole story. In fact, I think my friend can't tell me because there's a vow of secret. I am sorry to say this but I don't care about swearing to secrecy about the problem. Just get on with it! Spit it out. Tell me what's wrong. I can not handle it anymore. No more cover-ups, no more secret, no more vow of secrecy. I am the straight type. There's nothing to be afraid of! I just want to get to the bottom of things.
It's been going on about two weeks or more than that now. I am so fed up with this friend, that I may consider stop helping. What's the point anyway? This person is not BETTER. This person is getting worse everyday, and I think it's a trick! This friend is not doing well, and lying about it is not going to help much, is it? It's too much, and I am so glad that blog is here to hear me out. Me and other friends of this person are so worried, pulled our hearts out for this person, but you know what? The person is still covering up the problem, the trouble, and I hate that! I don't know what to do.
It's so frustrating. I think I will just leave this person be. There's nothing we can do anymore. We all tried very hard to keep up.
I talked to my family members. They all gave me very good advices about what to do. I think it's not my problem, either. I am glad it's not my problem to deal with.
I talked to my other more cheerful friend today. She's got a new man. Her life is so much better. That's the way it should be: spit it out, please. Tell me the dirty detail. I won't reveal anymore detail to other people. No one will know anyway. If I have any inkling about what's happening to this annoyed friend of mine, I would help this person and do something about it. But I can't at this stage. I wouldn't interfere because again, it's got nothing to do with me. I am happy and sad for her. She is growing up and struggling to become an adult. However, it's not the way it should be, she is growing up to a wrong type. You should always be sensitive to other people's feelings, but think about your family and friends. They can be worried about you. They are watching and waiting for you to answer the question: What's wrong with you? What happened? Who is doing this to you? Who is hurting you so bad that you can't tell us? We care. But does this person care? No. This person does not care enough to tell me. So I am very disappointed.
Apart from that, today has been so fine. My exp. worked, and the weather is warm. It's a bit humid as well. However, that's all good because I can sense summer is finally coming. Great weather.
10/10/2004
busy whole day
I can not believe how busy I am, but I am sure that other people must be busier than I.
I am totally double booked between 10a.m. Biotechnology exam is coming up next Tuesday, and I haven't studied enough, as I always study in the last minute. Jennifer called while mum and dad were getting vegs from the market. She said that William came back from Australia.
It didn't click until the minute I want to get out of the house. It's that William. Oh, so I was going out slowly, and called her again to confirm where I am going. I am still late because can never remember where her house is. I am not very good with directions. However, I can't remember the last time that I've been there. It's been too long.
Her parents were pretty cool. William wanted to sell his car, so he left his car. He is studying PhD in Sydney university, about Computer Science. His project is going to be on Mueseum tour. It's going to be about Artificial Intelligence.
He is a nice guy. I must admit that I didn't know him that well. Ha, his sister just got online.
I think I understand now why he will attract so many young women. He is a charming guy!
Ok. Lisa called in Jennifer's house and asked me if I want to go for coffee in town after the class meeting. Can you believe it? I will have virtually no time to study today.
Oh, alright. We talked for straight two hours, even though I was late. It was so boring. Anyway, a Chinese guy just sat there and took no note. I was wondering who he is. How can he do well in the exam if he doesn't write down anything? He is either very smart or very dumb.
I had to take Lisa, Megan and Ajay home. It was bad because I was tired and grumpy. I drove recklessly, and of course, Ajay is complaining about my driving style. How can I drive nicely when I am tired and bothered, and too warm? Whew...finally they got home. Megan told me that she finally hooked up with the guy she likes. Oh, so great! Good on ya, Megan. If she sees this she is gonna kill me.
Take Farina and Lisa to city. We had to drink coffee in Robert Harris again. Starbucks is always full when we are in the city. Don't know why. We always pick Saturday or Friday. The coffee shop is always full with lines of people. What's up with them? Why do they all have to crowd into the same shop? Is it really a cool place? It's expensive, though. It's about two bucks more expensive than Robert Harris, and its coffee is not as good. So why do people still go? I think it's because it's new and popular.
I finally go home (dropped the two girls off), and eat dinner. It was a nice dinner, and we found out that the city's new mayor is Mr. Redman. He is the youngest mayor ever, and five councilmen didn't get elected. Citizens of Hamilton certain do not like the incumbent, so they didn't vote for these five people. We have problems, such as the New Stadium, which we can not pay off because it's too expensive, and the rubbish using plastic bags because company wants to make money. It's not green! I thought New Zealand is supposed to be the greenest country in the world, but it's not. It's bad for the environment to use plastic bag to collect rubbish. I think we should go back to using bin or something that doesn't have to get thrown away.
I watched the Last of the Mohigans with my parents. It's a great movie, and I know how to play the song using my cello. Cool, eh? It's so tragic that everyone had to die, but that's life, and more factual. I liked the younger Indian and Alice. It's sad and beautiful.
Yesterday watched Next Stop Wonderland. Also a nice romantic movie. Happy and sad at the same time. I love it! It's such a nice movie that it surpass all the other movies that I've seen recently. Just as good as Life as a House. That movie was very inspirational movie, but also dark and sad. There are a lot of love and laughter, too. Nicely done!
I am totally double booked between 10a.m. Biotechnology exam is coming up next Tuesday, and I haven't studied enough, as I always study in the last minute. Jennifer called while mum and dad were getting vegs from the market. She said that William came back from Australia.
It didn't click until the minute I want to get out of the house. It's that William. Oh, so I was going out slowly, and called her again to confirm where I am going. I am still late because can never remember where her house is. I am not very good with directions. However, I can't remember the last time that I've been there. It's been too long.
Her parents were pretty cool. William wanted to sell his car, so he left his car. He is studying PhD in Sydney university, about Computer Science. His project is going to be on Mueseum tour. It's going to be about Artificial Intelligence.
He is a nice guy. I must admit that I didn't know him that well. Ha, his sister just got online.
I think I understand now why he will attract so many young women. He is a charming guy!
Ok. Lisa called in Jennifer's house and asked me if I want to go for coffee in town after the class meeting. Can you believe it? I will have virtually no time to study today.
Oh, alright. We talked for straight two hours, even though I was late. It was so boring. Anyway, a Chinese guy just sat there and took no note. I was wondering who he is. How can he do well in the exam if he doesn't write down anything? He is either very smart or very dumb.
I had to take Lisa, Megan and Ajay home. It was bad because I was tired and grumpy. I drove recklessly, and of course, Ajay is complaining about my driving style. How can I drive nicely when I am tired and bothered, and too warm? Whew...finally they got home. Megan told me that she finally hooked up with the guy she likes. Oh, so great! Good on ya, Megan. If she sees this she is gonna kill me.
Take Farina and Lisa to city. We had to drink coffee in Robert Harris again. Starbucks is always full when we are in the city. Don't know why. We always pick Saturday or Friday. The coffee shop is always full with lines of people. What's up with them? Why do they all have to crowd into the same shop? Is it really a cool place? It's expensive, though. It's about two bucks more expensive than Robert Harris, and its coffee is not as good. So why do people still go? I think it's because it's new and popular.
I finally go home (dropped the two girls off), and eat dinner. It was a nice dinner, and we found out that the city's new mayor is Mr. Redman. He is the youngest mayor ever, and five councilmen didn't get elected. Citizens of Hamilton certain do not like the incumbent, so they didn't vote for these five people. We have problems, such as the New Stadium, which we can not pay off because it's too expensive, and the rubbish using plastic bags because company wants to make money. It's not green! I thought New Zealand is supposed to be the greenest country in the world, but it's not. It's bad for the environment to use plastic bag to collect rubbish. I think we should go back to using bin or something that doesn't have to get thrown away.
I watched the Last of the Mohigans with my parents. It's a great movie, and I know how to play the song using my cello. Cool, eh? It's so tragic that everyone had to die, but that's life, and more factual. I liked the younger Indian and Alice. It's sad and beautiful.
Yesterday watched Next Stop Wonderland. Also a nice romantic movie. Happy and sad at the same time. I love it! It's such a nice movie that it surpass all the other movies that I've seen recently. Just as good as Life as a House. That movie was very inspirational movie, but also dark and sad. There are a lot of love and laughter, too. Nicely done!
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