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March 26, 2006
Rushed Notes
Just came back from Bintan. A good rest despite a few tantrums and a "fight" but all's well after a wonderful dinner at Treetop Restaurant at the Banyan Tree. There's nothing some good wine, great food, fabulous service and a breathtaking scenery can't remedy. Actually, we kissed and made-up way before that...hee.
Came back with
1) a finished book - Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and started on Alice In The Wonderland.
2) Tried to drive a buggy and almost ran into a tree. I slammed on the accelerator instead of the brake. But we are inspired to get my driver's license. So tomorrow we shall learn to drive!
3) A red nose. Why my mom's heart still aches upon seeing me with a sunburn - I've no idea.
4) A tan - I'm a little brown girl.
5) Good rest - can't complain
I'm happy. I've gotta sleep.
Posted by lainey at 12:52 AM | Comments (0)
March 21, 2006
The Wisdom of Carrie
"I am someone who is looking for love, real love - ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't-live-without-each-other love."
-Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & The City
I remember when I first saw the finale of Sex And The City and Carrie said these lines which shook me out of a very bad relationship I was in. I was the convenient love for a selfish and immature man and I pressed on, battered and bruised.
Today, I re-watched the finale (being on sick leave and all) and the lines resonated to me again. Since that selfish man (I've learnt to stop calling him a jerk), I've met a few other men and they couldn't give me the love I was looking for.
And today, I realised, I don't have to look for anything anymore. Cuz I've found a man who can finally give me the ridiculous love I once pretended to laugh and scorn at.
:)
Posted by lainey at 02:36 PM | Comments (0)
March 18, 2006
Brattle Films
Why I can't wait to move to Boston :)
Posted by lainey at 12:38 PM | Comments (0)
I'd Rather Dance With You
In office yesterday, I put Kings of Convenience on repeat mode, with renewed obsessed with their music. I remember a long long time ago when Alex sent me the Aha! cover - Manhattan Skyline - and that started my strange slow dance with norwegian bands.
Standing with my friends and best friend, swaying to the music and listening to the best possible live music, for that 1 odd hour, everything feels like it's gonna be okay. That's the power of music which we should never underestimate.
but I will never pay $148 for Damien Rice.
Posted by lainey at 10:14 AM | Comments (0)
March 12, 2006
Enduring Love
I had a lot of time on my hands while getting my hair done at the hair salon yesterday and reading women's magazines for three hours just didn't appeal to me. So I started on Ian McEwan's [b]Enduring Love[/b] and I just couldn't put it down thereafter. So I finished reading it in a day's work - interspersed with moments of going back to reality.
What a wonderfully gripping book. Ian McEwan's lines were fluid, vivid and extremely delectable to read. For me, it wasn't the need to be believed or the thrill of knowing if he did it or not. It's how intricately and sensitively relatationships were written about that gripped my attention. Love can be so strong - with constant assurance, validation and understanding; it can also be so vulnerable, the most unexpected or insignificant incident can change the entire course of feelings and emotions. The most important love is endured, through times of good, bad or pure doubt.
Posted by lainey at 01:55 PM | Comments (0)
Bibliomania
It's a wonder what a good book can do to a soul - my soul.
Posted by lainey at 01:25 AM | Comments (0)
March 09, 2006
Holding On
Been feeling out of sorts lately but trying very hard to persevere, to be normal, to be functional, to breathe, to live up to everybody's expectations.
The truth is, I would rather run away and hide - need a break far far away from the madding crowd. This madding crowd. I need to run away.
Posted by lainey at 11:31 PM | Comments (0)
Missing Home
There are some days in which I'm just gripped by an unexplainable ache and longing for Melbourne.
It's been so long, but I do yearn to walk the streets of Melbourne again. Soon.
Posted by lainey at 02:50 PM | Comments (0)
March 03, 2006
Heartbreak
Oh gosh, so this is how it feels to be heartbroken all over again. I spent a year waiting, anticipating, waiting in absolute suspense with total faith and hope - and Allegro will not be showing at SIFF this year.
Posted by lainey at 02:50 PM | Comments (0)
March 01, 2006
Booklist
For a while, I've forgotten to list the movies and books. Must make it a point to keep a constant habit out of this.
Read in the past fornight:
1) Proof - David Auburn
Good script somehow the movie bastardized it with Hollywood.
2) The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
Just about the most heartbreakingly wrenching story I've ever read.
Well it's off to Esplanade for a dance performance.
Posted by lainey at 04:44 PM | Comments (0)