Generally, we like movies by Pixar. We finally watched Up.
Most people told me that it was a very touching movie. One mentioned that he teared within 15 minutes into the movie. I was quite incredulous. Indeed, it had a very fun, sweet and substantial storyline. Enjoyable. But, my tear ducts didn't flow. Ah well. It was rather draggy in the middle.
Realized with a slight jolt that I'm not particularly touched by it. I was quite busy dissecting the movie to the many social themes in there concerning the elderly. I suppose they're topics close to my heart; I was busy being clinical about it and relating it to our social context/problems, retirement homes versus independence, en-bloc drama etc. The themes of miscarriage/infertility, marriage and companionship, single parent and children's emotional well-being weren't what tugged at my heartstrings. The very major message of how one should live a full life is what stood out like a homing beacon.
Like those scenes of them saving up and never be able to make it because something else always crops up. That just sucks. Hello, financial planning and making prudent investments, much? I can never just blindly save and be happy at still not saving enough to buy what I want. Both the partner and I are very clear that money buys us the freedom of choice. That freedom is the most liberating ever. We know how powerful and comforting that is. We never want to be restricted by the lack of money in this life.
I refuse to have to be the only one left to fulfil my partner's dream because of our procrastination, forced or otherwise. I want to take concrete steps to ensure that a shared dream is fulfilled soon with clear indications of timeline. We both have childhood dreams. And those have come to fruition. We've many other things we'd like to do still. We've done some and will continue to do them. And yes, we've certain dreams we have yet to complete. But those dreams are not something the other can help to do. It must be done on our own terms and merit, or not at all. We do share dreams that do not involve (our) children, travelling to an exotic destination, flats and stuff like that. These dreams kinda concern cats, (other) children, oceans, beach bumming, the elderly, music and world peace. WAahahahAHa.
The characters in the movie live in an era where love and relationships, marriage and commitment are much simpler. Purer, even, if you will. I admit I won't be able to have a relationship the way the characters do- which is the whole point of the movie- a fairy tale almost. Nice still.
So thank you, Up, for reminding me that I'm living my life the way I want. :)
Most people told me that it was a very touching movie. One mentioned that he teared within 15 minutes into the movie. I was quite incredulous. Indeed, it had a very fun, sweet and substantial storyline. Enjoyable. But, my tear ducts didn't flow. Ah well. It was rather draggy in the middle.
Realized with a slight jolt that I'm not particularly touched by it. I was quite busy dissecting the movie to the many social themes in there concerning the elderly. I suppose they're topics close to my heart; I was busy being clinical about it and relating it to our social context/problems, retirement homes versus independence, en-bloc drama etc. The themes of miscarriage/infertility, marriage and companionship, single parent and children's emotional well-being weren't what tugged at my heartstrings. The very major message of how one should live a full life is what stood out like a homing beacon.
Like those scenes of them saving up and never be able to make it because something else always crops up. That just sucks. Hello, financial planning and making prudent investments, much? I can never just blindly save and be happy at still not saving enough to buy what I want. Both the partner and I are very clear that money buys us the freedom of choice. That freedom is the most liberating ever. We know how powerful and comforting that is. We never want to be restricted by the lack of money in this life.
I refuse to have to be the only one left to fulfil my partner's dream because of our procrastination, forced or otherwise. I want to take concrete steps to ensure that a shared dream is fulfilled soon with clear indications of timeline. We both have childhood dreams. And those have come to fruition. We've many other things we'd like to do still. We've done some and will continue to do them. And yes, we've certain dreams we have yet to complete. But those dreams are not something the other can help to do. It must be done on our own terms and merit, or not at all. We do share dreams that do not involve (our) children, travelling to an exotic destination, flats and stuff like that. These dreams kinda concern cats, (other) children, oceans, beach bumming, the elderly, music and world peace. WAahahahAHa.
The characters in the movie live in an era where love and relationships, marriage and commitment are much simpler. Purer, even, if you will. I admit I won't be able to have a relationship the way the characters do- which is the whole point of the movie- a fairy tale almost. Nice still.
So thank you, Up, for reminding me that I'm living my life the way I want. :)
6 comments:
hmm..I've been meaning to get the DVD for the kids. Now you got me curious.
I agree, that some dreams have to be accomplished on our own time, terms and merit (like opening a cafe that sells the best strawberry cheesecake in town, for example) Heh!
You know Imp, I find that when you travel with children, you tend to view people and places through their eyes.. and you see things that you would have taken for granted. I like that a lot. Even though, I can't wait for the day when the kids would be old enough, and I would be able to travel with just my other half, but by then, they'd be adults as well, and we'd have even more fun travelling together! Ok.. I know it seems like I'm subtly sending a message to you.. but no I'm not. I'm just sharing my experiences... :)
jomel: it's interesting for sure. kids might view it differently! hahaha. no. no message received at all. very soon, dearie, your kids will be big enough!
your stand concerning living your life the best you can mirrors mine. i do concede that having a higher baseline to start out our lives do put us in better stead than others. living in a simpler time has nothing to do with anything.s
sinlady: that too! happy shopping over the weekend and all you! :)
I thought the kid was damn irritating.
JM: hahaha. i find the old man more irritating at the start! the kid, i just want to throttle like any other kid!
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