Of Captain Wentworth, Darcy and Gilbert Blythe

All I can say is that I'm in love with fictional characters. First there was Mr Darcy. Then Gilbert Blythe. Now Captain Wentworth..........

I am re- reading Persuasion by Jane Austen now. I'm just taken aback once again. I can't wait to finish reading the novel so I can re- watch the movie again!!! ( It's just my principle )

Persuasion is my second most favourite novel by Jane Austen. First being Pride and Prejudice of course. This story is quite different from Pride and Prejudice. Persuasion is rather a heart breaking novel to read in the beginning. Anne Elliot was persuaded to reject the then poor, no high status Mr Wentworth. He was heart broken, and after 8 years, he returned. He was determined to marry any other woman other than Anne Elliot.  But somehow, you can't lie to yourself about your true feelings. And my oh my, I really love how both of them revealed their feelings towards each other. And the letter!!!! My goodness...........

When I watched the movie a few months back, I was basically dreaming away .......... Captain Wentworth is so handsome!! ( The actor of course...... )

Ah~~~


Mr Darcy swept my heart away the moment I finished reading Pride and Prejudice. He is a classic example of my favourite hero. Even though he was prideful in the beginning, he was willing to change. Furthermore, he helped his rival- Mr Wickham, giving him money and persuading him to marry Lydia. He was also so gentle to Elizabeth. I really love their chemistry together. This novel reflects the process one has to go through to search for true happiness.

Mr Darcy is not the type of man that will capture your heart immediately. You will hate him at first, but slowly his actions, his gentleness will melt your heart away.


Next, it's Gilbert Blythe!!!! This guy was such an attention seeker during his childhood days. The way he pulled Anne Shirley's hair and calling them " carrots"...... Tsk tsk....... But that's how the story begins..... Who would ever thought Gilbert Blythe would come out top of the class and eventually became a DOCTOR!!!! If only I can meet a guy like him nowadays, it would be so fun!!!

I like how their friendship bloomed into courtship. =) It's so sweet!! =)

My three best hero thus far. I may put Mr Knightley in the list too. We'll see.

Billy : The Early Years

My blog is slowly becoming like a site for movie reviews...... Well in just one week time, all these things will come to a halt...... School is reopening..........

While browsing through some movies on the Internet, I came across a movie made on Billy Graham, the evangelist. Since I happened to know about him, I decided to watch this movie.

I think this movie is made up of 60 % fact, and 40 % fiction. I have to constantly check on the true details about Billy's life as I watched the movie. It is told by a third person, Charles Templeton, who was once a preacher that became an atheist. He was also Billy Graham's best friend. His life was really a sad one.

This movie centers on how Billy became convicted in his heart at a young age to know more of God's love and knowledge. How God directed to the right woman, who is beautiful but yet so spiritual at the same time, and how he remained firm even though his friend Charles tried to persuade him to embrace atheism.

This movie is really an eye opener. It also gives me the thought of having faith , and to just believe in God. Even though our God is an ever loving God, he is also a God of justice and wrath. We can never comprehend the wonders of God.

Real young Billy Graham 

As portrayed in the movie

While you were sleeping

My initial thought when I saw the name of the movie : Is this a thriller? Scary movie?

When I watched the beginning : No, this must be a romantic comedy.... What thriller/ scary movie will play " This will be" at the very beginning? Come on, Sandra Bullock does more comedy than thrillers, right?

When I was watching half way through : So, who will win her heart? The sleeping guy or the other guy? Well it was suppose to make no difference as both guys are brothers, both are , good looking ......

When I was watching 70 % way through : Now what? What are they gonna do?

When I finally finished the movie : Owh.......... this is so sweet.........

Hahahaha, that was how I feel ( literally ) throughout the whole movie session. At home.

To be very honest, I was searching for some clean, decent romantic movie, and Mr Google suggested this movie. So, I watched it.

Did I enjoy it?
Yes.

Was it predictable?
 Not really. ( She liked the sleeping guy at first , but you know what happened next.... now it's getting a little predictable here )

Will I watch it again?
Maybe.

I am not a fan of Sandra Bullock, but I think she did a good job in this movie. I like the idea that she fell in love with Peter ( the sleeping guy )'s brother  ( Jack ) while he was sleeping. That's how they come out with the title......

Annie

I know, I have been using the holidays very  " wisely". Instead of filling them with REFERENCE BOOKS, ( Actually I did, not much though...) , I spent a lot of my precious time reading and watching a couple of nice movies. As a matter of fact, I watched a lot, but I saved some of the best for blogging of course. =)

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya tomorrow, tomorrow's a day away!! Ah, this song really spreads out the positive vibes in me! I remembered I watched this movie a long, long time ago, and I decided to watch it again! And once again ( drum rolls) , a big thank you to youtube!!!

Annie is a girl that I hoped that my daughter will be. Please, not the orphan please....... But her , her character, her strong determination that she deserves a better life, she can be loved, she can love , her ability to sing  and charm everyone with  her genuine smile............

I always love movies with songs, and I don't see why I will not remember this movie. There's one song-- Easy Street, it's pretty catchy, and a little funny........  The movie has nice dances and most importantly a great message behind it. Everyone needs to be loved.

To me, a good movie is one that leaves you thinking about it, talking about it, and making you want to watch it again! Annie is such a movie! =) Highly recommended!

It's a wonderful life

This movie is rated as one of the best films ever made, and it is hugely acclaimed as one of the movies you should watch during Christmas. Well, since Christmas is just in one week time, Yours Truly seized this opportunity to watch it. Thank God for youtube, plus this version that I found is in colour!!! =)

This movie is just a classic, and it's just my cup of tea. Actors and actresses that speak with an attractive accent and charisma, songs, funny antics and just pure romance. ( well a little kisses now and there, but it's still bearable....)

This movie really reminds me to be thankful and grateful of who we are, and the greatest gift that God has given to us-- our life.  James Stewart is such a man that always puts others interest above oneself. He had a wonderful family, but one day he faced a major financial crisis that simply just tore his hope away. He began to reflect upon his oh so pity life........ One of his ear went deaf, he couldn't make it to college, he missed the chance to travel around the world, and the list goes on and on........ He also took this anger upon his family. Depressed, he went to the nearest bar and got involved in a fight. He eventually seek help from God to show his THE WAY.  Which brings us to the very beginning of the movie, where a conversation took place between a group of angels, where Clarence, a second class angel ( LOL ) who haven't " earned" his wings was summoned too go down to Earth to stop James Stewart from committing suicide.  As James was preparing for his " final destination", Clarence pretended to be drowned, and James being James saved him, and Clarence " saved" James too! =)

             James and his guardian angel-- Clarence

To remind James of his wonderful life, Clarence showed him how everything would be without him. It was horrible, his hometown was a place of immoral activities, his friends couldn't recognized him, he had no wife, no children, his brother died as he was not there to save him, his mother was a bitter widow, and put it in plan words, it was a DISASTER!!!!

James soon realised that he had a wonderful life, and it would be so foolish to give up his life just because of a financial debt of 8000 dollars. He quickly went back to the bridge and shouted " I want to live again" And live he did, he got back his wonderful life! Back at home, the officers are prepared to arrest James as he needs to go to jail. But James was overjoyed that he couldn't be bothered about it. His wife, Mary returned with the people of his hometown giving their money to support him. Even his friend in New York, Sam sent him money worth 25 000 dollars!!  James Stewart is now the richest man in town!!  Towards the end of the movie, the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne , as Clarence earned his wings!! =)

I was so close to crying as the movie ends! =)

James Stewart

Mary Stewart, as a young girl she had a huge crush on James, saying that she will love him till the day she die...... She eventually became his WIFE~~

I give this movie : 9/10 =)

Blessed Christmas in advance everyone!! =)

A special email

So, I decided to email Uncle Soo Ewe Jin, a journalist from the Star yesterday, and voila surprise surprise he replied me!!!


Hi Mr Soo, I am an 18 year old girl from Seremban..I look forward to your articles -  Sunday Starters every week. Not only I am amused and amazed, and sometimes your articles just make me think out of the box.  I once had that dream to be a journalist, but reality bites....... You have to be the BEST to secure a job nowadays, and I don't think Malaysia's education system is perfectly balanced in a sense that it gives more priorities to those in the Science field. Your articles always inspire me, and I count myself blessed that at least despite the fact that I'm doing Form 6 Science Stream, I have MUET lessons. =) Through your articles, I learnt many quotes, vocabulary and it really helps my writing. So, thank you very much, Mr Soo. =)

One of my favourite article of yours is Seeing the real treasure of this blessed land we call home. =). It is such a beautiful piece of work. =) Well, I must say that after reading your article, I had that sudden urge to travel around the world in 80 days! LOL.......

I'm looking forward to your articles to come. Perhaps you can write about your school life? I used to enjoy school life, until the burden of performing well and the too examination based education system simply " kills" my passion to study. Have you watched the movie 3 Idiots? That's what I think about our education system now- merely producing photocopy machines.....  However, I am not that pessimistic of the situation , I have friends, teachers and family to guide me along, and of course God who is always beside me. =)

I hope this email will enlighten you and encourage you, sir. It has been a great pleasure reading your articles. =) Wishing you and  your family a blessed Christmas! Take care and God bless! =)


Joycelyn Ong


Here is the short but sweet reply.


Thank you. Always nice to receive mail from my young fans. :) some people think my articles only appeal to the uncles and aunties, but I am thankful young readers like you not only appreciate the simple reflections I share, but take the trouble to connect. I think you should explore possibilities of being a journalist. Some of the best writers come from science background, like me. .:). A MUET teacher told me she uses my articles for her lessons. I like to write simply so I can communicate to others and not just speak to myself. This Sunday i am writing about teachers, so hope you will enjoy it. A blessed Christmas to you and family too.

God bless.

Ewe Jin (uncle to you)


Ahhh, how do you spell a satisfying sigh...... =)

Up

I've been waiting for a long time to watch this on free TV. ( Not so of a typical teen,eh? )

Heard that it was a nice movie, CARTOON movie. Hmmmmm........

It's a heart warming story about puppy love, marriage, adventure and that old famous , cliche theme of helping each other. Helping each other even though you barely know each other and " adopting" animals along the way.

Watching this movie also sparked a thought in my head, Starting an adventure book. =) Am starting to gather the photos, and sketches, what so ever now....... =)

I give this movie a 4/5 rating. =)

I wish I'll meet someone like Carl Fredicksen.


I think I'm like the young Ellie. =) Hahaha....... Always pretending to be somebody else, like some people who travel around the world...........

 Oh well, adventure knows no bound. It is subjective and speculative. =)