Thirty, Flirty and Thriving
This Jennifer Garner film is one of my favorite movies of all time. Not to mention that it also features Mark Ruffalo who is a cutie himself. When this movie was released in 2004, it made such an impact on me since I was also turning 30 at that time. (Yes, you may do the math to find out my current age!)
Crossing the line from the 20s to the 30s was a big deal for me at that time, but thank God this movie made the transition so much easier. Being 30 was like plunging into the unknown, and I wondered if I would start feeling squeamish when somebody asks for my age.
If you had the chance to watch this quirky tale about big-time magazine editor Jenna Rink, you will agree with me that there are many lessons to pick up from the story.
Being a magazine writer, I can totally relate to the idea of competition. Every publisher wants the lion’s share, and sometimes a brilliant idea is all you need. There are moments when you have to stand out among the all-too-familiar and create your own path. Being different can be refreshing.
Jenna Rink’s presentation was one of the sentimental parts of the movie.
“Who are these women? Does anyone know? I don’t recognize any of them. I want to see my best friend’s big sister, the girls from the soccer team, my next door neighbor, real women who are smart and pretty and happy to be who they are. These are the women to look up to. Let’s put life back into the magazine. And fun and laughter and silliness. I think we all - I think all of us - want to feel something that we’ve forgotten or turned our backs on because maybe we didn’t realize how much we were leaving behind. We need to remember what used to be good. If we don’t, we won’t recognize it even if it hits us between the eyes.“
So what are the things that used to be good? Dancing the Thriller, eating an ice cream cone not counting the calories, pajama parties, playing on a swing, playing a cassette tape and rewinding it, and of course, idolizing Madonna!
If only we could buy Matt’s wishing dust, then probably we could go back in time and relive these good stuffs. On second thought, we don’t need wishing dust to relive them.
You see, the real “good stuffs” are timeless, whether you are 13 or 30. They are family, friendship, and love. Love is all we need.
Love is a battlefield.
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I miss swimming. The last time was when I fell off the raft at Davao last month. Hehe. And that was not exactly what I have in mind. I wanna get into a pool and stay there for hours.
Quarter Past Midnight
As always, here I am with my free-flowing thoughts, recalling how my day went. This is the time when I choose something to write about. And often I find it hard to choose for there are so many stories that I can’t wait to share.
There is a new habit that I am trying to incorporate into my lifestyle and that is walking. I’ve become so attached to driving that it’s about time I use leg-power. Driving since 1994, I have to admit that driving gives me a sense of freedom and command. Being in the driver’s seat has its perks, but there are times that it can be burdensome, especially if you can’t find a parking space. This is where walking comes in handy.
Like driving, walking takes me to many places. In fact, walking takes me to places where driving cannot, such as little patches of garden hidden in the urban jungle.
The not-so-secret garden that I found allows me to enjoy walking all the more. Finding a walking buddy whom you can chat with makes the experience even more pleasant.
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