Thursday 1 March 2012

An emotional wreck?

Last night I went to watch 'The Vow'. It wasn't my choice of film, but my flat mates. However, it was Orange Wednesdays so I didn't see any harm in going. The reason it wasn't my choice of film is that, I had been pre-warned about it; everybody had described it as a bit of a tear-jerker. Some people even said they cried all the way through it. And that's not my type of film - not because I'll cry (I'm a bit of a hard nut with emotion in films), but because films like this turn my brain on and make me think wild things! I've got a bit of an overactive imagination.

It's safe to say my friend was sobbing through it while I, on the other hand, had to laugh. Yes, I found it sad but if I'd have started crying I wouldn't have stopped. When I cry, one thought leads to another and before I know it I'm having a break-down! It's only acceptable to have a quick sob when you're drunk!

The film was quite slow-moving and by the time it had finished, I realised it could have been extremely predictable had I actually thought about it. But, I guess that's the advantage of being a bit stupid!

Despite laughing through the heart-wrenching parts of it, the film actually sparked many thoughts it my head. It made me realise that we don't know what's going to happen next in our lives, or who's going to end up where. And whilst seeing all this, I felt a disconnection between myself and my parents. Some people may say it's pathetic but it has been 7 weeks since I last saw them. And every day is precious. Every minute.

I had to get myself home for a hug because there's no guarantee we'll make it to the 'another time'.

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