What I learned from Morrie Schwartz

It’s not so common for me to cry over a sad movie. I knew that within me, I have this self control over crying. So by and by, when I watch sad and tear jerker movies, I don’t cry! But I find it different for Morrie Schwartz and his wonderful lessons from Tuesdays with Morrie. It’s a wonderful book. But reading it requires a vivid imagination of how the characters look like, or how the story took its place… Luckily, I didn’t have a hard time when I saw the movie adaptation of it. For the first time in my life, I just couldn’t stop crying when I saw it!

Here are some of the lessons Morrie taught not only Mitch, but me as well… I will add my own experiences to further explain them!

1. Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live

~Okay, let’s be metaphorical. Let’s make believe that the dying part applies on a relationship that ended. I’ve been hurt once, and yes, it feels like the end of the world. But that doesn’t mean that that’s the end! It’s not! It’s only the beginning. Why? Because with that ending, we learn to move on! We learn to live once more. We learn that the end doesn’t always mean THE END! It’s the beginning of a new and fresher life!

2. Learn to forgive yourself, and forgive others

~This may be hard. We tend to blame ourselves for the things we didn’t even do. But we regret not blaming ourselves in some cases. Guilt is one futile enemy, if I were to be asked. But as long as we forgive others and ourselves, life goes on as smooth as silk!

I’ve never had a fight that didn’t push me to say sorry. I’ve always had the initiative. And now, we’re friendlier than ever!

3. What’s wrong with being number 2?

~Bottom line is if we’re number 2, we’re sitting right beside number 1. How near could we get??? I’d rather be number 2 than number 10!

4. Death ends a life, not a relationship

~I don’t really have anything to say here. I’m not sure what I’ll have to say!

5. There is no such thing as ‘too late’ in life!

~Yes! If first you don’t succeed, try and try again. And if you try harder, it’s never too late!

So you see, if you’re living, you live your life to its fullest. You borrowed it, and the Lord has lent in to you wholeheartedly!

You know you had too much Greer Garson if… (Edited)

All right. This would be, I have to admit, the weirdest post I’ll ever make in my life. I have never ever in my life done something like this. A website about Nuriko inspired me to do so. Well, here goes nothing!

You know you had too much Greer Garson if…

1.) You’ve seen her in her most famous roles: Mrs. Miniver, Blossoms in the Dust, Goodbye, Mr. Chips!, Madame Curie, Pride and Prejudice, Random Harvest, Valley of Decision etc.

2.) You’ve read her biography by Troyan. (And loved it!)

3.) You’ve had orange juice with a raw egg in it for breakfast

4.) You’ve bidded (And maybe lost) on some rarities of Greer on Ebay, and websites alike.

5.) You’ve collected pictures of her online

6.) You’ve made fan videos of her (Including her leading men and co-stars)

7.) You’d know her real name is Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson

8.) You’d pray for her soul on her birthday

9.) You’ve owned a journal/diary and named it Greer or Duchess

10.) You’ve used a username on any website that has the name Greer or Duchess or anything related to her in it

11.) You’ve tried dressing like her (In terms of hair, eyes, make-up, lipstick, dress, clothes, everything to look like her!)

12.) You’d think she and Walter Pidgeon were a perfect couple

13.) You’d wish you were Walter Pidgeon if you had the chance!

14.) You’d dye your hair red (Even if you’re a man)

15.) You bought a barbie doll, dyed it red, trimmed it and curled it and dressed it in classy fashion. After then, you’d name her Greer Garson instead!

16.) You’d also buy a Ken doll, and name it Walter Pidgeon or any other famous co-stars, just so it would go well with your Greer doll

17.) You’ve asked other fans so desperately to upload her famous movies online (fan vids included)

18.) You’ve spent more than a hundred dollars for her merchandise

19.) You’ve written fan fictions about her

20.) You’ve visited her grave, and said hello to her!

21.) You always imitate the way she deliver a line on any of her movie or TV appearances

22.) You’ve visited her house, and took pictures

23.) You’ve taken a picture of her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star as well as her hand and foot print on Grauman’s

24.) You’ve added her as a friend on myspace and Facebook

25.) You’ve befriended a fellow fan and would have talked about her for a whole day

26.) If possible, You’ve joined her fan club during the height of her career

27.) You’ve also bought yourself a large red pencil to imitate her autograph pencil

28.) You’ve worn high heels and thought it suited you perfectly just as Greer would have

29.) You’ve worn several perfumes for different occasions

30.) You’ve bought two poodles and named it ‘Gogo’ and ‘Cliquot’

31.) You’d bite your lower lip just to look good

32.) You’ve tasted sauerkraut juice and loved it

33.) You’ve drawn her and maybe posted the drawing somewhere on your room’s wall

34.) You’ve made a mosaic of all your pictures to make a red rose like Mrs. Miniver

35.) You’d consider Random Harvest as your favorite movie like Greer

36.) You’ve noticed all her funny moments in movies as well as on TV

37.) You’d write a poem for her or a song!

38.) You’d save her movies from TCM. Record it on video!

39.) You’d defend her from unadmiring fans

and the last thing that you’ll know you had to much Greer Garson?

40.) You’d say you’ve done ALL of these things!

It’s all right to admire a person, or a star, or anybody. It’s normal! Nothing’s wrong with it. But if you think you’ve done too much, and I mean WAY to much, there’s a time to stop. Calm yourself, relax! And rest if you have to… They’ll never go away!

Some additions!

41.) Your favorite colour, after seeing Greer’s eyes and hair, are red and green and PINK

42.) You’d prefer tea over coffee…

The True Beauty of being a Woman

“…She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes… She can ruin your faith with her casual lies. But she only reveals what she wants you to see… She hides like a child but she’s always a woman to me…”

I have just read an essay type letter, written by Rizal for the women of Malolos during the Hispanic Wars. I felt the value he has for women. For the first time in my life, I have admired his writing. Not that I dreaded his works of art, believe me! It’s the interest that failed, not the happiness of knowing that a fellow countryman made them. I admired this particular essay/letter not because Rizal wrote it, but because it is for women and their true beauty hidded beneath the already obvious physical beauty. It sure makes me happy being a woman. There are many things he justified in it, too! How we as women are born without chains, and that we have the right to be free, and that we’re not obliged to kneel before who we see as respectable little Gods. It’s unjust in our own reputation, for we symbolize life and life itself symbolize the hardwork of women. If ever a man or a group of men mention how Eve have seducted Adam into eating the forbidden fruit, we could always say, “If she hadn’t done that, you wouldn’t have a hard time looking from underneath any woman’s clothing, now would you? To reveal something you boys want for so long?” It’s a little vulgar, but any woman reading this would agree. There’s always this “hidden desire” feeling in every man that won’t stop them from doing so. It’s what makes them MAN. Our vivacity, beauty and grace, our charms, and our sometimes ignorant expressions are what makes us WOMAN. These, obviously are two different words. b

I admire women’s strength in all things. They’re more emotional, I have to admit. But the emotion given by any woman is far more powerful than that of any man. Cries meant they’re happy or sad or angry. For men, cries are only for sadness. (I think. Tell me what it means when a man cries) When a woman is happy, she does things that seem very unusual. She jumps for joy, hugs and kisses everybody, and all other things. I guess [happiness] makes women do things none the least like her.

When a woman starts to flutter her eyelashes like butterflies, she’s definitely flirting. As if to say “I am into you. Come closer, I wanna talk to ya!” in a very weird girly way. If you see her legs crossed, it’s a… I don’t know what it means! I’ve been doing it and is doing it right now but I don’t understand why I do it. Why don’t you figure it out for yourself?

When a woman kisses back, it’s true affection. When they’re playing hard to get, it means “keep trying”. When a woman laughs at her mistakes, it means you have to laugh along with her and not pressure her. The true beauty of a woman is written in Billy Joel’s song. Didn’t you know? That’s why I’ll paste it here right now!

She can kill with a smile
She can wound with her eyes
She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides like a child,
But she’s always a woman to me

She can lead you to love
She can take you or leave you
She can ask for the truth
But she’ll never believe
And she’ll take what you give her, as long as it’s free
Yeah, she steals like a thief
But she’s always a woman to me

CHORUS:
Oh–she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants
She’s ahead of her time
Oh–and she never gives out
And she never gives in
She just changes her mind

And she’ll promise you more
Than the Garden of Eden
Then she’ll carelessly cut you
And laugh while you’re bleedin’
But she’ll bring out the best
And the worst you can be
Blame it all on yourself
Cause she’s always a woman to me
–Mhmm–

Bridge

CHORUS:
Oh–she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants
She’s ahead of her time
Oh–and she never gives out
And she never gives in
She just changes her mind

She is frequently kind
And she’s suddenly cruel
She can do as she pleases
She’s nobody’s fool
And she can’t be convicted
She’s earned her degree
And the most she will do
Is throw shadows at you
But she’s always a woman to me
–Mhmm–

I see no problem in this song. It’s what’s true, anyhow! And I like it!

Servant

It is I, your servant who wish you well

Who offers you my heart and soul

Who’ll cross the seas of eternity

Who’ll cherish the love you give to me

Who’ll cease to exist if you wish me to

Whose never ending love would see you through

I’ll conquer the pain, and then again

I’ll leave all my love for you

So soon has this world passed us by

The end is but near, the world is full of mysteries

It seems to be coming out from a blossom

In a spring, that I’ve worked hard for

I, your servant,

Will make sure you’ll see this day

but a true memory of all the ages

(Just a note to say… I’m not in love! HAHAHA)