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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Today was a special day, I hanged out with some of my friends and caught the movie “Money not Enough 2”. Like the typical part which we all expect of there was comical scenes throughout the entire film, the Hokkien cursing and swearing and the typical political propaganda.
What impact me most at the end of the show was not the 3 parts mentioned above but filial piety. In the film, there were scenes that made me furious with rage and at the same time filled with melancholy. A typical scene of throwing the parents into the old folks home. A typical part about asking for money from the elderly parents.
I recall an email sent to me once. It is about “Your Parents”. Your parents could be compared to that of a huge fruit tree. When you were a young, they stood by you protecting and teaching you patiently. When you grow older, you pluck the fruits from the tree until it becomes barren. As you get even older, you chop down the tree to make a boat out of it. Finally you realize that this tree is gone and you feel sad but it’s too late.
Many of us would criticize the characters of the show, but are we very much better ourselves? Although not as drastic as the film portrays, however through my reflection I realize that we are just as bad. We are all selfish and impatient. I look forward to change myself such that the situation seen would never apply to me.
Instead of just a touching film, it is just like what Zubin says it is a good wake up call. In my opinion it’s like a reflection pond where you see the ugly side of yourself.
Set aside movie, we went to have Japanese food. It was alright but it’s the first time I tasted my friend’s cooking. Damn do I wish I can cook. No worries though I’ll be working on it. Although I said it wasn’t excellent, but you know ... I seldom compliment others if I say your good probably your excellent.
On the way home, there was this awkward silence which made me feel bad. But it’s ok because we were all tired and me being quiet in nature was a norm.
[So close, yet so far]
the origin.12:20 AM
Name: Perry Tan Z.Y
Birthday: 22nd December 1988
Religion: Christian
Personality: INFJ
Loves: Basketball, Anime, HK, Korean and Chinese Dramas, Hanging out with friends, Watching Movies, "You Know ...", Gaming and Chinese Music
Hates these Traits ... Arrogance, Injustice, Insensitivity and Running Away (Even though I tend to run away a lot)
Wishlists: Enlightenment, Thought-Antagonist, Time Travel Machine, The other Puzzle Piece and A book called "How to become a Better Man"
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myself;
shouts;
links;
my past;
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