Miracles?

Life, isn't it funny sometimes?! We don't think too much of it on a daily basis. We're too busy to get things done, but forget to be thankful for being alive, healthy, happy. Why am I in such a philosophical state of mind today, you may wonder?

Last night I was heading home on my usual route. I was about to cross the street and payed attention to the car coming from my right side. But I was startled to see a huge white car with squeaking brakes on my left. It stopped only a few inches from me. I moved on but as I was walking, I got more and more scared. The shock had got to me. I begun crying and thinking that could have been my end. A matter of seconds. I begun thinking if that would've happened (Thank God it hasn't) that I've done nothing of any kind of importance in my life up until, I have nothing of my own (no car, no house), I'm not married, I don't have kids, nothing. And depression grew bigger and bigger.

As if that wasn't enough, this morning I was waiting at the red light in order to, again, cross the street. Suddenly, a lady standing next to me pulled me a little back. Next moment, a garbage truck passed very close to me. She rescued me. I wasn't standing on the edge of the sidewalk, but a little too close to the cars passing by. I thanked her and after I crossed the street I turned to wish her a Happy 8th of March day, but she was nowhere to find. And trust me I looked and looked over and over again. Is like she was never there. She disappeared. Was she my guardian angel? I don't know. But I surely know that someone up there loves me and is trying to send me a message: to be more careful. Thank You for saving me twice!

I need to be more careful because I'm not the only one involved. There are also the ones who love me and those who did everything in their power for me to be here today, safe and sound.

Thank you for your love!

Happy Valentines Day

This day should be a special one for everyone. In Romania is an imported holiday, but imported or not we embraced it and love it. Even though same month, a little later, we have a similar made in Romania holiday (Dragobete). Being a couple or not, love is a beautiful and noble feeling well worth to celebrate. Is cold outside, the sky is grey, the wind is blowing, is raining, crows are everywhere. Despite that, there's always warmth in one's soul. The heart is beating in its own pace everyday. That's a perfect moment to stop a little  and listen to it, feel its each beat. What makes it change its speed? What moves you anymore? What do you nourish it with lately?
And because is such a special day, in so many languages all over this world, let's celebrate it with the ones we love by telling them how much they mean to us.
Happy Valentines Day to you all!

Love and understanding

Or that supposed to be before Christmas, the Christmas spirit. Last day at work this year and for some, last day of this world (even though I don't think so). Altogether should mean love and understanding. But no, for some is another special time to make your day a misery.

I woke up early, as usual, and even left earlier for work, despite that today is Friday and my job starts a half an hour later. As I was saying, I was going to work. At subway, as I was entering the train a male voice behind me said something about catching the train. In that rush, by the moment I entered he was right behind me, almost squashing his 2 children between the closing doors. Annoyed, he commented by my back, but loud enough to be heard, that I was sleeping. That pissed me off. I turned and looked at him and replied that he has no common sense. That person ruined my day and his comment was more than enough to make me nervous. So nervous that  want it to cry. Maybe you know that feeling.
OK, logically speaking if he was in a hurry why on earth he hadn't woke up earlier in the morning to avoid such a scene?  And why he exposed his children to risk as they were almost trapped between the train's doors? In conclusion, he was the one sleeping (late), not me.

Another day in the city rush, the last day at work this year, not the last of the world.

Vintage but so beautiful

Let's talk about films, baby!

Valentine day has always been a special day to me no matter my relationship status. I just love the idea of love and the happiness it brings to people. And also the color red, the warmth and vivacity it symbolizes. This year I've put on a red dress and accessories and I went to a movie marathon. It's been a while since I've last spoke about a film I've seen, and now I'm gonna tell you a story of five movies at once. From the 5 movies I've seen, only 3 managed to keep my interest (and keep me awake till 10 o'clock in the morning, because it was an all night marathon). Don't expect to be a list of best love movies ever. No, no, no. More like romantic comedies with a make over.

What I loved:
the last movie on the screen in order of appearance was Love and other drugs which I've thought it might be just a bit of a cliché, a bit too much sex centered. But it was a good movie after all. The classic story of a reckless boy (Jamie) who used to play with the pleasures of life, never falling for anyone (and there were plenty of anyone) who finally finds someone as reckless as he is. He feels instantly attracted by Maggie, and as expected by the viewers but not by the main character he falls for her. the real story begins after this point when real life problems occur. What do you do with the unpredictable? seems to be the main plot.(7.8 points)


The second on top is Life as we know it, casting Katherine Heigl and the gorgeous Josh Duhamel. That was a movie I was looking to see for a while. Predictable? Yes, definitely. But it was funny and comforting. It's the kind of movie you'd expect to watch on a Sunday evening with family, for the comfort of your soul, preparing your too tired self for another stressful week. (7 points)


The third one it will be the most expected movie of the year due to its cast: Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. You've already guessed I'm talking about The Tourist. Sincerely the plot wasn't eblouissant at all. It was pretty much a classical, predictable movie about: interpol chasing swindlers, swindlers chased also by mafia they swindled, a beautiful lady agent that falls for the swindler etc. You got the picture. The most impressive things were: the decor, Venice, Angelina Jolie and her incredible outfits (dresses, coats, shoes, hairstyle, make up), the powerful chemistry between two great names of the big screen. The rest is up to each viewer taste. (6.5 points)


The 4th movie I've been waiting to watch ever since it's appearance in December was Little Fockers. As most of the sequels are the concentration of its strength dissipates as we're moving forward. I'm not saying it wasn't a good movie. It keeps being funny and relaxing but it isn't as it was in the beginning (Meet the parents, 2000), you know what I mean? It worth seeing it though and I've laughed a bunch. (6 points)


What I disliked:
How do you know - a movie that sincerely already won in my humble opinion The Golden Raspberry. It was absolutely boring, like dragging the time with nonsense lines. I was just wondering why such good actors as Jack Nicholson and Reese Witherspoon are in this particular movie. I was trying very hard to find the reasoning for this movie's plot. For me it was nightmare watching it and waiting to its end without falling asleep and avoiding to be kicked put of the theater (main rule of the marathon was that if you fall asleep you have to leave the theater). (3 points)


You might think that I'm not able to watch a movie too soon, but I can' wait to watch the movies nominated for Oscar next weekend. See ya soon!