A leap of faith...
I'm a sucker for romance stories or literature. I'm currently in love with this plain, simple love story.. no exaggerations, no upheavals, no embellishment. Thank you, Dr Catherine Lim - I'm convinced by your 'reassuring conclusion that romance is alive and well in everyone, regardless of age or background'.
'A saint once decreed that a man must agree to a woman's proposal today' - that's how the love story started.. the Irish tradition of February 29. It takes a little craziness of the protagonist to write this poem to a stranger and awaits a sign from him whether to meet at 8pm at the same place he sits and fulfils the tradition. As the adrenaline really starts pumping, with a sound of the horn, the promise is sealed in the middle of the road.
'It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves' - William Shakespear
I agree with neither. I believe in God's doing.
'Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous' - Albert Einstein
As the first date ends with a tinge of uncertainty and excitement, they take a leap of faith to meet on every February 29th. As every love story will have it, the lovers are destined to be separated by unspoken hurdles. The protagonist chooses to take the easy way out almost conveniently marrying a 'along came Raymond'. However, as cliche as it may sound - 'A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it' - Jean de la Fontaine
The wedding is never completed with 'along came Raymond'. As God's plan is perfect, there is never a 'by the way' kind of event that happens in a person's life. The tradition has to be kept alive. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
I like this phrase especially..
'If you are not too long, I will wait for you all my life' - Oscar Wilde
Notice it's an oxymoron? A lifetime is all a person has. Even if it costs that person a lifetime to wait, it's never too long. Beautiful..
I am truly intrigued by this love story. Some regrets though.. I think the characters can be spiced up further. Like Jeremy, I can't really feel his emotions bottling up and his dismay having to leave Li Ann, and likewise vice versa for Li Ann. It's too snapshot. The inner feelings of Jeremy and Li Ann can be used to stir up audiences' emotions even greater. Good thing the general idea of this story is self-explainatory. Kim, Suneetha, Jennie - I think they are great comic relief. They are sexy, witty and have totally contrasting love stories that can help to bring out the charm and beauty of Li Ann's. Audiences will be attracted by their random witty, naughty dialogues. Finally K.S, this character does not do enough love-foolish-acts to reflect his affection towards Li Ann.
Overall, the story is appealing. It is able to arouse interest and anticipation.
'A saint once decreed that a man must agree to a woman's proposal today' - that's how the love story started.. the Irish tradition of February 29. It takes a little craziness of the protagonist to write this poem to a stranger and awaits a sign from him whether to meet at 8pm at the same place he sits and fulfils the tradition. As the adrenaline really starts pumping, with a sound of the horn, the promise is sealed in the middle of the road.
'It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves' - William Shakespear
I agree with neither. I believe in God's doing.
'Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous' - Albert Einstein
As the first date ends with a tinge of uncertainty and excitement, they take a leap of faith to meet on every February 29th. As every love story will have it, the lovers are destined to be separated by unspoken hurdles. The protagonist chooses to take the easy way out almost conveniently marrying a 'along came Raymond'. However, as cliche as it may sound - 'A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it' - Jean de la Fontaine
The wedding is never completed with 'along came Raymond'. As God's plan is perfect, there is never a 'by the way' kind of event that happens in a person's life. The tradition has to be kept alive. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
I like this phrase especially..
'If you are not too long, I will wait for you all my life' - Oscar Wilde
Notice it's an oxymoron? A lifetime is all a person has. Even if it costs that person a lifetime to wait, it's never too long. Beautiful..
I am truly intrigued by this love story. Some regrets though.. I think the characters can be spiced up further. Like Jeremy, I can't really feel his emotions bottling up and his dismay having to leave Li Ann, and likewise vice versa for Li Ann. It's too snapshot. The inner feelings of Jeremy and Li Ann can be used to stir up audiences' emotions even greater. Good thing the general idea of this story is self-explainatory. Kim, Suneetha, Jennie - I think they are great comic relief. They are sexy, witty and have totally contrasting love stories that can help to bring out the charm and beauty of Li Ann's. Audiences will be attracted by their random witty, naughty dialogues. Finally K.S, this character does not do enough love-foolish-acts to reflect his affection towards Li Ann.
Overall, the story is appealing. It is able to arouse interest and anticipation.
'In three words, I can sum up everything I've learnt about life: it goes on.' - Robert Frost
posted by Juanzzz | 2/24/2008 01:07:00 AM
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