merry christmas
a movie which will stay in my heart forever
Some movies leave a lasting impact on me. They provide me with something that I can't easily forget; it stays with me. I can recall numerous moments in my life where I felt the need to cherish them. Whenever I feel down about my existence, I want to remember the happiness I experienced in those moments and strive to feel happy again.
Memories come so naturally. I was sitting in the morning, checking Substack and Pinterest. I realised ed that I belong to this world, to this place where I know people like me who write when they feel anything, making sure that I'm not alone in all this.
The movie "Merry Christmas" holds a special place in my heart. The memory of it is something I want to keep fresh in my mind. I find myself wanting to relive it over and over again. The golden, crispy layer of a butter biscuit paired with a cup of tea while thinking about the movie is the perfect way to start my day. This movie truly brings a sense of freshness to my mornings.
In the film, there were moments that made me think deeply. One character waited for years to seek revenge, while another acted without hesitation. Sacrificing isn't always the best option. Constantly putting yourself down and helping others advance can also suggest that you're not brave enough to pursue your own path. Perhaps sacrificing the love you had for your first crush was the right choice. You might now feel happier for letting go instead of sacrificing or sabotaging yourself for that person.
"Violence is better than sacrifice... sometimes... sometimes..." - Albert
Sometimes, it’s better to choose yourself. Making sure you do what's right for you is better, even if it means fighting your own demons. Changing your mindset is better, and not sacrificing yourself every time is far better.
Everyone has their fair share of losses in their lives. I can't say who lost more or less, and that's the thing. Whenever I see an uncle lost in thought while eating his lunch during his office break, or see someone's leg shaking while sitting on a chair, or notice a teenager smiling but not truly feeling it, I wonder what they all think. Do they pity themselves, or do they feel they don't have much to lose? Are they worried about external factors or about who they are as a human being, perhaps holding regrets for things that could have happened?
And once again, this line struck me: "It's difficult to say whose loss is more significant." ~Albert.
I've come to realise that what I see on social media is often not the truth. I remember a time when I was taking my exams and saw my friend's concert stories from the night before. I thought to myself, 'what an amazing life they have man.' However, when I talked to my friend a couple of weeks later and asked about the concert, she told me she didn't even go. It was from her friend's college, but she liked it so she posted about it.
This made me think about how people go to great lengths just to stay relevant and maintain a cool Instagram feed. I also noticed a couple who constantly had fights, but whenever something good happened, they would post a story, seemingly 'just to stay relevant.' Social media really scares me; it gives me the power to judge, but it also gives others the power to judge me.
Then, Maria said something in the movie that really resonated with me. She said, 'who frames pictures of themselves crying?' This got me thinking. Everyone posts happy pictures, which can be deceiving. Not everyone is true, but not everyone is fake either. It's a world where I need to cope and try to be realistic.
i love you. Merry Christmas! You will always have a special place in my heart