Wednesday, October 25, 2006
If the Shoe Fits
I just came home from watching In Her Shoes with my mentor today. The movie was quite a revelation. I expected a sappy, weird comedy but it turned out to be one of the best movies I have ever seen.
In one of the scenes, Toni Collette explained why she bought shoes whenever she needed to treat herself. She said that she does not buy clothes because normally, they don't fit as nicely as in the mannequins. However, shoes always fit! :)
In a way, the relationships I choose are those that fit. Keeping friendships is almost like shopping. I get a lot of options but I settle for those that are either extremely fashionable or those that feel and look perfect. Often, those that I bought as attempts to be more glamorous are never worn or even chucked out. But those that I bought because they seemed to match my personality has always had space in my luggage or in my closet.
Following the same logic, I know that Eve is one of those people that just naturally fit in my heavily doodled social life. :)
Erica and Eve while watching fireworks in August 2005
Eve is one of my non-AIESEC friends in Finland. What bonds us together are our love for watching movies. We are movie addicts. In a way, that is how her friendship comforts me. Any day that I need movie therapy, I can count on Eve to accompany me. :)
Eve is also amazingly generous. Until now, I have her luggage that she lent me for Poland (which I will return very, very soon). Though it was brand new, she never hesitated to lend it to me. :) In general, she rarely asks for anything in return. She just always seem to have that understanding heart for me which, I seriously don't have a clue how it can be possible. My biggest bet is that it is in her nature to be so loving. :)
Eve also saw me through my most insane adventures. She was always ready to listen to me even though most of the time I speak nonsense. Just thinking about how I bothered her with my boy misadventures makes me laugh out loud. :)
I am more than glad that Eve is my friend. She has been there for me in so many ways. It is in watching movies with her that I have come to senses during some of my most trying moments in Finland. It is also in her company that I have chosen to spend my most giggly periods. :)
Eve just fits and I could not ask for any better fit. :)
To Eve, thank you for everything. Here is to more movies! :)
1 comments:
Finally I found a movie maniac...!!
TO MOVIES..!!! :)
smiling gladly,
ali
Post a comment »