Reflection

I finally watched 881, the movie directed by Royston Tan on the struggles of being a Getai singer. It was very emotive and certainly tugged firmly at our heartstrings. It got me thinking on how one should cherish the time we have with our loved ones and how we can spend our time on more fulfilling things. As it was a saturday evening, the crowds were mainly the old uncles and aunties with a sprinkle of youthful looking teenagers, sort of like the open air cinemas of the past where there were lots of chatterings and loud coughings amidst the movie, however, at the climax of the show after the audience had been brought on a roller coaster of emotions, there was just still silence. I figured there were a couple of tears shed when the female lead passed away amidst the singing of the themesong.

Movies transcends gender,race and age. I have to profess ever since I watched Tan's first film on local gangsterism, 15, I'm deeply impressed with his range and versatility.

Anyway, back on the topic on reflection, I happened to chance upon a picture on friendster of one of my best army buddy with his new found girlfriend. Days of whining of his singlehood seems to over for him.......finally......yet the same cannot be said of me....haha