Sunday, February 15, 2015

50 Shades of Grey Movie

So I watched the very much waited movie on Valentine's Day itself. Thanks to my bf for camping in front of the computer to ensure he gets a pair of tickets for that day. We bought the ones at Gemini:Two to view (City Square Mall GV), where there are only three columns of couple seats. The side seats are also tilted towards the middle for a better view. Although it is about $18 per person, it is still worth it for more privacy and space. 

All I can say about the movie is, it is really too fast paced! It's the first time I actually read a novel before I watch the movie, and the film is really nowhere near the book. It does not show the process of how Christian and Ana develops feelings for each other and how they really try to be together, so it just feels too quick. They jump from scene to scene and it's confusing if you haven't read the book. Certain important features of the story were not emphasized as much. The biting of the lips, the significance of the grey tie, the control on Ana to eat her food, the dominance in Christian and etc. 

The steamy hot scenes were also not portrayed that well, as compared to what I imagined in my mind haha. People have criticized the book and movie that the storyline is queer and it promotes violence to women. But honestly speaking, the movie is not so bad. And the story does not really promote violence. It's just creating another kind of pleasure, isn't it. He would not give her any pain that she cannot handle. Anyway, as the story progresses, Ana began to like the thrills, they communicated and compromised, and lived happily ever after. Hence, to me, the story is more about love, acceptance, compromise and change. I think there is more to learn from this story and not just looking at the surface. 

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Resolutions 2015

It is the start of February now! One month of 2015 just passed by so fast. I have never been a person who makes resolutions. Today, I am going to write down the things I have to do with firm determination. Or rather, remind myself to do so. 

1) Sit/Stand up straight
I hunch a lot. I need to make a conscious effort to sit and stand straight because my back is getting worse day by day. This is especially so after my "sit there whole day" job started. 

2) Tell myself it's okay to spend on improving health
Recently, I just bought two backjoys after my bf's persuasion. It was -$50 if I got two, so I bought one for home and one for office. Both cost $110 together. I have also bought $100 insoles that help with my spine and bones arrangement.

This resolution shall be linked to spending less on material stuff. This is going to be tough. Want vs need. 

3) Get back my exercise routine
I had an exercise routine. Although it is not the intense type, it is better than nothing. Constant sitting in office is not doing any good.

4) Be a better gf
I need to provide more reasons for my bf to love me. We realized we may have forgotten why we love each other. It is time to refresh that. I need to learn how to cook >.<

5) Be more Independent
I need to know what I want. Decisions decisions. Career and everyday issues.

Okay that is all for now. :D