That’s
something you probably ignore about me…I’m a real marshmallow! I’m desperately
romantic and sometimes, I am really cheesy. This situation often plays tricks
on me as I tend to live in a wonderful world where people have values and men
know how to seduce a woman without being rude or too bold. Talk about being
adapted to the 21st century…ha!
I blame the
movies because they’re the ones that taught me about love. Like “Love Actually”
where Colin Firth learns Portuguese to be with the woman he’s falling for and,
as everything is always perfect, she learns English; you know, just in case! Or
“Notting Hill” where Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts who’s a huge film
star…A glass of orange juice and love is in the air.
Even when
things go wrong, films let you think there’s a way out. In “Eternal Sunshine of
the Spotless Mind”, Jim Carey want to erase all memories he has of his former
girlfriend but, during the process, he realises that, even though it is painful
to remember, he needs to keep and cherish his souvenirs. Or “Romeo and Juliet”
(which is a book turned into several films – I’m talking about Baz Luhrmann’s
version) where they tell you that love is so strong that it is better to die
than to outlive your soul mate.
During
years and years, I’ve witnessed that Hollywood version of love and I fell for
it! Thing is, the world doesn’t work that way and love is not what it used to
be anymore. Now, guys whistle at you in the street and if you don’t response,
they insult you. And frankly, what do they expect? That girls will turn around
and be flattered?! When you meet someone new who’s attracted to you, he’s not
going to talk to you…No, he’ll add you on Facebook or follow you on Twitter!
Besides, who need talking? You just go to a club, dance in a suggestive way and
some random guy will come at you and…offer you a drink? Ask your name? No,
he’ll just dance glued to your body, expecting a kiss and a one night stand.
But I won’t
change my vision of love; I can’t act like I don’t care, like this is not
important. And, even though this may take time, I’m sure someday somewhere I’ll
find a guy who’s been raised with the same films as me and who has the same vision of
love. He’ll be a gentleman and I’ll be a lady and we’ll be happy together ever
after… :D
Miss DiversiT
