boy meets girl
some would agree that the process of falling in love is the sweetest moment to remember. especially when there is unspoken chemistry between one boy and one girl. the constant bashful grins and eye contact exchanges. sparks develop and somehow you find yourself sink deeper into a deep hole which you can't seem to pull yourself out from. as the significant other grows in importance in your life, you find yourself fall in 'love-sickness'. perhaps it's just an innocent way of looking at how long lasting relationships and love means.

today, i gota find out that my 13 year old cousin has just started dating. as i view her profile pictures, i recalled how i used to innocently view bgr i was her age. dreamy as i was, i've held on to the believe that falling in love is the most romantic thing that remains the sweetest memory. yet, over the years, i've grown to understand what true love really is about. i shouldn't say i've known or learnt it all, but i'd just say, life experiences have tainted my gullible views. i realised that building a long lasting relationship isn't as easy as abc. it's not just about the 'i love u, u love me' element. it is finding companionship, being yourself, mutual understanding, trust and commitment. challenging. despite placing all your efforts, these elements may not be reciprocated in a relationship.

this brings me to the analogy my JC Economics tutor used to tell us: love is like blazing fire. it can either burn you or warm you up. you choose today whether you wana play with fire. you can choose to believe that love can bring warmth and give in you heart OR to keep all you have to yourself for fear of getting burnt or hurt again. every choice has a consequence. i'd take the former and live life with no regrets.

you...?

~gracie left a note at 10:28 pm