Melodrama, melancholy.

I am a sucker for sad things. Sad, teary stories; sad, teary songs; sad, teary movies... yeah, I enjoy them, by weeping and sniffing when that scene demands it, with its music and presumably-good acting. I am a sucker for these things. Sappy, soapy, cheesy -whatever you call it. Just watched "P.S. I Love You" which is so blatantly sad and sweet, that many felt it was too painful to watch, but that's just fine with me!

I suspect it's usually the music that gives the cue. I mean, good acting count too, but I think it's the music that does it for me. The thing about music, it still marvels me how some tunes are just sad and endearing. Perhaps that book ("This is Your Brain on Music") I was reading awhile ago mentioned something about that, but I don't remember.

Many would argue over the (lack of) 'edifying value' of such things, because they can feed unhealthy stuff to your subconscious, ultimately affecting the way you live. And I guess it's rather un-christian in a way, not focusing on the things of God.

Well, whatever it is, I liked the music on that movie. It sounded sad, yet hopeful at the same time. Kinda like a every-cloud-has-a-silver-lining feel to it. Moving on, walking ahead, which is pretty much the point of the movie.

I find it hard to believe that I could be walking down the streets of London and Paris in the very near future. It used to be such an impossible thought; now it could be possible, plus with a dear friend. I strongly hope nothing will stop this journey.