I seldom watch television, but once in a while a show will catch my eye. My mom, sister and I spent our free waking hours during the last two days watching The Seventh Day. It was good! So cheesy I know, and of course I cried, but so good.
Maybe God does answer my prayers in funny ways. I was pretty upset early this week, some frustrating circumstances at work that had me near tears at one point, and with what happened at home. As I went to bed Monday night and thought about on the skytrain rides to and from work, why me, why do all these bad things happen to me...the day-old questions since the beginning.
The TV series was about two couples, and the last big struggle for one of the couples was that the girl had a fatal genetic disorder. Can't give away the story, but when I was watching the show I was thinking about how many hurdles both couples had to endure. I always get angry and anxious during the times when they break up or aren't together, sometimes that's why I don't like watching these things! I know life is not television, but interesting I thought this particular series is a bit more down-to-earth and realistic than other HK dramas. I could relate to having to fight the battles, and basking in the good times when they come.
I think my life is at one of those 'good times' right now. If life were like a beaker of chemicals, I can see that there are many reactions that can take place at any moment that can change the entire composition to be too acidic or too basic. For now though, it's pretty neutral.
The most surprising part of this TVB series I think, was seeing the subtle hints of God. The storyline by the mostly-absent narrator/painter ended with the phrase regarding 'the seventh day' and how though creation was called into being on the other six days...it was that day that is the best, the most beautiful, because it was the day of rest.
Nothing in life is certain, and I more and more realize the fragility of life and my own mortality and the mortality of all those I love. I want to bask, to rest and to enjoy the beauty of this 'seventh day'.
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Oooooh!! I didn't know you watched TVB dramas! Haha...I finished watching it. It was a cute drama. Sometimes it was kinda frustrating watching it though since we knew more than what the characters knew.
did you finish watching the show yet? harsh sappy, but i liked the artistic feel of the show.
humour + sap + funky smart philsophy ish = success in my books...but hk won't appreciate it.
laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame :P
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