The Painted Veil (2006 movie)

Just finished watching The Painted Veil (click this link to see the preview). I think it's a beautiful story. A woman got married for all the wrong reasons, got into an affair with another man, yet in the end they reconciled. Most of the movie is set in China with beautiful mountainous backgrounds. It also reminds me of how devastating cholera was at one point in time. It also gives me some glimpses of the political situation and culture in China. (Hey, I may be of Chinese descendant, but I never set foot in China!)

There is one sentence from the movie that stood out like a beacon on a foggy, stormy day. It was when a nun said this:

"But when love and duty are one,
then GRACE is within you."

Funnily enough, after watching Premonition and The Painted Veil, I'm reminded of how precious life is. That our lives on earth is so short. That life is to be cherished every single moment. That we shouldn't take anything for granted, especially our loved ones as they may die sooner than you think.

I recommend this movie to anyone. ;-D But bear in mind that it's a bit long, around 2 hours so make sure you have plenty of time to watch it he he he...

Summary of the book by Somerset Maugham:

Shallow and lost Kitty marries the intellectual and passionate Walter Fane, bacteriologist, who is madly in love with her. Kitty has an affair with the "perfect" Charles Townsend, assistant colonial secretary of Hong Kong. When Walter finds out of their affair, he leaves Kitty with an ultimatum. Heartbroken, Kitty decides to accompany Walter to the cholera-infested mainland of China.

Fun Fun Fun

Okay, I know I've only been living together with my hubby for 5 months, but I have to admit it never crossed my mind that marriage life would be or could be SO MUCH FUN, IN and OUT of bed, that is. *wink*

He just brings out the playfulness side of me that only a select few manage to bring out and he told me that I also brought out that side in him. We totally laugh a lot and he's managed to make me laugh SO hard a few times already (it doesn't happen often with other people). I just hope that our marriage will stay this fun together. WHOOOPPPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

I have to admit that prior to moving here, I was slightly apprehensive. Once in a while a little voice inside me said, "I wonder when we'd have our first quarrel or fight." The voice stayed there for the first 2 or 3 months, but then after a while I thought to myself that it was so silly to think of bad things. I surely didn't want to "jinx" our relationship by "expecting trouble". And gladly we haven't had any quarrels or fights until now. Disagreements? Sure, but we managed to discuss our differing points of views and wishes. Well, one thing for sure, IF we ever have our first fight or quarrel, I bet you'll be the first ones to know in the blogosphere he he he...Meanwhile I'll just hope for the best and pray that God'll lead me into becoming the best kind of wife I can be.

Btw, the other day my hubby and I watched "Premonition" (starring Sandra Bullock). It wasn't too special, but the movie made me realize that I should really cherish every single moment I have with my hubby since nobody knows when God's going to take him away for good. May I remember this always. *nodding*

Anyway, enough babbling. Just wanna share this song that I thought as one of the "perfect" songs to depict our relationship...I Knew I Loved You (Before I Met You) by Savage Garden. Enjoy it and ENJOY your day!!!

SAVAGE GARDEN lyrics