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2011 has always been a ‘special year’ in my mind namely because 1) I am born on 11.11 so 2011 makes it 11.11.11 = special! 2) It is the year I graduate from SMU! 3) It is also the year I became a post graduate in BNU! 4) Not forgetting I am going to be here in Beijing for 2 years on my own – my first taste of independence! Other than that, it was also a year full of ups and downs in my personal/love life.
Let’s put my thoughts into quotes from one of my fav TV show, How I Met Your Mother.
Ted Mosby once said that “Sometimes things have to fall apart to make way for better things.” and I can’t agree more. Without goodbye, there will never been this ‘Hello’ we had 6 months back.
He also said that “You can’t talk yourself into falling in love.It doesn’t take days of deliberation…When it’s real, you know pretty quickly and with absolute certainty.” This relationship is definitely what we can call ‘fast and furious (haha). It happened so quickly and we went through so much together that it felt like a fast forwarded love movie. It didn’t took long for us to decide, maybe not with absolute certainty that it will work but we knew it was real.
Barney’s dad, Jerry told Barney that “Don’t get me wrong, settling down is a challenge – it’s the biggest challenge of your life.” Settling down is a huge phase in our lives. Who can guarantee what is going to change in the future? The obstacles we might face (or facing), the fear of the unknowns, the insecurities, the doubts…it is tough, I won’t lie.
But I am quite certain that “I want to be a complete head over heels idiot for one.” like how Ted puts it. Be it over tears or laughter, angry nights or happy moments together. I want to go through all that with just one person. Perhaps I have found the one to be head over heels for – at least for the past half a year, I know it was worth it and it will be.
“I stopped believing. Not in some depressed, I’m-gonna-cry-during-my-toast way. Not in a way I even noticed until tonight. It’s just every day, I think I believe a little less, and a little less, and a little less. And that sucks.” Like Ted, I am not the most positive or optimistic person around, but as long as I know you will be here..that’s something I can believe in and hold on to?
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Hey Ingrid! That’s a really sweet post. This week has been really hard for me because I missed Ghit Hong (my boyfriend) alot! My mood dipped to an all-time low, and I had a hard time pulling myself back up. Gosh…. I don’t know what you think, but to me, a long distance relationship is really a pain! It’s like the ONLY thing I hate about my current relationship! The guy’s fine. The guy’s family is fine. What more could I ask for, right? Anyways, your story is something I can really relate with, and I am glad to know you are still staying strong in Beijing!
This is a very nice and inspiring stories.. I don’t know what you think, but to me, a long distance relationship is really a pain! Thanks for sharing..
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Hello Ingrid! I found your story so inspiring. This is a great year for you! Congrats!
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Thanks so much!