Psudo-Accents

It's been a while since I've made a post and honestly it was due to me being lazy and not having anything interesting to post.

Now I do, though, so hehehe.

We all have friends and family members that love to imitate accents and (begrudgingly or not) we love it. It's something to look forward to every time you meet this person just to have a few laughs or self indulging relaxation or play. No matter how fancy you term it, it boils down to one simple thing: It's fun.

That was until I encountered something that completely freaked me out.

I'm sure most people who have been reading this blog is familiar with the epic Peter Jackson adapted Tolkien series. Among the titles most known are "The Lord of The Rings" trilogy and the most recent movie "The Hobbit" which I have heard is going to be another movie trilogy despite being just one book. Either way, the adaptation is rather good so far. I have a few reservations after hearing rumors about the second movie but that's another topic all together.

Anyway, the Peter Jackson films does bring a point of mine onto the table.

Accents, specifically one from the franchise.

Gollum, in particular. Otherwise known as Smeagol.

While watching the movies, I particularly didn't mind the voice. I guess the visual helped since if you look at him on his own, he does look decent and I dare say a bit adorable.

The voice however, is another story.

I have recently discovered, thanks to my girlfriend, that I am absolutely terrified of him if it's just the voice.

Terrified.

Enough to cry.

Yes.

Long story short, she did the accent and within seconds I was already in tears and curling up into a little ball of pathetic.

It was a sad sight really.

On the bright side, though. It shows you how much an impact the character has on me. xD

I can openly empathize with Bilbo now in that Riddle scene. He must have been absolutely terrified!!

The Little Things

In the early stages of a relationship, it is understandable that a couple would always want to spend more time with one another as well as pampering their significant other to the point that their wallets are already complaining.

After a few months, the glamor wears off and everything seems to go through a huge roller coaster ride.

Problems come up, and dates become harder and harder to schedule. Soon your picture perfect partner is nothing but an ordinary guy/girl that you just happen to see everyday or a few times a week.

But once you get past that initial hard ships and “Reality Sinking In” phase, I assure you it just gets easier. It’s fun actually once you get past those insecurities and reality checks.

You start learning something new everyday about the person you’re with and soon, after being awed and flattered by the big things he/she usually does it becomes the little things that s/he does.

Holding your hand as you walk, nuzzling your cheek to show affection and sometimes even just sitting beside you and allowing you to lean your head on his/her shoulder is already enough to send your heart fluttering.

It’s the little things really…that keeps a relationship strong and stable. It’s something that I wish people would realize that instead of looking forward to the big and grand things, they learn to appreciate the small favors and gestures that their partners do.

And maybe…just maybe…a little more love would go around.