Just finished this book last week. There is a strong sense of forgiveness in the plot and it clearly strengthens the bonds of the family.
I guess I would never understand this height of forgiveness. Jack could forgive Laurel for something which could have torn a family apart. Their marriage stayed strong, however, and lasted for years to come. Matthew and Samantha didn't even get mad when Malcolm got angry and yelled at them. Twice. I guess they just understood that Malcolm isn't really blaming them. They gave him time and he recovered.
Allyson said once that the 'Wednesday Letters' saved Jack and Laurel's marriage more than once. Maybe it does help if things are discussed over and actually solved, instead of keeping it welled up inside and allowing the crack to widen. They understood and loved each other, trusting each other to be sincere and true to them. Marriages nowadays, I've noticed, can't last long. Is it because both sides did too many mistakes? Or is it because no one actually dared to say one simple, true "sorry"?
The three siblings were also quite entertaining. I simply love their characters. Despite everything they've went through, they were still fond of each other and looked out for each others back. Although Samantha was the youngest of the three, she was acting like a big sister instead. Suitable enough, as the other two were more like children. It was funny how they interacted with each other and I couldn't help but laugh at their antics.
In the end, forgiveness was once again showed by the characters. This is a lovely book. Truly.
Well, back to life. The holidays are finally here!!! In fact, i spent half of my first day at an education fair. The the other half watching tv :) Saturday is the best!! Today was also Earth's Day. One hour without lights and fans (the tv was on of course), wasn't that bad. And my brother's birthday. Domino's Pizza for dinner! On thursday my brother's SPM results came out, 8 A's out of 10 subjects, pretty good right? I doubt i could even get 5. My results are terrible.So we ate out to celebrate.
Thursday, 21/3, I was a total fool. There was this prize-giving ceremony after school and my friend asked me to help out. I was supposed to be a representative for those who couldn't make it. Guess what? I wasted my time there.
So about this friend of mine, I'm having some doubts about her lately. I couldn't say befriending her was a pleasant experience, but neither could I say the opposite. I started becoming close to her during Chemistry tuition when she started sitting next to me. So I thought (before this I really hated her) she was quite nice, except for some bits where something's wrong, but who is perfect? But now I'm starting to see her as someone fake. And couldn't help gossiping about her, which makes me feel guilty whenever i talk to her. I don't really know what type of person she is, but i'm starting to dislike her while some part of me says that she is not a bad friend. Haiz..
Tuesday, 19/3, a great commotion broke out in our class. My History teacher, who also happened to be a disciplinary teacher set out to find people who cheated in the exams. Well, there was a time when I thought students in the first class cheating was a disgrace, but now ...i guess i just didn't want to think about that anymore. It's still weird though. The teacher gave everyone a piece of paper to write down the names of those we thought cheated using our left hands. The next day she was supposed to reveal, but my friends thought it was cruel so they asked her if she could just give the cheats a chance. After school, all of them owned up to the teacher, including me. My name wasn't there of course, but i remembered giving answers 3 years ago. That was certainly not the best memories I've ever had.
Friday, 22/3, we had a debate in class for Chinese oral. I wasn't in, mine is due to be the third session. One of my friends really scared me though, haha. She was unusually fierce and fought back like some tiger. It went smoothly i guess. I am terribly scared. I hate debates. I would probably black out and stand there looking like a fish. Ugh.
That's it for now. Bye! :)
I guess I would never understand this height of forgiveness. Jack could forgive Laurel for something which could have torn a family apart. Their marriage stayed strong, however, and lasted for years to come. Matthew and Samantha didn't even get mad when Malcolm got angry and yelled at them. Twice. I guess they just understood that Malcolm isn't really blaming them. They gave him time and he recovered.
Allyson said once that the 'Wednesday Letters' saved Jack and Laurel's marriage more than once. Maybe it does help if things are discussed over and actually solved, instead of keeping it welled up inside and allowing the crack to widen. They understood and loved each other, trusting each other to be sincere and true to them. Marriages nowadays, I've noticed, can't last long. Is it because both sides did too many mistakes? Or is it because no one actually dared to say one simple, true "sorry"?
The three siblings were also quite entertaining. I simply love their characters. Despite everything they've went through, they were still fond of each other and looked out for each others back. Although Samantha was the youngest of the three, she was acting like a big sister instead. Suitable enough, as the other two were more like children. It was funny how they interacted with each other and I couldn't help but laugh at their antics.
In the end, forgiveness was once again showed by the characters. This is a lovely book. Truly.
Well, back to life. The holidays are finally here!!! In fact, i spent half of my first day at an education fair. The the other half watching tv :) Saturday is the best!! Today was also Earth's Day. One hour without lights and fans (the tv was on of course), wasn't that bad. And my brother's birthday. Domino's Pizza for dinner! On thursday my brother's SPM results came out, 8 A's out of 10 subjects, pretty good right? I doubt i could even get 5. My results are terrible.So we ate out to celebrate.
Thursday, 21/3, I was a total fool. There was this prize-giving ceremony after school and my friend asked me to help out. I was supposed to be a representative for those who couldn't make it. Guess what? I wasted my time there.
So about this friend of mine, I'm having some doubts about her lately. I couldn't say befriending her was a pleasant experience, but neither could I say the opposite. I started becoming close to her during Chemistry tuition when she started sitting next to me. So I thought (before this I really hated her) she was quite nice, except for some bits where something's wrong, but who is perfect? But now I'm starting to see her as someone fake. And couldn't help gossiping about her, which makes me feel guilty whenever i talk to her. I don't really know what type of person she is, but i'm starting to dislike her while some part of me says that she is not a bad friend. Haiz..
Tuesday, 19/3, a great commotion broke out in our class. My History teacher, who also happened to be a disciplinary teacher set out to find people who cheated in the exams. Well, there was a time when I thought students in the first class cheating was a disgrace, but now ...i guess i just didn't want to think about that anymore. It's still weird though. The teacher gave everyone a piece of paper to write down the names of those we thought cheated using our left hands. The next day she was supposed to reveal, but my friends thought it was cruel so they asked her if she could just give the cheats a chance. After school, all of them owned up to the teacher, including me. My name wasn't there of course, but i remembered giving answers 3 years ago. That was certainly not the best memories I've ever had.
Friday, 22/3, we had a debate in class for Chinese oral. I wasn't in, mine is due to be the third session. One of my friends really scared me though, haha. She was unusually fierce and fought back like some tiger. It went smoothly i guess. I am terribly scared. I hate debates. I would probably black out and stand there looking like a fish. Ugh.
That's it for now. Bye! :)
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