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Date: 24 December 2005 16:03:21
Everyone knows how certain places and times of year, and even songs and films can bring back memories of the past. These can be good and bad, and can be remarkably effective in transporting you back in time to particular events. For me (which isn't a surprise) it's usually specific songs. There have been times when I couldn't listen to whole albums, or had to skip some tracks, cos they reminded me of a person or time.
Anyway, two days ago I managed to watch a film that will always fall into this category, Love Actually. A slightly soppy, romantic story which takes place at christmas, but which I like because it focusses not just on romantic love, but also that of parents and children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives who've been together for years, and those just starting out. Oh, and the fact I get to swoon at Colin Firth ;) Anyway, this film holds memories of the first time I saw it, almost exactly two years ago. These are good memories, but highlight the fact that so much has happened since then, and things (and people) have moved on.
I try to look back at these times with a smile, not a tear. And maybe this represents a small step in the right direction. Or maybe the fact that I still associate it with these times shows I've not really moved on at all, and am still clinging to the past. I don't know. But I know that, no matter what, it will always bring a smile to my face as I remember the good times.