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pretty sunset:

me: :)))))

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The thing about the light at the end of the tunnel is that there isn't a sharp jump from sheer darkness to bright light. The light creeps in, unnoticeable at first, but as the train chugs along, it gets easier for the conductor to navigate the path ahead. Yes, there will be a point when the train emerges from the tunnel and is swathed with open air and daylight, but that is not the first instance of brightness. Brightness creeps in, slowly but surely. Sometimes it glimmers out when the sun is blocked by clouds, but then it comes back when the clouds pass. The light is not a never-changing constant, but a mellifluous gradient that entices and lures until you realize one day that you are out in the light.

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how to bare your soul (the glass bird in the glass cage) when the world looks like huge hammers and sharp knives

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Train to Busan

A short review

The cinematography was excellent and the plot was perfect.

Train to Busan was a tragic story of the realities of human selfishness and compassion. A businessman who will sacrifice everything and everyone if it means survival. An older sister who sacrifices for her younger sister to the end. A young love bitten off before it can blossom. A father who isn't around much for his daughter because he's busy working, but comes through when it really matters most. A daughter who just wanted to see her mother on her birthday. Train to Busan was the most beautiful zombie movie I've ever seen, even if I haven't seen many.

Overall rating: 10/10

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The little lightning bolt next to the mutual icon exists because yes sparks fly between us

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New theme! Hope it brings a little sense of joy and comfort :)

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A Quiet Place: Part II

A short review

I watched A Quiet Place: Part II today and it was so beautiful. If the first movie was John Krasinski's love letter to his children, this was a beautiful story of his kids growing up and becoming brave, and the proud realization that parents have that their kids are growing up. This story also tells the idea of listening to kids or at least not shutting them down because a major plot-point rests on the idea of a teenager. I know I'm late to the game about this movie but I sincerely recommend it to everyone, even if you don't like scary/thrilling/suspenseful movies. I would say you have to watch Part 1 first though, because it does require the background knowledge and context from that movie, so this one is not a standalone movie.

Overall rating: 9/10 (I would've liked it to be longer because I was sad it was over!)

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One thing I'm proud of is that I'm getting more comfortable saying I love you to the people I love. I didn't really grow up hearing it but I'm making it a point to say it more often these days, and not just "love you," rather, the full version. The complete proclamation. I love you.