Da una piccola scintilla può scoppiare una fiamma.
From a little spark may burst a flame
– Dante
Two months ago when Ray suggested I fly out to Italy to spend a weekend with him on set it seemed impossible…nothing but a nice idea. I am half Italian and have never been to Italy, I haven’t seen Ray in almost two months and I love being around film. Why wouldn’t I make this idea work? I began harassing immigration for my passport/emirates residence visa, researching the cheapest flights possible and trying to get ahead in my schoolwork; all I could think about was getting to see him.
I wish I could explain how incredible it feels to be reunited with someone you love after being away for a while. I can’t. Every cliché in every romantic scene in every movie cannot communicate the excitement and overwhelming emotion in living it. When it comes to him I have thrown away any hesitation; if he is there, I know I will be happy.
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“We picked up right where we left off. There was no moment in these three days with you where I felt like the distance and time apart was creating distance between us. You haven’t changed.”
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There are certain things in life that you are so sure of that acting on your certainty is completely necessary. If you have the courage to go on a crazy adventure, the means to get away and the love to enjoy it…do it. Everything in our lives is ephemeral so do what makes you happy while you can. This weekend, I have fallen in love again with the same man. Not to say I had fallen out of love, but I feel I have fallen in love as an adult. I am humbled by my past in the greatness I see in my future. Four plane rides, a train ride, four cities, three days and one love…
And I can go on and on…but who cares?
– Gnarls Barkley
This is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLet me just start by saying I fancy like your style of writing. Your blog is such an enjoyable read; your outlook on the world is really out there.
In terms of you and Ray:
I'm so glad that things are working out for the both of you, despite the long distance. Your story captivates me because I can fully relate to it.
My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and two months now (ironically, your post was on our 14 month anniversary). We did not see each other for six months when we had started dating. Even to this day, I haven't been able to kiss his lips and feel his arms around me more than ten times.
Anyway, I apologize for going into my story considering it may be of no interest to you. I simply felt compelled to respond to your account on reuniting with a loved one...
" Every cliché in every romantic scene in every movie cannot communicate the excitement and overwhelming emotion in living it. When it comes to him I have thrown away any hesitation; if he is there, I know I will be happy."
I could not have said it better.
Everything is so right and perfect when you're with that special one, and every minute away from them can turn into a year. But as we both seem to know, love conquers all.
I wish you (and Ray) the very best.
P.S. Hope you don't mind me sharing, but your picture with Ray (particularly your Twitter one) reminded me of the picture that I linked to in my name (even past the fact we're both rocking the plaid :)
Oops, I either meant "rather like" or simply "fancy" in those first lines...
ReplyDeletethis is amazing.
ReplyDeletei love the both of you and am so happy that you two are so grateful and happy with each other. its very inspiring for the rest of the world (even those of us already in relationships!)