A Story to Remember

                Instead of studying about flowcharts, pseudocodes, decision symbols; instead of answering the questions on my book about installment liquidation; instead of reading the selection of Wedding Dance and May Day Eve; instead of reflecting about The God Stealer, yeah I’m that busy but I’m here ranting on my blog.

           
                I suddenly want to talk about my so far, favorite novel book written by Nicholas Sparks, and I know millions of Nicholas Sparks’ fan would agree with me if I say that this was the best novel of all times… A WALK TO REMEMBER.

            
             I was in high school when I got the chance to watch it, remember the characters Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter? Yeah, they are the main characters. But since I’m a bookworm, I still prefer reading it even if I already know the story. I didn't buy the book; it was a gift from my friend during our exchange gift. I read it last December for a day. Hahahahah!! Obviously, it’s my favorite.

            
                 I’m amazed at how the story touches my inner emotions even if I've watched it for zillion times already. I mean, the essence, the thought, the feelings were still fresh. That is what I love about Sparks, he could touch every reader’s hearts the best he could. So this is more likely to become a novel review.

            
                Love does exist. Even in the most unexpected time. Even if how different two people are, those differences will make a way to bring them together. I still remember how Sparks used to describe Jamie in the novel, cheerful, sweet and yet mysterious especially whenever she holds her bible and read it. She’s not the girl stereotype in her school. Unlike Landon who was some sort of a rebel. Nice contrast isn't it? A good girl almost near to an angel falling madly and deeply in love with a bad guy. But that’s how love works and how it changes a person’s personality. Not until Landon fall for Jamie that he became closer to God. And when the day came that Jamie told Landon about her health status. She’s sick, she’s dying and she has few days left. So that’s the saddest part. How could love be so cruel? When two people are ready to be together, forever and that’s the time when conflicts arise and try to knock their relationship off.

            
           I honor Landon for all his efforts to make Jamie happy for her remaining days. He married her because that was Jamie’s wish. It must’ve been really hard for Landon to marry the girl he loves whom he know might die any moment. At the same time, I admire Jamie for being very positive in the most drowning time of her life. How could their love be so bitter and yet so sweet? I want that kind of love too. But of course I don’t want to be dying or my loved ones to be dying. I want a love that is pure, that is patient; that is willing to take a risk. A love that is worth living and dying for. But does love like that still exists in the present world where people see it more often as a game than a commitment?

            
            Eventually Jamie died. But what’s amazing was that Landon kept his promises. He loved Jamie for the rest of his life because death won’t keep them apart and that won’t change his love for him. He’s the real man. I saw how strong he was. Losing a person we love is the most painful thing that might happen in our life. I know how it feels. But with how tight he tried to hold on with his love for Jamie, that’s more than a proof to show how much he love her.

“Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.”