6 stories across 6 different times

Every so rarely are we struck by a film that haunts and enchants, begging to be revisited if only to increase the viewer's understanding of the story.

I had the chance to see Cloud Atlas yesterday and it blew me away completely. It is intricately woven together by stories that are vastly different but connected, at the same time. The idea of soul mates almost caused my eyes to betray my emotions (especially since it is a sore spot for me at this point in life) but filled me with hope.  

 

I loved the idea of the music of the Cloud Atlas sextet binding the stories together. The ebbs and flows of the piece corresponded to the highs and lows, and the moments of suspense and peace in each of the character's lives.

This is a story that I need to revisit. Now to grab a copy of the book!

"Our lives are not our own.We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future." - David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

I Like Me Some Wide Open Spaces

Ever since the government released a white paper on growing the population on our tiny little island-country to 6.9 million, I've been savoring every uncrowded moment. It feels a little ridiculous to import the numbers that the powers-that-be desire, and to try to accommodate everyone by importing sand to reclaim land. This baffles me and my inner-wild-child-who-longs-for-wide-open-spaces can no longer keep mum about this issue. Le sigh.

Because of that, I greatly appreciated my quiet little moment this morning, cradling a Starbucks mug while working in a uncrowded corner in town. The pleasures of telecommuting. No crowds! No jostling for space to stand! Alas, it was not to last, and people started streaming in as the clock continued to move towards noontime.