Avalon

Yes Man

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

It doesn't take alot to say "yes" but we say "no" more often than not. I know, for one. So I surprised myself when I said "yes" to watching a movie when it was totally unplanned. (adding onto the list of unexpected things I encountered this december) And yes it actually reaped more benefits than I would have thought. At least I feel better, especially after having watched a particulary heavy Jdrama.

Basically, this is a feel-good movie which proposes that saying "yes" opens one to more opportunities which branches out into yet more chances, and if they deal with socialisation, it helps you "get going" (to bars as one of the choices and drinking yourself silly or getting laid ) and have more of "a life". The protagonist is talked into forming a resolution that he should say 'yes' to every opportunity that comes knocking on his doors. But of course with all the unexpected turns along the way comes the underlying truth that one should only say "yes" if he/she really wants to, to show one's true intention. Always favoured Jim Carrey's brand of humour in the form of overexaggerated facial expressions and constant blabberings and this film was no exception in delivering just that.

Saying 'yes' often involves commitment and an initiative that will otherwise be optional, even unrequired, a clearcut 'no' being a clean denial to offers or questions. Perhaps I have been riding on this convenience for too long, such that it becomes a habit. Being ever ephemeral, a change in this stagnant will probably be a breakthrough. I wonder what things I can say 'yes' to...

Resolutions to 2009 shall... be a secret, well if there are any.

Envoy of the Stars @ 3:01 AM
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