Romantic love

I watched Breakfast at Tiffany quite sometimes ago. Believe it or not, that was the first time i saw this iconic movie which portraits America film industry in 20th century. It was surprisingly refreshing. Without all the 21st century modern movie's dazzling special effects and ridiculously unhuman action scenes, the characters stood out even more, the conversation, the music, the simple setting of New York streets, even the oversized cigarette holder brings a hint of mesmeric charm.

Peter told me this after i watched the movie, "You do know Holly Golightly is a high class prostitute in the movie right?" Of course i know, but the thing is Hepburn's portrayal of Holly Golightly as an eccentric gold digger is mesmerizing and spellbinding. The way she was so determined and excited about fishing the 'gold turtle' (a.k.a 金龟婿) is simply.... cute and cheeky. In fact when she choose love over money in the final scene when she run after Paul Varjak in the rain was goosebumply romantic.

I think its no secret that woman simply cant resist being romanced. Its inside our gene. Of course i have to admit that the bombardments of hollywood movies and romance novel also play a role in shaping our perceptions and views towards the defintion of 'romantic'. Think about "Jerry Meguire", "the notebook", "Moulin Rouge" or "titanic", seriously, which woman never fantasize and wishing that they can take the place of the main actress in those movies. I dont think the XX species has much of sanity or rationality left when romance come to the picture.

i was reading the last book of the twilight series- Breaking dawn the other day, although Bella still ticking me off in many ways, but i began to register her feelings (still not to the point of acceptance though) on why she is wiling to lose her life in order to pursue her love, instead of living a mundane life, grow old and die just because thats the fact of life.

Its simply because we girls cant resist the power of romantic love.

Imagine a vampire and werewolf fall for you at the same time, i had to admit that.... yes it does sound romantic.

Sometimes when i talk to the girls with regards to what type of guys make them felt romantic, it always amazed me how we gals think alike. So here come my conclusion, girls dont really like those guys who think they are too smart when it comes to sweet talks or pulling romantic tricks, you know... candle light dinner, dozen of roses dah dah dah... We like smart but dumb guys.

yes, its an oxymoron, but its 100% true. We love smart guys, who knows how to appreciate good movies and good books, someone who you can have intelligent conversation with. However, its even cooler if the guy is a bit dumb..... at the right time.

Lets look at 2 simple scenario, if a guy cooking a meal for a girl:

Scenario 1. The guy is a master in french cooking, he cooks perfect Pot au feu and Foie Gras without a sweat. After the first bite, he ask the girl hows the food tasted with such a confident and maybe a hint of proudness in his eyes.

Scenario 2. The guy know nuts about cooking, but he make an attempt to buy a recipe books, cooks maybe the lousiest fish fillet that the girl ever tasted. After the first bite, he ask her how the food tasted while his face showing a mixed (or even tortured, lol) expression of nervous and eagerness.

Which guys makes the girl felt romanced? I think you know the answer well.

We girls need not to have a guy who act smart at all time. Sometimes, its adorable when the guy willing to do more for the girl even when he know he may not be good enough. Although he may look dumb during that moment of time, but the fact that they are putting more effort in order to impress the girl makes her felt appreciated and special.

Ever wonder why some nerdy have the hottest babe in town in their arms? ;)