A very brief philosophical view of friendship..

Friendship. I'd say it mostly turns out too complicated for my tastes and character, but still I try desperately to hang on to it, never minding whether my efforts prove successful or not. Let's not fool ourselves, at the end of the day who isn't afraid of loneliness? of staring into the void and wondering why on earth doesn't s/he deserve a share to happiness and to actual,real communication? 

              I have often found myself struggling to feel the sense of actually belonging somewhere.It's not the easiest thing to say you fit in a group without somehow losing part of your unique identity or doubt whether these people will ever accept you for who you really are. You may be the type who is constantly trying to please the others and forget to live and set yourself as a priority for a change.It's true that you do well up to a point and you take indeed great pleasure in all this ephemeral "love" or “attention”you receive for a while. People see you as a saviour, you feel indispensable,part of a whole and it's certainly an overwhelming experience. But then many people are selfish and they rather sadly tend to have a "short-term" memory for all the good you've done for them. It's true that they can get easily spoilt because when they realise the good in you they automatically learn to always expect it no matter what. They demand it even when it means you have to set your own needs and wishes aside,sacrifice them as if you do not deserve them. Many friendships are based either directly or indirectly on interest as nowadays people are unconsciously brought up with this principle.

             On the other hand it's possible that you actually fit in at first and then suddenly time swepts away the initial excitement.In the end you find yourself feeling like a fish out of water and a total stranger for some reason or other. It's a fact that for those who over analyse things,people,situations, life has many challenges to offer so you'd better be prepared to take risks and admit defeat in the process. For the hopeless romantics-me included- who seek the ideal version of friendship well....there's no guarantee that we won't face disappointments or hardships. Between you and me there's most probably no perfect friend since no one is perfect. However, we cannot help hoping to meet someone who is at least a little bit closer than the others to the ideal picture we have so conveniently created in our head! 

Bookworm's corner vol. 1 "Ivanhoe"

Hello people!! Here is the thing for today's post: I have always been a demanding literature reader,very difficult to satisfy. There were times I would start reading a book, having "great expectations" and then somewhere in the middle of this very promising work realising that it was just not worth my precious time..!And  how disappointing this discovery is every single time,I'm sure you can identify with me! But when you think that you have reached the point of despair and you are urgently in need of a shelter from reality there is always one remedy: CLASSICAL LITERATURE! Thank god for that!! Because as much as we try to deny it, there is always this irresistible appeal of the past which will NEVER EVER stop fascinating us! Personally, I'm a staunch supporter of medieval castles, legenday creatures, reading about the achievements of glorious kings and noble knights..and then of course come the myths and folklore which allow us to interpret the world and people of different eras in SO MANY WAYS!
Ivanhoe was all a lover of the medieval era and English culture in general would expect from a book like that! Walter Scott combines masterfully a grasping heroic tale with historical information concerning for example "The war of the roses", Richard the lionheart during his attempt to reclaim the throne of England from his younger brother and even Robin Hood and his outlaws. Thoughout the book the reader familiarises himself/herself with the values of medieval times, although somehow idealised. Of course I could not help pointing out that, although the main characters' decisions fully illustrate their noble nature, they still remain human, with certain weaknesses and faults.There is indeed endless action and the descriptions of battles are remarkable! I totally recommend this book as I believe it is a must for one's reading list and a work that one devours by following step by step the adventures of its heroes!

Brand new start!

So....yup, this is a (hopefully) consciencious brand new start here after so long. It is probably an attempt to rediscover this lost inspiration which used to be my comforting companion and mainly a way of self expression. Yet, someday for some reason it decided either to just vanish into thin air or go on extended holidays (call it whatever you prefer)! Maybe I was too busy with my studies and all and forgot to keep up with this brainstorming activity. The human mind cannot sometimes fully conceive why we wake up one day and a part of what we used to be is now million miles away.. It could be due to the fact that we have subconsciously excluded this part from our life because we don't need it anymore or because it reminds us of people/situations too painful to go back to. And then one reminisces this once beloved routine,this inner need to turn the abstract ideas of the mind into writing..how creativity knocks on your door and fills you with excitement.. This is where it all begins again!! Challenge your mind's abilities and never give up on the fairy dust which fuels your existence! I hope to be back pretty soon with new posts!! For the time being, here's just a thought for your Christmas list! ;)