Enchanted with Love.

Watched "Enchanted" today with my nieces. This is probably the 5th time I've watched this Disney production. Every single time, I just get myself so......what's the word? Yes, enchanted.

The idea of "storybook endings, fairytales coming true" still captivates me. Like what the lyrics of this song say, "deep down inside, we wanna believe they still do."

I know. You might think me, in my late 20s now, I'm too old to believe in fairytales. Too jaded to believe in happy endings. Too cynical to believe in romance.

Well, I am sorry but I still do.

The little girl in me still believes in "happily ever after". The little princess inside me is still dreaming of her "true love's kiss." I love red roses, private picnics, weekend escapades, sweet little texts of love and lovely surprises from that special someone. And I am not ashamed or afraid to say that.

Yes, every couple has their bad times. But do we sacrifice the good times because of the bad times? My heart screams with a big "No!"

That is why I never stop believing. That is why I never stop trying.

Because I had it once before and it made me feel wonderful. Completely magical.

I felt like Cinderella.

I felt like Belle in "Beauty & The Beast".

I felt like Giselle in "Enchanted".

A chance meeting is all it takes. Just one special moment. I was swept off my feet that day you found me. Eight hours together, chatting non-stop, without realising it's been eight hours, is a record in My Book of Records.

And so, I will wear my heart on my sleeve. Sometimes, you will reach what's real by making believe.

A friend recently commented that I am a romantic at heart, that I have this ideal notion on love. She's probably right, except for one thing.

I don't believe love comes easy like in fairytales. On the contrary, love comes with a lot of hard work. Once you find that someone to love, you will do whatever it takes to make it work. Regardless. And it will still bring a smile to you, no matter how hard it is. It will still make you happy.

Love started out as a feeling. To continue to love is a choice.

That's probably why I totally love this song!

Boy, am I glad to be me. I will never stop being me. I will never stop believing in fairytales and happy endings.

Can't wait to be swept off my feet. Again. ♥

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That's what I hope to give you forever." 

- The Notebook