Maybe cliches and cheese aren’t so bad
Lately I’ve begun to wonder if having some corny in one’s life isn’t necessarily a bad and cringe-worthy thing. No one wants to be generic, sappy and disgusting. I definitely cannot handle a lot of sugar, especially if it’s obnoxious, excessive and unnecessary. But I think if something is done or said with utmost sincerity, some corniness might be cute and perhaps even necessary. We cannot be serious and practical all the time – I mean really, where’s the fun and romance in that? We’re so insistent on being adults and keeping a steady head on our shoulders that we’re sacrificing the innocence and sweetness that love stories can and used to have. Maybe my way of thinking is a bit outdated, but deep down I’m still a romantic. I’m attracted to whimsical and lovely things. Certain gestures and words simply get to me. It’s easier to feel swept when it’s all happening to someone else, unfortunately. If I were in that very situation, I’m more likely to burn up with embarrassment, and cringe to death. And that is a shame. I hope one day I’ll be a little more mature, and appreciate things for what they are instead of being caught up in how sentimental and corny it may be. It really is the thought and sincerity that matter. If someone took the time to think of me, and tried to do something to make me happy, I want to have that grace and sense of appreciation to acknowledge that effort. The only reason why chivalry is dead is because people like me keep on bludgeoning it. I’d like to put an end to that.
