playing cupid
“ know what, I think I’m born to be a matchmaker, help people find love..” dreamily staring into space.
“ oh yeah, any successes so far, Ms who-think-born-to-be-matchmaker ?..”
“ ..you are very encouraging, thank you..” blinking back into reality.
“ hehehehehehhe..”
Me. The Matchmaker. =D
Okay, he’s right, there is still no success in pairing any couple yet. But, I know, because my intention is good, there will be good results. Just wait and see. One day. Patience, that’s the word.
No, this new mission isn’t triggered after watching ‘Emma’, as a matter of fact I never got a chance to watch the movie that was adapted from the Jane Austen novel. To be frank, this is something I have been pondering alone to myself, even before I found ‘ef’. Even when I was still the single girl, thinking about my ‘the one’. I like observing people, eyeing couples and their compatibilty . Sometimes, i found myself making a mental note about a particular person, finding a good partner for him/her, whom i personally think would make a good spouse to some lucky friend of mine.
But yeah, unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it sound. To cast a love arrow to someone, i worry if i hit it wrongly, not only i’ll embarrass the person whom i try to help, but i’ll risk jeopardising the friendship. It’s a tricky business, but will reap good fortune. More ‘masjid dibina’, and i’ll be the one smiling with satisfaction, with mountains of gleeful happiness ! =D
The way to approch the subject. Never too directly, en.. as some poeple might feel insulted. Not to slow either, or you’ll let the opportunity pass. Recalling one of my friend’s word when i purposefully hinted that i can help him overcome his sorrow after a heartbreak..” kot ye pun, ko straight to the point terus, naik terperanjat aku..” Oh, ok. It’s hard to contain my excitement when a new idea comes to mind, especially when it involves meddling in people’s love life =D. Because i’m a woman who find relationship’s issue a very interesting topic to talk among friends, or to ponder alone on my bed. ( which later would cause headache to my dear ‘ef’, having to listen to my non-stop ramblings..hehe ).
But what really attracts me to playing cupid is because i think sometimes what people need is the nudge at their elbow, to make them see the opportunities around them. Someone to show them the ways, the how-to’s like how to win a woman’s heart or how to talk to guys etc ( ermm, not to say I’m an expert in this field, but well.. I do know a little helpful tips ;] ). Someone to knock on the head of those who still think that ” it’ll happen by itself..”. Oh yeah, then keep waiting, it’ll surely fall from the sky right on your lap! . When i say “you have to make the effort”, i dont mean the girls to act flirtish, purring at guy’s feet..or for men to go standing at sidewalks, grinning mindlessly at girls. Make an effort to be a better person, physically and mentally. Look in the mirror, and be true to yourself. Do you need to lose some weight ? Start you healthy diet plan. Need to learn conversational skills ? Find ways to it. Whatever it is, you have to begin creating positive changes in your life. Don’t remain stagnant, and stop making excuses. Make yourself approachable and noticeable, elegantly and intelligently i mean.
Heh..easy for me to say ehh. Not really, i have learned my lesson in this. I need to return the favour, by doing what i can. Like the movie ‘Pay it Forward’, whatever kindness you receive from others, instead of paying it back to the person who do the kindness to you, pay it forward to another person. See how kindness grows and expands. And, love too.
Maybe I should go and watch ‘Hitch’. Again.
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