Thomasian proposes to girlfriend at graduation rites
As I end the chapter of my life as a graduate student, and entering into another stage wherein I'm expected to be more matured , responsible and independent, I find myself more and more frequently wondering about settling down, about family life -- basically wondering if I see myself more as having a family in the future, or just be like some academics who remained blissfully single during the length of their career. I've heard it said many times over: "You don't choose your calling, You don't choose your vocation." That one defines his/her happiness just means being contented with what the Lord brings him/her. Watching the video, I was able to vicariously relate with what the guy was feeling as he completes another momentous lap in his life. And brought about by the euphoria that is graduation, he can't help but celebrate this accomplishment by topping it with another equally-momentous and daring act: proposing to his long-time girlfriend. I'm pretty sure that many viewers envied the couple. Several guys would dream of having a pretty and loyal girlfriend who was one of the driving forces and inspiration behind the boyfriend/graduate's success. Many girls would dream of having a boyfriend who's a devoted lover, and who sincerely respects her and her parents. Many people would dream of getting the approval of their would-be in-laws. In a case like this, who in his right mind would forego the idea of proposing to his girlfriend in his graduation day? It was like destiny and fate connived to lead into this perfect situation.
This case awakened the hopeless romantic in me, that it's still possible to have a fairy tale romance in these uncertain times. But it also fired up the critic in me, that the presentation would only dampen the morale of some (or probably many) viewers who don't have the complete elements of the love story that made it beautiful (or at least possible) in the first place. Not many people enjoy a nice family-situation that enables them to study a course in a university of their choice, hassle-free. Nor have the inherent good looks that makes attracting (or pursuing) a suitable partner easier compared to the rest of the population. Nor even have the basic freedom to choose whom to love, whether because it was already arranged by others, or it's a taboo to be upfront in admitting who he/she is actually attracted with.
That's why I can say, it tears me up more to see regular people faced with regular or even disadvantageous situations, and who still get to triumph against all odds in the end. That should definitely be the bigger newsmaker.
