My Life not in Ruins

Jessica 2022-03-26 08:01:01

This is not a ruin, in the ruins of the city of Athena, she can hear the wind of history.

This is not a ruin, in front of the bright glass windows of the galloping car, what he sees is the meaning of his existence.

This is not a ruin, on top of the sacred miracles of Greece, modern people deduce their own philosophy.

The woman asked the old man: Why did my husband lie to me?

The old man answered him: He deceived himself.

The couple asked the old man: Why is our daughter always angry?

The old man answered them: Parents are role models for children.

And that little flower on the tour guide's seat. Gives hope to a woman on the brink of collapse.

I like this kind of man, who is silent, open-minded, and always gives sympathy in subtle places. There is no need to stay together, what you and I are, as long as you take it out and think about it when it is cold, you will feel warm.

The story made me understand a truth. Why should I care about being a tour guide or a university teacher in a place I like, with people I like, and doing things I like?

After watching "My Life in Ruins", I fell in love with the whole of Greece, and suddenly wanted to touch the white buildings, tap the beach of the Aegean Sea, and fly to the Olympics...

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  • Jadon 2022-03-30 09:01:11

    Now we dance. A love letter to Greece.

  • Elissa 2022-03-30 09:01:11

    I have the urge to hit 5 stars, Greece is so beautiful~! ! !

My Life in Ruins quotes

  • Georgia: Where did you learn English?

    Poupi Kakas: I rode my motorcycle across England.

    Georgia: Of course.

  • Georgia: [as he's holding her] So I just wanted to tell you... You're such a nice guy. And I'm... Okay, look. This can't happen.

    Poupi Kakas: But it must. You said you haven't made love in forever.

    Georgia: Yeah, when I thought you didn't speak English. You know what? I've decided I'm leaving Greece, because this whole moving here was an experiment to be brave and spontaneous, and... Okay. You know, this whole impulsive and crazy and you know, jump into a thing, thing?

    Poupi Kakas: Georgia?

    Georgia: Yeah?

    Poupi Kakas: Your butt is too small.

    Georgia: [as she turns to kiss him] Oh, that did it.