Some old grandmother story

Everytime I look at my grandmother, she reminds me of the video I did for her last year. Well, it was dedicated to her and at the same time, was for my O levels art examination.

It started off simply wanting to do a video to remember my deceased uncle who combated cancer and lost last year. It was quite a big change in my life when he passed away. My grandmother moved out of her house ( she was living with my uncle before he passed away ) and went to my aunt’s house and sometimes my house. I could see that she was trying to avoid that place because it would remind her of uncle Jed. It was hard for her.

Until then, it struck me that why don’t I do a video for someone who is still alive? I’ve always believed that media is a strong medium such that it can evoke feelings into someone.

Thus I began writing the script for the story. It was a letter. A letter from a grandson to his grandmother:

“ Dear Grandmother.

How have you been? Been taking care of your health? Have you been taking your medicine regularly? I am doing fine over here, but I missed the times when you were by my side. I could share my joy when I was happy, and you were always there when I was feeling down.

Remember the time when you brought me to the market? It was smelly. But with your presence, I did not notice the stench.

Remember the time, you bought me breakfast? I didn’t like rice vermicelli, but you bought rice vermicelli. I wanted soup noodles, but you bought me dry noodles.

Remember the time, you cooked for my birthday? I said that it was tasteless in front of my friends.

Remember the time, I took your money? I said it was for school but I bought sweets instead. Eventually you knew, but did not reprimand me.

Remember the time, you fetched me home from school? You held on to my hand as we took the regular path home. I sang happily as we walked.

Remember the time, when I was ill? You took me to the clinic. I cried. But you still took me to the clinic patiently.

Although I was a brat when I was young, I still remember in my heart what you’ve done for me. I would like to thank you for being with me all these times..

Grandmother, I love you. ”

Please note that this is the original script I wrote last year so I don’t think there’s plagiarism and whatever.

Anyway, I just went ahead and shot the video. Actually my grandmother was acting in it. But she doesn’t know that it was for her. Until the day I finished editing and bringing home a copy, I showed it to her.

I was hoping that she would cry after watching it, but sadly she didn’t. she just told me it was good and gave me a smile. That smile made me proud of what I have done. I knew she understood what I meant.

Through this, I understood that it is never too late to do something for others. You just need to be sincere. This is proven because my relationship with my grandmother improved, although we were already very close. Like what people always say, that there is still room for improvement.

~ by sianzationalisticallism on April 26, 2007.