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Geophysic True Second: it’s just a passing phase
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone, and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead, and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
I have a confession to make. It took me 3 years to get this piece.
I believed in happy-ever-after fairytales and so, I sold away my Reverso to buy a large diamond ring for a girl, so she’d marry me. I spent my entire savings to give her a fabulous wedding, where politicians and the press gathered.
I was once happy but only for a while.
Life seldom gives us happy-ever-after moments. People change, hearts can change, and so I was left alone again after 3 years of doing my very best. She cheated on me, and a sad marriage of abuse and sadness prolonged till it fell apart.
Dejected, rejected, I flew home, leaving behind sad memories. As I walked through the airport shops, I went to look at the watches from JLC, to cheer myself up, and to remind myself of what I used to be when life was happier.
A very simple watch caught my eye. But JLC is seldom what it appears to be. I have my pride. I did not have any ability to buy the watch. But somehow, these words betrayed my mouth: “can I see this Geophysic please?” Something inside me smiled again.
Slowly, I picked myself up again, becoming more resilient. Sadness was just a passing phase.
Little did I know my next phase would be the biggest blessing.
So here is my Geophysic, finally, after 3 long years of waiting.
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Geophysic True Second: it’s just a passing phase
There are places I'll remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone, and some remain All these places had their moments With lovers and friends, I still can recall Some are dead, and some are living In my life,...
Wow
A story of your life encapsulated in the watch -- sometimes we forget how these "simple mechanical objects" can mean so much more to us. Thanks Cazalea
Yes, sometimes a small object can mean so much
JLC is dear to my heart. To me it represents hope, triumph, perseverance and finally a job well done. I was exposed to the reverso at age 9, through an advertisement every night before the news. And my mother would say, wow, that’s ultra luxury, a super w...
Hey welcome back,glad you are ok,
“If you want to have a good time then you need a good watch”,keep in mind that in every day of our life you can find something good,just need to concentrate in finding it and focus on cordial abrazo desde Tenerife!!! Iulian
Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story 🙏
I wish you the best for the years ahead and perhaps this True Second will commemorate them! By the way, I love so many aspects of the design and idea on the True Second movement. mine says Hi! Be well and stay healthy ...
I like your version so much
=D life is a box of chocolates, you’d never know what you’ll get. I’m grateful for being able to survive the ordeal to see the big beautiful rainbow in this phase of life. Thank you and may you have a great positive day ahead!
Thank you very much Nico
No need to run and hide...it’s a wonderful wonderful life....have you heard this song from Zucchero?
Hope is a powerful motivator
When the world turns dark. Sometimes it does for me. Everything darkens. Then hope is like the first rays of light in the morning. I work with a lot of kids, and some come from absolutely terrible conditions, but when I give them HOPE, they seem to brave ...
Agree completely
Been going through some tough times with a relationship these last few months and really appreciated your post. May there always be light for you friend.
I empathise with you my friend
We must always know our worth. When the person makes us stoop so low that we lose our identity, then maybe it is better to be looking elsewhere for happiness my friend.
Some song lyrics
Too late to save myself from falling I took a chance and changed your way of life But you misread my meaning when I met you Closed the door and left me blinded by the light AND I haven't got much time to waste, it's time to make my way I'm not afraid of w...
