My roommates’ latest NetFlix envelope contained Pride and Prejudice, based on the Jane Austin novel. I’ve not read this one, but I have read Persuasion, which seems to remind me of this one but with various English names swapped for various others. It could simply be Keira Knightley, but I think it more likely that I have a soft spot for these types of movies, especially when I find myself not in the midst of a love affair of Georgian magnitude - in this, I suspect I am not alone.

Having only just watched the movie, I am well aware of its effect on my English. You know that strange desire you get to imitate an Outback Steakhouse advert commercial whenever an Aussie is around - it’s of the same nature. What really lets the sappiness sink in is the commonalities I choose for myself from the protagonists (incidentally a funny thing about Pride and Prejudice is that it is almost completely devoid of antagonists).

Elizabeth: Do you dance Mr. Darcy? / Mr. Darcy: Not if I can help it.

Ah yes, how frequently that very response has come to my mind.

Mr. Darcy: Would you allow me to see you back to the town? / Elizabeth: No, I’m rather fond of walking.

Me TOO, she and I would be perfect for each other. /sarcasm

What a roundabout way of saying that I miss being in a relationship, eh? Ah, but I’ve come up with an outline of how to remedy that. And no, it doesn’t involve dating.