When I watched the latest Bridget Jones's Diary movie, I was filled with so many emotions. To me, this series of films is more than just entertainment—it’s a cherished memory of my youth. I still remember when the first movie was released; I was still a student. Back then, “writing the diary” was the most popular thing among young people of our generation.
The design of diaries at that time was incredibly private, often with little locks to keep secrets safe in their own small world. Nowadays, the way we document our lives has completely changed. More people record their lives through photos and videos, happily sharing them with the public. The more you share, the more fans you might get—this has become one of the keys to the rise of influencers. Times have truly changed, but such changes inevitably make one nostalgic for the simplicity of the past.
When the second and third movies of Bridget Jones’s Diary were released, I was already working as a journalist in the U.S. Back then, being able to interviewed my student-era idol Renée Zellweger was an incredible honor. I remember I had briefly introducing Taiwan during the interview and expressing my hope that she would visit someday. She readily agreed, and later, she actually came! Although it was likely arranged by the film studio, it still held immense significance for me. That experience remains one of the highlights of my career to this day.
Watching the latest episode, I found myself resonating with BJ’s story on a deeper level. From being a capable media professional to becoming a single mother raising the child, her life transitions struck a chord with me. Especially her decision to set aside romantic relationships to focus on her child—this is a sentiment I know all too well. But what’s comforting is that BJ ultimately finds her second spring in life, both in love and in her career, leading to a beautiful ending. Such a conclusion is not only heartwarming but also fills me with hope for the future. That said, even if I remain single, I feel there’s nothing wrong with it. After all, being single doesn’t mean being lonely—it’s a choice, a form of freedom.
Over the years, I’ve learned to face life’s ups and downs on my own and to find small joys amidst the busyness of life. In my single days, I’ve had more time to focus on the things I love, to learn, and to explore the depths of my inner self. These experiences have helped me understand myself better and taught me how to love myself more. Perhaps love is a beautiful part of life, but it isn’t everything. Everyone can find their own happiness at their own pace.
Every stage of life comes with its own challenges and beauty, and BJ’s story reminds me that no matter what we go through, life will eventually open new doors for us. Maybe that’s why the Bridget Jones’s Diary series continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
📍Photo taken in 2004, back in the days of no smartphones and low-resolution digital cameras. The file was even corrupted! Thanks to modern AI restoration technology, I was able to recover these precious memories. 🥰
好選喆+ 電癮好選喆
請翻譯英文：
當我看完《 #BJ單身日記： #戀上小鮮肉》時，心中湧上滿滿的感觸。對我來說，這一系列電影不僅僅是娛樂作品，更是我青春的回憶。還記得第一集上映的時候，我還沒出社會，那時候「寫日記」是我們這一代年輕人最流行的事情。
那時的日記本設計得非常私密，甚至還會加上鎖頭，彷彿要把心事藏在自己的小天地裡。而如今，寫日記的方式早已改變，更多人透過照片和影像記錄生活，甚至樂於將這些分享給大眾。分享越多，可能越能吸引粉絲，這也成為現代網紅崛起的關鍵之一。時代真的變了，但這樣的變化也讓人不禁懷念過去的純粹。
當《BJ單身日記》推出第二、第三集時，我已經開始在美國跑新聞了。那時候，能夠專訪到學生時期的偶像瑞妮·齊薇格，對我來說簡直是莫大的榮幸。我記得自己在訪問中曾口頭介紹台灣，並希望她有機會能來拜訪。她當時爽快地允諾，後來還真的來了！雖然那應該是片商的安排，但對我而言仍然充滿了意義。那段經歷至今仍是我珍藏的職業生涯高光時刻之一。
而這次看最新一集的《BJ單身日記：戀上小鮮肉》，我發現自己和BJ的故事產生了更深的共鳴。從幹練的媒體人到成為帶著孩子的單親媽媽，這樣的人生轉折讓我感同身受。尤其是她因為想專心照顧孩子而暫時放下感情的選擇，這種心情我再熟悉不過了。但令人欣慰的是，BJ最終依然找到了人生的第二春，無論是感情還是事業，都迎來了美好的發展。這樣的結局不僅溫暖人心，也讓我對未來充滿了希望。但就算我繼續單身下去，其實也覺得沒有什麼不好。畢竟，單身並不等於孤單，而是一種選擇、一種自由。
這些年來，我學會了一個人面對生活的風風雨雨，學會了如何在忙碌的日子裡找到屬於自己的小確幸。單身的日子裡，我有更多時間專注在自己喜歡的事物上，去學習、去探索內心的深處，這些經歷讓我比過去更了解自己、也更懂得如何愛自己。或許，愛情是生命中美好的一部分，但它並不是全部。每個人都可以在自己的節奏裡，找到屬於自己的幸福。
人生的每一個階段都有屬於它的挑戰與美好，而BJ的故事提醒我，無論經歷了什麼，生活總會在某個時刻為你打開新的大門。或許，這就是《BJ單身日記》系列電影能夠長久打動人心的原因吧。
📍照片攝於2004年沒有智慧手機、數位相機畫素超差的年代，檔案還壞了！感謝現代AI修復技術，讓我得以失而復得這些珍貴的照片🥰
When I watched the latest Bridget Jones's Diary movie, I was filled with so many emotions. To me, this series of films is more than just entertainment—it’s a cherished memory of my youth. I still remember when the first movie was released; I was still a student. Back then, “writing the diary” was the most popular thing among young people of our generation.
The design of diaries at that time was incredibly private, often with little locks to keep secrets safe in their own small world. Nowadays, the way we document our lives has completely changed. More people record their lives through photos and videos, happily sharing them with the public. The more you share, the more fans you might get—this has become one of the keys to the rise of influencers. Times have truly changed, but such changes inevitably make one nostalgic for the simplicity of the past.
When the second and third movies of Bridget Jones’s Diary were released, I was already working as a journalist in the U.S. Back then, being able to interviewed my student-era idol Renée Zellweger was an incredible honor. I remember I had briefly introducing Taiwan during the interview and expressing my hope that she would visit someday. She readily agreed, and later, she actually came! Although it was likely arranged by the film studio, it still held immense significance for me. That experience remains one of the highlights of my career to this day.
Watching the latest episode, I found myself resonating with BJ’s story on a deeper level. From being a capable media professional to becoming a single mother raising the child, her life transitions struck a chord with me. Especially her decision to set aside romantic relationships to focus on her child—this is a sentiment I know all too well. But what’s comforting is that BJ ultimately finds her second spring in life, both in love and in her career, leading to a beautiful ending. Such a conclusion is not only heartwarming but also fills me with hope for the future. That said, even if I remain single, I feel there’s nothing wrong with it. After all, being single doesn’t mean being lonely—it’s a choice, a form of freedom.
Over the years, I’ve learned to face life’s ups and downs on my own and to find small joys amidst the busyness of life. In my single days, I’ve had more time to focus on the things I love, to learn, and to explore the depths of my inner self. These experiences have helped me understand myself better and taught me how to love myself more. Perhaps love is a beautiful part of life, but it isn’t everything. Everyone can find their own happiness at their own pace.
Every stage of life comes with its own challenges and beauty, and BJ’s story reminds me that no matter what we go through, life will eventually open new doors for us. Maybe that’s why the Bridget Jones’s Diary series continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
📍Photo taken in 2004, back in the days of no smartphones and low-resolution digital cameras. The file was even corrupted! Thanks to modern AI restoration technology, I was able to recover these precious memories. 🥰
7 months ago | [YT] | 28