cry in the train

[itrytobe]

i really like it when books (or films) make me cry, and i don't mind being seen crying while reading a book, even somewhere public like in the train. partly because, well, i just enjoy being touched so deep by a book, but also for a large part as a declaration to the empty uncaring universe: "look! look at me! i'm not a complete cold heartless monster without empathy after all. you see? i am capable of having feelings!"

but is it really empathy if i only care about myself and how others perceive me though...