Eventually Julie Quotes

“You don't just become something in life. You evolve and grow; otherwise you get bored and remain stagnant.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“She stepped out onto the balcony, transfixed by the breathtaking view of the Parthenon perched atop the Acropolis. Calmness swept throughout her whole body. She felt that the ruins were speaking to her, insisting that she live in the moment. It suddenly occurred to her that she was breathing in the very same air that the ancient Greeks had once breathed.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“She had now upset their fantasy, and ruined their hope that a romance so sacred as theirs could never be destroyed.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“You don't need to live in a mansion to be happy. All you need is to create the right space, something that says this is who you are, and you can always change who you are, just as you change your environment.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“Love doesn't end, even though we feel that our hopes and dreams have ended.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“You don't have to live in a mansion to be happy. All you need is to create the right space; something that says this is who you are, and you can always change who you are, just as you change your environment.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“As she looked at the lake again, she noticed that as poetic as it looked, it was melancholic, just as she was, even when she was feeling free and happy on her private little Greek adventure. That afternoon, as Dimity stepped out of the boat in Ioannina, she decided to continue her day of discovery and take a walk through the busy streets.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“She looked over at the volcanic terrain known as Caldera on her right side, and couldn’t believe she had ties to a country that was so rich in beauty and history.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“The ship will survive without me, she reminded herself as she had quickly said her goodbyes to them,”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“Maria’s thoughts were interrupted by her mobile vibrating. “What?” she hissed, trying not to wake Thomas. “Is she for real? I can’t believe this! We just arrived and my mother’s already calling me!” Maria gently moved the pram towards the other side of the large suite. She knew that things would get heated with her mother. They always did. She walked towards the balcony to stand near Antonio, but stopped before stepping through the doors and into the warm Athens air.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“By the end of the night, she had the most terrible headache. Cassandra’s words also came back to her. “Your real self and ideal self, need to be congruent or else there is inner conflict and anxiety. People need to be true to their values.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“For God’s sake, I’m only in my twenties. I feel that this is a scene from Pride and Prejudice, except instead of the mother trying desperately to marry off her daughters, the older sister takes it upon herself to carry out this job.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“It was ironic that coffee was supposed to invite people to address their inner feelings with someone when all it seemed to do in their situation was to force her to repress them even further.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“Her dress sparkled like the stars that blanketed the Mykonos night sky.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“Self-growth does not always mean that we've changed. It means that we've stopped listening to what others say we 'ought' to be doing and finally live our lives according to our own values.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“We don't really change. We finally begin to live a life that is true to our values.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“That’s what it’s all about, perspective.” Maybe her life had been on pause, not to see some movie, but to gain clarity about what really mattered to her.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“It’s okay, but we have to do so many chores on the weekends. Granddad said we need to do extra around the house because it’s not fair if you always do most of the chores. He was impressed that we tidy our rooms and set the table, but he thinks we might need to free your time more. I can’t believe how much you do for us. No wonder you’re always tired. I mean, you even help so much at our school.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“It doesn’t even look like we’re in Athens. This strip is completely different to the rest of the city. I guess we can’t forget where we are when we look over there,” she said as she pointed to the Parthenon, which was in full view, towering over the city.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“She had been so excited as she had walked next to the ancient Agora. She had stood still and admired it before walking through Plaka’s maze-like streets. She imagined what it would have been like — how the ancient Greek women, men and children would have shopped.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“How would she ever get back to the level she’d been at when she had just started making her mark on the industry? How dare he make her feel like she was some lonely housewife who couldn’t make it when her husband wasn’t around.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“The asphyxiating smell of hairspray and perfume coming from the hallway had made her stomach turn. She sat defiantly on the floor, in the corner of her room. The smell of hairspray always evoked anxiety for her. She fittingly associated the strong, toxic smell with having to attend something she didn’t want to be part of.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“Maria took a sip of her wine. She wasn’t much of a drinker, but she really needed a drink right then. It was as she had predicted. The whole conversation had been steered in the usual direction — her Greek background. Her business accomplishments, of course, had completely been pushed to the curb. It wasn’t that she wasn’t proud of her background. She just hated being labelled, especially when she was born and raised in Australia. She didn’t understand the fascination”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“Remember, Dimity, sometimes you need to jump into the water … you know, swim a little bit. You’ll be surprised to discover that the ship can survive without you,” he said, looking back at her.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“What are you talking about? She wasn’t upset at all, and what kids are you talking about? Antonio and I are both nearly thirty.”
― Anthea Syrokou, The Greek Tapestry

“Just don’t hold on too tightly to the branch. If it’s too difficult to hold onto it, it may not be the right branch. It may not be strong enough. It’s your call.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“It felt strange that two days ago she was in Paris; she was expecting to see the Eiffel Tower at any moment. Instead, the Sydney Tower caught her attention as it cast a shadow on the streets, standing with just as much pride and conviction, even though it wasn’t half as famous.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“Their parents had just started an import business in the food industry, and since Christina was seventeen at the time, she was assigned to look after Julie when their parents weren’t around. That’s when the dynamics changed, when their relationship disintegrated, just like a democracy does when a dictatorship takes the reins.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“The truth was that she was never the type of girl that would dwell on thoughts of marriage and the “perfect” wedding. She had never even imagined herself in a wedding dress as many of her friends had. In fact, she never even thought about marriage.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie

“Dear team, Please be advised that Monday morning’s meeting will be held in meeting room two at 8:30am as there is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed immediately. There will be no need for anyone to take the minutes. It is essential that everyone is punctual as time is of the essence, and we don’t want to fall behind with proceedings. Enjoy the weekend and I’ll see everyone at 8.30am sharp.”
― Anthea Syrokou, Eventually Julie