Quick Review: Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Yes, I'm watching the recently broadcasted korean romance-comedy, Sungkyunkwan Scandal. The special edge that this drama has, is that the setting is actually in an earlier era of Korean history, the Joseon. Although, listen for it listen for it - this is a trendy drama, a funny, adorable fusion-sageuk. Yes.

Even though I've definitely seen this raved about all over the asian drama sites, the setting being historic just really didn't appeal to me. Furthermore, the scholar outfits of the students totally wore me out. I thought the series would be boring and tiresome to even get through one episode, but I was so wrong. Partly I blame it on the unspectacular poster and tiresome (though totally unique) drama title. And the fact that I completely confused this with Joseon X Files, which was a mystery drama also set in the same time period, AND not to mention airing at around the same time as this one.

To be frank, it's not like 360 degrees away from my initial indifference. Scandal is full of engaging characters, more than charming guys, and pretty visuals, true that. And the various useage of chinese characters definitely had a beautiful, sophisticated touch. However, one can't overlook the overall emptiness of the plot, having the main focus a) concealing the fact that there is a girl at the prestigious Sungkyunkwan university and b) finding the Red Messenger, which after watching half the series, I still haven't gotten what it is exactly.

Admittedly, I'm still very much invested in this drama, largely due to the light-hearted storyline, the gorgeous cinematography, and the bomb-tastic soundtrack. And the hotdamnsexy boys. And Park Min young's (female lead) engaging portrayal of a self-educated young lady whom is beautiful and has wit at the same time. And this drama is really making me like Song Joong Ki's playboy, cheeky side character more and more as episodes roll on.

Jalgeum Quartet (aka J4)! Does this remind anyone of a certain powerful, adorable group of eye candy? Hmm? Oh, actually more than just one. How about from You're Beautiful, even Coffee Prince? :D Yep, this is one of the gems in this drama. Look forward to it. :)

School Dances and the Jolly Season!

It's been a while.

I'm back, and happy to announce that I've attended my first dance. Yes, like I actually went up to a PERSON OF OPPOSITE GENDER and asked them to a dance! I know, I know, and I would like to give myself a pat of appreciation on the back. Haha. Honestly, it's been like two weeks after the whole dance, and I'm still taking it all in. The whole thing is just a blur. I went to the mall, and located the group. We split into teams for our day activity, which was a scavenger hunt where we'd take pictures of whatever was on the list (ex: team members doing yoga poses in front of a yoga store, a red lipstick). Which was extremely entertaining and fun. Afterwards, everyone gathered to walk to our restaurant, an italian l'restorante in fact, very exquistite looking. Outside, a band was performing on the streets, and fake snow fluttered down. Absolutely breath-taking.

So now it's winter break, and I have work shifts and parties to attend to, and let's not forget, presents i have to go shop for/make! I should really start adding cards along with the presents, I've discovered how much more meaningful just a nice little card adds to a gift.

Furthermore, I want to actually go to the cinema and watch a movie. Not just any movie, but a good movie. Since it's holiday season, I'd prefer something light-hearted, like Tangled. It doesn't really matter if it's like, kiddy, or Disney, I just want something that can sooth all those grades-related stress, and not to mention the pain-inducing SATS.

Happy holidays everyone! (: My new years resolutions will be up pretty soon.

Defining a Crush

So I'm definitely crushing on this guy (from post below). So here's my "definition" of my infatuation in context to this situation...

- you want to text him, but you don't want to sound a creeper, so you end up not texting
- your eyes scan the hallways for him whenever you come out of a classroom 
- just when your hopes are down, he walks by laughing with his friends and your eyes meet each others for a brief moment
- you try to talk to your friends enthusiastically in front of him so that it seems that you are having fun and not looking uninteresting
- you click on his fb profile a bunch of times whenever he's not on chat because you wonder if he's really on, but just not on chat
- you get all happy because he's finally texted you back, only to get "lol yeah"
- dreaming about him (yess I sure hope that's normal LOL)
- when your friend mentions his name with a teasing voice, you freeze, then realise she was talking about your guy friend with the same name

Nervous.

For SATS, for AP testing, for everything school related!! It's only a couple weeks in, and already, I'm feeling the burden. Heavy, heavy, heavy.

Another thing is the hc dance. I've never been to these dances all these years of school and really kinda want to... I'm starting to facebook chat with this guy from my grade, and somehow I think I'm starting to actually like him too! I had liked someone else prior to chatting with him, but I don't know how I'm starting to fall for him too! Crazyy stuff. He's interesting to talk to and stuff, and he's starting to look a little bit..cute too. Yea, I'm grudgingly admitting to all this.

Getting Side Bangs?

Hey!! Long time no... post. Haha. Okay, so today's labor day, which means no school! :) I'm done, like DONE with procrastination, so this means that I've already finished my homework and studying two days prior. This is a major accomplishment for me personally, so I would like to congratulate myself with a round of applause (not the pat on the back kind of crap that they would tell grade school kids to do).
So with the beginning of the second week of the school year coming up, I might do a renovation with my hair, like attempting to cut a side bangs look, similar to the one Raelyni has kindly posted a tutorial for us. My bangs are growing really long now, and reaching the end of my chin, so I'll be considering a side bangs. Yes? Sounds good?

Needa Get Some Time for Drama!!

And you know what I mean by that. Asian drama baby.
Yes, in particular, korean comedy series My GF is a Gumiho. Everything about this drama says "refreshing and bubbly and entertaining". So I must must get some time over the weekend catching up on this gem. I'm even starting to warm up to Lee Seung Ki for just being in this drama. My view for him has changed a lot. Back in '09, I was grossed out when people mentioned his name in the same sentence with the words, 'sexy' or 'amazing'. I thought he resembled a chipmunck. Didn't like him. Now I kinda do from seeing a little bit of his 'cute' side in this role.

It's so fluffyyyy - Playful Kiss first impressions

Playful Kiss number one! I just saw the first episode! I like how the director made the show have almost the same cheery, uplifting vibe as the taiwanese version. Even the songs have similar 'nostalgicy' feel!
Also, I can't say enough good things about Jung So Min's acting as Oh Hani :) She's amazing. I like how she's kind of the person who grows on you in terms of looks and personality, just like Ariel Lin who portrayed the same heroine in the taiwanese version.
On a super shallow note though, I'm also in love with the cute girls' uniforms and Oh Hani's various hairdos (must try them out, note to self haha).

Hey! Short Post about School...

Some classes like marketing or us history, love it, some classes like calculus, hate it. And some classes that should've been good, but the choice of the teachers made it horrible. Yeah, school in a nutshell for this year. Oh, by the way, I got Photography class!! Yes to running around school taking pictures!

EDIT: It's third day already, and I found that I actually find calc okay, and same thing about english class. So far. I'm raising my hand a lot more now, and I'm proud of myself for that! Haha.

Cross Country was killing me off one day at a time, but it seems, I'm hesitating while I say this - I think it's okay. At least the freeway loop (approx 3 miles) seems pretty typical now, like I'm not totally out of breath or anything. And I've learned to pace myself (this is from a girl who can only sprint, not jog)... what I do is I would have my eyes on the ground in front of me, and then count numbers starting from 1 to 1000. It really works, and completely takes out the feeling of my legs that can't go further anymore. Really helps.

Wisdom Teeth Pains and Swelling

My wisdom teeth are killing me. My gums near those teeth are swollen and feel like pillows (not in a comforting way), and I can barely even close my mouth. Especially with my case, my half-erupted wisdom tooth requires a surgeon to slice my gums and then extract the tooth bit by bit, which sounds painful and absolutely undesirable.

First Day of Cross Country practice!

Wish me luck! :) Even though it's only practice.