Dramatic Drama is Dramatic

Finally got around to finishing 궁 (Goong), or Princess Hours. I have to say, for the most part, I really enjoyed this drama. It had its humorous moments, serious moments, and of course, plenty of "daaaawwww..." moments. I feel like the bones of the love story are fairly simple, and somewhat cliche: rude, cold boy meets fun, loud girl, girl turns boy's world upside down, boy's heart changes, they fall in love, yay. However, putting this plot in the context of a fictional, Korean constitutional monarchy was pretty clever. And of course, what's a drama without...well...drama? Plenty of that in this show. Former love interests and love triangles run rampant. Some of the actions that are pretty love-story-typical were a bit cheesy for me. But who knows, maybe that's what Koreans love in their shows. I felt some of the subplots in this show were really drawn out, and it made the overall story heavy, maybe even dull at times. Is 24 the magic number for how many episodes should be aired? Who knows.

Buuuuuut I have to confess that I chose to watch this drama because of the main actress, 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), after watching her in Coffe Prince, where she also starred as the main character. And I really enjoyed that show. Between these two, I definitely liked Coffee Prince more than Goong. I just think the story in Coffee Prince is better and the characters have more depth. When I think about it, I feel that maybe Yoon's acting is better in Coffee Prince than in Goong, but it's important to know Yoon's role in Coffee Prince came after Goong. I'm not sure whether this is is due to her accumulated experience between the two series that results in her acting being better in the later show. I had the feeling that she played a good bit of her character in Goong for comic effect, whenever the scene called for a comic mood. Maybe that's how the character is, but sometimes, I just felt that part of it seemed forced, on her part.

I'm really contemplating watching 아가씨를 부탁해, or Take Care of the Young Lady, next. (....where Yoon Eun Hye also has a leading role. What, I think she's cute, all right? Don't judge.)

But for now, I think I'll try something else.

Mamihlapinatapa

“Mamihlapinatapai: A look shared by two people with each wishing that the other will initiate something that both desire but which neither one wants to start.”

Sing!

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Glee! And in this week's episode, Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jr.) finally has his breakout performance! I love this so much, I can't get over how great it is. Team Asia ftw.

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Noooooo! Stupid Fox had to take the video clip down. At least you can find studio recordings of the song on youtube. They even included the dialogue/lines from the original show. Eh well.

You left cigarette burns
across my bed sheets
pock marked holes
scabs
but they don't make sleeping any warmer.

There was a warm breeze
that blew through my hair
until the clouds came in
and cast shadows
cold biting winds
that took down my house.

They say don't burn your bridges
but it seems as if I never had bridges to begin with
and they were only dreams.

It was a cool day when I came to
and a warm night when you left
connections that trace the leaves which
scatter across my front door step
as I walked inside and didn't want
to come out.

A ghost.

I share no words but with one
who listens patiently and knows how to provide
warmth
but a temporary flame which fails to last
until the next morning.

I am knee-deep in blistering sand with
an empty bottle
a bitter taste
false hopes
a faded map
but I know I will find my way
one
day.

World Edition

For a long time now, I've wondered what are we, as humans, to God, if he exists? I like to think we must be his own personal super deluxe mega expansions-included copy of The Sims. He creates millions and millions of Sims and let's them loose in the world. He sometimes gives some of the Sims guidance so they can live their lives as they should be, but most of the time, these Sims are here so he can laugh at their misfortune of pissing themselves, refuse to help them in case of stove fire, or just occasionally fuck up their lives for shits and giggles.

How

God I love Maroon 5. This song is a new favorite of mine from their recent album.

"Why does the one you love become the one who makes you want to cry?"

In Transit

As they say, all good things must come to an end.

Thanks, for all you've done for me.