Missing everything back home, especially the people...and yes the food!!!
Just one more month till home...
Sigh, stupid gloomy,wet and cold weather making me more depressed...thanks a lot British 'Summer'~~~
Monday, June 18, 2012
Home
Missing everything back home, especially the people...and yes the food!!!
Just one more month till home...
Sigh, stupid gloomy,wet and cold weather making me more depressed...thanks a lot British 'Summer'~~~
Saturday, June 9, 2012
For the Love of Hallyu
Hallyu...means 'Korean wave' , which means the popularity of Korean music/ celebrities/ dramas/ movies out of Korea (overseas)...
Korean entertainment is super duper popular,it's not only popular in Asian countries, but it has now 'infected' the western world as well , and not only Asians love it, every ethnicity is enjoying it as well. So what makes it so popular and infective? is it the 'guyliner' where male celebrities wear, or is it the addictive pop music they produce, or is it the more conservative and colorful culture of Korea mixed with the industry which makes it a breath of fresh air compared to American entertainment?
I got drown by the 'hallyu' when I was 12 years old, which was when the insanely popular drama 'Winter Sonata' was aired on TV. I remembered me, being so unfamiliar to the Korean entertainment, would laugh at the Korean language (since it sounds so rough and weird to me that time) and the super cheesy love story line of Winter Sonata......but after a few episodes of that drama, I got sucked into being a Korean addict ...I remembered going out to video shops to buy the whole DVD set of the drama, and even picking up 2-3 other Korean dramas...and yep, that is when I was officially stuck in the 'hallyu'.
I guess what made me an addict was the story line, because it was mostly centered around LOVE, and me being a teenager then LOVED those kind of cheesy love triangle sob stories, plus all the actors and actresses looked soooooo GOOOOD!!! they had awesome fashion and what nots...how could I resist being an addict!!!
Soon, I got hooked on Korean songs, mostly drama OSTs (original sound tracks) first, then slowly got hooked to K-pop. At first it was weird since I could not understand the language (which I still don't now anyways, thank god for subtitles and translations!!), but after awhile I just got so in love with the way the music sounds. The melody was so different, sad melo songs were soooooo sad and touching; while happy pop songs were so addictive with all their 'hooks'.
Then I fell in love with the 'idols' of k-pop because they were so different from the usual celebrities which I used to follow (american/taiwanese ect.). The way they present themselves were so respectful (due to the korean culture) , and there were variety shows which let these idols to show their true personalities (or true 'on stage' personalities anyways), they were funny and clearly you could see how hard they work on stage.
So yeah, hallyu has infected sooooo many people, half of the people I know are die hard korean fans , and I see no reasons why NOT to be a hallyu fan. Well, maybe the insanely pretty male celebrities (who wears make-up nowadays...but why not, it does make them look more pretty) make some people cringe and call them girly...or maybe its the language that makes it difficult to appreciate k-pop/drama.... but hallyu is growing strong, It has invaded so many countries now and gained so many fans all over the world...so yep, sooner or later everyone would be to some extend been 'soaked' in the hallyu:P
I have followed the Korean entertainment scene quite closely for a long time yet I am not a die hard fan of any K-pop groups or K-drama...I'm greedy and I LOVE too many of them to choose a few to be a die hard fan:P....so yep, I shall continue to be drown in hallyu:)... it's just too fun to not be:P
Korean entertainment is super duper popular,it's not only popular in Asian countries, but it has now 'infected' the western world as well , and not only Asians love it, every ethnicity is enjoying it as well. So what makes it so popular and infective? is it the 'guyliner' where male celebrities wear, or is it the addictive pop music they produce, or is it the more conservative and colorful culture of Korea mixed with the industry which makes it a breath of fresh air compared to American entertainment?
I got drown by the 'hallyu' when I was 12 years old, which was when the insanely popular drama 'Winter Sonata' was aired on TV. I remembered me, being so unfamiliar to the Korean entertainment, would laugh at the Korean language (since it sounds so rough and weird to me that time) and the super cheesy love story line of Winter Sonata......but after a few episodes of that drama, I got sucked into being a Korean addict ...I remembered going out to video shops to buy the whole DVD set of the drama, and even picking up 2-3 other Korean dramas...and yep, that is when I was officially stuck in the 'hallyu'.
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| Winter Sonata |
I guess what made me an addict was the story line, because it was mostly centered around LOVE, and me being a teenager then LOVED those kind of cheesy love triangle sob stories, plus all the actors and actresses looked soooooo GOOOOD!!! they had awesome fashion and what nots...how could I resist being an addict!!!
Soon, I got hooked on Korean songs, mostly drama OSTs (original sound tracks) first, then slowly got hooked to K-pop. At first it was weird since I could not understand the language (which I still don't now anyways, thank god for subtitles and translations!!), but after awhile I just got so in love with the way the music sounds. The melody was so different, sad melo songs were soooooo sad and touching; while happy pop songs were so addictive with all their 'hooks'.
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| Few of the popular K-pop groups (2pm,wonder girls,2ne1,big bang,shinee,girls generation) |
So yeah, hallyu has infected sooooo many people, half of the people I know are die hard korean fans , and I see no reasons why NOT to be a hallyu fan. Well, maybe the insanely pretty male celebrities (who wears make-up nowadays...but why not, it does make them look more pretty) make some people cringe and call them girly...or maybe its the language that makes it difficult to appreciate k-pop/drama.... but hallyu is growing strong, It has invaded so many countries now and gained so many fans all over the world...so yep, sooner or later everyone would be to some extend been 'soaked' in the hallyu:P
I have followed the Korean entertainment scene quite closely for a long time yet I am not a die hard fan of any K-pop groups or K-drama...I'm greedy and I LOVE too many of them to choose a few to be a die hard fan:P....so yep, I shall continue to be drown in hallyu:)... it's just too fun to not be:P
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Hoping for the best of me...
Sometimes I wonder why the hell did I choose this path...
This terribly long, hard and stressful road to becoming a Medical Profession.
I am not crazily over empathetic
I am not a triple excellent top student
I am not good at presenting or communicating
I am not great at anything actually.
But,
I somehow managed to get through 2.5 years of medical theory...(which I had no idea how I did it)
and had the worse 6 months of my life here studying for an exam where I cried,screamed, being depressed and had anxiety....and yet...I somehow again managed to get through that hellhole.
And now being in the more 'practical' part of my training, I do doubt myself from time to time...
How can I be as chatty or lovely as that particular student who is always the 'loved' one by staff and patients.
How can I be as brilliant as that particular student who has endless knowledge and answers for every question thrown at them.
How can I be as curious about everything as that particular student who always ask relevant questions and is always ever learning about everything around them.
...
Then,
there is me,
who is quiet, timid and trying so hard to just 'catch up' to the other students..
Some days I just feel like I had made the wrong decision to be in the medical profession, where I feel that my future patients will hate me and consultants screaming at me for doing stupid,careless things, where working long hours would just burnt me out and responsibilities would drown me and make me go mad.
But then there are days like today...
Where a patient who can barely walk ,got up and shuffle about walking towards me,just to tell me that he is leaving the hospital soon and that he is thankful for the help and would miss me...haha...It is so strange when just a Thank you from a patient, or a smile from them makes you feel soooo happy, and where all the stress and pressures just goes away for that very moment.
I know I am only a student and in NO WAY I have really 'helped' any of them.
But, I do enjoy talking to them, and even though I did not diagnosed them or cure them, but just maybe 'entertained' them and made them feel a little more important during their stay...well...I guess that is enough for them really...
So...yeah it's a longgggg way to go, and I know I have so much more to learn and brush up on...but to tell the truth...I guess it is all worth it in the end for that little thanks and appreciation from the patients...
Sigh...I hope I will turn out fine:)
This terribly long, hard and stressful road to becoming a Medical Profession.
I am not crazily over empathetic
I am not a triple excellent top student
I am not good at presenting or communicating
I am not great at anything actually.
But,
I somehow managed to get through 2.5 years of medical theory...(which I had no idea how I did it)
and had the worse 6 months of my life here studying for an exam where I cried,screamed, being depressed and had anxiety....and yet...I somehow again managed to get through that hellhole.
And now being in the more 'practical' part of my training, I do doubt myself from time to time...
How can I be as chatty or lovely as that particular student who is always the 'loved' one by staff and patients.
How can I be as brilliant as that particular student who has endless knowledge and answers for every question thrown at them.
How can I be as curious about everything as that particular student who always ask relevant questions and is always ever learning about everything around them.
...
Then,
there is me,
who is quiet, timid and trying so hard to just 'catch up' to the other students..
Some days I just feel like I had made the wrong decision to be in the medical profession, where I feel that my future patients will hate me and consultants screaming at me for doing stupid,careless things, where working long hours would just burnt me out and responsibilities would drown me and make me go mad.
But then there are days like today...
I know I am only a student and in NO WAY I have really 'helped' any of them.
But, I do enjoy talking to them, and even though I did not diagnosed them or cure them, but just maybe 'entertained' them and made them feel a little more important during their stay...well...I guess that is enough for them really...
So...yeah it's a longgggg way to go, and I know I have so much more to learn and brush up on...but to tell the truth...I guess it is all worth it in the end for that little thanks and appreciation from the patients...
Sigh...I hope I will turn out fine:)
Friday, May 11, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Being Bullied
It's been a long time since I've been bullied...
I have forgotten how hurtful it is
and how helpless one feels when being degraded and insulted
how you wish someone would stand up for you
and most painfully, how much you HOPE you would have stood up for yourself
Today I was indirectly bullied
Being repeatedly put down
Being wrongly accused
Being left standing there faking a stupid smile while inside you just felt like punching the bully...
I guess no matter how much I have grown up
or how much I thought I was stronger and wiser to be able to defend yourself
In the end
I was bullied...
But whatever
They always say the Bullies are the ones with issues ..thus they will try to put people down to make themselves feel better...
So...I guess I have done good by letting that insulting hurtful A-hole feel better about himself....
Good Karma for the day I guess?? :DDD
Oh well, Tomorrow is another day...and It will be one NOT filled with bullies and A-holes:D
Stay Happy!!!!
I have forgotten how hurtful it is
and how helpless one feels when being degraded and insulted
how you wish someone would stand up for you
and most painfully, how much you HOPE you would have stood up for yourself
Today I was indirectly bullied
Being repeatedly put down
Being wrongly accused
Being left standing there faking a stupid smile while inside you just felt like punching the bully...
I guess no matter how much I have grown up
or how much I thought I was stronger and wiser to be able to defend yourself
In the end
I was bullied...
But whatever
They always say the Bullies are the ones with issues ..thus they will try to put people down to make themselves feel better...
So...I guess I have done good by letting that insulting hurtful A-hole feel better about himself....
Good Karma for the day I guess?? :DDD
Oh well, Tomorrow is another day...and It will be one NOT filled with bullies and A-holes:D
Stay Happy!!!!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Going back In TIME...
I want to return back in time
To a time where there were no worries, no responsibilities, no loneliness
Just only happiness, joy and freedom
So I got bitten by the 'how I wish I was a kid again' bug...
Been remembering how awesome my pre-adult years were
And If I had a chance to return back to a certain time...It would be my High School years.
Yeah I know...High school...ahhaha...a lot of people would not want to return to that era where zits and growing up kinda sucked ...but for me...It was the best of times
Where my family and friends were always there with me
Where fun and laughter filled my day....Everyday of the year...
And where learning about life hurts...yet It made me stronger and more appreciative of who I am now.
I miss home
I miss my friends
I miss the memories...
How I wish time would have just stopped then
Sigh...
Why did I want to grow up so fast when I was a kid!!! dang it...
Growing Up really sucks...
To a time where there were no worries, no responsibilities, no loneliness
Just only happiness, joy and freedom
Been remembering how awesome my pre-adult years were
And If I had a chance to return back to a certain time...It would be my High School years.
Yeah I know...High school...ahhaha...a lot of people would not want to return to that era where zits and growing up kinda sucked ...but for me...It was the best of times
Where my family and friends were always there with me
Where fun and laughter filled my day....Everyday of the year...
And where learning about life hurts...yet It made me stronger and more appreciative of who I am now.
I miss home
I miss my friends
I miss the memories...
How I wish time would have just stopped then
Sigh...
Why did I want to grow up so fast when I was a kid!!! dang it...
Growing Up really sucks...
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Why 4minute??
Ok i'm a kpop fan...and I love kpop to bits...I don't understand korean,but who says you would need to understand the lyrics to enjoy the song...yes lyrics are the icing on the cake...but what the heck, I'm happy enough with the deliciously good cake:D
I don't really blog about kpop BUT I just got to rant about something k-pop-ie...So I'm gonna talk about 4 minute.
They are the cool girl group who debuted strong,fierce and unique years ago...yet, they've just been stagnant all these years,being just THERE in the k-pop industry.....and until now...the only girl i know from that group is freaking Hyuna...the others...are just there at the background.
Their other label mates under CUBE like B2ST and A-pink (I know, kpop grp names are just always weird...) have done a great job so far and have made a name for themselves in k-pop land...but WHY...oh WHYYYYYYYYY must they promote only ONE member of 4minute like crazy and ignore the other 4!!!Like Hyuna is having 70% of the face time in their new released music video "volume up"...
All i see is her face...then boom she's touching her body...then flash to another member *oh...ok i'm guessing this member is...* then BOOM...to hyuna again...*wait what, this is not even her singing part...ok nvm...*....then flash to another member *oohoooh i know this member,she's damn good at singing...oh gawd she's pretty...she is so..* Boom ...FREAKING HYUNA AGAIN!!!! WTF!!!
seriously...I'm not a big fan of 4minute ,yet their new song is quite good and catchy...but oh hack why must they be soooo "hyuna-fied".??
I just feel so bad for the other members of the group...I mean they are as talented,have great personalities and they are pretty too...but why must they always show Hyuna!!! (I don't HATE her,but she is WAYYY too overrated...yes she is pretty , really good in variety shows and is sexy....but why is she always in my face touching her body and is TRYING to be SOOOO slutty...*and she is not as good a singer or rapper compared to the others:( *)...
Ohhh...I just got to say that I'm getting so sick and tired when k-pop groups try to promote only ONE member...and they keep on shoving them into your face till you get so sick of them...and then this weird hatred towards that supposedly "face of the group" member burns like wild fire...GAH
Okie...I'm done bitching on Hyuna...hehe, I still Like her...but 4minute really is not a GROUP to me...it's just 'Hyuna and 4 others that are there who sings and dance but heck I don't remember their names' kinda thing...oh well:)
seeeeeeeee...even in the pictures Hyuna is always in the middle=_=...but damn I love their fashion:P
I don't really blog about kpop BUT I just got to rant about something k-pop-ie...So I'm gonna talk about 4 minute.
They are the cool girl group who debuted strong,fierce and unique years ago...yet, they've just been stagnant all these years,being just THERE in the k-pop industry.....and until now...the only girl i know from that group is freaking Hyuna...the others...are just there at the background.
Their other label mates under CUBE like B2ST and A-pink (I know, kpop grp names are just always weird...) have done a great job so far and have made a name for themselves in k-pop land...but WHY...oh WHYYYYYYYYY must they promote only ONE member of 4minute like crazy and ignore the other 4!!!Like Hyuna is having 70% of the face time in their new released music video "volume up"...
All i see is her face...then boom she's touching her body...then flash to another member *oh...ok i'm guessing this member is...* then BOOM...to hyuna again...*wait what, this is not even her singing part...ok nvm...*....then flash to another member *oohoooh i know this member,she's damn good at singing...oh gawd she's pretty...she is so..* Boom ...FREAKING HYUNA AGAIN!!!! WTF!!!
seriously...I'm not a big fan of 4minute ,yet their new song is quite good and catchy...but oh hack why must they be soooo "hyuna-fied".??
I just feel so bad for the other members of the group...I mean they are as talented,have great personalities and they are pretty too...but why must they always show Hyuna!!! (I don't HATE her,but she is WAYYY too overrated...yes she is pretty , really good in variety shows and is sexy....but why is she always in my face touching her body and is TRYING to be SOOOO slutty...*and she is not as good a singer or rapper compared to the others:( *)...
Ohhh...I just got to say that I'm getting so sick and tired when k-pop groups try to promote only ONE member...and they keep on shoving them into your face till you get so sick of them...and then this weird hatred towards that supposedly "face of the group" member burns like wild fire...GAH
Okie...I'm done bitching on Hyuna...hehe, I still Like her...but 4minute really is not a GROUP to me...it's just 'Hyuna and 4 others that are there who sings and dance but heck I don't remember their names' kinda thing...oh well:)
seeeeeeeee...even in the pictures Hyuna is always in the middle=_=...but damn I love their fashion:P
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