Smile, You

Hey Everyone!

I just finished another awesome drama called Smile, You. At first I was a little hesitant to watch it, because it was 45 episodes long, but wow, it was worth it! I admit, it does start off a bit slow, and for some reason even though on dramawiki it states the genre as romance, comedy, and family, I thought it would be dramatic as well. By no means is this a completely funny drama, as there was a lot of sadness throughout the drama (especially near the end). However, what was good about it, is that, there was no crazy drama like Shining Inheritance. Indeed, there were slight villans, but if you watch it you'll see why they were not total villans afterall (perhaps you can relate?). Anyways, this drama was mainly about how Kang Hyun Soo and Seo Jung In meet through fate due to their families; through HS's grandfather Kang Man Bok. HS and JI meet in the most unusual way, where JI has been abandoned after her wedding (in her wedding dress on the side of the street) and HS is returning from abroad, only to meet this unusual woman on his journey home! Later, we realize that MB is JI's chauffer, and so their families are bound by fate, since they end up having to live with eachother (JI's father's company went bankrupt, and MB owes the late chairman; JI's grandfather). The most amusing thing is that HS has been madly in love with JI's older sister for the past 8 years! However, she had no interest in him. However, when JI and HS start to become closer (due to many, many interactions), JI's sister realizes that she has fallen for HS. However, she is not the main obstacle in this pair's relationship, since JI's ex-husband is still after JI! There are many hilarious scenes and interactions between all the members of the family. There is so many side stories, including the fact the HS's father's first love was JI's mother! Also, JI's older brother falls for a girl that coincidentally comes to the house (3 stars hahaha). This whole show was mainly about the struggles that two families go through to find themselves. It is about MB's family, and how he changes JI's father into a human being (not a money loving machine). There is a LOT of character development in this drama! I totally loved it! I laughed histerically and shed many tears! I definitely recommend this drama, for anyone that is a sucker for family dramas with sweet romances and comedy.

I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars!

I'm off,

- B

Oh! My Lady

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So, I finally finished my final exams yesterday! Right away, guess what I did? Obviously! I started a new k-drama! I just finished watching it. It was called Oh! My Lady. It was quite good. Although it starts off a little slow, it was still good. It was about Gae Hwa and Min Woo. GH is a typical house wife, until she divorces her husband because he was cheating on her. They have a child together, named Min Ji. MW is a famous TV star, that not only acts, but sings as well. GH and MW meet coincidentally, as GH gets to be his maid for a day. Later, they continue to meet, as GH becomes an team leader at a company that produces musicals. Soon, Ye Eun arrives! YE is MW's daughter! This is what starts the whole MW and GH plot, as GH blackmails MW, by offering to take care of YE, if MW works in the next musical. The drama shows a series of events, where MW and GH must keep the secret from everyone, especially a pesky reporter on MW's chase. This is a definite romance, comedy! I personally found GH's ex to be the funniest! MW's somewhat gf, was really pretty though. I did not like her purple lipstick, but otherwise, she was really cute. There is not a lot of drama, in terms of, fighting for the guy or girl due to some love triangle, but rather, it revolves more around the main two characters. There is one other plot, which involves a breaking relationship for GH's boss. That plot was a bit more serious and dramatic, however, still it was nothing tear worthy! I don't think I cried once in this drama, but, I definitely laughed! It is a very cute drama, and I would definitely recommend it. In fact, while watching the drama, I was eating a sweet potato! It totally reminded me of My Girl! I definitely would love to buy the sweet potatoes from the street vendors, just for the experience. But, still, I enjoyed watching a k-drama, eating k-style food!

I give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I'm off,

- B

Install

Hey Everyone!

Wow, so today I killed some time watching a movie called "Install". That was... interesting. Definitely not a movie for anyone under the age of 18. It's not necessarily R-rated or anything (as in, no nudity or crude words), but the topics covered are a bit vulgar. Also, the fact that it is about relatively young kids, is a bit disturbing to me. Anyways, I'm sure you're very curious now as to what it is about! Well, basically it's about a 10 years old boy (actually not even 10 yet) and a 17 years old girl who team up and join a "cyber-sex" site. That's right, "cyber-sex" site. What's amusing/disturbing, is that, it was the 10 years old boy that introduced the site to the girl. What was more disturbing was the odd fetishes that people in the cyber-sex world have! Wow, it exposed many really odd fetishes! It was extra awkward to find out about them through a 17 years old (let alone at 10 years old). Not only did it have odd material such as that, but it also encompassed some really psychological stuff, such as suicide. It definitely left me thinking, in a very disturbed state. I am going to be as objective as I can, because this is definitely not your typical romance/comedy type of movie, nor is it completely depressive. It was all-in-all weird! But, for that genre, I have to give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars. But, personally, for those romance lovers out there, this is NOT for you! I would definitely tell you to avoid watching this movie. I had to forward a lot of filler scenes too. It was very awkward and mind-puzzling. So, from me, I give it a 2 out of 5 stars. Watch at your own risk.

I'm off,

- B

Got a job offer!

Hey Everyone!

Not only did I eat my first onigiri today, but I also got a job offer today! I had the telephone interview this morning, and go the job this afternoon! This means I have to be away from home for 4 months! Now, not only is my brother going away for school, but now I'm going away for work! Not really looking forward to being away from home, but still I am looking forward to being independent for a while! Let's see how things go! That's all for now.

I'm off,

- B

Onigiri

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I just had my first onigiri today (see image)! Next, I'm hoping to make an onigiri at home. It was kind of tangy and fishy. When I make it, I'm hoping to make it without the salmon. Can't wait! That's my Jap culinary experience for this week! Next Monday, I'm going to the Jap buffet again! =D That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

I Give My First Love to You

Hey Everyone!

So, I just finished a Japanese movie called I Give My First Love to You. It was a bittersweet story, which involves a boy and girl who fall in love at the tender age of 8. However, the boy has a heart condition that will cause him to die before he is 20 (unless he gets a heart transplant). The boy and the girl grow up together, and end up staying together till about 16 years of age. At that point, even through all their obstacles, they still stay together till the day he passes away. Lucky for them, they were able to have one last day together, and in the end, she does marry him (although a little creepy, that she marries his cremated self). It was a sweet love story, but a warning for sure is that this is a definite tear jerker! So, watch at your own caution.

I give this movie at 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I'm off,

- B