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Secretly Greatly

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Just caught the movie and I must say it has left a deep impression on me. It started off with lots of comedy, and often bordered on fan service, especially when Lee Hyun Woo turned up all cute and disguised as a high school student. It did have dark undertones, when Kim Soo Hyun/Dong Gu often writes letters to his mum back in North Korea and you just get a hint that this is a relationship that might never be reunited again. I don't want to say too much in case I spoil it for anyone, but let's just say it ain't all action and comedy.

I really love the acting here, especially Kim Soo Hyun's. He alternates between the village idiot and his identity as a spy without a hitch — all sane and serious while talking to his comrades, a customer comes and bam, Dong Gu the idiot takes over. It's good and it reinforces what I've said on one of those Moon That Embraces The Sun recaps, that Kim Soo Hyun is gonna shine for a long time. Lee Hyun Woo was just as amazing as his role in Equator Man, and the bromance between two is. so. cute. Though I wish the fan service could be toned down a little:/ It gets a bit in the way of the seriousness of the plot. I've never watched Park Ki Woong before, but he acted the role of a IactlikeIdontcarebutIactuallycarealot guy super well(: Together, the three really made me tear at points of the movie.

Much as I feel that this ending is the right ending, in terms of the plot arc, I do wish that it had been a feel good movie. 😦 Maybe I should rewatch some Dream High to get back the Kim Soo Hyun that's all happy and rom-comy.

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season 4 episode 6

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It’s getting better and better and I love this, everything is more on the stakes — Ashley being arrested, Emily being framed and the crossover to Ravenswood. I love how they use a different colour filter when it comes to Ravenswood. It’s all dark and ominous and I’m really looking forward to how Ravenswood will tie in with Rosewood! I just feel sad that Caleb has to leave the PLL set, it doesn’t feel right for Hanna to be with any one else:( I guess if Caleb is more useful in Ravenswood then he should go…it is exciting though because Ravenswood has a dominant sense of regret, sadness and mystery. I can’t wait!

 

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Tired!

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Hahaha wow time really flies! I wanted to do some recaps on Just You, or Lucky Touch, but unfortunately didn't have any time. (I know same old excuse:P) I guess it's really hard for me to do anything recap-related because I'm having really major exams this year! So I'm really looking forward to next year, when I will have more time, and maybe I can write on thoughtsramble as frequently as I have done before(:

Right now, I'm focusing more on studies, but occasionally I still drop by the dramaland, what with the consistent watching of Pretty Little Liars (So tempted to start on Once Upon A Time, and Downturn Abbey!! Has anyone watched this?) and when I'm freer, Just You + Lucky Touch + uh Barbie movies. I swear Barbie movies are therapeutic and mindless entertainment hahahaha.

Hopefully I can drop by again soon! Hope all of you are living life well^^

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Just You

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Okay I was still having doubts during first half, mainly because Puff (has anyone told her how bad the name is) really grates my nerves with the way she shrieks her words but…towards the end she seems to have calmed down (finally) and then I start to think that hey this drama is not bad! I see Aaron (((: (I think his acting is not bad) and I think the storyline – some parts fluff, some parts secretive, some parts nonsensical, is what I need right now. Let’s just hope that Puff tones it down ><

 

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Oh?

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Oh what is this, it didn't occur to me till now that Jiro's Fabulous Boys, Calvin's Lucky Touch and Aaron's Just You are all broadcasting now:O I hope none of the dramas are actually pitted against each other:/ are they even still under the same management?

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Some classical music

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Have been listening to quite a bit of classical music recently (heard that it helps in concentration but never really pay heed to it) and I discovered Por Una Cadeza! Guys, you all should really listen to this because my first thought when I heard a few bars of this is omg is this what they always use in Kdramas? and I googled it, and yep indeed it's used in Scent of a Woman! But the problem is I've never watched this drama before, so I'm pretty sure other dramas used it too/ got inspired by it or whatever — listen to it and you will know what I mean, the tension and sadness in the piece is quite often used as the background of some depressing K scene!

[On a random note, Canon in D is such a lovely classical piece, I don't care that it's cliche or whatever:P]

Finished the last episode of A Clear Midsummer Night…mm it's okay not too bad heh. I really like it when on screen couples are real couples in reality too! #Throwback to Queen Inhyun's Man ❤

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Random Muse

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Another two shows on my radar right now: Just You (by Aaron Yan) and A Clear Midsummer Night!

 

 

 

The former started off okay, I mean I can never be biased against Aaron but I thought the girl lead was normal:/ like any other female Taiwanese leads…I don’t really like their accent sometimes where their voices go too high and they sound too cute. That being said, when she isn’t trying too hard to be a lively, bubbly girl, I actually quite like her. Well this is just the first episode so we will see how it goes. If I like it enough I might even recap it!(:

 

 

 

As for the latter, I’m watching it on and off and missing many episodes in between but from what I’ve catched so far, it’s pretty good! And the main couple is a real couple in reality, who wouldn’t love that chemistry  

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Pretty Little Liars New Season!

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YIPEE. And I think my current favourite pair is Spoby! I'm not ditching Haleb, no, but it's kinda hard to ship them when Caleb is out of town. I'm so sad that he's leaving Rosewood sigh, please come home Caleb.

Anyway this small bit from Season 4 Episode 1 is so cuteee.

"See this, it's a fork! Can you use it to eat the breakfast that your boyfriend cooked for you?"

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"Love the way that sounds…you calling yourself my boyfriend?"

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"EATTT."

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AWW.

Spence: "Is there any more coffee?"

"Argh…goes against my better judgement, but this is your last cup."

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I want someone to make breakfast, and pour me coffeee toooo.

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Liebster Award:’)

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I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy now because dear muchadoaboutlove from thetalkingcupboard.wordpress.com has nominated me for the Liebster Award! I must confess that I've never heard of this award till now, so I think it best that I quote from her:

"Liebster is a German word that can be translated as ‘dearest’ in English but it can also give various meanings, such as ‘boyfriend’ and ‘sweetheart’. ‘Dearest’ sounds the most fitting in this situation since the Liebster Award is given by the bloggers to the other bloggers. It looks like a simple chain post thingy (which was quite a hit back then) but we can also discover new blogs through the tagged bloggers."

And the cute thing about this, by accepting the nomination, we will have to answer questions! Kinda like a thank-you speech:

  • List 11 random facts about yourself.
  • Answer the questions designated by the blogger (s) who nominated you.
  • Place YOUR nominations for the Liebster Award! Nominate five (or more) other bloggers that have less than 200 followers. Make sure to notify them via comment/email, etc.
  • Make up a set of questions for those nominated bloggers to answer.
  • Display the Liebster award badge on your blog!

I think I'm flouting the rules here because I simply cannot think of the five bloggers to nominate. I've just done a quick check, and those bloggers I'm thinking of are either too popular (>200 followers) or have already been nominated! I promise I will tag any blogger once I can think of one *promise!!*

In the meantime, hope I'm still allowed to make my thank-you speech hehe (If I don't do it now, I don't know when I will have the time!)

So here goesss:

  1. I eat a lot for someone my size — I'm quite skinny and people always ask me to eat more. I EAT. A LOT. I eat everything<3
  2. I love languages! — I'm not sure if I'm good with them, but I just know that I have an inclination towards learning languages! Understanding the language brings me so much joy. I am adept at English and Mandarin, poorly fluent in French and very interested in Japanese and Korean(:
  3. I dream every night without fail. — How do people sleep without dreaming!
  4. I'm in love with second leads. — I call it the Second Lead Syndrome. I simply love second leads (most of the time) because of the way that they are so kind to everyone, not just the female leads, and that they always don't ask for anything in return. Sigh. </3
  5. I love music too(: — I think I'm a jack in all trades, but a king of none…because I'm really interested in learning music as well. I used to be very inspired by Nodame Cantabile, but reality taught me that I'm just not as good. Heh. Currently only able to play piano, and a little of the guitar/drums but when I'm less busy, I want to check out the violin and flute!
  6. I love hearts and stars! — I like things with heart-shaped or star-shaped patterns, and of course, I love lying on the ground and just simply gazing at the stars in the night sky.
  7. I'm scared of cockroaches:( — enough said, someone get those monsters away from meeee.
  8. I walked into the guys' toilets twice. — I'm sorry 😦 First was when I was 8 and didn't notice the sign. Thank goodness it was an empty school toilet. The second time I took a wrong turn after leaving the ladies.
  9. I know I get terrified to death by horror movies, but still insist on terrifying my friends (and myself) by watching them. — My imagination gets so active at night help.
  10. I like running when I'm in an angsty mood. — I don't think I get the endorphins and all…but it helps when I'm on the machine/road and I'm just shouting all those bad thoughts in my head, with music blasting in my ears. I always feel much better after that.
  11. I almost never sneeze once. — all sneezes come in triplets…or quadruplets…or even up to septets hahahaha.

And now for muchadoaboutlove's questions!

  1. What was the drama that you found it hardest to move on when it ended, i.e. dealing with the craziest withdrawal symptom?
SO MANY! I guess the most recent one would be City Hunter! I vaguely remember that it wasn't the hardest to move on from, but then yet again, all kinds of drama blues suck. I recall rushing home every (forgot which day it was) of the week just to stream the episodes and then disturbing my friend with all sorts of recount about the episode ( like omg she fell off the floor and he grabbed her AND THEN BLOOD CAME OUT ARGH!! yeah verbal recap heh heh)
  1. What makes you jump into the world of blogging about dramas?
I think it was partly Dramabeans  that inspired me to start a blog and also because of my personal desire to record down every thought I had about dramas! I was watching too many at that time (2010) and I didn't want to forget them so thoughtsramble was born^^ Mm it started off being mere reviews about dramas and then slowly I started recapping bits and pieces and now I'm proud to have quite a few recapping projects finished!((:
  1. Name an actor/actress in his/her 20′s that you think would still act when he/she reaches 50 years old. Why do you think so?
Hmm not too sure…Kim Soo Hyun/ Lee Min Ho maybe? They feel like the kind of actors who will take up only one acting project a year (hence a feeling of stability and constancy) and then when they get old, they can act as some one's father:P
  1. Do you have a favorite among the acting-dol (acting idols)?
YES:D Must he/she be Korean because if not, this goes to Aaron Yan from Fahrenheit hands down!
  1. How do you see yourself  in 20 years, especially in your drama watching habit and your blog?
I know for sure that in 20 years, I will still be hooked on dramas and that I may very well be forcing my daughters (and sons?) to watch dramas with me too. Never too old to spazz over anyone eh?^^ As for my blog…I guess in 20 years, I think it will be a dead one, sad to say:( either that or few recapping projects and just updates from time to time about how my life is going on! I do hope the latter comes true((:

Because I didn't nominate anyone, I can't come up with any questions:( But if any of you are interested, I would love to hear

  1. What is your favourite drama of all time!
  2. If today was the last day of your life, how would you spend it?
  3. Pick 3 main favourite people of your life. Why are they chosen!
  4. If you could be a character from any drama, who will you be and why?
  5. What is your favourite blog? (Doesn't have to be a drama blog!)
I know this deviates from the Liebster Award, but I'm tagging ALL OF YOU GUYS OUT THERE(((: You could leave a comment, or if you have a blog, then post the response and tell me! Maybe we will become drama buddies, just like how I am with muchadoaboveloveeeee.

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It's really meaningful to me because I thought no one really reads my livejournal any moreXD I always have the idea that people need new things to read, and I just can't supply the entertainment that I assume my readers want…and at times this is quite sad because thoughtsramble used to be such a central part of my life! I had even once taken up to 4/5 recapping projects at one time. So…to muchadoabovelove, thank you so much^^ and to the rest, check her blog out! She's so good^^

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Gu Family Book Episode 14

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It's such a pity that I can't watch this series in peace and guilt-less conscience, but here I am, just a teeny bit ridden with guilt and just finished watching the latest episode!

I really love Wol Ryung's return — didn't expect it but neither did it take me by surprise. Even if he has turned into a thousand year evil spirit, I think his character will provide a greater arc to the story. Somehow watching him and Kang Chi just keeps reminding me of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, (even though I must admit I have simply no idea what happened in Star Wars), so I was really happy and glad when they scraped the 'I am your father' revelation and instead have Kang Chi know this shocking fact quite early on. How he is going to deal with this fact will be the interesting part that I am waiting to see.

Wol Ryung not having aged at all is good for the fangirl's eyes^^ He's still as cool as ever, and looks good in that long hair and eyeliner. But it disturbs me to see how he had a smirk when he tilted Yeol Woo's face and at that moment, I just had a thought they look like they could be together. Brrr. On the other hand, I really, really hope that they kept the same actress for Seo Hwa because the chemistry between the two was so, so good. The mouth doesn't look the same, but the voice sounds the same so I'm hoping against hope that two leads will stay^^

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This look of joyous surprise really sweetens the drama — when Kang Chi realises that Yeol Woo allows him to stay human even without the bracelet. I love the romance blooming right here, from the start where Kang Chi gets taken aback at how girly Yeo Woo can be, to them hanging up the lantern and her making a wish for him…everything(: It serves to add on to the poignancy later on, when Chung Jo sinks to the floor and reminds herself that she was the one who gave up on Kang Chi, because I pity her — Chung Jo will now never get to enjoy the same kind of sweetness, hope, romance that Yeol Woo and Kang Chi go through simply because she doesn't have the belief and trust that Kang Chi is still who he is.

Yet being the cynic that I am, I want more evidence of Yeol Woo's and Kang Chi's love but I don't think I will get any of that any more. It's quite hard for me to believe that Yeol Woo likes Kang Chi simply because Kang Chi has saved her life twice before….or is the story going to take on the line that she's attracted to him because they are fated to be? I wouldn't mind that plot line, but a mention of it will be nice. Kang Chi's impending love for Yeol Woo has enough reason since she's the one who believes in him all the way, and never betrays him. But I'm also hoping that the love goes beyond this belief, and that the two will like each other for who they really are, instead of external reasons.

A few more days to the next episode!

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Gu Family Book Episode 10

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It's still going along well, and is being quite a good watch(:

I watched it in bits and pieces, and hence my thoughts are every where as well. Nowadays, I find myself so tired at the end of everyday, that I watch drama episodes simply for entertainment — while I'm having dinner or when I wake up in the morning. I can feel that analytical side of me going a little down the drain and that makes me a bit sad.

Nevertheless, here's my two cents worth:

I enjoy the interactions between Kang Chi and Yeol Woo, and I can't wait for the feelings to grow even stronger. Yet my pity for Chung Jo grows as well — she's getting stronger as a character, while still remaining true to her original determined and prideful self. I don't doubt her feelings for Kang Chi, even though Kang Chi's feelings for her may be later explained as mere pity/mistaking her for a little sister. I was waiting and am still waiting for the chemistry between Kang Chi and Yeol Woo to grow so strong that I can believe Yeol Woo is Kang Chi's true love because right now I feel nothing of that at all.

Suzy's voice is wonderful in the ost — I love it, but her acting skills pale a bit in comparison with Seung Gi's. Sometimes I wonder if her good looks are more a hindrance in acting? Because I swear for the first four to five episodes, I've been staring at her face and thinking how pretty she is. And it still remains that way — she looks good in every single scene, the angles are perfect, her eyes and mouth in elegant shapes…somehow it feels a bit of a barrier for true feelings to emerge. I feel like she's trying but her face is the wall blocking her emotions from getting to me.

I got a bit angry with Tae Soo, but I guess it can't be helped since he didn't know he would be under the bad guy's influence. But:( Haiz. What a tragic character.

More episodes soon!

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Gu Family Book Episode 9

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Am always so busy nowadays:(

But still trying to catch up with my dramas! Currently on Episode 9, at the very front, where Tae Soo just stabs Kang Chi in the stomach. One of the servants asks, "Isn't he bleeding too much?" YEAH DUDE, HE JUST GOT STABBED THROUGH HIS BODY!! How does it make sense that he didn't die immediately:O

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Phew

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I've finally caught up with Gu Family Book — love it quite a bit, but it's always such a mood-killer! The love between Chung Jo and Kang Chi is so real and I feel the chemistry, but I already feel that sense of pity towards Chung Jo because she loves Kang Chi, yet Kang Chi's true fate lies with Yeo Wool. I'm not sure where this will exactly head towards, but I guess the final kills comes when Kang Chi realises that the man who kills his father is Yeo Wool's father! Bad blood right there?

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What's intriguing is why the two main characters are grinning away in this poster, while the rest of the characters take such sombre faces. Feels very out of place both with the general mood of the poster, as well as the current line of plot they are taking with the drama! Heh, but if this means that they are going to have a happy ending, I will be very happy:D

Currently checking out Vampire Heaven, which is that sort of a fluffiness that complements Gu Family Book very well. It's currently on my to-consider list to recap, alongside with Gu Familiy Book.

Have been wanting to read for quite a while now — itching to get my fingers on good books! Half of me wants to read a really good chicklit right now, and the other half just needs that dose of good literature. Also, I've been wanting to watch Once Upon A Time and Downturn Abbey for the longesssttt time ever. Time, I need more time! Oh and not forget, Pretty Little Liars which will resume in about two months yay!

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Gu Family Book Episode 3

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I would really love to recap this series but I don't know if there's any point to it since I probably can only do them a few days- a week later from the release of the episodes… we shall see!

Anyway, as I've said before, I really, really love the first two episodes — it was like a mini-drama on its own, with a full story arc, that induce a somewhat mild version of drama blues in me. The third episode is quite lovely, but feels more of a setting the stage ready for the rest of the 21 episodes and I can't wait for it! Finally our couple meets, and whether or not they will create an impact as great on me as the first couple, I would love to find out.

Suzy is so pretty!! She looks great even in guy wear^^

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Gu Family Book

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I believe I may be hooked! Read wiki, which happily summarised the first two episodes for me, so I only watched half of episode 1 but the full episode 2….and I love it:O The acting was awesome, the characters had great chemistry and it moved me to tears. Their sad love:( While it's incredibly sad (and annoying) that Seo Hwa betrayed Wol Ryung, it is quite congruous with her character that she would do so… so I guess no complaints there. Well, it would have been nice if we could see more of Wol Ryung^^

Can't wait for Episode 3 and 4!!

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ramble~

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It's so easy to slip off from writing in thoughtsramble after not having done so for months (apologiess). I'm enjoying the rare breather before launching into another crazy madness in another month also…and I've not done much dramalandie stuff in this time — I did watch a few Barbie movies here and there to sate the urge for childish, innocent entertainment and kept up with Orange Marmalade, a wonderful webtoon/manga of sorts that I encourage all of you to check out:D Even the Barbie movies for that matter — I absolutely love them hehe. No one else does?

With dramas, it's sort of an inertia matter. It's so hard to get started on one, once you have almost completely (never entirely completely:P) got out of dramaland for a month. But I'm gonna get started again for dramas are lovely^^ Just waiting to discover that one drama that will hook me on entirely!

Will be back soon hopefully with more news! Take care everybardy

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WHOO

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I'M BACK GUYS:D FREE LIKE A BIRD.

uhm no. Hahaha sorry that was me going high~ I've been so out of the dramaland I'm completely lost on where I should get back in! There's School 2013 to finish, but other than that, zero plans.

Anyone can clue me in please?

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HELLO

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HELLO MY DEAR READERS
I've been so so busy the past month that the days just fly by — I haven't even finished School 2013! I just had to ditch all the shows and focus on what I was involved with, and even now's not the time for taking breathers. But to keep my innate-drama-side entertained, I've been up to date with Pretty Little Liars, and might I say that the episodes just get better and better! I'm worried that they have cast too many red herrings and clues to tie up satisfactorily at the very very end, but that's a worry that shall be saved for the later.
Hopefully I will be able to get back to Heung Soo and Nam Soon soon!!
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School 2013 Episode 13

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No recap this time round, just another post of thoughts —

Min Ki's face of hopelessness

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Nam Soon and In Jae looking up

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And then Min Ki, who sits there and cries</3

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And how he tells In Jae that he's just a flower that's being shaken now, right?

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And I cannot stop loving this two HAHA

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At this point I stopped taking screenshots since I figured out that there's no time to write a recap..but it's still a good episode nevertheless — How Min Ki slowly overcomes his trauma, and how his mother and him have reached a compromise. I like In Jae's wise words as well, that while experiencing it, any upsetting events would seem like it's a big thing, but just have the strength to survive through that period, and you will come out stronger than before. And this is precisely wh I like School 2013, because it balances plot with life lessons, and not many dramas can do that without seeming like they are preaching

I probably should find another whole list of words that mean 'like' because there's so many good things that I enjoy. Nam Soon and Heung Soo's friendship is well on the repair (thank goodness) and there's still cute little interactions among the students. Min Ki's confiding in his brother while his mother listens from the other room is sad, and Se Chan's constant efforts to stop In Jae from leaving is just heartwarming. 

However, I wonder if it's really right to let the Vice Principal go just like that:/ It's realistic because you probably can't really fight a system like this, but it's still a little upsetting. If it was any other teacher, he or she would probably have been fired, but the Vice Principal gets off scot-free. Hmm. Though Se Chan 'blackmailing' him is quite funny too hahaha. 

Hopefully Nam Soon gets out of this mess!! A few more days to go to Episode 14 whoo.

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Aahhh School 2013 Episode 11

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Oh my gawd! Am I just being strangely emotional today, or did someone feel like me too? Teared/cried three times watching School 2013. #1 was when Nam Soon eats his lunch with Heung Soo and he is stuffing all the food in his mouth and tearing. #2 was when Heung Soo tells Uhm Force that Nam Soon and him are just friends in the process of making up. (Oh my how I love this pair of friends. Their friendship is something relat-able. Something that we all can identify with.)

#3 is this:

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Time Travel Thoughts

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Have been marathoning Queen In Hyun's Man, and am currently hooked on Episode 9…just got me thinking how interesting it is: the destruction of the talisman changes Hee Jin's world and Boong Do's world differently. In Hee-Jin's world, everything else changes but her memories, which means that essentially no one remembers Boong Do, and anything to do with him has to change such that there's not even a trace of him having been in that world. So. Which means that it's to create the idea that Boong Do has never time travelled, since the talisman technically didn't exist. On the other hand, in Boong Do's world, everything else remains the same but his memories. So, the bad guy's still in prison in Jeju, and the servant remembers how he always disappears…but he forgets everything in these two months that have gotten to do with time travel. It's all a bit mind-boggling. If the talisman didn't exist in Hee Jin's world, shouldn't it not exist in Boong Do's world as well? Or is it because the talisman technically came from Boong Do's era, so its existence is held rooted in that era? Of course, I'm not saying that everything should be wiped out in Boong Do's era, but it's just a bit too much for the brain, or maybe just my brain, to really understand why the destruction of the talisman has different effects on the different eras. 

Anyone has watched this before? I would love to hear your thoughts!

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Queen In Hyun’s Man

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How could I have not discovered this show?! It's amazing. I'm currently hooked on Episode 6 (I think it took me only half a day to get here) and yes I'm aiming to marathon this in two days. Someone recommended it to me but I've never really paid attention to it. Oh I should have. 

Bung Do has a natural flair for being a player hahaha. 

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