Thursday, June 25, 2009

More Japanese Series


Another conquest to be completed by next week: Cheating Hunter aka The Black Swindler - Kurosagi (诈欺猎人) and Itazura na Kiss aka It Started With a Kiss (淘气小亲亲 / 惡作劇之吻) anime version.


Wooo hooo~ Can't wait to finish watching 诈欺猎人 which is so freaking nice!! A very fast-paced and exciting show as you see how the male lead (Tomohisa Yamashita 山下智久) tries to cheat the "cheater" and he literally hunts down the cheaters. So funny as you can see the different image and characters that he tries to pull off while doing the cheating. However, a pity that his acting is more or less same as Operation Love (求婚大作战) but definately a much charming version as compared to his character in 求婚大作战. In addition, although the male lead in the comic is supposed to be portrayed as a very cool character but I guessed his acting had made the male lead to soften and have a trace of gentleness in him.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Holiday

This so called holiday have been dedicated to my honours project and a significant portion of it to japanese drama. Oh boy~ I'm so in love with jap drama. lol.


Some the series that I have finish watching include: Nodame Cantabile (交响情人梦) drama + Special edition in Paris + anime + anime in Paris, Love Shuffle, Proposal Daisakusen aka Operation Love (求婚大作战) drama + Special edition, Galileo (神探伽俐略) drama + Special edition, Change, Mr Brain (ongoing drama).


Perhaps the reason that I'm so crazy about Japanese drama is due to the fast paced of the drama. Jap drama is never set on a slow and draggy pace as the length of the drama is usually only 10 to 11 episodes unlike Korean Drama which can be pretty draggy towards the middle and end of the show. However, certain popular series would have a "Special Edition" which is a short spin-off or sequel to the drama so as to keep the audience in craze. Also, Takuya Kimura is still so good in his acting especially in Mr Brain and Change. Gosh, he's 37 and yet still looks young for his age. haha~


Yep, so I have been rushing through my remaining holidays to accomplish as many drama as possible before july when special semester starts. Since I'll be taking the field studies module this coming july, the intensive lectures to come will probably drains me off from watching more dramas due to the fact that I still have to juggle with fyp. The only thing that I'm looking forward is probably going to Tioman but the aftermath of the trip, I can anticipate that it is gonna be like shit. 'cos by then I will be overwhelmed by reports and presentation since the module is graded by continual assessment. I hope I will survive.
Alone

Being alone is something that I haven't learn to deal with. While most of the time I am pretty independent, let's say of there is something that I could do by myself, I will definately try and accomplish them alone instead of bothering others. However, being independent did not make myself resistant to be alone. It is not the physical aspect of being alone that bothers me, but it is the sudden strong surge of emptiness in me that scares me.


I hate being alone especially having to dine alone is one thing that I utterly detest. I think I might have said this before. I'm actually fine with the idea of watching movie by myself but just not eating alone. I guess I find eating alone is pathetic and is particularly upsetting for me 'cos it just make me feel vulnerable. Unlike in a movie theatre where darkness prevails, no one could really judge you on whether you're watching the movie yourself when you're in the midst of the crowd. The only pressure you could get is probably only from the ticketing counter when you're buying just one ticket.


Perhaps to most people, dining alone is not a big deal. But to me, eating with a great company of friends does make a hella difference. With friends, eating then becomes an enjoyable experience and it becomes something to look forward to. After a meal, the sugar rush in you will also make you feel darn "happy" and the consequence of it is making you feel more chatty. I feel that this is the time for bonding during the after meal chat. 'cos it does make me feel good after the meal till the extent that however dreadful the work is, you will sort of not hating it that much. Whereas all such feelings just dies down if I had to dine alone through circumstances and not by choice.


I know I really gotta work this out and prevent this difficulty from escalating into a more serious problem. But how? I really don't want to be consumed by such sense of emptiness.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Nodame Cantabile (交响情人梦)

This is my first japanese drama in the holidays and I must say that this is really a freaking awesome drama! Adapted from the japanese manga, the drama retain the hilarious note of the manga. Certain stupid scenes that are normally only portray in manga is also acted all out in the drama.


For myself, I started the drama first before I carry on to watch the anime. I've gotten to know about this drama few years ago while I was reading I-weekly then. Initially, I am quite skeptical as the reporter had introduce this show as a must-watch japanese drama at that time. Hence, this show is always at the back of my mind as I am always trying to find some time to watch this show. Well, this holiday is the best time for me to catch up on all my dramas since I'm not working at CSC due to my commitment to my honours project.


After one episode of the drama, I carried on to another, and another. The female lead, Nodame being a'lil special and unique in her way is one hilarious character that can bring out the laughter in you. I'm really amazed on how the female lead Juri Ueno bring out the character so well just like the anime. The male lead, Tamaki Hiroshi (玉木 宏), acted out as the talented but arrogant piano student Chiaki Shinichi who eventually learns to appreciate Nodame's unusal qualities. Since "Waterboys" the movie, I have noticed Tamaki Hiroshi cos he is quite cute in his acting in "Waterboys". And he is also darn cute ofcourse. lol


Well, if you all have time, just go and watch this show on tudou. Althought the main plot of the show is mainly talking about classical music, have an open mind while watching the show and I bet you will love classical music too!


This is the rough synopsis of the show:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nodame_Cantabile


p.s. After the show aired on 2006, a 2 episode special edition (sp) was also aired on 2008 which is a continuation of the drama which tells us more about the life of the two main leads in Paris furthering their studies. I'm also looking forward for the two-part movie sequels to the drama which have been announced of their release in end 2009 and spring 2010. Yeah!! =^^=
Random #1

There are some barriers you know you can never cross. And if that's the case, I'm happy to stay where I am now. When things seem to be stagnant and not changing for good, it will be the time to change myself. And I did.
Camp

It is the time of the year where FOC are starting again in NUS. With all the freshies screaming and cheering at their top of their voice, it can be darn annoying.

However, I guess deep in my heart it really reminds me of those days in Ngee Ann when I am just like them screaming and cheering like nobody's business. Those were the days which I truly enjoyed camps by being around with your peers and do some stupid stuff together. Those were the laughter that signifies youth and energy.

Seems like my youth is fading, and fine lines are surfacing. I really miss those laughters that we had together.