The Other Side of the Story

            There is this girl who is now famous in YouTube (not just in YT also in other media means) not because of her talent but, her yelling the lady guard. Actually, I really don’t care about the issue, besides it doesn’t affect me and I should have stayed that way. But I choose not to. I am not saying that I am affected and I am trying to be famous here, but I pity her. Is it fun to laugh at someone’s fault? I’m not saying I never did that before, but now that I am educating and continue on learning, I realized that some people look only to what they want to see. It’s unfair for those people who are being the laughing stock.

            I am not saying that I was on her side, but have you heard the other story or the other side of the picture? No one did bother looking and listening to the other side, right? Because some people believe that, “What they SEE is what they GET!” It’s pathetic! I can’t believe people nowadays are still leaving in the past. With all the technology and all the development of the world, they are still stock in the old age. I thought having these technologies will make us smarter, well I guess that’s not the case here. I am not saying people are becoming dumber than ever, but how some people act look like it.

            I am a human right conscious, and I don’t like people with minute minds. I am very open-minded, so I always want to hear and look at the other picture of every story, of every issue. I make sure I don’t have biases. It may sound odd to those people who love to judge and those who always like to call names to people, well, I am not and I will still stand for it. If others don’t care about what other people’s feel, let me tell you, I DO CARE.

            I am always saying that before you could judge someone try to fill his/her shoes first. There is nothing wrong by making assumptions but sometimes, what you think your assumption is was right and you spread the wrong idea. What if she was right? What if she was really provoked by that lady guard? See, no one will know because no one cares to listen. Some guards are hitting us below the belt. I know that, I have experienced it.

            Think about it. We differ on how we carry the situations in our life. Some take it light. But some, just can’t, especially if you are not use to the action taken by others to you. Even I would get angry if I am in her position and if the lady guard really did something that would really affect me.

            I am just saying what’s on my mind, accept it or not, I don’t care. All I am trying to say is, we cannot just stick to being one-sided, even in love we want it both ways to meet us halfway.

Privacy

            We are all humans with the right to express, vote, interact, to showcase our talents, to be famous, to be happy and above all, to love. We cannot dictate someone’s heart to not love or to love only what we think he/she can love. They have their own thoughts on how and who to love. What we can do for them is just support and advice them properly, but we are not allowed to command them to whoever they choose to be with.

            I’m writing this post for each and everyone to read what my insights are about idols that are dating. I don’t have biases in this particular issue, we are all humans, commits mistakes, get dumb and sometimes we do silly things that other people cannot understand. We have this particular time in our life that we have to take a break and escape from all the pressure in this world. To run from expectations towards us and to be back to whom we really are. To lock ourselves in a world we created where we are the powerful ones; who has the ability to redo everything, to change a particular event in our life and to make it more efficient to us.  We all have those certain period of time which we really do sort of things.

            Even an average individual needs his privacy. We don’t want to be exposed to anyone at any rate, but sometimes we cannot avoid those situations which will make us transparent. Being private is not as simple as being secretive, though it may count, but we want to be private because we want something to remind us who we left off to be able to reach the particular achievements in our life. Our personal life is an example of private information; a simple name is enough for everyone to call you but not to know you. We want our personal life to be private because we are afraid that we might get hurt from the insensitivity of the world. We want to at least have our life where we can be us.

            If idols are dating, and as fans, sometimes we get hurt knowing who they were dating, then why torture yourself by updating about it? You know that it hurts you and still you continue on upsetting yourself. Idols are just personalities, they are no gods and goddesses, they can date who they like to, they can be silly as an average person too and lastly, they also want privacy. The fact that they want to keep their partner's identity unrevealed is to protect them; to protect their love ones and also to protect their fans. The way they keep it unannounced means they don’t want others, especially fans, to get hurt, to feel abandon and to feel betrayed. I don’t understand why we need to make the issue a big deal.

            If you are an average person needs space for his/her own reason, then why can’t an idol do that? I know, they are entertainers and such, but would you be happy if you have no privacy? If only they have a choice and reset everything, they will surely want to be someone who can love freely without harmful comments and rumors. A person gets angry while hearing a rumor regarding him/her, and then Idols can be angry too. You just have to be open-minded. And sometimes you need to wear someone’s shoes to understand how it feels to be him/her.

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Pathetic people! :(

I don't need to level myself with them; they just need some attention.
Even if I'll be the last one, I don't care.
I promise 'till death to believe.

Clearing my throat...

I just want to make things clear. He wasn’t going to die, he was just going to the army, and after 2 f*ckin’ years we will go see him.

            Loosen up for a bit. We don’t want to stop him, right? We want him to reach his dreams and be a better man. J

            The best thing we can do is to wait for him and continue supporting them.

Don't say good bye...

I am not supposed to cry.

            I’m trying my best not to cry. But I just can’t. Your room, and good bye, I just can’t. I am trying to calm down. Why are you torturing me?

            I know it’s also hard for you, leaving the scene for a while, but it’s harder than I thought. I’ll have my Christmas Eve without you. I’ll be welcoming the New Year all by myself. How can I be happy, if all I am missing is you?

Letter to Leeeteuk Leader

Leeteuk Leader,

            Time really is an enemy. Before I knew it it’s already down to the last week. I am not afraid of the future as long as I know that I will see you still; even more reliable leader and a mature man who will continue leading us and inspiring us. To the leader I know and to the leader I will know after the time of your lose, I am staying beside you, even if it may not be possible now but I’ll make sure to kept my promise. To the leader that always brightens our day with your dimple smile, even though things may be a bit mess, you still manage to do your best, so that we will not worry that much.

            You've change a lot, physically. And I admit I didn't like it at first, though. I never realized then that what you are doing is for us; to make us proud of our skinny leader turned muscle guy. I cried a lot back then when I realized that you don’t want us to worry about you in army, but it also breaks my heart that what you are doing is preparing yourself and us that you are saying goodbye for a while. But I will be strong, just like you are. I will as well do my best and keep up with you.

            But time will always be a friend when you are waiting for the one you love. It may take too long for your love to arrive but in time you will surely meet her, like waiting for you to come back; safe and brave. I know waiting for you may take too long, because for me you are the one I love. True, parting makes time flies, but waiting will makes it slower. Two years may past easily. And after those two years, we will see a better you, even brighter than anyone else.

            Leeteuk Leader, come back safe and be always healthy. I will be waiting. Fighting!

Love,

@sharmaine1004

TIKTIK Aswang Chronicles (movie review)

  On October 21st, Sunday, my family and I watched TIKTIK Aswang Chronicles the movie which was directed by Erik Matti. At first I was actually laughing at this movie when I saw the trailer, I was like; "The heck with this movie?" "Another corny movie on theatres is now showing." I was really not interested at watching it at all. When we were on the ticket booth, I was really pissed when dad bought the ticket, "The heck?! There are other movies worth paying for." and I was cursing the ticket selling at the back of my head.

  When I heard that the movie used only green screen I was really discriminating it to death. "Who will watch that kind of movie? Green screen? Computer effects? I bet that movie is just another fail computer effects." See how I reacted on this movie "before" I've seen it? You can't blame me; other movies with computer effects in the Philippines are nothing but low quality.

  So after hearing that TIKTIK Aswang Chronicles is about special effects my expectation didn't change, until I've seen it. "I am impressed" that's all I can utter after the first effect came on scene. It excites me even more when the Tiktik transforms; from a pig to a human. The whole movie is not what I expected; it was beyond my expectations at all. "You can't tell that it was all green screens, unless you knew it." The transformation and all are just amazing; I mean how they can imagine such thing, and not just that, but also the story, straight to the point. Unlike other movies, they have too many twists which are not helping at all. But this movie stays on its main plot; it is not boring to watch. It scares me, like I was really yelling. It made us laugh, especially on the scene where Makoy(Dingdong Dantes) thought that Bart(Ramon Bautista) was a Tiktik and made him eat the 'Boy Bawang'(corn snack garlic flavor), and also on the part where Nestor(Joey Marquez) eating the heart of the other Tiktik who killed his wife Fely(Janice de Belen) while yelling, "Gusto mo magkainan?  Magkainan tayo!"

  The breath taking part was when the baby was falling from the grip of the head Tiktik Tatang(Roi Vinzon) and  Sonia(Lovi Poe) is aiming to catch it. Right after that was Macoy's(Dingdong Dantes) turn to kill Tatang(Roi Vinzon) and there it ends.

  When the movie ends we are all satisfied with what we've seen and all those discouraging words I said earlier (I swallowed it back in) were replaced by two thumbs up. Now I know we can really produce a movie that is very much high quality like foreign films that we are all watching. This review is nothing but my own perspectives. I am glad that I get to see this kind of movie, and proud because this movie is a Filipino movie, with such effects and story plot, what else do I need to have? Nothing.

image source : http://www.theaswangchronicles.com/

Jollibee!!!

I was done doing this project; an image of Jollibee using some sort of seeds.

I made it. Yey!

Whatever...

So it's been decided. I see, should I be sad or should I be glad? Tell me, what should be the best feeling that compliments this situation? I have a lot of thoughts in mind about you. I don't know if these thoughts are helpful or quite painful. And I guess I was having this random post again, should I post this to your wall? Maybe no, maybe yes, but either way you'll still sees it somehow. All I wish is that it will reach you.

Some things are very complicated and I don't know which goes first or which would be easier to solve. I guess what makes things complicated is because of how I interpret it. I'm not saying I fail at logic but I'm admitting that sometimes I'm too afraid to know the outcome. I am afraid of accepting the fact that this goes here and that goes somewhere.

I didn't randomly post this to make you confuse for what I was dealing now. All I want is to have at least a simple outlet of these things that I don't understand. I don't need you to solve these for me, but what I need is for you to do great on your duty; the responsibilities that you will soon face. I post this to hide. Hide from the expectations, from the pressure and from my emotions. It might confuse you saying, "What the hell is she up to?" or "What is this stupid crap?"

You can say whatever you wanted to say, you can judge me all you want, but this will never bother me. I'm not blogging for whatever reason I am blogging because I want to express my thoughts not because I wanted to hear your compliments nor your side-comments but just to speak my mind.

Random #1

I had this dream again last night; I had this dream before but forgot to tell you.

It was in a classroom where I was one of Super Junior block mates, it was Korean History subject and Siwon and Donghae were late for lecture. The professor stop when they suddenly enter the homeroom but she and our block mates didn't recognized both Siwon and Donghae and even SuJu. In short I was the only person that knew them. Then came our dismissal, I was called by our professor and asked me who are the two late and the group of men sitting near the windows, and why are they popular. I told her that they are Super Junior the Hallyu star and I'm one of their million fans. She then said, "Ah, I see, that's why there are girls outside. By the way, I'll be leaving them to you, discuss them these <handling me papers> this is your chance." she then wink at me and leave. That time I was glad.

But then they are very busy with their own free time. I was near Donghae so I decided to start from him first since I can't lecture to all of them. Donghae that time was sitting besides me, and we were like a ruler away from each other. 'My, my, so handsome' that's what I thought when he was looking straight at me saying "I already know that." Then I introduce myself, "By the way, I'm Sharmaine..." then he cut me off.”I know you, Sharmaine1004 right?" then I was shock and ask him how did he know, he then took my notebook and said it was written there, so I laughed and told me that he wants to show me something; his drawings. It was really good, like a real artist.

Then we went to the other members, I saw a Eunhyuk and his artwork that looks like him and ask me if I want it. I was about to take it when Leeteuk came and ask why I am still there even if the class had ended, I told him that our professor told me to discuss it to them since they are late, also since I am a fan, I pretty much know you well and I am an Angel by the way; with a smile on my face then I bowed suddenly I felt dizzy so I face straight to the floor. The others didn't help me though Eunhyuk and Sungmin asking if I'm okay then they helped me stand. I told them I'm fine and I am just excited to see Mr. Park up-close.

That time Leeteuk was annoyed saying, "Why did you call me by my surname?!" So I told him I didn't know what kind of honorifics I will use. And again I introduce myself, "My name is Sharmaine..." then this time Heechul cut me saying, "Sharmaine, you are the one who wrote the Letter to Kim Heechul, right?" I told him yes I was the one. Then Donghae added, "That means you're the one who made a poem for my birthday" I nodded. Also Leeteuk said, "So, you're the brave girl who wanted me to her husband or even her boyfriend." I said yes confidently and told them that I am studying very hard to interview them someday and direct a movie where they are the lead actors. They just laughed and gave me souvenirs then we had a mini-photo shoot and they all asked for my e-mail address saying "Let's chat and we'll call you often"

That's the end of the dream and when I woke up I find myself smiling all day long.

I thank you...

This is my B2, Felyn  ♥

She greeted me on 11 my birthday using this fansign, it’s a first that I’d received this kind of greeting from a beloved ELF. I am really thankful that we’ve met each other even though we aren’t yet really seeing each other personally. I love her and we will support our beloved SUPER JUNIOR forever. ♥

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Another greeting from another ELF, her name is LJ~unnie(older sister):

**Saeng il chukkha hamnida..

     Saeng il chukkha hamnida..

     Saranghaneun uri-Maineee..

     Saeng il chukkha hamnida!!!*

     May God graces you more bright ideasss… Be happy J

     MALIGAYANG BATI! (Happy greetings!)

     Blessingsss ^^

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To All My TAPH (Teuk Angels Philippines),

     Thank you all so much. *smooch*

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I may be gotten older but I will always believe that in life sometimes we just need to be childish to understand that we are now an adult. J

This may be too late but it is still the same week after my celebration. J

Goodnight *smooch*

Another Fanboard post

Super Junior Fanboard Title: Waiting (it's a poem I wrote)

~Waiting~

I’ll wait for the day

That you’re 13+2 again;

Better and braver men

While you’re performing.

I’ll wait for the day when you,

Park Jungsu came on the scene

And led the rest with an “AND”,

Not an “END” but an “AND”.

Be back safe and healthy as well,

Kim Heechul, Please never get ill.

No matter how long,

No matter how lonely

Not seeing you two tonight,

When I look up,

We still look for the

Brightest in the sky.

Like what I always said, no matter where we are, we are still under the same sky; the Sapphire Blue Sky.

Be safe and comeback. I’ll be there waiting until the and… We will wait. Fighting!!! Super Juni~~or!!! AJA!!!

By the way, tomorrow is my birthday, September 11, 2012. You are all invited J

http://superjunior.smtown.com/ (under the call sign of Sharmaine)

Goodnight people J

Out of nowhere

I just did nothing but this today.

MANGA Recommendation

I just finish reading this manga entitled “AFTER SCHOOL NIGHTMARE” (放課後保健室; Houkago Hokenshitsu; The Nurse's Office After School; L'Infirmerie après cours) by Mizushiro Senota. I was really fascinated on the story of this manga, that mystery and all.  You will never expect what happen; there are a lot of things to consider, from the beginning to end.

 

As I was reading the 39th chapter of the final volume, the tenth, I flashback to the very first page of the first volume and it really tests my critical thinking skills. This is one epic mystery manga that will assure you to never stop reading until you reach the last page. There you will realize that it was just what you didn’t expect it to be.

If you want to solve mystery and you are fond of reading supernatural and horror yet romantic manga, then this is one of those manga I recommend you to read. This is surely worth reading if you are confused on something, this might help you to realize what would be the right thing to do or choose.

To the artist and author Mizushiro Senota,

            This is a masterpiece. Congratulation for this superb work. Banzai!

Enjoy reading this manga and you’ll never regret it.

<Credits to the owner of the photos>

See you later...

So, this is not a goodbye...

I made this update for you to know that I am willing to wait until the day we finally meet again. The title explains itself; SEE YOU LATER. I'm not good at saying "Goodbyes" because this type of goodbye for me is very much painful, though I know this will help you  grow as a great man; a person who will be braver.

Whaaa... this is harder than I expected. I thought I can do this as brave as you are fighting back those sadness. I know I don't have to cry, I know it's not necessary to be sad because what you will be doing is for your own good. <sigh> I can't pretend at all when it comes to you. If it were of some members, this would be easy, though it will also be sad, but still it is you who are involved here.

I love you very much that I have to divert my attention to other members because I want to be just perfectly fine when you are gone. I don't want to be a burden for you, because if I will still be missing you, which are not a good way of letting you go for a while. I have to adjust even just until you finally be out again. If I will not do that I might get depress and all. I want to continue as well as you were doing your best in those times that you will not be in our side.

If times get harder don't forget that we are also fighting for you, praying for your health and for your success. We are also fighting for ourselves and remind us that "this too shall pass", trying to be strong and live each day with a smile while thinking of how many days are left to be reunited with you again. We know that someday, we will see a better you and all those sadness that we felt when you were gone will be vanish because it all paid off.

I know this post is just dramatic and full of loneliness, but you can't blame me. <smile>

Only a fangirl will understand a fangirl's heart; true.

Today I am writing not because I am a fangirl, part of me is writing as me. That feeling when someone closde to your heart is leaving; that is very heart-wrenching. How can you say goodbye if it is not really a "good" bye? I have to admit that I am not saying goodbye if that person is very much close to me, I always tell them "See you soon." because that is way easier than saying "Goodbye." So if you by any chance heard me saying see you later then that person whom I said see you later are one of the most important people in my life.

Now I understand

                                  

Now I understand. You have a reason for doing that. Now that you are going to enlist soon maybe you want to assure us, ELFs, most especially Angels, that you are going to be fine. You are doing your best to show us how you put some effort on your health, having that body is a sign of you being healthy. 

Yes, I am guilty in interpreting such things. I even get cofused on whether to like it or dislike it. I’m sorry. I sometimes didn’t think before I act. In times like this now I realized. I realized that you’re still the Leader Leeteuk we knew. Maybe you change physically but you’re still the same Leader who doesn’t want others to worry for him.

I just can’t accept the fact that you are having this mature image. It’s because I was used to the Leeteuk having this Peter Pan image; “A boy who always wants to be a boy and have fun.” In time I know those who dislike your new image, will understand that you have a reason. You always have a reason in choosing whether to do this or not.

         

    

 

I hope that other ELFs, especially Angels, will realized what I had realized; “You are doing this to let us not worry about you when you get enlist. That you are a tough man and you will always be the man who is brave enough to show the world how capble of you in doing things and in showing things.”

From this moment and until we meet again, I’ll be looking forward to your decisions in life, I’ll be supporting you and never to doubt you even a smallest hesitation, I will never do.

 LEETEUK ANGEL LEADER, FIGHTING!!!

<Credits to the photos and gif owner>

Brand new old you...

I miss the old you. I hope that someday you and I will be together. Am I holding on to nothing? Maybe. But how will I not if you and him mess up my life? Damn, I love the both of you even if I’m still confused between you two; he was this and you were that, two different people but the same in my heart. Who among you will I choose if both of you are equal in my heart?

Stupid!

Why can’t it be the two of you instead?

Aigoo~

Possessive

I thought I can share you with anyone, but I realized I can’t. I love you very much that I want you to be mine, only mine. I’m hurting right now, but this was just a game, it won’t come true. I’ll never let you be with someone else. I want you mine.

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Sorry for this post. I just want him mine, though I now I can't own him.

That's the sad reality. L

Random!!!

Maybe it’s better this way. It’s better to be separated with you? Or am I a bit rushing things? What I don’t like is how you perfectly change, having that body? I’m not saying that it’s not what I dislike but at the same time I don’t like it either. Either way, I still don’t have the right to say such things; even in the first place, I still don’t know what I am feeling after those body shots. Sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you or disappoint you about my thoughts of you. This conversation is going nowhere, so I’ll just cut it here. take care still :│

HALLYU - haseyo!!!

This was the article I told you before. I wrote this article about Hallyu in our magazine project. Hope you like it J

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HALLYU-haseyo!!!

            It is the trend of Korean Wave all over the world. The Korean Culture that people adopts in their homes and in themselves are great topics that this magazine has to offer.

            HALLYU-haseyo article is about the HALLYU WORLD. The beginning, the beliefs and the story behind the success of Korean wave to the world. HALLYU-haseyo is here to help you understand the true meaning of HALLYU.

Factors for HALLYU’s Success:

1.      1. Korean Dramas

- Korean Dramas such as Endless Love, Winter Sonata, Full House, He’s Beautiful, Perfect Match, City Hunter and others that are many to mention are one of the several factors of Korean culture success. Korean Dramas usually shows family bonding and family problems which every family gone through.

            Through our home we are learning their culture, from the way they talk to the way they greet and give honorifics to those who are elder and even younger to them (Dongsaengs = younger & Nim, Oppa, Unnie, Noona, Hyung, Atoshi, Sesangnim are examples of honorifics for older people). Also from the food they eat and their passion for their family that we all can relate.

            Korean Dramas are different from other series and/or dramas that we usually watched on the television. It has a different kick that will satisfy the imagination plus reality of the human world. The combinations of drama and comedy plus action plus romance are one of their specialties in terms of drama genre. Stories may vary, however even if the story changes it allows a new mystery that will make the audience excited to watch the next episode.

2     2.  Korean Music

- The popularity of the Korean wave is still increasing as it enters the music industry. Korean music considered to be the greatest factor since it influences the mind setting of the listener, though they cannot understand a thing or so.

Korean Music has a rhythm that when you heard it, it takes you to a different side of the common beat you heard almost every time. It has different genres, sometimes named after the artist and their style (Super Junior – SJ Funky), Dance, Ballad, R&B, etc.

Fans say that:

-“When you heard it even without the lyrics you’ll feel the meaning of the song and that’s what will make you attached to the band and love to listen to their songs.”

-“It’s not about the Korean words that they sing made me a fan but the soulful beat and their voices that will capture you to where that song was addressed too.”

-“You will not notice it. You just realized that you’re listening to it and having fun with it.”

Not just the music that the fans love also the dances that synch to the tempo. They dance with facial expressions which is hard for the local artist to do at the same time. Korean artist are good at making facial expressions that will compliment the lyrics and the music of a song. Also even if they dance you’ll barely see them panting and that’s what fans are amazed with. To think that they dance to the beat (typically fast) while singing, their voices are well maintained.

3      3. Korean Artists are Good-Looking

-The last factor is the physical appearance of the artist. To be a Korean artist you must be, of course, good-looking, because what is beautiful is popular. You will notice it through dramas (Lee Min Ho, Gu Hye Sun, Kim Hyun-Joong, Lee Dahae, Song Hye Kyo, Rain, etc.) are all good-looking and beautiful, model like image. On the other hand K-Pop groups like SNSD, Super Junior, 2NE1 (where the famous “krung-krung” Sandara Park a.k.a. Dara is a member), SHINee, Lyn and other groups and solo singers –sexy, manly and cute images are being prioritized.

             It includes the way they dress themselves, their make-ups and hairstyles that will motivate the fans and continue support the group or the artist, they should always be self-conscious since one wrong move is a big “NO, NO!” to Neizens’ fast and scrutinizing eyes.

The reigning of Hallyu is because of the entertainment, the story and the passion of the artist in doing their best for the product that people, fans, will surely be satisfy. Other people think that loving other culture is like betraying your own country, but as for K-Pop fans, they are just inspired because they see passion that ignites whenever an artist, a group, and performers that they don’t see in their own country.

            When thinking of HALLYU, K-Pop or even Korean, there are words that you cannot understand even if it is in English. Only those fans can define it. Like the word Netizen (person who follows, reads, comments and active citizens of the Internet. InterNET + citITIZENS = NETIZENS)

These are some words you need to know in HALLYU:

1.      -CFs:  Commercial Films or simply Commercials advertisements

2      -Fangirls/Fanboys:  Girl and Boy fans of an Artist. In short fans.

3      -HALLYU Wave:  Korean Wave or the wave of Korean Culture

4      -K-Pop:  Korean Pop or Korean Song, Music

5      -Selca:  Self Camera or Taking your own picture

Effects of HALLYU

            In South Korea the success of HALLYU helps their economy, most especially in tourism industry. The places where you saw in a particular K-drama which you think is a good place for vacation is like a amusement park because of tourists that wanted to experience and reminisce the scene where his/her favorite couple date together. Tourists wants to experience living in a traditional house, because in Korea some traditional houses are being rented when a tourist came, instead of checking in to a hotel they will choose to rent a room, not just because it is cheap but also to feel at home with the family you were living for a visit.

            In other countries, HALLYU inspires people, especially those teenagers who don’t have dreams in life. They are not just inspired but also entertained since they are seeing artist that are good in his/her talents. Others live the way a Korean live. Also the children nowadays are eager to learn other languages, they were thinking that someday when he/she meet hi/her favorite artists it will be easier to talk and also the mentality of being knowledgeable to other culture will make them closer to their idols. But of course, if there are good effects there are also negative. HALLYU features a world of the stars that are sexy, good-looking and model like image which people and fans think that is the ideal so they will try their best to be just like the perfect image.

            All in all HALLYU should serve as an inspiration in the country. By means of inspiration it is not the same as copying them, but to more artistic, be more animated in terms of creating fashion, music and dramas. It is not about forgetting your nationality but knowing your individuality that you can do better or you can be like them not be them. It shows us that Asians are also being accepted in many ways; in culture, music and films, that it is not possible to be friends with other neighboring countries.

Author’s Note:

            “K-Pop is something that will make you say that even if there are language boundaries, you will never feel that meeting someone with the same interest is impossible. The thought of actually believing that you can do it just don’t give-up is there. Hallyu, for me as a fan, taught me that I can still do better, do not settle on “that will do” learn to give the best. I have friends all over the world because we understand each other even if we came from different places, we have the same motto: PROMISE to BELIEVE –ELF.”

These are the photos of the actual HALLYU-haseyo article in our magazine:

You like it? I like it too. (Thanks to Ellie, she who made the layout)

About Me part2

2011 happenings

The year 2011 made me busy. Having those last minute events and last minute requirements, entrance exam to universities and choosing the right career. I can’t believe after all those stressful things that happen I finally ease myself. We went to have our retreat and JS Promenade, we are spectacular that night. Our retreat made me forgive and forget those things that my best friend did to me. We cherish those times, our last time to be a high school student. Those memories that only high school can have, that made us grow.

Enough with the high school reminisce, let us now go on track and moved-on. Well, its college life, made some adjustments. This is the real thing, the real life and the real world. We have to accept the truth; either went to college or work first. But nowadays, you cannot have a job if you are not at least college level.

I consider myself as one of those kids who are lucky because I can go to college without even having a hard time to be a working student.

A.      Debut (September 11, 2011)

my debut

Yehey!

Last September 11, I finally become a lady. It was a simple, yet unforgettable night for me and for my family. My high school friends are all their, my best friend, my college friends and my family. All was red and happiness all over the place. We sing, sing and sing, because we have a videoke at our place, it was customized so it is enormous in size (non-sense). Well back to my debut, I didn’t have the usual 18 roses but I have 23 roses, I don’t have the traditional 18 candles and stuffs.

Just so you know, I don’t want to have a celebration like that. I want it simple and as quiet as possible but my mom insisted. She wants to celebrate my debut no matter what is the situation. She makes sure that I celebrated all my birthday as fun as possible.

1.       Maturity

Whoah! Even before I was mature! (hahaha)

Even if I am mature before, I learned to be more mature since I have to act as my age (I act beyond my age *No you don’t*). Okay, I have to agree; sometimes I act lower than my age. You know, doing crazy things like imitating a babies’ laugh and making childish sounds. Now I have to lessen those activities. =(

I am mature in life perspectives. They sometimes call me man-hater because of my perspective of love and man. I am not a man-hater it’s just that I have a concept of this life that I don’t want to rush. Things for me are planned already. I mean when I want something I will really strive hard to get that.

2.       Decision Making

I decide not for myself but I consider others too. I don’t rush into the decision that I know it won’t make things in the right way. I want every decision I made in my life is perfect. Like what I said earlier I already have a plan. In decision making, I know I made mistakes but if I don’t get to cross someone else’s line, my decisions are okay.

In life we have to decide and conceptualized what was the real thing. I mean, what result do we get; is it for the best or for the worst. You have lots to consider in decision making. Like the common topic called love. What do we have to consider? First is if that love is really true, I know I sounds crazy by saying such things but you can observe someone if his/her love is really true. For me, may sounds weird but anyway, I made an effort to make him see the other-side of me, I am not the common type of girl that will fall that easily. I don’t get to have crushed on someone that easy. I have a concept of this kind of guy that I made in my mind. Though it may not be realistic but believe me once you set your mind to this kind, you will surely feel relieve about heartaches.

3.       Still Loveless

I know myself well. I’m not loveless because I’m bitter to something but you know,” the trap of life”? Once you tried to be in it you’ll surely fall for the lies of life. The trap of life is what my mom told me. She said that between ages 16-18 you’ll surely feel the urge of having a boyfriend/ girlfriend and once you follow that urge it’s either you get through it or you've been trapped in it. “Trap” is what we all know as the “premarital sex”. Once you and your partner follow the urge of it, either you already know the feeling of having abortion or the world stops for the both of you; no education, no future. You are lucky if both of your families are rich; really don’t have to make such an effort.

This is my concept of life, love and career; who cares if I don’t have a boyfriend until now? (I don’t), who cares I am so strict about something? (I don’t) and who cares if you all call me anti-social? (I don’t). I don’t care if you made fun of me behind my back. It’s normal, no big deal

B.      Great-grandmother Died (December 2, 2011)

My Lola is already 92 years old and she passed away 4 days before her birthday on December 6. Sad, yes but I can’t understand myself, why I didn’t even cry at the thought of losing her. I need my emotions, yet it won’t come and comfort me. My heart is slowly absorbing the pain and all but it won’t let me cry a tear. I can’t say I’m not in, yet I really want her to be close to me just for once again. At the thought of crying will make me feel her hands comforting me and made me feel that everything will be okay.

1.       Good News

The good thing about my Lola passing-away is that we can get my grandmother and will stay here in Cavite with us. She will be living with us, since the reason why she can’t be with us is to accompany my Lola.

2.       Bad News

Not actually a bad news though it’s for the sake of my Lola, we have to wait for Lola’s 40 days before my grandmother will finally live with us.

I will miss my Lola and I am still praying that, just once again I want to feel her embracing me and sing lullabies for me.

C.      Fan Girl Stuffs (December 8, 2011)

Well, others know that I am a fan girl and I’m proud of it. actually I am not consider as a total fan girl though I ship some stuffs, the only thing I don’t get to experience is to go to their concert. I never have been to any concerts, so that’s my next goal.

My bias, LEETEUK

package

1.      T-shirt

This shirt is called an A-Cha shirt. The name you read there is my bias name. *BIAS means FAVORITE MEMBER* A-Cha is the name of their repackage album. This cost me 350php+shipping fee=  400php. Not bad right?

A-Cha Shirt

2.       Baller

This is what they call Super Junior Birthday Baller. As you can see, there is the name signature and birthdate of my bias. This is 150php+shipping fee= 200php.

SJ bday baller

3.       Lanyards

This lanyard was introduced by my co-ELF in I.T. here at La Salle. I got this on sale and it is worth it. If you’ll buy this individually; long lanyard cost 150php(2)= 300php + phone strap/holder cost 100php + the calendar cost 80php = 480 – sale price 350php = 130php look how big is my savings because it was sale + a free strap/holder cost another 100php = 230php, this is so much.

Lanyards

*ELF means EVERLASTING FRIENDS this is what we call ourselves not fan but ELF*

*the calendar is not visible because I already gave it to my close friend, and the other strap/holder is in my sister’s phone. I gave them away because those member that are in there are not my bias, I have no choice since the shoppe doesn’t have enough stock of my bias*

Know me more

Sharmaine Reyes here, Maine for short. I’m 18 years old, Virgo. I was born on September 11, 1993.

Me

Well as I know myself, I love watching movie and reading classical novels, but that are not my hobbies. When I’m bored I write Fictions, poems, songs and random stuffs. I recently addicted to blogspot. Before I was active at friendster, facebook, twitter and tumblr, but as I mature and discover new things surfing the net, I learn to use blogspot, though before I already have a wordpress blog. I find blogspot friendlier.

Strawberry baby

My favorites are strawberries, everything that has strawberries on it; cakes, jams, candies, juice, breads, etc. I love drinking strawberry milk, and yogurt drink. I love mints, especially candies, but then I heard that too much mint candies can damage your esophagus, so I stop eating candies. Chocolates are everyone’s favorite and friend, except me. I get headache and vomit after eating chocolates, but I still eat it though, just in our house.

Dress Whatever.

In terms of clothes, I don’t care whether it is branded or not, as long as it fits me well, I’ll wear it. I’m not a materialistic woman. I don’t care if you’re too lazy to buy me a gift or whatsoever. I like simple things like clips and fancy journals. I like cute memo pads and cute things.

What are the things I believe in life? Hmm… I believe that “Knowledge is the wing where width we fly to heaven.” Indeed I believe that you can get and achieve whatever as long as you have knowledge and ability to never gives up.

I have my own saying to believe in life too, “Whenever I want something, I never let anything got in the way. I will get it no matter what.” I will hold on to that thing until finally I have it in my own hands. That’s the kind of person I am. I will strive hard to get whatever I wish to have.

Innocent Love 

I also believe that in love you should be like a child. A child will loves himself more than anyone else. I don’t mean that you have to be selfish, what I mean is that we should not forget how to love ourselves too. Humans fall in love and become blinded by it, they forget the real them and they do stupid things. I don’t think it is better to give love to someone who doesn’t care about you anymore. A child will turn its back and find someone who can give him attention and appreciation he need to feel that he is not alone. I don’t love because I just do; I love because I wanted to feel the love that  will make me feel complete.

Grow up?

Good day readers^^

How are you today? J

By the way, this post is about what little missy told me earlier this day.

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I received this message saying that I should grow up?  She was just a friend, I could say, but she barely knows me. How could she even say that, I mean we don’t even know each other personally? She was a text pal, since I am into a text clan. I don’t care if she is older than me but saying that to a person you don’t know personally is a NO, NO!

I’m not saying I’m mature enough but please, who are you? Who are you to tell me that I should grow up? If you think I’m just playing games here, well this is not a piece of trash. I’m telling a story here, through my thoughts and what I feel.

Accusing me of bashing other groups? Oh, come on! I don’t do garbage. I don’t bash. I just don’t care about them. All I care is my fandom, ELF, what I support is Super Junior and beyond that I don’t care anymore. Stop accusing me for what you are doing. I’m more mature in handling things. I’ll be glad to teach you how.

I respect people if they respect me. I don’t care about what you might think about me, little missy. But mind you, don’t cross my line.

I am a stand and forever STAND ELF. If you don’t like me just tell me. Don’t just accuse me.

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            Sorry, Sorry, Sorry, Sorry. That is another random. Well, that’s who I am, you can’t change me. But I’m not always like that I, too, is a real softie. J

            For now, I’ll be doing a film review as my assignment and an article about HALLYU WORLD and TOP TEN HALLYU PLAYLIST of 2012 for magazine project.

*I’ll be posting it here too*