August 26, 2012

MANGA Recommendation



I just finish reading this manga entitled “AFTER SCHOOL NIGHTMARE” (放課後保健室Houkago HokenshitsuThe Nurse's Office After SchoolL'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>

August 25, 2012

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.

August 19, 2012

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>

August 18, 2012

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 :│

August 9, 2012

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)

August 1, 2012

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*