Sunny

I just watched a Korean movie entitled Sunny. It is about a group of high school students who were bonded by friendship. They go to school together, they sing till they tired each other, they fight with other group of girls; they laugh, cry and smile. Their group is composed of seven girls with different personalities. There’s a leader who always cares for them. There’s a future beauty queen who make sure she have the latest style since her mom owns a beauty salon.  One of the girls is a magazine model who has the prettiest face among them. Another one who loves to recite bad words. There’s also a member who always take care of her eyes since she have double eyelids. They also have a girl who loves to fight using sticks but also want to be a writer. And lastly, they have the newest girl that enters the group and also the protagonist of the story, who came from the country side. They call themselves Sunny.

They spent a lot of times together. Just like other normal groups. They also have some misunderstanding however they were never apart. Yet, it will never be an interesting story if there are no hardships that will topple them.  Cliché as it may seem but for every good story, there’s a tragedy. When they celebrate their school festival, unfortunately the newest member got into trouble and the leader rescued her. The other girls were also there. The girl who has the prettiest face suddenly appeared on the back of the antagonist and was accidentally [purposely] slashed by piece of glass on her face.

Everyone was devastated. All of them shed tears.

After 25 years, destiny led them to each other. The country girl who is currently happy with her own family met the leader that is in the hospital fighting with cancer.  She tried to search for their friends together with the girl who loves her eyelids that is now working for an insurance company. They also found the girl who loves to swear and now a housewife that talk like a fine lady. They continue the search. They meet again the girl who wants to be a writer. Unfortunately, she is jobless and is taking care of her husband’s family. They also found the beauty queen who unluckily lost their fortune and is working now on a bar.

The leader who doesn’t have much time to live, still wants to see the girl that was most affected [victim] of the incident happened during their school festival. They searched until the leader lost her life. They went to the second day of the funeral. Only the five of them.  They still try to wait for the seventh girl. Then suddenly the personal lawyer of the leader came. It was revealed that the leader has a will. She was rich. She assigned a new leader, she gave job to the jobless, and she provided home for the homeless and made sure all of them will be taken care of. From there and then, I know she is still a leader till the end who takes care of her friends. At the end of the story, while everybody is dancing the moves they’ve choreographed during high school, the last girl came. The girl who should have a scar on her left face is standing beautifully before them. XOXO.

It might be a very nice story which became unexciting since I’m the one narrating it, but I swear I cried a river while and after watching it. I miss all my high school friends.  :)

Hey! Say!

Every time I open my pc, I'm always thinking of updating my blog. However, I can't think of anything to write. Even though there are lot of things going on worth talking about. So, I tried to think of the reason why. Well, recently I'm visiting a lot of blogs from different parts of the world. Not really to follow the blogger but to check on the posts that they have about something that I'm into right now. Wanna know? Wanna know? It's about an all boy group from Japan. Hey! Say! Jump. Some of them are still on their teens currently, some are on their twenties.

Every time I type their name on google, lots of blog is showing up. And when I visit each one of them, I can really see the dedication of the blogger to update his/her account not only for the benefits of his/her follower but also for the satisfaction he/she is getting. Up to date posts. Personalization. Nothing can be compared of.

After  making a stopover on their blog, I feel  really insecure. Hoho. Not only because my blog is not updated but also I can see on their creation that they have a goal. That is to express their love for their Idol  and promise to their follower through the posts, shares that they are uploading . And from there and then, I realize how bad I was. Although from my last post, I promised to make some changes on it and I know in my heart that I want somebody to follow it.

Originally, I created this blog to express the feelings that I can’t really tell to anybody. I’m not hoping for some followers. I just want to show the other side of me. I’m not good in writing.  I have the passion but I don’t have the talent.  That’s why if somebody will read this, I may want to just be eaten out by the chair where I’m sitting right now.

Actually, telling stories verbally is worse. I’m not good at words. I’m easily destructed. Woah!

Anyways, there’s still a room for improvement. If there are thousands of rooms, I’ll try my best to visit all of them. Haha. Ganbaremasu!

Ang Impluwensya ng Asian Dramas

Koreanovela. Usung-uso ‘yan ngayon. High school yata ako noong nagsimulang kumalat ‘yan sa Pilipinas. Sa pag-kakaalala ko Lovers in Paris ‘yung pinaka-una kong pinanood. Actually hindi ako ‘yung sumubaybay nun kundi ‘yung mama ko. Maaga kasi akong matulog dati. Tapos nagulat na lang ako pinag-uusapan na s’ya sa school namin. S’yempre, para maging in, naki-nood naman ako. Maganda naman ang istorya. Dahil ‘din dun sumikat ‘yung kanta ni Kitchie Nadal na “’Wag na ‘Wag Mong Sasabihin.” At sino ba naming makaka-limot sa naging usong expression na “Aja!”

Marami nang pinalabas na "imported series" dito sa Pilipinas. Hindi lang galing Korea, pati na rin galing Japan at Taiwan. Parang mga surplus lang.. Anyway, dahil sa mga palabas na ‘yun sa channel 2 at 7 pati na rin 5, 9 at 13 dati, maraming na-impluwensyahan. At, isa na ko roon. Noong una, bumibili lang ako ng mga pirated dvd’s pero dahil nauso na ang free download sa internet, halos lahat ng pinanonood ko, galing sa paborito kong site na hindi ko muna ime-mention kasi ‘di pa ko nakakahingi ng permiso. Pero kapag napabisita kayo sa website na’to, astig! Hundreds ang makikita n’yong Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese at kahit Filipino movies and series at marami pang kung anu-anong lahi  sa Asya. May love story, horror, suspense, police drama, comedy, detective, high school drama at kahit na anime.

Marami na ring streaming sites ngayon na pwede mong panooran ng mga ganito. Pero ang napansin ko, kapag gusto mong manood ng magandang drama na love story o musical ang tema, Korean ang nagunguna. Kung gusto mo naman ng police/detective/mystery o high school drama, Japanese ang maganda. Kung light drama naman na may halong comedy at love sory, Taiwanese series ‘yung mas okay.

May kasunod pa ‘to, sigurado.. dahil habang ginagawa ko ang post na ‘to, iba talaga ang nasa isip ko. :)

The First Entry

It's 2012, and this is my first entry for this year. It's kind of sad to say goodbye to 2011 (this is actually a little too late). There are a lot of things happened back then. During the first quarter, I decided to quit my job.  I want to start building my own career. I want to follow my dreams. So, what I did is, I set up a plan. Every day, on my mind, I’m counting the days and crafting my own steps on how the things will be done. I planned and planned.

Days passed. Weeks passed. Months passed. I’m still here. I realize I can’t afford to follow my dreams yet.  I still have responsibilities that this current job can support. So okay, I stayed. Day by day, I’m thinking when this will end. Well, to forget about the first plan that failed, I let myself enjoy my stay. I tried to put my best foot forward. Getting high scores, taking pleasure in having bonuses and somehow improving myself on the process. But now, it’s not like that anymore. Every time my shift starts (at 7am), I’m wishing that time could run faster for me to see Mr. 4:00pm to strike immediately. I’m always looking forward on rest days. And then, realization came in, I’m doing this for the sake that I’m working and I’m not really enjoying it. First quarter plan, failed.

Friendship. One of the best things 2011 gave me. I can’t detail the happenings, the arguments and the sharing me and my friends had but it’s the best.  Broadening my horizon, succeed. :)

Woh! Should I forget one of the spices of life? Here it goes. I thought 2011 was the time that I should regain my consciousness and fall in love again. I mean, for real.  I'm tired of Mutual Understanding, of Constantly Dating and of No Commitments. To think those are my rules for these past two years, haha.  When I thought the opportunity came, I give it my best shot.  Can’t go anywhere without make up (not the flashy one, hoho). Always aware of fashion style: accessories, match; shoes, lovely; and dress, a little finicky. Conscious on my reaction, how I speak, how I comment, and on my way of pleasing people. Hmmn, but I guess it’s should not be the way it is or maybe it’s not enough because it still ends. Love life, failed.

It’s 2012 but it’s not the end of the world.  It’s time to make change. It’s time to improve.  I’ll start with this first entry. No pattern. No requirement. I’ll just let my heart decides on what to write and my mind guides on what to post and hide. Let’s see where 2012 will take me. :)

A True Friend's Heart

Yosh! Yukata, may kasunod na. Matagal kong inisip kung anong isusunod kong ilalagay sa blog ko. Marami nang magandang nangyari after ng last post ko. My friend and brother’s birthday and my birthday… I’m really happy that time. I’m so thankful for my parents who raised me, for my relatives who nurtured me and for my friends who accompanied me all throughout. But then, it’s not actually the reason why I want to write right now. This one is for a friend.

Aica. That’s her nickname. When I first met her, I just want to call her by her given name. Iniisip ko na parang ibang ka-boarding house lang naman s’ya. Magkakilala lang kayo, nakakasalubong mo pag-uwi galing trabaho, nakakabatian mo kapag rest day. Pero habang tumatagal, nakikilala namin s’ya ng pinsan kong si Joan na kasama ko din sa boarding house. Even my mom root for her. Kahit ‘yung ibang friends ko. Mabait talaga si Aica. Masayahin din. Halos lahat natutuwa sa kanya. Pero s’yempre may iba rin na hindi s’ya gusto dahil sa ilang aspeto ng buhay n’ya. Pero kahit na. Para samin, kaibigan talaga s’ya.

Matagal-tagal din kaming nagsama. It was August of 2009 when we first met her. Kasama namin s’ya sa mga gala at gimik, shopping, grocery at kahit na sa paglabas lang para bumili ng makakain.  First time kong mag-bar and disco ng walang kasamang matanda, though she’s two years older than me. Naalala ko, tatlo lang kami noon, kasama ‘yung pinsan ko. It was cool. We dance ‘till we’re exhausted, we drink all night and we enjoy meeting other people (hehe, mukhang exaggerated).  Sa kabila nang mga gimik namin, magkakasama rin kaming tatlo sa pagsimba tuwing Miyerkules o Linggo ng hapon sa Baclaran Church. Sama-samang humihingi ng kapatawaran sa mga nagawang kasalan, nagpapasalamat sa mga biyayang tinamo at humihiling ng mga bagay na ikabubuti namin. So sa lahat ng bagay, partners in crime kami.

And when we thought that everything is in the right place, there comes problem and trial that threaten the current life that we all have. There came a time that I can’t come to all the gimmicks we have because of work. I didn’t even know that something already happen to them. And then, we got news. She became pregnant. At first, I really don’t believe her. Or actually, ayoko lang na matakot s’ya kapag na-confirm na magkaka-baby na s’ya. Pero nung nakita ko na gusto rin naman n’ya magka-baby at ready na s’ya, I thought it’s better to support her.

Parang ang bilis nang lahat. Maraming nagbabago pero si Aica hindi. Mabait pa rin s’ya samin. Tunay na kaibigan. Mapagbigay at maalalahanin. Even though she is carrying a baby, she’s still there supporting us. Giving advice for every time we experience uncomfortable situation, kahit nga sa lovelife o kahit ano lang. Kapag binibisita namin s’ya, tatanungin n’ya agad kung kumain ka na at iaalok sa’yo ang anumang pagkain meron s’ya. Maraming araw din ‘yung hindi kami nagkikita pero palagi pa ring nagkakamustahan. May oras pa ngang nagkasakit ako. At kahit alam kong nahihirapan s’ya sa pagbubuntis n’ya, s’ya pa rin ‘yung tinawagan ko. Dumating s’ya agad na may dalang isang prutas. Haha, sobrang na-appreciate ko talaga. At akalain mong sinamahan pa n’ya kong pumunta sa hospital at maghanap ng clinic na nirekomenda ng doctor kahit madali s’yang mapagod dahil malaki na ang tiyan n’ya. Anyways, that’s few months back. She already gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

Iba talaga si Aica. Marami pa kong gustong sabihin pero hindi ko na alam kung anong uunahin ko. Iniisip kong nagtatampo si Aica kasi hindi na ko nakakasama sa kanila, hindi nakakapunta sa mga imporatanteng okasyon sa buhay n’ya at hindi nakakatulong sa mga problemang kinakaharap n’ya. But I know she’s not like that. Kahit konti lang ang ibigay mo, maa-appreciate n’ya. Kahit konting bati lang, matutuwa na s’ya. Dahil ganun s’ya. A true friend who doesn’t ask for anything in return for all the things she has done for us... Pero tulad nang iba kong post, bakit nga ba ito ‘yung naisip kong ilathala. Simple lang, nakita ko s’ya kanina after few months. May kinuha lang s’yang gamit at uuwi din daw uli sa Bulacan. We had a short conversation but I remembered all the kulitan, tawanan, gimik, takas at kahit awayan.. She’s really one good tomodachi..

Walking Down The Memory Lane..

Young. Ano nga ba ang age limit kapag sinabing bata ka pa? Because I'm the eldest among my siblings, kapag tinignan ko sila, sasabihin kong bata pa sila. Syempre ganun din ang impresyon ng mga magulang ko sa'kin. Nakakagulong isipin. But I guess I wanna be young forever. Well, everybody does. Ang simple kasi nang buhay kapag bata ka..

Ang iniisip mo, konti lang. Kumain, matulog, pumasok sa eskwela. I still remember when I was in Kindergarten, I'm always practicing on how to sing and lead the "Lupang Hinirang" in front of the class. Kahit sa bahay, pina-practice ko kung paano mag-beat. Gusto ko nagli-lead dati eh. My mom once told me that I also like to read during those times. Kahit ano daw makita ko, binabasa ko. Kahit mga signboard sa school, sayings sa simbahan, mga kung anu-anong letter sa bahay at pati komiks na usung-uso dati. Lagi ko rin sinisigurado na may laman ang lunchbox ko. I remember my favorite was Magnolia Chocolait (not sure if my Chuckie na that time) and Hansel Mocha Sandwich. Haha.

Masaya rin during elementary days. Mas child-like. Naglalaro nang Chinese garter, sumasali sa intrams, napapagalitan ng teacher, magca-camping sa girl's scout at ga-graduate with honor. Six years na iikot 'yung mundo mo sa mga ganitong bagay. Hindi pa masyadong pressured. Came High School. Medyo pressured. Preparatory for College. Pero mas exciting. These are the times where you explore more. New friends, boyfriend-girlfriend, JS Prom, more extracurricular activities, including puppy love and first love. :)

And of course, College days (Well, I understand some of us was not able to go to college due to some circumstances). Anyway, for me it's not as exciting as I am in high school but these are the times where you experienced more and more pressure. Group meetings, projects, presentations and thesis. However, among all of those things, this also the time where you broaden your horizon, you meet new friends, you join an organization, you meet half of the world. A time where you gained experience to face what they call as real world.

Parang kahapon lang. 'Yun'yung laging sinasabi kapag binabalikan mo ang mga bagay-bagay na nangyari sa nakaraan. I started walking down the memory lane about few hours ago. I was on my way out of the village together with my sister when I saw my friend. He's standing by the car parked in front of their house. He greeted me and I smiled. After seeing my sister riding the bus, I went back home and saw my friend standing on the same place, this time he's laughing while looking somewhere. I tried to catch his sight and asked, "bakit ka tumatawa?" He answered, "tignan mo sila, matatawa ka." I looked where his eyes is headed to and found kids playing at the swing and slide. I smiled and felt a little prick at my heart.

I looked back at my friend's face and tried to search for something. I'm not sure but I think behind that smile, there's sadness and regrets. You can say it's paranoia but I think he wants to do the things that the kids are doing right now. Playing, laughing, teasing. As well as back to where there's no complications. Where everything is simple. I myself, longed for same thing. Once again, to feel the happiness it brings when my mom got a "pasalubong" for me, when my crush said that he likes me, when I tried my best to go home early to watch my favorite show and of course when there are still those times when I'm not thinking of the same thing that I have in mind right now.. when we are all young..

It All Started With Yukan Club

Yukan. Leisure. This is where it all started. Few days before my college graduation, naghahanap ako ng mga bagay na pwede kong iuwi galing University. Bukod sa mga gamit sa eskwela, memorabilya, naghanap ako ng mapaglilibangan kapag nasa bahay na ko. I'm not into movies pero nung time na 'yun, bigla kong nagustuhang manood ng mga japanese movies. Series to be exact. I was influenced by my roommates. Wala kaming japanese class nung college but we're always practicing to speak the language kapag nagkukulitan kami. And I find it really amusing kapag pinipilit namin bigkasin 'yung salita in japanese way. Ne?

"Ano.." It's a filler. Just like "ahmm.." Pero kapag binilisan mo para kang nagtatanong ng patungkol sa bagay sa Filipino. Anyways, going back.. It seems my very first favorite jap word is Yukan. Simply because it means leisure. And I really enjoyed watching the series, Yukan Club. It's about a group of rich students who solves cases to protect their friends, family and their school, St. President Gakuen. It's a common story, if you're gonna think of it. But there's something with Miroku (Akanishi Jin), Seishiro (Yokoyama Yu), Bido (Taguchi Junnosuke), Yuri (Minami), Noriko (Kashii Yu), and Karen (Suzuki Emi) that made me watch the series over and over again. I think six to seven times ko na s'yang pinanood.

Maraming beses na, tama. 'Nung una, kasama ko 'yung kapatid ko, tapos inulit namin. Pinanood ko uli kasama ng tita ko tapos inulit uli namin after few weeks. And then, I shared it with my friends. After few months, pinanood uli namin ng kapatid ko at kailan lang, pinanood ko uli. I bought the disc last 2009. And yes, unfortunately marami na s'yang gasgas. But still, I can't forget most of the scenes. Kaya ko pang i-kwento lahat ng episode. Paulit-ulit mo ba naman panoorin.

Ang pinaka gusto kong scene, s'yempre 'yung final episode. Astig. I feel like watching an action movie with a bit of comedy, drama, adventure, suspense at lahat-lahat na. If you're going to watch the whole series, there's also a touch of horror. Almost a detective story. I also realized by that time that I need a group. What we call as barkada. It's not that I'm not friendly, in fact I'm Miss Congeniality. Haha. I do have a group of girl friends but not boys. They're just common friends, companion or boyfriends but not what as we call as barkada. The series made me want to go bak to time and grab the people whom I want to share laughter, tears and adventures with.


Parang ayaw ko pang matapos 'yung palabas 'nung pinapanood ko 'yung last episode. Ang daya, bakit 'yun iba sobrang haba ng story, bakit 'yung Yukan Club, 10 episodes lang? I think it's not enough, there should be something more.. Pero sa tingin ko rin 'yun 'yung isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit paulit-ulit ko s'yang pinanood. Hindi mahaba pero maganda. Kahit 'yung OST maganda rin. Keep the faith. That's the title. It was sung by KAT-TUN, a japanese boyband where Miroku (Akanishi Jin) and Bido (Taguchi Junnosuke) belongs to. "No, no, no, you show me the faith.. Kanarazu, I'll keep it for you.. Orera ga akari wo tomosu kara.. Hitori nakanaide keep the faith! Sono koe hanaretete mo.. Kokoro wa kono basho ni aru.. Yume mite taorete tachiagare..Subete kakeru no sa keep the faith! which implies that you are not alone. Just keep the faith and believe in your best friends. And surely, they'll keep the fire burning for you.. At the least, that's what I think, hehe.

It all started with Yukan Club. Yes. That's what I can say.. because after that, I started watching Japanese movies and series. And best to say, almost addicted to them. It still amaze me. It feels like the writer, director, actor are reaching you through the scenes. You want to solve puzzle with them, you want to share the same wrath with the antagonist, you want to cry and laugh with them. I also have my share of favorite bands, actors and actresses. And if someone could decipher "something" from my blog, they will know whom I'm addicted to. Haha. It's actually a lame clue. Anyway, maybe I'm a real Otaku for sharing this info on my blog. And also I think I belong to.. Yukan Club!