Last Sem Exam Over

by on May 23, 2013, 0 comments

Yes! This is my last semester in Uni and my exams are over -dances-
I think I’m going crazy from stress (academics, work, friends and such). I released half of it today and I’m already scaring myself. Like, when I dropped my phone I showed the utmost concern for it by asking “Oh my god, are you okay?” Yes, like I said, I’m halfway to crazy.

At the same time I JUST had to get an email notification from SMtown with with EXO’s “WOLF” teaser:

Which of course, brought on some girly screams and weird hand gesture (kawaii style) as I started fan-girling. But wait, Luhan had to appear with his red wolfy eyes and sharp white teeth halfway through the teaser which got my mum running to check if I was okay.

So it has to end with my heart breaking for Jang Ok Jung when she said:

Then I’ll show to those who say the low class can never become anything or be loved by anyone, and I will have the world under my feet and I will destroy them. – Episode 10

That line is subbed from Korean so credits goes to whoever is on the subbing team. Anyway, this seems to be the turning point for Ok Jung, the trigger being Lady In Hyun summoned as the queen. But oh, she still looks so pretty :) way to go Kim Tae Ri! I’m still a little saddened by the fact that Ok Jung didn’t really have a good ending in historical texts, I hope she does so, at least for this drama; she seems to be the one with all the hard work while In Hyun is the one born with a silver spoon.

Book Review: Destiny’s flower

by on May 11, 2013, 0 comments
Destiny’s flower – Linda Harley

Description:
Doctor Lynn Davis is kidnapped by handsome Lord Kyle von Talion and taken to a far off planet, Saldiora. As she finds herself in this unfamiliar culture, she must learn to fight with a sword, ride a talking horse, and endure the politics of a royal court if she is to survive.

Kyle has his hands full keeping Lynn from making cultural blunders and ensuring her safety. The Juntu’s are plotting to take over Saldiora and consider Lynn to be a threat to their success. Will Lynn live long enough to fulfill her destiny and save the kingdom of Saldiora?
- Quoted from Goodreads.com

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Title: Destiny’s Flower (Saldiora Book 1)
Author: Linda Harley
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Romance
Published September 1st 2012 by Infinity Publishing
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When I first saw the book cover, I mistook it for some kind of self help/ spiritual type of book. A more appropriate cover (in my opinion) would be to have a mysterious feel created around a locket with the words Piapish Mishtum.
The story was odd at the beginning. First few chapters about the time spent on Destiny (ship in space) was boring. I thought the actions and conversations were too detailed, and some parts I felt were unnecessary. Lord Kyle, or just Kyle, was not attractive to me. Lack of romance, lack of humor, and certainly did not give me the impression of a handsome man. I wasn’t excited about reading on at all. I didn’t understand why everyone was being so secretive and mysterious at the start where they could’ve just told Lynn what awaits her, or that she would be entering the beauty gala. She had already accepted her fate of not returning back to her home and having questions unanswered were just killing her… And me as well.
Then … Thankfully, Lynn finally got out of that ship and the real excitement begins. It’s an interesting read after that, Lynn being “Lady Lynn”, the key to stopping the Juntu who are plotting to take over the Saldiora, the tenth contestant in the beauty gala, learning how to fight with a sword, using her wits in the court, showing kindness to people, adjusting to customs, and most importantly, being original.
I was so eager to know the ending, but to my horror, the book left me hanging. I hate reading books without an end. It means I’d have to wait to know the ending, and I hate waiting. Readers who hate cliffhangers should think twice about starting this book before the next book comes out. I wished someone could have told me earlier.

I give this book a 3/5.

Note: I received a review copy of this book from the author. I’m not required to write a positive review for this. Please check my blog policies for more details.

We Got Married (Global Edition) Taecyeon & Emma Ep 1

by on May 5, 2013, 0 comments

I have been ignoring this for months now because I know I’ll get addicted and keep watching (and waiting) till the episodes to end. However, after seeing news, blogs, notices all over my feed regarding how awesome this edition is (this show even made it to top rank something on a Chinese site, which I can’t remember), I can resist the temptation no more. I am already feeling a little guilty. -Gulps-

We Got Married (Hangul: 우리 결혼했어요) is a South Korean reality variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married.[1] Each week, couples are assigned missions to complete, with candid interviews of the participants to reveal their thoughts and feelings. – Wiki

These are the couples that I’ve watched before:
Kangin & Lee Yoon Ji
Leeteuk & Kang Sora
Kyuhyun & Lou Yi Xiao

And I stopped at these 3 because I was successful in resisting my urge :D Uni is no joke…. but I’m feeling guilty again for even starting the series now.

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But oh, oh, oh, the first episode of this global edition is so worth it!
(You can watch the episodes on Youtube.)
The couple being featured is Taecyeon from 2PM and Emma WU (also known as Gui Gui). I’m familiar with both of them, fortunately, and have seen them in various performances, be it in shows, MVs or anything else.

So… at the start, they were preparing for their first meeting, make up and all. When Emma was interviewed and asked who her fav member from 2PM was, she answered Nickhun without hestitation (heheh!) And then she said this:

Emma’s hilarious reply!

Lol Emma you heart breaker xD And look how Taecyeon felt about meeting you:

His reply was “Fantastic”!

It’s a virtual marriage and both of them were excited. First meeting… at a Shoes Cafe! Taecyeon was drumming his fingers on the table, anticipating his wife. Then he saw her rounding the corner and… hahaha! I couldn’t stop grinning already. Tace described his first impression of his wife as “something bright”. (Which was exactly how I felt when Gui Gui opened the door.) Then they proceeded on with some traditional practices like doing “Cheers!”:

So a confused Emma asked … “Oh, Gan Bei(means “Cheers” in Chinese) right now? It’s hot!?”
She wanted to ask if Taec really wanted to do Cheers when the drinks are so hot.

Mischievous Emma!

Woops, Taecyeon, look at that gleam :D

Taecyeon: “Why? Do I have to drink this at once?” … “Aaaah, ‘cheers’ means drink at once?”

Look at that expression :D

He was so shocked that he spoke Korean, hahahaha~ He panicked because of culture difference and has to drink the hot chocolate at once.

Taecyeon: “Oh, I didn’t know cheers means this scary…”

And then… Taecyeon didn’t buy shoes for her LOL what a trick :D Emma thinks you’re a scrooge now!

And at the ski resort, he self-destructed to make his wife happy :P

What a joyful couple :D
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