Sunday, September 14, 2014

The Drama Life; Why American T.V. is Dead to Me.

This summer has been the beginning of the end for me. Cali introduced me to the world of Korean dramas and I haven't looked back since. I have watched unmentionable hours of K-dramas. I have started to pick up several Korean expressions and mannerisms. It is too the point that the other day in class after introducing myself I bowed in the typical Asian fashion. I eat Kimchee regularly (much to the chagrin of my roommates) , and food always tasted better with chopsticks. However whenever people learn of my new K-drama lifestyle they always as, "what do you even like about Korean dramas?" The answer my friends is simple, allow me to elaborate.


In K-drama land when you are committed to someone there is no going back. Usually it is a long journey to get there, but their devotion knows no bounds. I find it refreshing in every drama I watch that the characters are consistent in their commitments.
                                              (The Master's Sun)


All dramas have wonderful love stories. They all follow the same basic plot structure which goes something like this: Poor nice girl has an strange encounter with an exceedingly wealthy CEO guy. He is usually very cold and rather rude. Through continued encounters the CEO softens and realizes that the girl has many wonderful qualities that he lacks, and of course they fall in love. There is always a second male lead who is the epitome of charm and sweetness. The second male lead is also in love with the girl, but alas she always ends up with the CEO


Each show is one season long with about 20 episodes per season, which is the perfect so length I think!

Every show has a lot of character development. As I mentioned before, the male leads all go through a massive change as they get to know the women in their lives, but the women as well change a lot. In most shows, the girls always take time away to find out who they really are and who the belong with. Sometimes they go away for a period of time to learn new things, or to find what is important to them. It is only after these personal journeys that they are able to fully understand their love interest. 
(Fated to Love You)

(The Master's Sun)
Also K-dramas are hysterical! I don't even know how to describe that one, but they are really quite funny. 

They hardly every show any forms of physical intimacy so when characters even sit next to each other it's a big deal. Some k-drama classic moves:
(Playful Kiss)
1. the open eyed kiss. One of the parties is usually very surprised by this particular display of affection. 
And 2. The Wrist Hold. This is usually about as scandalous as it gets. 

Korean Dramas are pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to television. So if you are looking for an uplifting, heart warming (and sometimes wrenching) story I can suggest a few! 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

For Sophie

Sophie's post was the push (and guilty reminder) that I needed to find this blog again. Guys, that is a literal statement. I couldn't even remember how to create a post, or what my blog even looked like!
So here goes...

11 things about me:
1. I love the Beatles. They are easily the most listened to musical group throughout my whole life.
2. I always try to guess what shampoo, laundry detergent, or Bath and Body scent people are wearing.
3. I have this secret dream to be come one of those hipster travelers that live in their Chacos, and wonder the world.
4. Perhaps my greatest passion in life is learning about the cultures and peoples of the world.
5. Amazing Grace has been, and forever will be my hands down favorite movie.
6. If I went to Hogwarts my favorite class would be potions.
7. It takes me a considerable amount of time to forgive people that wake me up. And one of my greatest pet peeves is when someone wakes you up and then WAITS for you to get out of bed. NO.
8. My greatest fear is that people are disappointed in me.
9. Mr. Shelton changed my life (if you haven't already heard 1 million times.)
10. I think that talking in the car is the best place to talk.
11. Nauvoo is my greatest unfulfilled dream.

1. Who's the most attractive animated character? Well first off I'm going to say Howl


But I have always thought Megamind was strangely attractive....



2. Would you rather live in a small house in the country or a big house in the city? The country PLEASE! I have always dreamed of living in a little cottage like Beatrix Potter.


3. What's next on your reading list?  Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxas 
4. How often do you strike up a conversation with a stranger? Maybe once a week. 
5. What villain do you relate the most to? The Phantom :)


6. Who are your top three favorite composers? Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Puccini, Brahms 
7. How do you de-stress? Practicing. Also taking a shower or a bath. 
8. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Oregon Hazelnut and Salted camel. Tillamook stole my heart a long time ago. 
9. What time do you prefer to wake up in the morning? 9:30 is a good time to start the day if I want to avoid becoming a dragon, but my mind feels sharper if I wake up at 6:00 and exercise or just have extra time to wake up. 
10. What colors would you want to have at your wedding? Probably gold or silver and then just lots of pumpkins as decorations!
11. How often do you commit to blogging this year? :) Oh man. Is this supposed to be an accurate guess or wishful thinking? The most I feel comfortable committing to is once a month....who knows the blogger buried inside of me may just be reborn.