Not much of an artsy person, but here are some of my favorite pieces related to this category.

1. I actually like architect (East and West), however it's way too much work to deal with. If I were to get into this field, my brain would fry itself to death. My favorite building in the world is Taipei 101, the second largest building in the world. Years ago, I watched a tallest buildings documentary.

Taipei 101 stands at an impressive 1,674 ft (508 meters). The part that is fascinating about it, is that there is a huge steel pendulum that is suspended from the 92nd floor to the 88th floor (there are 101 floors and 5 underground ones). This pendulum sways to offset strong gusts, and is well equipped against typhoons and earthquakes.


2. I don't like to gamble (however I think I would be good at bluffing), but I do like how a deck of playing cards look. My favorite cards are the Ace of Spades and pretty much all Queen cards.

3. My favorite kind of photography is black and white. Then again, that was the only kind I was exposed to. Didn't get to the color kind. My favorite photographer would be Ansel Adams. He basically took these all these pictures using really huge negatives (8x10), so that every detail of a scenery would be captured in its perfection.

Rent Check for 12/09.
Deal with Rent Board Fee.
Extra Credit Surveys.
Test Scores.
Essay.
Fee Waiver.
Culturally relevant food for 20.
11/09 and 12/09 AmeriCorps Time Log.
12/09 GEAR UP Voucher.
Evaluation Forms.
Extra Credit Workshops.
Pick up 11/09 GEAR UP Paycheck.
Deadlines.
Finals.
All Day Training Workshop for VITA Program from 1/11/10 - 1/14/10.
Pass VITA Program tests.
Become an official VITA volunteer.
Possible New AmeriCorps Site Agreement Form.

1. Debut in a boy/girl group
2. Release a hit song
3. Perform said song with 100% confidence and 150% arrogance *Note: you don't need the song to win any awards as long as you hear hundreds of fans screaming their heart out, you're set
4. Learn how to behave and act on variety/talk shows (be willing to humiliate yourself)
5. You're at the top once you get an Asian tour (the only kind that exists in Korea) or get offered an acting gig (just don't screw it up)or get your hand molded in gold clay at a Hallyu (Korean wave) Expo

Please note, that if for any reason, you decide to leave the group, fans will cry, but they will get over it, and your idol status has thus been revoke. One last thing, you are no longer an idol, if your group breaks up for any reason. Once you're a soloist, it's time for you to tactical a whole new steps problem to become the nation's best singer.

Maybe I've been dying my hair for too long, because no one thinks my natural hair color is black anymore. Every other person I talk to thinks that it's a blondish brown, despite the black eyebrows and eyelashes. Upside to all of this is that, I can pull off those colors, props to the person who dyes my hair (Nana♥).

One day, a top model with pictures everywhere in the mags and online, the next day, found dead. I seriously hope that, because of all these suicides and some murders, that Korea starts to investigate them. Or rather make the little crazy 24/7 internet addicts realize what they're doing to other people (so what if they're famous and did this, leave them alone, they don't know you, so do feel the need to nitpick). To clarify: If say these crazy internet junkies hate someone famous, they literally make life a live hell in a matter of seconds. The internet mimics real life and these idols and celebs feel like eggs and trash are being thrown at them, every time they click the mouse.

On other end of this spectrum, the transformation has been complete, and all I can say it scares the bejesus out of me. Vogue and G-Dragon are not allowed to ever collaborate ever again.


Umm to see the entire photo shoot: community.livejournal.com/omonatheydidnt/2058968.html
all pics credit to omonatheydidnt

Currently avoiding studying for BIOL midterm, and came to the conclusion that there is no such thing as rapping in Viet. It just sounds like when my mom yells at me, and it kinda sounds like Thai (when it's super fast), only difference is I understands.

For the last couple days, I've been studying for my second ACCT 101 Midterm. To summarize, sitting for hours to read and do accounting, makes my back hurt, then again, I tend to learn forward while I'm sitting down. I should stop that. I've come to realize that procrastinating in college only works against you. I always say I can do this later or I will read and outline a chapter of so and so textbook, but it never happens, actually the "I can do this later" does happen, but it gets pushed back so far.

Other than that, I can't wait till this upcoming week is over, since I have two more Midterms left, a second BIOL one as well. I randomly signed up for a Stress Management workshop at the Health Center for extra credit in BIOL. Maybe, I'll learn something from this experience, but then I tend to be very critical or in denial about this kind of stuff. We'll see what happens. I'm also going to an "Undiet your way to Health, and "Health Benefits to Exercise" workshops as well (extra credit).

Goals for the last days of 2009
1. Pass ACCT 101 (as well as my other classes)
2. Stop ditching for the remainder of the semester
3. Exercise?
4. Finish dramas

That's it for now.

Remember the (kind of plain looking) girl from the Super Junior "U" pv?

( A little hint )

Fast forward, say 3 years and a couple plastic surgeries later, and that girl "Yoona" is now every (other) famous (or not) Korean guy's ideal girl. Not sure how she did, but it may have something to do with below, or the fact that she is has that whole cute and innocent vibe (the kind of girl, you can bring home to meet the parents), but can also become sexy. Cute and sexy in one package, guess that's why she's number one, and oh right, very well-mannered, (that's an another (huge) added bonus right now). Some people are extremely lucky or rather they just know which (plastic) surgeon to hit up.

( Another hint )

School and work have left kinda of tired, so I've been watching dramas as a way to relieve stress. And I finally found a Korean drama that was actually worth watching, You're Beautiful. ( Click here for more )

TOKYO Dogs
( Spoilers )

My Girl
( Spoliers <3 )

Hahah rumors of Junsu opening a pho restaurant.
Stupid and smart move.
Stupid cause of the stuff going on with SME.
Also, aren't you tying to prove that SME doesn't pay you enough, to make a living?
Smart, well this place is probably one of a small number of Viet restaurants in Seoul.
And, I never thought I'd ever use Junsu and pho in a sentence together.

Currently in an Arashi mood (not surprising after My Girl). The one group that I like, but have only to listen to about 5% to 10% of all their stuff. Sad, huh? Anyways, if you have suggestions for what I should listen to, feel free to list.

Now an update on school, had my Accounting midterm way back when, boomed that, by making stupid mistakes. Then, I had my Business stats and Biology midterm on the same day last week. Umm stats, there was one problem that I didn't even know how to start, and three I think I barely figured out. And Biology, obviously there are some questions I messed up on, carelessly.

Oh, I had jury duty. I had to report to the courthouse sadly, but luckily was not assigned a case, and didn't have to state any grievances/hardships at all. I did, however listened to about over 20+ hardships that people had or claimed to. Eh, that was not so bad, listening to other people listing their hardships for 2+ hours and then getting to go home vs serving on civil case for 4 weeks, all I can say is, I was very fortunate.

Watched the first episode of My Girl, and in conclusion, I hate little Asian girls, I usually never cry or get teary eyed at dramas, but ughh stupid cute little kid!!!

( Further review here, be warned of spoilers!!! )

Ever watch a K-Pop mv, and be disappointed/disgusted by how ugly the backup dancers are? I, for one have, and even though most of you only pay attention to the idol(s), sometimes the eye wonders, you know. For years now, I've been skimming through tons of mvs and have always felt kinda jipped by how unappealing the dancers were. However, today, I came to a sudden realization, since it's the beginning of October, Korea has been putting on all these shows with the biggest names to celebrate their version of Thanksgiving, or rather fall harvest.

Anyways, to make this post short, idols tend to have less attractive and even butt ugly dancers to make themselves look more appealing. While comedians (like the one in the following clip) have the better looking ones to emphasize more on how funny (looking) they are.

( Evidence under here )

American music has been lost on me for awhile now. I don't really like any one in particular anymore, just random songs. Been karaoking a lot of Maroon 5 songs lately, which made me remember, how much I still like them. Yup, that's probably one of the only bands I ever liked and still do, so now I'm playing catch up. Thank god, there's really only one album that I haven't listened to yet, hmm that could be a bad thing as well. Putting aside how big of a douche bag Adam Levine (the leader/vocalist, to be honest, I do like asshole type guys) is, Maroon 5 still makes some pretty good and ORIGINAL (*rolls eyes* at Korea) music. I can confidently say without a doubt that, Songs About Jane, is my favorite album from anyone, of all time. Yes, it's that good (at least to me).

Songs are often sampled and plagiarize, yet fans will manipulate themselves into not hearing the similarities. I will never understand why they must save and stand on G-Dragon's side, because that soul is far too lost and gone, at this point.

Excel is hard to use, mainly because, everyone makes a template for everything, therefore giving the lazy people many shortcuts. I shall not give into that and learn how to use equations to compute various things. So far, I've conquered checkbook/budget and time sheet calculations. Yes, I'm being a nerd, but I figured sooner or later, I'm going to need this skill.

Once a upon time, there was epic music, till it felt the need to reign supreme. A vacation break is what I ask for, from these people. Time to stay away and not touch music, cause then maybe, just maybe, it will be amazing again, and not blah.

School started more than a week ago, and I've already had to stay up all night doing homework. And now, due to all the budget cuts, I've decided to throw my life in a blender and puree the hell out of it, what this means is I'm probably going to try to take classes not only in the usual fall and spring, but also in the summer and possibly the winter, too. And that, I'll probably take courses over at city college, as well. I really don't want to be stuck in school forever, but I probably will anyways, because of grad school to come later. I guess what I really mean is, I don't want to be an undergraduate for more than 4 years. I've also set new goals for myself, no more cutting, and eat, breathe, and eat school 80% of the time. So, I'm gonna try to be my K-8 former self, oh boy that's been awhile. I do have faith in myself to be able to dig down deep inside, and drag the overachieving Asian side out by the ankles.

As for studying abroad plans, I've postponed those, was gonna do it fall 2010, my junior year. I'm gonna wait till my senior year, to when I'll have only a couple more units to complete.

On a slightly lighter note, K-pop is on its way to becoming more generic than America is. If one more person releases an album using audio tune, I will scratch out your ears, since that's more damaging to an artist, than say their eyes.

Drama world, umm Orthros no Inu, I've lost interest and currently waiting for the end. One can only expect me to watch Takki win so many times. It's getting annoying that all he has to say is "I have the God hand, you don't want to kill me, and you need me". As for Ryo, dear lord, stop running around emoing everywhere, then again that's what most of his past characters were like, too. But jeez, so what if you have the "Devil" hand, just learn to deal with it, and go beat Takki.

People taking forever to sub Karei naru Spy. Then again, I could hit up the other sub group, but umm they killed my membership, because I stopped being active in their forums, after The Quiz Show 2 ended.

Watched the G-Dragon (Heartbreaker) mv and well, that is officially the most horrifying thing out of Korea. It looks as if he was inspired by a little bit of Minwoo, Lady Gaga, etc. Not going to link, yes it's that scary, and this is only part 1 out of 3.