tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49498285148287906752024-02-19T03:28:03.745-06:00Iridescent LotusAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-68596572149940090532018-01-15T09:00:00.000-06:002018-01-15T09:00:35.321-06:00This Week in Books<large></large><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">• <b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35504431-turtles-all-the-way-down?from_search=true">Turtles All the Way Down</a></i></b> by John Green</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">• <b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22299763-crooked-kingdom?from_search=true">Crooked Kingdom</a></i></b> by Leigh Bardugo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">• <i><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19486412-big-little-lies?from_search=true">Big Little Lies</a></b></i> by Liane Moriarty</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Crooked Kingdom</i> is taking me a bit longer because it's fantasy. I do love fantasy books, but something about them takes forever for me to get through them. But because the others are contemporary, I'm hoping I can fly through them. Especially <i>Turtles All the Way Down</i>, it's a very short book. I will have to be careful with <i>Big Little Lies</i>, it's a borrow from the library, and it is <i>well</i> worn!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">(Recently finished: </span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33914010-now-is-everything">Now is Everything</a></i><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> by Amy Giles | </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "open sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">☆☆☆☆</span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">)</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-37045118418427124852018-01-12T09:00:00.000-06:002018-01-12T09:00:12.292-06:00My Top 10 Underrated Korean Dramas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So here are ten of my favorite Korean dramas that no one talks about! I've given you my rating next to the title, but do not pay too much attention to that. They're not all 5 stars, but I still enjoyed them and they're ones that I still think about today!</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course I'm posting this on a Friday to give you something to binge over the weekend.</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you've seen any or want to, let me know.</span></b></div></div><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">What's Up, Fox?</span> | ☆☆☆☆☆ |<b> Aired:</b> 2006 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/29485c-whats-up-fox">Viki</a> or <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/33/What%27s_Up_Fox%3F/">Dramafever</a><br />
I have no idea why I started this drama. I guess it just sounded interesting, but I'm glad I did. Chun Jung Myung became a favorite for me after this one. This also has one of my favorite OST's in a drama. The song styles are <i>very</i> different from anything else--very indie vibe. I watched this so long ago, that I don't know how I would feel about it now. But when I did watch it, I <i>loved</i> it. Give it a shot!</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Haundae Lovers</span> | ☆☆☆½ | <b>Aired</b>: 2012 | <b>Watch on</b>: <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4135/Haeundae_Lovers/">Dramafever</a><br />
Don't let that lower rating fool you, I did enjoy this drama. It was cheesy as hell, but there was something about it that I absolutely loved. I remember <i>hating</i> this drama the first few episodes, but I kept on going, and I'm glad I did. This is an amnesia drama (ew), but the drama started getting better after the lead male loses his memory. And for whatever reason, I'll always remember my favorite scene, using my favorite Korean quote (I just like the way it sounds): "머리부터 발끝까지." Which translates to "from head to toe." But the best part is when he regains his memory. . . you'll just have to watch.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I Do, I Do</span> | ☆☆☆☆☆½ | <b>Aired:</b> 2012 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/6625c-i-do-i-do?q=I%20Do,%20I%20DO">Viki</a> or <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4124/I_Do%2C_I_Do/">Dramafever</a><br />
No one, and I mean no one I talk to or even on tumblr has seen this drama....WHY!? I fricking loved it. I loved the role reversal, rich woman, poor guy, older woman, the chemistry, the fun! I mean, the dude carries a freaking table umbrella for her! I feel like that because this drama is not widely talked about or highly rated, Lee Jang Woo has not had another lead role. But he needs it. He's so frickin' adorable! And he saved the drama Bel Ami for me, because whoo that was a bad one! Let me know what you think! (And yes, that is 5 and a half stars)</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">49 Days</span> | ☆☆☆☆☆ | <b>Aired: </b>2011 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/3918/49_Days/">Dramafever</a><br />
I have only watched a very very small handful of melodramas, <i>I cannot stand them</i>. But even though this is classified as one, I wouldn't call it one. It never dragged and it kept you guessing and rooting for the female lead to win in the end. This does border on fantasy with a spirit inhabiting another woman's body for 49 days while said spirit's body is in a coma. There are a lot of sad moments, but also a lot of lighter moments. And you get Jung Il Woo. So...you're welcome!</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Ex-Girlfriend Club</span> | <span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">☆☆☆☆☆</span> | <b>Aired:</b> 2015 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/26996c-ex-girlfriend-club?q=ex%20girlfriend%27s%20club#modal-episode">Viki</a> or <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4694/Ex-Girlfriend_Club/">Dramafever</a><br />
I need more from this lead right <i>now</i>! I adored him in this drama. His physical acting is perfect. Song Ji Hyo is amazing, Lee Yoon Ji's facial expressions are fantastic. This cast is just so so good! The chemistry between <i>all</i> of them is so good. I remember seeing one gif set on Tumblr and decided to give it a try. Uggghhh, so glad I did. I need Byun Yo Han in another romcom--like now! There are only 12 episodes, so you'll fly right through this one.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Hogu's Love</span> (or Fool's Love) | <span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">☆☆☆☆½ </span> | Aired: 2016 | Watch on: <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4648/Fool%27s_Love/">Dramafever</a><br />
Choi Woo Sik and UEE, need I say more? I probably do... I watched this drama with my little brother and nephew. They were so into it, I rarely had to read the subtitles for them. We all three laughed, cried and just <i>loved</i> this show to pieces. Why is there not more love for it!? As with many dramas, the plot is a bit far fetched, but it is well done, imo! This writer also did one of the best dramas of 2017, Because This is My First Life. She's very into the whole feminist thing. Sooo I already love her!</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Heart to Heart</span> | ☆☆☆☆½ | <b>Aired:</b> 2015 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/25491c-heart-to-heart?q=heart%20to%20heart">Viki</a> or <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4962/Heart_to_Heart/">Dramafever</a><br />
I went in to this drama because of Chun Jung Myung, but came out the biggest fangirl for Lee Jae Yoon. Holy guacamole, I'm obsessed!! I related to this main girl so hard. I'm very introverted, but I know I need to go out in the world to work. Unfortunately, I can't disguise myself as an old lady, nor am I going to meet two super cute guys who will swoon after me. But a girl can dream, eh? Choi Kang Hee can hold her own in a drama. She's such a versatile actress.*Squeals* It's just so cute.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Lucky Romance</span> | <span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">☆☆☆☆☆</span> | <b>Aired:</b> 2016 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/31137c-lucky-romance">Viki</a><br />
Talk about a surprising drama. The synopsis makes it sound like such a whiny melo drama that I would give 3-4 episodes and give up. I needed to watch Hwang Jung Eum in something else after She Was Pretty (which was a <i>major</i> let down), so I gave this one a shot. And...the feels. All the feels. She's so dedicated to helping her sister, but her heart wants more out of life, and you just feel for this girl! Especially when she meets someone like the lead male, who gave me Sheldon vibes, but cuter and less annoying. An all around fun ride. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Save Me</span> | <span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">☆☆☆☆½ </span>| <b>Aired:</b> 2017 | <b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/5076/Save_Me/">Dramafever</a><br />
I just finished this drama a couple of weeks ago, so I'm not sure if I should really put this on this list. But if you want something that's different than your typical romcom, this might be for you. Action, suspense, friendship, and thrill--scare factor in the real world sense, not ghost sense. This is just about a group of guys trying to help a girl who is trapped in a religious cult. I'll be honest, I went in to this because of Ok Taecyeon, my <i>ultimate</i> bias, but that thought left my head once I got into it. It did take a few episodes, honestly about halfway through, before I really got into it. The country(Busan) accent in Korea is sometimes absolutely unbearable, but I got over it and started focusing on the content. Gosh this drama was so creepy and good!! Though there isn't any romance, it is implied. I will note there are scenes of suicide, almost rape and captivity. Just a warning!</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Oh My Venus</span> | <span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">☆☆☆☆☆☆</span> | <b>Aired</b>: 2015 | <b>Watch on: </b><a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/28538c-oh-my-venus">Viki</a> or <a href="https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4766/Oh_My_Venus/">Dramafever</a><br />
Ohhhh man, let's talk about this one! I can't even form words for this drama. Everything that frustrates you in a drama doesn't happen here. Something happens between the couple that would normally pull them apart, <i>pushes</i> them together. They fight for each other <i>with</i> each other. The amount of skinship, kissing, romance, real love is just...yesss! If Shin Min Ah wasn't with Kim Woo Bin (get well), I'd say she needs to be with So Ji Sub, because that chemistry ya'll. The people surrounding Kim Young Ho are amazing, and Kang Joo Eun's feisty attitude is everything. There are some of the <i>best</i> gifs from this drama, if you don't mind a little spoilery (honestly it's just some incentive to make you watch) then <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/oh-my-venus">click here</a>!! We won't talk about the fact that when the lead is "overweight" her dimple goes away, because that's not how that works. But everything else. Yes!</li>
</ol><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">Okay, that's it! Those are my Top 10 Underrated dramas!<br />
If you were to ask me which of these I would go back and rewatch, I would say:<br />
<i>Hogu's Love</i>, <i>Whats Up, Fox?</i>, and <i>Oh My Venus</i>. I would rewatch them all, but those are the ones that really stuck with me. Let me know what you think, and happy new year.<br />
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If you'd like to see a list of every (mostly) drama I've seen and my rating,<br />
<a href="http://iridescentxlotus.blogspot.com/p/asian-dramamovie-index.html">click here</a>!</blockquote><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-32732387143989161472018-01-09T09:00:00.000-06:002018-01-09T09:00:10.411-06:00My Top 8 Worst KPOP Songs of 2017<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>We had some <a href="http://iridescentxlotus.blogspot.com/2018/01/top-50-kpop-songs-of-2017.html">pretty good songs this year</a>, but there were also some...not so great songs. And though I'm only listing 8, I had more but wanted to keep this simple. I would like to talk about each song and why I didn't like it! Also, because there are so few songs, I'll be putting them in order from bad to worst!</b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#8. Red Velvet - "Red Flavor" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyiIGEHQP8o">click to watch MV</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> First of all, this music video is terrible! This song came out in the summer, but they are so white washed. The colors and kaleidoscope effect is completely assaulting to the eyes. I can<i>not</i> with the verses. They get on my ever loving nerves! I'll admit the chorus is <i>slightly</i> catchy...the dancing though? Hell no. Just no! No.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#7. BTS - "Best of Me" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZzE4gSxtKA">click to listen</a> <small>(fanmade video)</small></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This hurts me to put them on here--but I can't completely fault them; The Chainsmokers had a <i>lot</i> to do with this. I was so excited to hear they were working together, but what the <i>actual</i> fuck happened in the studio!? This song is so repetitive, obnoxious and just <i>whyyyy</i>!? This does not sound like something from The Chainsmokers <i>or</i> from BTS. Never again. Literally every other song on this album is gold, so I deleted it and pretended it never happened!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#6. Twice - "Signal" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQtonf1fv_s">click to watch MV</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I just don't get it. This song is so fucking bad! I have loved Twice since their debut, however I feel like every song gets worse and worse with every comeback. The <i>worst</i> dance they've done, and probably one of the worst I've seen all year!! And this cheesy ass video that was weird as all fuck. JYP, what are you doing!? And that ridiculous ass bowl cut ya'll gave my girl, Chaeyoung!? *slaps hands* Bad, JYP! No! At least Tzuyu got to be in the (terrible) chorus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#5. Twice - "Knock Knock" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A2t_tAjMz8">click to watch MV</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh my goodness gracious great balls of fire, I hate this MV so effing much. Why, in February do we have kids in Halloween costumes!? And just the editing in general -- *cringe* And yet a<i>nother</i> terrible dance. I know it has nothing to do with the amount of girls in the group because G. Friend, Pristin's "Black Widow"...enough said. The song just does not flow for me and I was over it before it was finished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#4. IKON - "B Day" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvDPinu7pVY">click to watch MV</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-uQ_kJhpdM">dance practice</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">What. The. Fuck. Is. This!? And that dance..... I just wanna rip my ears off! I didn't <i>love</i> "Bling Bling", but at least it was tolerable. This is <i>literally</i> 7 guys girating with T-Rex hands and saying "wah wah wah wah". That's it. That's the whole song guys. I don't celebrate my birthday that way, so I guess I've been doing it wrong!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#3. EXO- "Power" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGRv8ZBLuW0">click to watch MV</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">SM, why did you do this to our boys? First you take Lay out of the equation, pissing fans off but then you give them great songs like "Ko Ko Bop" and "The Eve"... hell the whole The War album, and I was slightly okay. But you turn around and do this: Some cheap ass song in a cheap ass music video filmed 99% in front of a green screen? This song sounds like something DISNEY would have put out 5 years ago in a musical. I don't know what was going through the mind of the person who wrote it, produced it and then SM for giving it to EXO, but don't you ever do this shit again!!! I will say that Sehun looks damn good, though. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#2. 2NE1 - "Goodbye" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEkLHC7l25w">click to watch MV</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This was the dumbest shit! Not only did YG <i>not </i>need to give us this, they should not have. Telling us that one of the best girl groups were disbanding was enough, leave it at that. Why did you have to give us a sad and pathetic song from the remaining three members? That was not only a slap in their face, but in Blackjack's as well. We all deserved better. And it's a shitty song as well! I fucking <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">hate</u> the way the say "안녕"!! The MV is just bad and it's supposed to be all emotional, reminding us of their past. Yeah, it reminds us of their past--when they had good songs and good MVs. Fuck you kindly, YG!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>#1. GOT7 - "You Are" - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktc8XDBq93k">click to watch MV</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">THE MOST OBNOXIOUS SONG FROM ANY OF MY BIAS GROUPS THIS YEAR! It actually infuriates me how much I hate this song! Fuck my life this was so bad! It starts off alright, then we get this weird ass rap (from my ultimate bias) that doesn't fit with it and then the song changes styles completely and the awful chorus with the English that annoys all shit out of me! "There is not a cloud"...no NO NO NO NO! The <i>only</i> good thing about this whole thing is the fact that Jackson stuck with the dark hair. In fact this whole album was just terrible; "Teenager" was the only decent song and even that was questionable. GOT7, I just hope you do better (after resting *cough*JYP*cough*) in 2018!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-14725874558520210332018-01-05T09:00:00.001-06:002018-01-05T09:00:51.974-06:00Drama of the Week - Two Cops<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>»Two Cops | 투깝스«</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EKLql7Yte6vqhxMW5SDeIfuCZha3pHDrUMNcB1EScX2e5Q5JH4fE9quGRBscDJ3m7vzf76sQbCCWWGwRDdXXuwo_2wTgxiKiZNEyFNwz0QSP-12wIhH3DLq8bc88pwfQ9QaVul58-10/s1600/Two_Cops_%2528Korean_Drama%2529-P2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EKLql7Yte6vqhxMW5SDeIfuCZha3pHDrUMNcB1EScX2e5Q5JH4fE9quGRBscDJ3m7vzf76sQbCCWWGwRDdXXuwo_2wTgxiKiZNEyFNwz0QSP-12wIhH3DLq8bc88pwfQ9QaVul58-10/s320/Two_Cops_%2528Korean_Drama%2529-P2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<center><b>Genre:</b> Crime/Romantic/Comedy/Sci-Fi | <b>Episodes</b>: 32 [35min each] <br />
<b>Air day:</b> Mon & Tue | <b>Air dates:</b> 11.27.17 to 01.16.2018<br />
<b>Starring:</b> Jo Jong Suk, Hyeri, Kim Sun Ho, Hoya</center><br />
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It's Friday, so I'm giving you my drama recommendation of the week. Just in time for a weekend binge!! I can't remember when I first noticed this drama, or why I decided to start watching, but I'm so so glad I did. It is <i>so</i> good!! Jo Jong Suk has officially become one of my favorite male actors. He is such a good versatile actor! And Hoya and Hyeri are in this?! #Win.<br />
The episodes are about 35min each, so you feel like they're going by faster as you watch. I ended up watching all 20 episodes in two days! I can't think of anything I do <i>not</i> like about this!! I cannot find a single synopsis that does this drama justice. Which is probably why it took me so long to get to it. Just ask me about it, if you'd like!! I <i>highly</i> recommend this one. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Summary of the drama:</b> </span><br />
<blockquote>This is a story about a swindler who is forced to share the body of a justice-loving detective in the Violent Crimes Unit. This drama depicts an interesting collaboration between two ill-matched individuals who work together to fight for justice. On top of this, a cheeky, female reporter joins them on their investigation to solve crimes. As individuals, the three of them may lack in many ways, but as one, they are the most invincible and hilarious heroes there can be.</blockquote><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">You can watch on:</span></b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/35661c-two-cops?locale=en">Viki</a><br />
<small>(you have to have a full pass to watch every episode. I had to find the remaining episodes on other sites.)</small><br />
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What dramas do I need to check out?! Let me know, below!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>This year had some amazing KPOP songs, but somehow fell flat in comparison to other years. (Especially 2013, for me.) But there were some songs that I have played over and over and over and over. . . You get the point. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I could not figure out how to put these in any particular order, so I've put them in ABC order by artist! Links to the song or music video included. Enjoy! And please let me know what <i>you're</i> KPOP faves were this year. Just click the song title, and let your ears experience magic. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I highly recommend skipping over the songs you've already heard and just listening to the unfamiliar ones. One of my goals this year is to listen to different Kpop, more of the underground stuff, or just artists & groups I haven't listened to before. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here it is:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>AOA - "<a href="https://youtu.be/e50F8MreYig">Bing Bing</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>AOA - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhXefyLs-uw">Excuse Me</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Block B - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHglTopVlKQ">Shall We Dance</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Brave Girls - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2NAP6Egxxw">Don't Rush</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Brave Girls - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeaoaAz0VbY">Rollin'</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEeFrLSkMm8">Spring Day</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DwzBICPhdM">Not Today</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEMaH9Sm3lQ">Intro: Serendipity</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS- "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBdVXkSdhwU">DNA</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1jiZ8-JLo0">Dimple</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS - "MIC Drop" (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkozML4UYaY">Original</a> // <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTlv5_Bs8aw">Remix</a>)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BTS - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6gzgV1fBxg">GoGo</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>CLC - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9OxRFab6o4">Hobgoblin</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>CLC - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpzGhtUK4TA">Meow Meow</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>EXID - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wEjz3RdnKA">Night Rather Than Day</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>EXID - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTdC5Jyooe8">Boy</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>EXO - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ycw7p9-bE">The Eve</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>G-Dragon - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQoqA0R4lc">Super Star</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Girl's Day - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IVF2rqZKkk">Thirsty</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>GOT7 - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ1t7CwfvEc">Never Ever</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Jessi - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pGPAhejmIY">Arrived</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>KARD - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6RRcNlIxVU">Trust Me (BM & Somin Ver.)</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MAMAMOO - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CmY-LTd_qs">Aze Gag</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MAMAMOO - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTMlLDAclTI">Yes I Am</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Monsta X - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Zedh_5DDM">Beautiful</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Monsta X - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uQkc2YwaQM">From Zero</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>NCT 127 - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD4T7veeztY">0 Mile</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Nine Muses - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DojqyA3Ma2k">Love City</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>NU'EST W - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e8-4mBiCSI">Where You At?</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Playback - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avWoUHt2VbA">Want You to Say</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Pristin - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda804W1ze8">Wee Woo</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Pristin - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkFM40KcPAM">Black Widow</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Ravi - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T_ZlExikgY">Bomb</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Red Velvet - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uJf2IT2Zh8">Peek-a-Boo</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Red Velvet - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtDBUr9GqZk">I Just</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Red Velvet - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cdOFuPPdDU">Perfect 10</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Seventeen - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEkg4GBQumc">Don't Wanna Cry</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Seventeen - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxsKfg0xK7Q">Crazy In Love</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Seventeen - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tRsEUB6-bk">Trauma</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Seventeen - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stwC0MsHb20">Rocket</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Shannon - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM5ZngFLe4A">Hello</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Shannon - "Love Don't Hurt" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGKTOQ5D2I">Korean Ver.</a> // <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_layAGw40M">English Ver.</a>]</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Stellar - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ivBktSZ8yQ">Archangels of the Sephiroth</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Stray Kids - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdfIfFGCqgo">Hellevator</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Taeyang - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9ElftdRiHg">Tonight (feat. Zico)</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Taeyang - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAl7nwhhHC8">Empty Road</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Taeyang - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlDRgxce3JQ">White Night</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Taeyang - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gerhTWvUfJQ">Wake Me Up</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Teen Top - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=057EOcXScQI">Because I Care</a>"</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Winner - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tBnF46ybZk">Really Really</a>"</b></span></li>
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<small><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really wish I could have included some SHINee in this. I have been waiting for a comeback from them for a <i>long</i> time, and then we get absolute tragic news on December 18th. I don't want to talk about that here (I'll write a future post when I've collected thoughts). I just wish them the absolute best in 2018!!!</span></small></div>
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[publishing for myself and anyone else interested in books, kpop--and other music--, tv and dramas.]Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-14324198318828640142017-01-20T10:00:00.000-06:002017-12-31T18:23:27.997-06:00Drama Review: WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1SVG9FzEMCPoFdl4907MAaOP71grAaJXTas5v8C5f5J8UfKP20kPmNhA1CWosOaPbwBy2tbccAQZW5sJKGGHQle8LR-74DRkBQqaJM3RsZFGkiPlxPs0J4kEC2X03QNOAiVrgFVMUUY/s1600/Weightlifting_Fairy_Kim_Bok-Joo-p1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1SVG9FzEMCPoFdl4907MAaOP71grAaJXTas5v8C5f5J8UfKP20kPmNhA1CWosOaPbwBy2tbccAQZW5sJKGGHQle8LR-74DRkBQqaJM3RsZFGkiPlxPs0J4kEC2X03QNOAiVrgFVMUUY/s320/Weightlifting_Fairy_Kim_Bok-Joo-p1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo</span></b><br />
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</span></b> <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Original Title:</span></b> 역도요정 김복주<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Language:</span></b> Korean<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genre:</span></b> Romance, Comedy<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Watched On:</span></b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/32634c-weightlifting-fairy-kim-bok-joo">Viki</a><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Number of Episodes:</span></b> 16<br />
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</span></b> <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall:</span></b> ☆☆☆☆☆<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Summary:</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What else could there be to life than barbells and heavy weights? Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) is a weightlifting phenom who has only focused on barbells her entire life while growing up with her father, Kim Chang Gul (Ahn Gil Kang), is a former weightlifter. She attends Hanwool College of Physical Education, a university full of top-notch athletes who are driven to succeed in the hopes of representing their country in national and international competitions. She went to the same elementary school as Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk) but reunites with him in college. He is now a competitive swimmer who is having trouble recovering from the trauma of being disqualified for a false start in his first international swim competition. Song Shi Ho (Kyung Soo Jin) is a fiercely competitive rhythmic gymnast who won a silver medal at the Asian Games when she was 18, but the pressures of her sport drive her to break up with Joon Hyung. Bok Joo’s tunnel-vision life starts to change when she falls in love with Joon Hyung’s older cousin, Jung Jae Yi (Lee Jae Yoon), a former athlete who became an obesity doctor after suffering a career-ending injury. Will Bok Joo learn that there is more to life than weightlifting? “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” is a 2016-2017 South Korean drama series directed by Oh Hyun Jong. The story is inspired by the life of weightlifter Jang Mi Ran, who won the gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics, the gold medal in the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, and four world championships.</span></i></blockquote><br />
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<b>I</b>'ll try to write this review without being completely gushy... but let's be real here! I honestly didn't know how well I would like this drama, I only went into it because of Lee Jae Yoon--who isn't even a lead--and Nam Joo Jyuk. But dammit if <i>every single character</i> wasn't just 👌!!<br />
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My first issue with this drama was the casting of the female lead; she does not look like a competing weight lifter, and I thought that would annoy me the whole time. But Lee Sung Kyung's acting made up for it on so many levels. The writing of the drama made up for it. Bok Joo is a kind, caring and hard working person. The lead male Joon Hyung does nothing but support her and their friends throughout the entire drama. The family dynamic behind the drama is A+ as well.<br />
I can only find one thing to fault this drama and that's the lack of actual schooling considering they're college students...but everything else is just <i>so so</i> good that there's no point!<br />
I cried so many times in this drama, laughed, squealed and just felt the intense feels! One of my favorite parts of this drama from <i>any drama ever</i> is the portrayal of someone being depressed--what that feeling is really like. And the fact that the people surrounding this character didn't shun her for it, but supported her so much was absolutely beautiful! That's the best way to describe this drama...<i>beautiful</i>. I highly highly recommend it!<br />
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I looked into the other dramas that this writer has worked on and two of them are also some of my all time favorites (Oh My Ghostess and High School King of Savvy), so it's no suprise that this drama was as good as it was. I cannot wait to see more from Yang Hee Seung.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-21410748271859081402017-01-18T10:00:00.000-06:002017-12-31T18:23:50.730-06:00Book Review: PAPER PRINCESS by Erin Watt<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476744953l/28678119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476744953l/28678119.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Paper Princess by Erin Watt</span></b></div><b>Published:</b> 4 April 2016<br />
<b>Genre:</b> YA Contemporary<br />
<b>Format:</b> Paperback, personal copy<br />
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</b> <b>Overall:</b> ☆☆☆<br />
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<blockquote><i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Summary:</b></span> From strip clubs and truck stops to southern coast mansions and prep schools, one girl tries to stay true to herself.</i><i><br />
</i><i>These Royals will ruin you…</i><i><br />
</i><i>Ella Harper is a survivor—a pragmatic optimist. She’s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she’ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother’s death, Ella is truly alone.</i><i><br />
</i><i> Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from.</i><i><br />
</i><i>Reed doesn’t want her. He says she doesn’t belong with the Royals.</i><i><br />
</i><i>He might be right.</i><i><br />
</i><i>Wealth. Excess. Deception. It’s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she’s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she’ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees. </i></blockquote><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>W</b>ith the amount of positive and <i>raving</i> reviews on Goodreads, I knew I had to get this book. Firstly, I read this book in two days; which doesn't happen very often. But it's not because I was loving it. It was because I just wanted the book to <i>start</i>. For something to happen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There are so many characters in this book that I feel like our lead Ella never really got to develop a relationship with any of them. Including Reed. They went from hating each other to almost boning each other and I never even understood where the chemistry came from!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Another <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1609364308?book_show_action=false">reviewer on goodreads stated that <i>Paper Princess</i> reminded her of Boys Over Flowers</a>--one of my least favorite Korean dramas <u style="font-style: italic;">ever</u>. And I can totally see that. This book frustrated me for those same reasons that Boys Over Flowers did. Reed is an ass, they're all asses and yet we're supposed to like him. We're supposed to feel for him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">With all of the frustrating parts of this book, there were some things that I <i>did</i> like about the book. Callum, he's a confused, lost man who just wants what is best for his sons and Ella. Valerie, as little as we got with her, I liked her spunk and positivity. Gideon, yet another character we never get to see in this book, but he seemed to be the only brother who wasn't a complete ass hole and female degrading douche! (Seriously, the amount of degrading and disgusting things said in this book.) And even though Ella annoyed the hell out of me a <i>lot, </i>I liked that she never apologized for the life she had to live, the things she had to do to get by in life. It's what she knew and that's all she cared about. Even though she did some seriously questionable things I was always rooting for her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Erin Watt can write some sexy scenes, and this felt more like a NA book than YA, so I hope she delves more into that drama and leaves the ass hole boys out of them!! Jen Frederick, Elle Kennedy, Erin Watt... whoever she is. I should probably read more from her. Recommend one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27362503-it-ends-with-us">It Ends With Us</a></i> by Colleen Hoover [</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆]</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">Man I have been reading so many good books lately. So glad I learned about Colleen Hoover! <i>It Ends With Us</i> destroyed my emotions. Like.... it was awful but so good. I hated it, but I loved it. UGHHH!! Can't wait for more from her. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">I think I'll start reviewing books again soon and try to do it as if I were telling it to a friend. Explaining why they should or shouldn't read it instead of just a blah blah review. May throw in gifs. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>It's Monday! What are You Reading? Each week we spotlight the books we are reading, planning on reading or just finished reading.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21896322-hemlock-veils">Hemlock Veils</a></i> by Jennie Davenport</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">» <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15768191-sweet-peril"><i>Sweet Peril (#2)</i></a> by Wendy Higgins</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15507958-me-before-you">Me Before You</a></i> by Jojo Moyes [<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆ - </span>review coming]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15745753-eleanor-park">Eleanor & Park</a></i> by: Rainbow Rowell [<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆½ - will not review]</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8890284-the-long-way-home">The Long Way Home (#2)</a></i> by Andrew Klavan</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> MAD MAX: Fury Road</span></b><br />
<b>Released:</b> May 2015<br />
<b>Rating: </b>R<br />
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I know this movie has been out for awhile, but I finally had the opportunity to watch it. And I'm so glad that I did. It was so good!<br />
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ACTION is one of my to favorite genres and this movie is FULL o it. The cinematography, CGI, actors, vibe, desolate area, message, everything was so so good. My two year old nephew watched a majority of it with me, complete enthralled (before the 1am Zs took over...)<br />
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This kind of makes me want to watch the originals! Why are they not on Netflix!?<br />
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If you haven't yet → Go watch!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-49039812276068444382016-02-25T09:00:00.000-06:002016-02-25T09:00:21.413-06:00Book Review: FANGIRL by Rainbow Rowell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell</span></b><br />
<b>Published:</b> 29 October 2014 by Alfaguara Juvenil <br />
<b>Genre:</b> YA contemporary<br />
<b>Format:</b> Hardcover, library<br />
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</b> <b>Overall: </b> <img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc75/doll09/gif/star.gif" /><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc75/doll09/gif/star.gif" /><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc75/doll09/gif/star.gif" />½<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Summary:</span> <i>Cath is a Simon Snow fan.</i><br />
<i></i> <i>Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan...</i><br />
<i></i> <i>But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got them through their mother leaving.</i><br />
<i></i> <i>Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fan fiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere.</i><br />
<i></i> <i>Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can’t let go. She doesn’t want to.</i><br />
<i></i> <i>Now that they’re going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn’t want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fan fiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words... And she can’t stop worrying about her dad, who’s loving and fragile and has never really been alone.</i><br />
<i></i> <i>For Cath, the question is: Can she do this?</i><br />
<i></i> <i>Can she make it without Wren holding her hand? Is she ready to start living her own life? Writing her own stories?</i><br />
<i></i> <i>And does she even want to move on if it means leaving Simon Snow behind</i>?</blockquote>
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<b>I</b> had never really been interested in <i>Fangirl</i> until I started seeing it on Tumblr. People were posting their collection with the multiple covers and I figured it must be really good. It had to be..why else would you buy multiples of the same book?<br />
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I won't say I'm disappointed--I'm not--but I definitely wasn't as satisfied as I thought I would be.<br />
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We're pulled into the world of Cath--and even though it was in second person, you're somehow still in her head. I related so hard to Cath it was almost embarrassing. An introvert with social anxiety and obsessive issues. (I may be a bit more extreme.) That was my favorite part about this book; I LOVED about that aspect of the book. How Rowell deals with mental disorders in, many forms, was perfect. It made me think too hard about my own issues, especially when someone who has never met me can express how I feel.<br />
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I loved Cath, I loved her roommate, I loved Levi, I loved her writing, I loved Simon Snow... but I didn't <i>love</i> this book.<br />
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<b>I'm trying to read a "soul inspired book" whilst reading a regular fiction to switch back and forth. </b><br />
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<b>A</b>fter watching the Chinese drama <i><a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/29266c-love-me-if-you-dare?q=love%20me%20if%20you%20dare">Love Me if You Dare</a></i>, I needed another crime drama to fill the void that it left. [It was so so so good. HIGHLY recommend.] I hadn't heard of any of the actors in this drama and that intrigued me even more. I was being disappointed over and over by watching dramas based on the actors alone. <br />
So far, this dramas has <i>not</i> disappointed. One of the best first episodes to a drama, and it has continued to impress.<br />
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I love the almost time travel aspect of it, reminiscent of the movie Frequency. It involves real life unsolved cases in Korea, some still unsolved to this day. <br />
If you're into that sort of thing, I highly recommend. The lead isn't so bad to look at either. [reminds of a mix of the rapper Tablo and GOT7 member JB.]<br />
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Inspired by a real series of grisly rapes and murders from 1986-1991, detectives from the past and present tap into a mysterious walkie talkie signal that allows them to work together across time. With hindsight and foresight on their side, can these detectives catch the depraved culprit, or are 10 women—including a 71-year-old grandmother and 13-year-old girl—forever lost?</blockquote>
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<b><big><i> Summer of Sloane</i> by Erin L. Schneider</big><br />
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Warm Hawaiian sun. Lazy beach days. Flirty texts with her boyfriend back in Seattle.<br />
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These are the things seventeen-year-old Sloane McIntyre pictured when she imagined the summer she’d be spending at her mom’s home in Hawaii with her twin brother, Penn. Instead, after learning an unthinkable secret about her boyfriend, Tyler, and best friend, Mick, all she has is a fractured hand and a completely shattered heart.<br />
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<i><justified> I am loving that cover. So so pretty. I have this weird thing about surfing/beachy movies... I <i>love</i> them! And I also love summer romance stories, so I a excited for this one. I feel like too much is given away in the synopsis, but that won't stop me from reading this next to the pool this summer. (I may or not be imagining I'm at the beach, instead!</justified></i> <big>☺</big><br />
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Broke and the Bookish actually gave a couple of options this week, and this is the one I chose. This was extremely hard for me to choose ten songs! Whenever I get inspiration to write, it usually comes from a book, so when I chose each song, I actually mentally plotted out what I would love to see happen with these!</div>
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<li><b>"No Woman I've Found" by Madison|LST</b> [<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spyb_De7j7QTXITdheZVdZf8AIgIUR2IciVh0oAIM_c/edit?usp=sharing">lyrics</a>]<br />
With this one, you won't be able to find the song online anywhere... so I typed up the lyrics & put them in a google doc for you to read them. I would love the book to be from a male POV and he imagines all of these scenarios in his head involving this girl & the last line simply reads "she asks me to walk her in and then. . ." Ugh.. The amazing and annoying perfectness! Unfortunately you can't find this song anywhere online. Tweet Madison|LST and tell him to put it back up. :) (@<a href="https://twitter.com/madisonlst">madisonlst</a>)<br /><br />
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<li><b>"Whalien 52" by BTS</b> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5x3vQZjalM">song & lyrics</a>]<br />
I know that if you read the lyrics, everyone would imagine something completely different. But personally, I see a guy who is overseas, falls in love with a girl and her family won't accept him. Even though he knows the language, culture, <i>music</i>. He just wants to be seen. Yeah... we'll go with that! <img alt="😂" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f602.png" width="15px" /><br /><br />
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<li><b>"André" by JoJo</b> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-58oJy_Uq8">song</a> | <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jojo/andr.html">lyrics</a>]<br />
I imagine a girl in the midst of getting married and she's ridiculously stressed out and she finds a journal she kept when she first met her soon to be husband. In it she's reminded of all the amazing things about him and how she felt when she first met him; and it helps calm her down and realize that as long as she's with him... that's all that matters. That no matter where they end up "it all makes perfect sense."<br /><br />
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<li><b>"Do You" by Rap Monster</b> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7uJmDnReAI">song & lyrics</a>]<br />
I imagine a girl who lives her life through 'self-help' books and carefully plots every single day. Until she meets someone (Maybe like Rap Mon?) who shows her that there is so much out there and shows her she can still <i>do what the fuck she wants</i> and that it's OKAY!! (no love triangles here).<br /><br />
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<li><b>"Fearless" by Taylor Swift</b> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptSjNWnzpjg">song</a> | <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/taylorswift/fearless.html">lyrics</a>]<br />
Honestly... I see it as a girly lovey dovey NA. Nothing special here. I just like how the love sounds like it could be powerful, beautiful, and fearless!<br />
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<li><b>"Sound of Pulling Heaven Down" by Blue October </b>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhrWl5HdZqw">song</a> | <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/blueoctober/soundofpullingheavendown.html">lyrics</a>]<br />
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<li><b> "Darker Shades" by ¡MAYDAY!</b> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRnj2HAslsQ">song</a> | <a href="http://www.urbanlyrics.com/lyrics/mayday/darkershades.html">lyrics</a>]<br />
I imagine a world on the brink of an apocalypse. It's hundreds of years into the future and scientists were able to determine the end of the world, warning the population that things are about to go very very bad in a few months time. And instead of going into a panic, 4-6 friends decide that the only thing that matters is facing every fear they have...together. Including traveling as far as possible in the continental US, falling in love, losing virginities, trying alcohol, drugs. Doing everything that won't matter after awhile when you'll be gone anyways. Basically a book <i>before</i> the apocalypse. I would see it focusing on one girl in particular with a few chapters or paragraphs from her friends. <br /><br />
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<li><b>"널 사랑하겠어 (I Choose to Love You)" by: Dong Mulwon</b>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o17xReISXI0">original</a>] <b>or Hyorin </b>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvkPrp1mkYU">song</a> | <a href="http://www.kpoplyrics.net/sistar-hyorin-i-choose-to-love-you-lyrics-english-romanized.html">lyrics</a>]<br />A story that spans over time about two people who can't let go of each other. No matter where they are in the world and finally...after years of separation, other relationships, jobs, highs & lows--they are able to reunite and come together. Realizing they were truly meant for each other.<br /><b><br /></b></li>
<li><b>"싫다Hate it" by Baek Ji Young</b> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdaPG2H_OE0">song & lyrics</a>]<br />A woman has lost her husband in the war and tries desperately to move on. I feel like someone who has actually been in thi situation (maybe not necessarily to war... murder... detainment...suicide...kidnap...whatever) can write such a story. I would want to be so gripped with emotion it would be hard to continue the story!<br /></li>
<li><b>"Far Away" by Nickelback </b>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4y-RzVGrHg">song</a> | <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/nickelback/faraway.html">lyrics</a>]<br />The nostalgic feels that happen when I hear that first cord. I could still cry from it. This video shows a story with so much more than the way I lived this song. Think high school love I had a hard time accepting and letting go at the same time. (terrible time, love still freaks me out) I would love it to be almost exactly what I went through. It would piss off and annoy a majority of the readers, but that was me. I really really liked a guy, he liked me, I pushed him away--missing that opportunity and then pined for him for about 3 years. Trying so hard to send mental signals that I was ready. Eventually we graduated and all moved on. Annoying right!? *sigh*</li>
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It's Monday! What are you reading is hosted by <a href="http://bookjourney.net/">Book Journey</a>. Each week we spotlight the books we are reading, planning on reading or just finished reading.<br />
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<b>Currently Reading:</b><br />
»<i> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16068905-fangirl">Fangirl</a></i> by Rainbow Rowell<br />
» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25479922-get-real">Get Real</a></i> by Tellulah Darling<br />
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» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22544764-uprooted">Uprooted</a></i> by Naomi Novik [<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆]</span><br />
» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21701763-the-miracle-morning">The Miracle Morning</a></i> by Hal Elrod [<span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26.6px; text-align: justify;">☆]</span><br />
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<b>Up Next</b>:<br />
» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23305614-finding-audrey">Finding Audrey</a></i> by Sophie Kinsella<br />
» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15749186-to-all-the-boys-i-ve-loved-before">To All the Boys I've Loved Before</a></i> by Jenny Han<br />
» <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23395680-illuminae"><i>Illuminae</i></a> by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff<br />
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Thoroughly enjoying <i>Fangirl</i>. It seems like it'll be just the book I need to pick up my reading streak. <i>Get Real</i> is on my kindle and will be my "between" and "treadmill" book. When I have time at work, at lunch, in the car, etc I'll read this one. Also while I'm on the treadmill, walking... I like to read on my phone or kindle. I'll be reading <i>Get Real</i>.<br />
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I didn't <i>completely</i> finish <i>Uprooted</i>, but I got very close. I just know that it was starting to go downhill fast. There wasn't enough of the "Dragon" and too much...too. I don't really know.<br />
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Anyways. . . hope you're enjoying whatever it is you're reading! Let me know your views on any of these books. ♥<br />
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<u>Genre</u>: Contemporary, Romance</div>
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<u>Release Date</u>: February 15th, 2016</div>
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Allison Hall is fed up with being a social outcast. Even at the tech company where she works for her brother and his best friend, Jared, she's the invisible nerdy girl. What she needs is confidence—and that requires a makeover and dating tips. And she knows just the man to help…</div>
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Jared Esterly is shocked when Allison asks for his assistance and turns her down, knowing that her brother—his business partner and best friend, Nick—would kill him if he dated her, even if it is just for practice. But when Al’s attempt to make changes on her own fails spectacularly, Jared reluctantly steps in. Things heat up quickly, and soon lessons move from the salon to the bedroom.</div>
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When overprotective big-brother Nick discovers Jared is dating Allison, their friendship and business partnership sour. Allison, consumed by guilt, must make a choice: stay with Jared, even though that means ruining his friendship with Nick and possibly his career, or leave the one man who sets her on fire.</div>
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Christine Warner is living her dream in Michigan along with her family, three laptops (she might have a slight addiction, or maybe it’s a fear of one imploding from overuse) and a much loved assortment of furry friends.</div>
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A girl gone wild, at least where social media is concerned, she enjoys meeting other avid readers and writers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, and her website at christine-warner.com.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Eyes: Jared describes my eyes as doe-like brown. I
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Place of Residence: Chicago, the windy city. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hobbies: I adore my job, but I do like to collect
penguins. My mother passed away when I was very young and she collected
penguins. I took over the collection and it’s a little out of control but I
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Goals: I want it all—in my personal life and my
professional life. Mainly I want to fit in and be a normal girl. Being a geek
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Turn offs: This might sound silly, but I’d have to say
mean spirited people. Why can’t people just treat others how they’d like to be
treated? In order to do that they’re going to have to be able to put themselves
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sound or noise you love: Jared’s voice. My stomach
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sound or noise you hate: I’ve never been fond of the
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Favorite curse word: Gramps would have a coronary if
he heard me cursing. The most I dare get away with is “heck”. I guess I’m not
only a nerdy girl, but a good girl. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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attempt? I love penguins, so if I wasn’t a computer geek I think I’d like to
work with animals. Maybe at the zoo or a park.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cheese in the Trap </span>[tvN]</b><br />
<b>Genre: </b>Romantic, Comedy<br />
<b>Premiers:</b> January 4th<br />
<b>Airs: </b>Mondays & Tuesdays<br />
<b>Watch on:</b> <a href="http://www.dramafever.com/drama/4747/Cheese_in_the_Trap/" target="_blank">Dramafever</a><br />
<b>Learn more & watch a trailer on:</b> <a href="http://asianwiki.com/Cheese_in_the_Trap" target="_blank">Asianwiki</a><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Moorim School </span>[KBS]<br />
Genre:</b> School, Fantasy, Action<br />
<b> Premiers:</b> January 11th<br />
<b>Airs:</b> Mondays & Tuesdays<br />
<b>Watch on:</b> <a href="http://www.dramafever.com/drama/4860/1/Moorim_School/" target="_blank">Dramafever</a> | <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/27773c-moorim-school" target="_blank">Viki</a><br />
<b>Learn more & watch a trailer on:</b> <a href="http://asianwiki.com/Moorim_School" target="_blank">Asianwiki</a><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">One More Happy Ending </span>[MBC]<br />
Genre:</b> Romance<br />
<b>Premiers:</b> January 20th<br />
<b>Airs:</b> Wednesday & Thursday<br />
<b>Watch on:</b> <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/29823c-one-more-happy-ending?q=one%20more%20happy">Viki </a><br />
<b>Learn more & watch a trailer on:</b> <a href="http://asianwiki.com/One_More_Happy_Ending" target="_blank">Asianwiki</a><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Madame Antoine</span> [JTBC]<br />
Genre:</b> Romantic, comedy<br />
<b>Premiers:</b> January 22nd<br />
<b>Airs:</b> Friday & Saturday<br />
<b>Watch On:</b> <a href="http://www.dramafever.com/drama/4825/Madame_Antoine/" target="_blank">Dramafever</a> | <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/29584c-madame-antoine" target="_blank">Viki</a><br />
<b>Learn more & watch a trailer on:</b> Asianwiki<br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Signal </span>[tvN]<br />
Genre:</b> Crime, thriller<br />
<b>Premiers:</b> January 22nd<br />
<b>Airs:</b> Friday & Saturday<br />
<b>Watch On:</b> <a href="http://www.dramafever.com/drama/4686/Signal/">Dramafever</a><br />
<b>Learn more & watch a trailer on: </b><a href="http://asianwiki.com/Signal_(Korean_Drama)" target="_blank">Asianwiki</a><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Neighborhood/Local Hero</span> [OCN]<br />
Genre:</b> Crime, action, comedy<br />
<b>Premiers:</b> January 23rd<br />
<b>Airs:</b> Saturdays & Sundays<br />
<b>Watch On:</b> <a href="http://www.dramafever.com/drama/4821/Neighborhood_Hero/">Dramafever</a><br />
<b>Learn more & watch a trailer on:</b> <a href="http://asianwiki.com/Local_Hero" target="_blank">Asianwiki</a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945001045883674095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949828514828790675.post-42502433833885308242016-01-19T10:00:00.000-06:002016-09-17T13:59:52.617-05:00K-POP BREAK: Comeback Anticipation [2016]<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Every year, sometimes a few times a year, an artist or band will release a new album, music video(MV), and change up their style. In the K-Pop world, this is known as a "comeback." There are many artists that I am anticipating a comeback from in the year 2016.</b></div>
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<b>I do not know when any of them will have their official comeback, some may not even have one this year. I'm just hopeful.</b></div>
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<b>Once one listed has had their comeback, I will italicize the artist name, move them higher on the list, and put the song next to it with a link to the official MV [or to the single, if there isn't a MV]. These are in no particular order, just what I thought of as I was creating this list. I will also try to review the song (or album) whenever they are released!</b></div>
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<li><i>Anda ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sy5iBXYx3E" target="_blank">Taxi</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>4minute ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_F9HUTYnl0">싫어 (Hate)</a>" </i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-style: normal;">백지영[Baek Ji Young] ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji4jJNyAGQM">약도 없대요 (No Cure)</a>"</span></i></li>
<li><i>Mamamoo ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h41Rrk_6rzs">1cm의 자존심 (Taller than You)</a>", "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9V1jKFp6AA">I Miss You</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>Ladies Code ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcgT1eq3CLM">Galaxy</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>Block B ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKCfvLC_eNI">"몇 년 후에 (A few years later)"</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXJEcDJ6X2Y">"TOY"</a></i></li>
<li><i>이하이 (Lee Hi) ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iSlfF8TQ9k">"한숨 (BREATHE)"</a> & <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuUEnho33so">"손잡아 줘요 (HOLD MY HAND)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>GOT7 ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4vFviZ4qw0">"Fly"</a></i></li>
<li><i>Red Velvet ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xWiro_tS1k">"7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>BtoB ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcnv3jjWgSc">"봄날의 기억(Remember that)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>DAY6 ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-1TGNmQqZA">"Letting Go(놓아 놓아 놓아)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>BTS ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ujQOR2DMFM">"불타오르네 (FIRE)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>VIXX ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bnIb1JJHdA">"Dynamite (다이너마이트)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>AKMU ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST8O-AeY3Uo">"RE-BYE"</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbc2yBheAbo">"사람들이 움직이는 게(HOW PEOPLE MOVE)"</a></i></li>
<li><i>TWICE~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7rCyll5AeY">"Cheer Up"</a></i></li>
<li><i>EXID ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnDSODY7bVE">"L.I.E."</a></i></li>
<li><i>EXO ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSH-FVVtTf0">Monster</a>", "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73QzQYN8FtE">Lucky One</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>SISTAR ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVUjmNMF8c">I Like That</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>B2ST/BEAST ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXsknBbcG0">Ribbon</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>MADTOWN ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAzi5Ixy6rU">Emptiness(빈칸)</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>SPICA ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep5X71Lqg1M">Secret Time</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>Two X ~ "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nebBti6L4pA">OVER(꽂혀)</a>"</i></li>
<li><i>24K ~"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPsAtmGofT0">Still 24K</a>"</i></li>
<li>missA</li>
<li>After School</li>
<li>B1A4</li>
<li>Girls' Generation</li>
<li>Ailee</li>
<li>Shannon</li>
<li>Rania</li>
<li>SHINee</li>
<li>9Muses</li>
<li>2NE1</li>
<li>SISTAR19</li>
<li>f(x)</li>
<li>Troy</li>
<li>Epik High </li>
<li>Tablo</li>
<li>Secret</li>
<li>DMTN</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17166225-the-miracle-morning?from_search=true&search_version=service" target="_blank">The Miracle Morning</a></i> by Hal Elrod</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22544764-uprooted" target="_blank">Uprooted</a> </i>by Naomi Novik</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16068905-fangirl?from_search=true&search_version=service" target="_blank">Fangirl</a></i> by Rainbow Rowell</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">» <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23305614-finding-audrey" target="_blank">Finding Audrey</a></i> by Sophie Kinsella</span><br />
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I'm really enjoying both The Miracle Morning and Uprooted. I'm glad they're on my Kindle, because I have a feeling it make take awhile to finish both.<br />
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And am I the only one who thinks of Audrey Hepburn when I see that cover of <i>Finding Audrey</i>?<br />
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<b>Hello Everyone!! And a big HAPPY NEW YEAR to you! </b></div>
<b>A</b>fter much time without a computer, I have finally purchased one (thank you Black Friday deals) and am excited to start my blogging journey again. I have changed my name from <i>Camisado Mind</i> to <i>Iridescent Lotus</i>. I just feel it expresses me a lot more. When I think of my previous name, I only think of books (because that's all I posted in the beginning, otherwise no connection) and I just wanted a change to express the many colors of me.<br />
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I recently went through all of my posts to see which ones had the most views and which ones had the least views; I was surprised. Most of the things I enjoy posting had higher views. This excites me.<br />
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<li>Movie reviews</li>
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<li>About Asian dramas</li>
<li>K-Pop reviews, and updates</li>
<li>Music in general</li>
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<li>Author Spotlights/interviews</li>
<li>Highlights</li>
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