a whole new world

It’s almost a week after the FT Island showcase I attended, and some of you may be wondering what happened. I’ll blog about it in detail maybe this weekend… but here’s the gist. The boys rocked the stage, Jonghun was soooo pretty I almost cried in disbelief, and I am now a proud owner of an FT Island Pentastick and an autographed “Jump Up” mini-album.

Pictures to follow (it’s really been exhausting lately, sorryyyyy)…

I finally joined the Tumblr wagon, you can find me here.

I know I didn’t blog about it in detail, but I was really hooked to the SBS drama “You’re Beautiful”. Really, totally, majorly hooked to the point that it surpassed my Boys Before Flowers addiction. Oh yes, blame it on Jung Yong-hwa’s Kang Shin-woo character. The ultimate second lead guy. The almost-perfect namja who knows exactly what you need — if only he would know how to express himself. Kekeke.

Anyways, why am I blabbing about my love for YB? I dunno, I just felt it would be the perfect segue for this. ^^

Yup, it’s the You’re Beautiful Director’s Cut DVD package! Finally, it arrived yesterday, after 2 weeks of deciding whether to buy it or not, and 2 months of nervously waiting.

I’m a little disappointed because I didn’t get the ANJell membership card — it was part of the limited edition package. I think it was because I missed the deadline to submit the name I want to appear on the card. I was hoping I would get a blank card at least. Oh well.

I logged in to Soompi today to check for C.N. Blue updates. Instead, I was greeted with news about Yonghwa’s recent car accident on the way to filming Eco House.

FnC has yet to make an official statement about his condition, but it’s been reported that Yonghwa’s complained of neck pains and said that after receiving acupuncture treatment, he went off to the set for Eco House. It looks so wrong to me, and I don’t want to point fingers, because I don’t really know whose decision that was. Imo, this should’ve been taken as a wake-up call for Yonghwa to take a break. T.T

Anyhow I’m praying that FnC’s official statement will be good news…

I’m a huge fan of both parties, but this is somehow saddening.

Netizens have been lashing out on C.N. Blue for many reasons: composer allegedly plagiarizing for Oetoriya; their manager hitting a fan; the boys not being able to play live; the boys being just pretty faces and no talent at all; Yonghwa being overrated and whatnot. With all this, I was hoping they would have more shows and TV appearances that would showcase their talent and give fair airtime for the rest of C.N. Blue. They currently have “Making The Artist” on GOMTV, “Behind The Star” on TVN, and “CN Bluetory” on Mnet; they’ve also done street performances with just last-minute announcements to attract impromptu viewers with their live music; I was hoping for more of those. I wasn’t expecting a show like “We Got Married” to be in their Yonghwa’s itinerary.

I’m not judging the show — for the record, I haven’t watched any episode yet, so I don’t have any right to criticize it and stuff. I just feel that as the band’s leader, Yonghwa’s already got a lot on his plate with his schedule. I’m genuinely worried about his health.

I dunno. Also, I just feel that in order to prove themselves to the world that they’re worthy to be called a band, they need more shows that would showcase the brotherhood and the talent. T.T

Just my opinion…

… I’ve created an FT Island playlist for mood-setting. (Huh? )

Here’s one of my favorites. It’s relatively old — sorry. This ajumma (gulp) is just discovering their music, so please bear with me

The One >> FT Island

As long as I’m with you
I can’t go wrong
Oh baby what you do to me?
You’re the one

I’ve been trying to see you
For such a long long time
Maybe I’m just sad to face that I was out of line
When it comes to loving you
All the things that I would do

Been waiting for this day for far too long
I never could imagine it so strong
As long as I’m with you, I can’t go wrong
Oh baby what you do to me?
You’re the one

How I try to reach you
In every way I can
But it’s hard to find a way to show
That I’m your man

When it comes to loving you
All the things that I would do

Been waiting for this day for far too long
I never could imagine it so strong
As long as I’m with you, I can’t go wrong
Oh baby what you do to me?
You’re the one

When it comes to loving you
All the things that I would do
Oh yeah

Oh baby what you do to me
You’re the one

It’s a bit highschoolish, especially for people my age, but I really love the catchy tune. ^^

Can’t wait for March 6th!!!

video credits: AntitheticPain @ YT

Omo. I was in a truly serious dilemma while watching this clip. Didn’t know if I should focus on Yonghwa or Seungki,

I’ve always hated country/provincial accents, but there’s something about Yonghwa’s saturi that simply drove me crazy.

video credits as tagged

How can I not love this guy?

February 8, 2010 Mon 23:50
Don’t be sad, CNBLUE
You guys are jjang (the best)
Oh, I set my minihompy to public viewing now

Credits : Hongki’s Cyworld + shyssh@Silh0uette (translation)+ Shinhwa Philippines | myroyalhonee@codeazzurro

Reposting from my Facebook profile… I wrote this February 10th last year:

She would’ve been born around October. She would’ve been three this year.

She would’ve gotten her father’s eyes and nose. She would’ve inherited her mother’s smile. Hopefully, not the double chin. Her hair would be undeniably wavy, if not curly.

She would’ve been there at Meg’s 7th birthday party and cry with envy over the pocket puppies. She would’ve had a blast with Meg, Marco, Brea, and Chloe in Bataan. She would’ve worn an authentic Haruhi Suzumiya costume last Halloween.

She would echo playfully whenever she hears her mother say “Aja!” and know what it means as well. She would probably wrinkle her nose whenever she smells kimchi, but since she loves the taste, she would eat it with her hand over her nose.

She would’ve been a Starbucks baby. She would be addicted to caramel waffles and after-coffee mints and would pester Mommy to buy her Starbucks trinkets every now and then.

She would’ve been mature enough to understand that she has a Daddy but he couldn’t be with them. And because she would be well-loved by Mommy, Lola, and Tita, she would wonder at times how he’s doing, but she wouldn’t miss him that much. She would imagine how his voice would sound, but she wouldn’t yearn to hear it. She would appreciate everything she has that Mommy has given her, so she wouldn’t search for her Daddy in vain.

She would recall how Mommy cries whenever she’s a bad little girl, feeling the pressure of having to discipline her alone, and from then on, she would’ve been an angel so that Mommy wouldn’t have to cry again.

It would’ve been great if she was alive – she would’ve kissed and hugged Mommy tight on Valentine’s and say: “It’s OK if Daddy’s not with us. You love Bea, and Bea loves Mommy. That’s all we need.”

I’ve been thinking of her earlier today and remembered this post, hence I ripped it and put it here.

Aww Bea, if you were here, I’m sure you’re also now a “You’re Beautiful” fanatic. And we would be both watching the FT Island showcase on March 6th, because no doubt, you’d fall in love with Lee Hongki’s Jeremy character.

I can only hope you’re having a big “Happy 4th Birthday” party wherever you are. And don’t worry too much about Mommy, she’s somehow doing much much better. But don’t forget to watch over your grandparents and your aunt, okay?

I love you, baby. Saengil chukahae!