Running Man Appreciation

Have been busy with stuff but finally finished watching last week's Running Man.
It is submitted by a fan from Hong Kong. It is similar to the one they did when a fan from Korea sent it in for missions and production.
The idea is really good in this episode. I would say this is the better one in a while. Good job, Irene!
Go watch it!

Kshownow: Running Man Episode 182

[MV] SunnyHill (써니힐) - Don't say anything (아무말도 하지마요)

Jang Hyun is back in the line-up after serving the army and this changes back into a co-ed group. Always, always love their ballad.

 Edit: Just read that news that Jang Hyun will become a producer instead of returning to the group. It's sad to hear it but he will continue to produce and support the girls. Wish him the best!

LOEN Music is the first big Korean music company to put English subtitle in their videos, even before JYP, YG, and SM Entertainment. They have great artists, too! Check them out!

 

Kang Gary

Kang Gary from LeeSSang's first solo mini album! This sounds super good. Old school hip-hop. First one is called Shower Later. Second one is called Zotto Mola.

I Hate People

Everybody should work in retail as their post-secondary requirement. I hate people in general. It may have to do with me being an introvert but I do like companions when I feel like it. After working in retail, many might appreciate what those people behind the counter go through. There are just so many idiots in the world. Some are obnoxious, some are arrogant, some are creeps, and some just don't have a brain. I especially hate people who are freaking happy in the morning. Being sincere, nice, and fun are fine, that's being polite. Being fucking happy and peppy before 9am is just down-right annoying.

A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera - Say Something

Such a beautiful song... I am mesmerized with the feelings in the song. My eyes did get watery.

Here is the performance from American Music Award:


The official music video:

Technological Backwards

Technology enriches our lives. However, I feel like it is making us "dumber."
Why?
When we rely on technology too much, we seem to forget the basic.
With smartphones and tablets, we don't know how to do certain things without them.
I used to remember many phone numbers; now, I only know my family's.
With driving, there are back up cameras, blind-spot indicators, and automatic parking. People rely them to the point that they don't think about why we need them in the first place.
Couple days ago, I saw a car with blind-spot indicators turned on. He didn't even bother doing shoulder-checks and change lanes. The truck beside him had to brake and honk at him. He is a bad driver, not only he relies on his indicators and he doesn't use them as purposes.
I only use my back up camera to back into the last part of the parking as I can't see the end unless I get out of the car. However, I don't use that to back out of a parking ever. I use the proper 360 degrees check. It's much safer.
We should never rely heavily on technology, only use them to ease a difficult task. Otherwise, we would become sheep and become dumb.

Monday

People hate Monday because of going back to work after the weekend.

I love it because of the anticipation of watching Gary and Ace together.
They always give me joy even though they are not a team that week.
At SBS Entertainment Award, Gary lost Best Couple Award to G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don. Gary vowed to win the 2014 one. I'll support him 100%.
They need more screen time together to solidify the spot.

Meaning of Christmas

Every year, Christmas means less and less to me. To me, it's just family dinner. I don't really do any extravagant Christmas celebration. Occasionally, friends gathering dinner. Breaking all those events down, it's all the same with a holiday twist.
I have friends dinner when it's one of our birthdays. I have family dinner when it's CNY or summer bbq at cousin's. It's all the same. Not that special. Maybe I am getting bored of these events.
Maybe I should go away for Christmas so it doesn't seem too repetitive.

Next Choice...

If I am getting a new laptop, I think I may have to go back to Windows.

I love Macbook and all but there are certain programs I would love to be able to use on my laptop and not restricted to my desktop.

I know about parallel desktop and bootcamp but it's still not sufficient enough.

Until then, I better not break my Macbook.

To be continued...

There are a couple of unfinished blogs still sitting in draft mode. Don't really have time to write stuff that's not homework related. Bleh...

I'll get to finish that... soon...

On the bright side, this blog is done. I got that going for me, which is nice.

2NE1 - 그리워해요 (MISSING YOU)

My favourite K-girl group is back with a beautiful and sad ballad.
The video is nothing flashy like their other videos.
You can feel the emotions from their stares and background piano.
A simple yet powerful piece.
CL's nude scene is not a sex appeal but more of an emotional symbol.
In the background, "If our love cease to be, that is the end of my world for me."
That's the pain and feeling of missing someone you love(d).
The world you once enjoyed and loved has fallen apart.
All that is left are hatred and sadness.
Only happiness comes from memories of the past.

The one below is with English lyrics. Awesome thanks to www.kashigasa.com for translation.

2NE1 - Missing You MV [Eng/Rom/Han] HD by LoveKpopSubs

T-ARA - Number 9

T-ara went through a lot over the years. I don't know whether the bullying claim was true or not, their songwriter can make music. Their title songs are catchy. Too bad, they still can't sing live consistently. I think the smaller number (original 6) of members fit them better. The girls such as Qri and Boram can actually sing more than one line. My bias is always Eunjung.

Core Contents Media can make great MVs for T-ara. However, management is always questionable. As before, there hasn't been any definite proofs; it's just netizen's research.

Antique Pictures

With the advanced technology in cameras or phones, you would think people would stop posting grainy pictures on Facebook or as profile pictures... Most smartphones exceed 5 MP on their lens; not including front-facing camera. Why do people insist on posting crappy quality pictures?

Is this a hipster thing?

Navi - Incurable Disease (Feat Kebee of Eluphant)

Never disappointed with ballad and rap, especially collaboration with Navi.

God = Devil

*WARNING*
Before people get mad at the topic, it's just my thoughts.
If people get upset easily or close-minded, leave now.
*/WARNING*


What if Devil is God in disguise?
He uses Devil as a name to tempt us to test our faith?
Or God and Devil are working together to sort the good and bad?
Will He help someone who is not strong-willed enough to fight the temptation?

G-DRAGON ft. 2NE1's CL - R.O.D @ SBS Inkigayo 130929

My favourite song from G-Dragon's Coup D'etat album.
It would be awesome if Lydia sang her part and danced with Quest crew during the performance.

習得性無助 (Learned helplessness)

Borrowed from mbalib.com

習得性無助是指人或動物接連不斷地受到挫折，便會感到自己對於一切都無能為力，喪失信心，陷入一種無助的心理狀態。

　　在現實生活中，那些長期經歷失敗的兒童，久病纏身的患者，無依無靠的老人。他們身上常常會出現 “習得性無助”的特征：當一個人發現無論他如何努力，無論他乾什麼，都以失敗而告終時，他就會覺得自己控制不了整個局面，於是，他的精神支柱就會瓦解。鬥志也隨之喪失。最終就會放棄所有努力，真的陷入絕望。

Kicked out...

Well, mom just barged in the room and threatened to kick me out of the house at the end of the year.
Yelled at me for going out and spend money while staying home and playing video games or internet.
That makes no sense at all.
It's not my fault that they make poor financial decisions without asking me; it's not the first time either.

Life sure is full of surprises.
Time to go house hunting.

4:20am

Once certain things are broken, leave it broken.
Touching it will only hurt oneself again.

Farewell

It seems like I have to leave my favourite diary/blog site.
Xanga, it was a good 6-7 years.
I was glad that I found a place to write private thoughts and personal open thoughts.
Xanga 2.0 won't be the same.
I am not paying to write my diary.
I just started a new place where they recommend.
We'll see how it goes.
Farewell, Xanga.
And thank you.