WONDERFUL LIFE = EXTRAORDINAIRE

It's basically about Han Seung Wan (Daniel) being in love with his HS sweetheart, Lee Chae Young (Cynthia). Apparently, this lady is also in love with the rich boy, Min Do-Hyeon (Henry) *In short, two-timer!* Min Do-Hyeon had "something" for her too, until he met Jeon Se-Jin (Sabrina), who is secretly in love with Han Seung Wan.

It talks about responsibility, love, family, friendship, trust, honesty, courage, hope, faith, unity, acceptance, marriage and determination.

It was really heart-rending. Watchng it on DVD is a whole lot better than following it on TV. Why? Because apart from the fact that it has no commercial breaks, thus, the excitement or thrill is continuous, (In short, hindi bitin!) you can feel the intensity of the story and you can easily discern it better. The only drawback for me is that you are required to read the English translation (Since it's in Korean, well unless if you CAN understand Korean language =D) all throughout the story (Whew! 16 episodes, quite tiring!) otherwise you wouldn't comprehend it at all. Sometimes, the subtitle's delayed pa which makes it more difficult. But despite the hurdle, I enjoyed the "thrill" of reading as fast as I could and everything else. I'm also bothered by the fact that (my) attention has to be divided in some way--reading the translation and watching the whole scenario per se.

It was different from what I've expected. It's no ordinary and predictable. It has sense and it's really worth watching on a huge screen. I strongly recommend this film because it's not just very entertaining, it's very educational too. It can also build a good character. ;)

Being respnsible for one's actions, being contented and grateful for everything you have, being true to yourself and to others, being able to set your priorities straight, being able to know your limitations, being able to love unconditionally and above all, being able to enjoy life to the fullest. These are some of the manifold values this film aims to inculcate the viewers.

I'm looking forward to watching another film like this, or better yet, MORE of this kind. This is more than the usual, I'm telling you. ;) So if you have something to recommend, please leave a message. I'd appreciate it a lot! Thank you! ;)

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+ karen +

Hello Friends & Strangers! It's 2:01am on my watch, and still I'm wide awake! Haha! I've been asleep already at around 10pm, early huh? But then my mum woke me up. Err. I told her to wake me up 'cause I gotta do something for my sister. (Damn.. pag bunso nga naman.. Haha!) Good thing she remembered, or else I'll give my sissie a headache.. again. Haha! Since I'm still waitng for Gracey's reply, just gonna answer a survey to kill time. I love doin' non-sense things.. like this. wtf* BUT WHO CARES? I'm damn bored. So here it goes..

> 1. Do you know anyone's friendster pasword?
> - Yes. My Bf's. Haha! Pahirapan pa yun huh. =D (But then, Gf's really have to know, right? So dapat hindi pahirapan.. Err. Sorry, Chino, your excuse is invalid! Haha!)
>
> 2. Do you think ur love life right now will last long?
> - No. But I'm hoping.
>
> 3. Are u an emotional person?
> - Yeah. Ask my closest friends on earth! or my family. They sure can tell.
>
> 4. State every person you were with today:
> - Mum. Ate Trina. Ate Kathy. Ate Clarita. My Bf (in my dream..haha! How corny can I get)
>
> 5. TV show you miss watching?
> - One Tree Hill (Still don't have the 3rd Season. Err.) Desperate Housewives (Damn. La pa din akong 2nd Season. Double Err.)
>
> 6. Borrowed stuff from your friends you still have
> with you?
> - YESSSS. Haha! I borrowed 2 yearbooks from a friend in LSGH way back in HS. Well, the other one is still with Marikar, while the other one is still in my cabinet. Haha! And not to mention, I still have his Adidas (?..basta the yellow, white and black thing..haha!) bag. Haha! Soooo Funny!
>
> 7. What was the last thing you did?
> - Ate Lucky Charms cereals fresh from Subic. =)
>
> 8. Who is right next to you?
> - No one.
>
> 9. Who was the last person you ate with and
> where?
> - Hmm.. I ate with my two sisters and my mum at our dining table.
>
> 10. How many times was your page been viewed?
> - The last time I checked it (a week ago), 150+.
>
> 11.How's the weather right now?
> - It's cool.
>
> 12.Last person you called today?
> - My Mum's friend. I called him up for my Mum.
>
> 13. Last person who called you?
> - Kathryn Lizbeth Siongco. (Well, she's the only one I'm talking to on the landline this summer.)
>
> 14.Last song you sang?
> - Be my world. (Ooooh. I'm starving without your loving with your kisses you can fill me now. Ooooh. Come closer. Don't wait a minute you are the outcome c'mon and be my world...)
>
> 15. Last time you danced?
> - After taking a bath. Haha!
>
> 16. Last car you rode in?
> - My sister's.
>
> 17. Smoked?
> - I don't smoke. Eeew-ness! Yellow teeth, purple lips, bad health, & bad breath? NO THANKS!
>
> 18. Dumped someone before?
> - Haha! I guess. =S I'm too nice kasi eh, I don't really let people feel that they are being dumped. --Haha! Really now. =D
>
> 19. Been really depressed before?
> - YESSS. Definitely.
>
> 20. Faked being sick to miss school?
> - Yeah. Haha! My sisters say that I'm Hypochondriac.
>
> 21. What time did you wake up today?
> - 2pm. Haha! I just ate my late lunch, then went back to sleep.
>
> 22. Current taste?
> - Sweet? Haha!
>
> 23. Do you like the person who sent u dis?
> - I don't even know her. Haha!
>
> 24. What are you wearing right now?
> - A shirt and a pair of shorts. I'm also wearing my sister's colorful headband. =D
>
> 25. Are you too shy to ask anyone out?
> - If asking a boy out, of course! I still go for the traditional style.
>
> 26. Over the past months has anybody tried to
> court you?
> - Hello? I'm taken. Why would anyone still court someone who's already taken? People with no conscience do that, I guess.
>
> 27.where are u now?
> - At home.
>
> 28.WHAT DATE IS IT?
> - 22.05.06
>
> 29.WHAT TIME DID U SLEEP LAST NIGHT?
> - 6am. Haha! Like Gracey, I'm also Puyatera.
>
> 30.DID U GO SOMEWHERE YESTERDAY?
> WHERE?
> - Yes. The Church and SM San Lazaro.
>
> 31. WHAT DID U DO THERE?
> - I heard mass and I accompanied my sister and Mum.
>
> 32. how old are u?
> - I'm already 19.
>
> 33. ARE YOU IN LOVE RIGHT NOW?
> - Of course.
>
> 34. WHY OR WHY NOT?
> - Because if I'm not, then I wouldn't be in a relationship right now.
>
> 35. ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR LAST LOVE?
> - Last love? Hmm.. YES.
>
> 36. LAST PERSON WHO SENT YOU A MSG ON
> FRIENDSTER
> - Topher.
>
> 37. DO U LIKE YOUR SCHOOL?
> - UST? Okay lang.
>
> 38. DO U LIKE BOOKS?
> - NO. I'm allergic to books. Haha. Well, old books.
>
> 39. DO U WANT TO GET MARRIED
> - Yes, but not now.
>
> 40. WITH WHOM?
> - Still searching for the right one. =D
>
> 41.ARE U SPOILED?
> - No. I'm just well taken care of.
>
> 42. HOW ARE YOU FEELING RIGHT NOW?
> - BORED. Super BORED.

That's it? Ugh. Haha. Still want more!! Anyway, I wanted to go to the Mall of Asia a while ago, but then Marikar told me that super dami daw ng tao. So I guess I'll just go there next time. *I miss you Grannyyyy!!*

Oh btw, I'd like to thank Graceyyy for giving me so many hugs! Love you, girl!

That would be all for now. Cheerio!

+ karen +

First of all, I would like to say that I am so touched that I've got so many hugs when I logged-in! ;) From 14 Hugs to 30 hugs in a span of 2 days?! What a lovely surprise! ;) ME = uber happy! I've been sick since Tuesday. Lovesick? Perhaps. Haha! ;) Good thing someone takes care of me, my dearest Mum. =D *aaaww* Anyway, so if you guys wanna make me happy, JUST GIVE ME A HUG.. MORE HUGS ;) *laughs*

Second of all, I would like to share with you guys some killer quotes from my dear friends. I can truly relate with these quotes.. Go figure! ;)

Sometimes we wish to close are eyes and never wake up. The world is just too harsh. But have you ever thought that there is one person who wishes to wake up every morning just to see you?
** Well, guess who's that ONE PERSON I'm talking about. ;) **

To realize the value of 1 year, ask a student who failed a grade. To realize the value of 1 month, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby. To realize the value of 1 week, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize the value of 1 hour, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet. To realize the value of 1 minute, ask a person who just missed the train. To realize the value of 1 second, ask a person who just avoided an accident. Treasure every moment. Today is a gift, that's why it is called PRESENT.
** Nothing to explain. It's pretty much simple. **

Some of relationships end with different kinds of reasons. But when all has been said and done, they have 1 thing in common: They are shooting stars; a spectacular moment of light in the heavens; a fleeting glimpse of eternity.. And in a flash, they're gone.
** This is really TRUE. It was almost perfect until this freakin' lady entered the picture! But then, that little "something" we had will ALWAYS be remembered! It was quite short, I guess (even if it reached more than a year), but it was definitely beautiful! ;)**

Sometimes, we never seem to be contented of what we have. We were given good but we keep on seeking for the best which sometimes leads us to missing the simple yet satisfying part of this journey. Just like in love, we set requirements, we target the ideal, so where do we end up? We end up hoping that the ones we left behind still have spaces for us, 'cause the 1 we thought to be ideal doesn't seem to see us that way. What an irony.. but i guess that is the reality.
** TRUE TRUE. I've been to that point already. I've had "it" yet I've wished for better ones, when in reality, the one I had is and will always be the BEST one, I suppose. ;) **

Hey, I'm not just talking about my love life alone, huh. Hehe! Wala lang. Just wanted to share something! ;)

** EXCERPTS FROM A WARM CUP **

I nod. Looking at the way you hesitate to take my hand, resting so near yours, I know you've already gone. I will make it easy for both of us, I tell myself. I will forget the feel of your hands on my skin. I will smile and tell you that I'm happy for you because tht's what you want to hear and that's what you want to believe. I will not hope you will back soon nor say that I wish I was going with you. Instead, I will keep in mind that there is nothing between us anymore. It's just that the coffee is too warm, and I am so cold.

That would be all for now. Gotta chat wit my friends na! Cheerio! ;)

+ karen +

PS: I'm addicted to Grey's Anatomy, House MD and Wonderful Life! And ofcourse, Smallville, One Tree Hill and Desperate Housewives will always be on my top 3 Faves ;)

NEW LAYOUT!! Well, it's not actually new *laughs* I just modified it. This was my first layout when I started blogging. *thanks to Jing!*

Since I wanna post something today, I wanna share with you what I have read just now. Here it goes:

Pick the MONTH that you were born:

---------------OCTOBER-------------------
Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND sexiest of them all.

Most traits are quite true, I must say. *haha*

Here's another one:

Girl: I'm always here for you
Boy: I know
Girl: What's wrong?
Boy: I like her so much
Girl: Talk to her
Boy: I don't know.
She won't ever like me
Girl: Don't say that. You're amazing.
Boy: I just want her to know how I feel.
Girl: Then tell her.
Boy: She won't like me
Girl: How do you know that?
Boy: I can just tell
Girl: Well just tell her.
Boy:What should I say
Girl: Tell her how much you like her
Boy: I tell her that daily
Girl: what do you mean?
Boy: I'm always with her. I love her.
Girl: I know how you feel. I have the same problem.But he'll never like me
Boy: Wait. Who do you like?
Girl: Oh some boy
Boy: Oh... she won't like me either.
Girl: She does
Boy: How do you know..
Girl: Because, who wouldn't like you?
Boy: You
Girl: You're wrong, I love you.
Boy: I love you too.
Girl: So are you going to talk to her?
Boy: I just did.

AAWW.. isn't it? *laughs* Wala lang! 'til then! Gotta sleep already. *yawn*

+ karen +

Truth is..

We hide because we wanna be found..

We walk away to see who follows..

We cry to see who wipes away the tears..

And we let our hearts be broken..

.. to see who comes and fixes it..

This is so true. *sigh*

I tried to walk away but he followed me.

It has alsmot reached to a "period" but then his perseverance and sincerity led us to "elipses" instead.

+ karen +

Bitterness.

I have finally known the meaning of bitterness when I have discovered the worth of an old doll. I've owned that doll for two years and a couple of months. When it was still new, I would usually cuddle it, would usually give my utmost love and care, and would usually give my 100% attention. I was excited of owning such doll. Most girls, as they say, envied me for having that doll. When I grew tired of doing the same things to the doll, I've become hungry to own new dolls. Not just one, but a couple of them. I was seeking more happiness at that time. I never really thought about what I could lose, knowing that my old doll will just be by my side, or will constantly be around. So when I finally saw this amazing doll, not so physically attractive unlike my old doll, but new and interesting. My attention has been focused to the new one. Yes, I was happy, but only for a short period of time. When I've realized that my new doll can't give me the same happiness that my old doll can give, I've decided to switch again my attention to my old doll. But unfortunately, it was already taken away from me by someone who noticed my old doll's beauty and perfection when my glance was somewhere else. Now, I can see that my old doll is certainly happy with its new owner. Even if I still want that doll, all I could do for now is to stare at it, and wish that things between us will go back to the way it used to be. I just want to say sorry for taking that doll for granted and for not loving that doll as much as it loved me. Hopefully, my old doll will understand me and would still love me despite and inspite of everything. (Oh, I just miss the old times..) And if that time comes, I wouldn't wish or even look at other dolls around me again. But then, making that wish come true is really close to impossible. =( But then again, if we are really meant to be, we will be together again.. in time. I could only hope for the best.

That event surely made me realize a lot of things. It made me realize that I should always be contented on what I have and be thankful for everything God has given me. Losing that doll and realizing my loss could only prove how stupid I was to look some place else when in reality, the only thing that can make me truly happy was just right there beside me. At that time, I was seeking for better dolls, without even noticing that the doll that used to me mine, is and will always be the best I could possibly have.. & I was really stupid to haven't noticed that.

Too late for regrets. Until then.

+ karen +