My Korean Drama fever is BACK, for GOOD!

I won’t say I got hit bad, but bad enough to give “me” a mild fever! That to “me” is a big “breakthrough” cause I am sort of Korean drama vaccinated, having seen so many of its kind, nothing could flatter me much. And as I was not desperately looking, something came knocking on my door. And who is the CULPRIT? It’s the cute, and refreshing, tale of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, also fondly known as my Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox!

I started watching this drama out of curiosity, and also because it was the first thing that came on, when I tuned in to Astro One HD, after swapping my Astro Max. This whole swapping thing has been on our neck for the last couple of months, and so, the new decoder and whatever came with it, didn’t come by with a friendly tone as it was packaged with months of annoying phone calls & reminder notes from the Astro service centre. My ex-boyfriend, hubby, sworn other half & I, were both skeptical about the new service, almost in denial, and we really hate to confirm that it was a different kind of viewing experience after all, which was better but again costlier. Well, having said that, if you live in an entertainment deprived town like we do, any price may sound reasonable, although ridiculously crazy to others.

I’ve been “somewhat” glued to Star World lately, and AmericanIdol.net, on performances, news and recaps of the American Idol this season. Although, nothing hit me as bad as Adam-nami, this season does send some chills down my spine. Thank God, I needed that.

Now, back to the “Miho” who has “Gu” tails and swept my heart away, it is a South Korean romantic 16 episode series broadcasted by SBS last year, with Lee Seung Gi & Shin Min Ah, as the main leads. Now, I have not seen Brilliant Legacy, but I have actually seen Seung Gi in 1 Night Two Days when it first showed on KBS World. And I also didn’t know that Seung Gi is a singer with many albums to his name. Similarly, I have heard of Shin Min Ah, but I have not actually seen many of her stuffs, so I was not that “turned on” when the drama made its debut in 2010. But again, I was a bit lost last year. After my hyper loud Korean looking Christi Ann is born, fears occupied my mind, many months before my lasik surgery in October, before excitement and anticipation, again kicked in due to our year end Korea Trip. My sister and I was hoping we could see Lee Min Ho, but sadly, we saw many Lee Min Ho wanna be’s instead :(

From the same writers of My Girl, My Delightful Girl Chun Yang & He is Beautiful, it was all “sweet” when I started to pick up the drama between Cha Dae Wong & Miho in episode 6, four weeks ago. I am now, down to episode 12, and somehow am still stuck there, debating on whether I should end something so nice, so soon.. this soon?

Now, for a quick run-through, the story is about Seung Gi, or Dae Wong, who accidentally released a legendary nine tailed fox that was trapped in a painting. There were a lot of funny, touchy and unpredictable scenes entails right after. But the whole catch is when the two main leads, fell in love, when in a way, they were not supposed to. The fox, needed 100 days to become human. And Seung Gi, needed her magic fox bead to stay “fit” and miraculously strong for his action flicked movie! I know, how can something that sounds so supernaturally insane be so entertaining? It IS!

So, without even finishing this “crazy” and addictive drama, I would like to put it on my highly recommended list! Because of the plot, and the storyline itself, it deserves more than a two thumbs up!

So Dae Wong & Mi Ho.. ah..,please don’t ruin my ending. And did I mention the male supporting lead is “deliciously” yummy????

This is what good TV is all about!

American Idol: Top Ten Results Show!

When more than that, is a CROWD!

The Motown week was good for everyone. That’s what I read in the reviews cause, I was only interested to see my favourite contestants performed! Having said that, I was surprised to see Thia, Stefano & Casey in the bottom three. Thia? Well, yes, the girl is boring, she is so boring that I wanted to shut off the TV when its her turn to sing, and its such a waste cause she has the looks, and she has the “voice” but she just lack personality and “emotion” that again, comes with age & experience, so I wasn’t feeling it. But I thought, she had some great support from her young fans! Stefano, is to me, a man version of Pia, and like what I said earlier, could be the under dog for this season, and Casey, he is like, the judges “pet puppy” this season. I was surprised to find out that Haley & Naima, were not even in the bottom three, and how in the end, Casey was called out to sing that last note, to convince the judges, he deserves to stay.

Put it this way, I have nothing against Casey. He is talented, no doubt. And although I don’t like his beard, I find him pretty unique, and the man is damn good with musical instruments. But using the only save vote for the session to keep him, at this early stage of the competition, isn’t that a WASTE?


This week, we get to keep the judges favourite, however next week, two will have to vacant their seats! I hope we will not see some of our favourites leave!

My top four
1. James Durbin
2. Pia
3. Scotty
4. Stefano

I would like to see James & Pia, battling it out in the Finals and James taking the Crown with him.

Anything could happen in the World of the Idols, hope I won’t be too surprise next week!

So Who Sailed Through?

Results show, came quick but not easy. It was a little bit draggy, but again, that’s like the “trademark” of AI, apart from it being a singing competition, the “dramatic” element has to be there.

In the end, the final 13 contestants were decided, and what do I think?

For the boys,
Most of my prediction came true, a little sad to see Brett & Robbie gone. But hey, you guys can always try your luck with Simon’s show, and that, to me, would be a much bigger challenge! And since James is really growing on me, thanks to the “Adam’s” factor, was really happy to see that his good pal made it through, and I must say, Stefano is one to look out for too. Dark horse, you’ll never know!

For the girls,
What can I say, a little surprised that Julie didn’t make it. Not because she stood out during her performance, but she was really one of the judges favorite, especially J.Lo since the start. Sad, she did not even make it for the wild card round. That’s a huge price to pay for choosing the wrong song!

Having said all that, many would probably agree that the show would be more exciting than last season’s AI.

So, would I be looking forward to it, yes. Would I tune in, yes. Would I sit through the show till the end, maybe. Will there be an “Adam Lambert” for me, don’t count on it!

Happy weekend everyone!

Will there be a "Kelly" or a "Carrie" this Year?

There was a rumor that AI is “desperately” looking for a woman in this year’s competition, and the way, some of the front runners were given more airtime compared to the rest probably did shed some “light” into the hype. And if this, at all make any sense, the competition is no longer just about the 12 female finalists, but it would be a competition among last female winners as well. We have seen how Kelly & Carrie made it right to the top, will there be “one” in this year’s American Idol? And if there is one, will she take the “crown” and most importantly, can she make it as big as Kelly & Carrie?

I didn’t have the privilege to watch the prime time show on Astro, as something way more important was planned for last night. It was my princess one year old birthday dinner. There was a full 8 meal course, with dessert and a two KG cake waiting, and I had to leave, putting my Astro Max on standby for the recording.

And after, consuming more calories that I could take, we came home, exhausted. I tuned in to channel 999, and played the recorded AI, hoping I could sit through it. I don’t know what it was, but I did not give the show its equal share of attention, as I fast forwarded many performances after just 5 seconds of hearing each performance. And this is what; the 35 year old me, heard last night,

Ashton Jones
My say: Stage presence, yes. Strong vocals, yes. Likeability, not bad
Song Choice: Are you kidding me?
Verdict: We already have Fantasia, could she be better? Otherwise, what’s the point?

Haley Reinhart
My say: Stage presence, no. Strong vocals, yes. Likeability, neutral
Song choice: Are you kidding me?
Verdict: Forgettable

Julie Gorilla
My say: Stage presence, yes. Strong vocals, yes (if based on Hollywood week), Likeability, almost addictive
Song Choice: Are you kidding me?
Verdict: She will be safe

Karen Rodriguez
My say: Stage presence, yes. Strong vocals, yes, Likeability, not bad
Song Choice: Are you kidding me?
Verdict: Could have done better

Kendra Chantelle
My say: Stage presence, weak. Strong vocals, yes (if based on Hollywood week), Likeability, neutral
Song Choice: Are you kidding me
Verdict: She blew her chance

Lauren Alaina
My say: Stage presence, yes. Strong vocals, yes, Likeability: yes, (if they don’t play too much of the stevie card)
Song Choice: Are you kidding me
Verdict: She will sail through

Lauren Turner
My say: Stage presence, which one again?, Strong vocals, can’t remember, Likeability, which one again?
Song choice: Duh… which one again?
Verdict: Does it matter?

Naima Adedapo
My say: Stage presence, yes, Strong vocals, yes. Likeability, yes
Song Choice: Are you kidding me?
Verdict: May not be the first choice

Pia Toscano
My say: Stage presence, yes, Strong vocals, yes. Likeability, Yes
Song Choice: Smart
Verdict: She is known as a pretty face to me, but last night, she proved that she’s in to win, she was the best out of the bunch!

Rachel Zevita
My say: Stage presence, yes, Strong vocals, lukewarm, Likeability, Yes
Song Choice: Not my cup of tea
Verdict: The fact that she’s been “trying out” in the previous idols, yet, not hitting the jackpot, and how Ryan kept bringing that up, might not really help her here!

Ta-Tynisa Wilson
My say: Stage presence, zzzzzzzz, Strong vocals,zzzzzzzz, Likeability, zzzzzzzz
Song Choice: Oh my God!
Verdict: Nothing personal, but shoot me, if she’s in

Thia Megia
My say: Stage presence, yes, Strong vocals, yes, Likeability, yes
Song Choice: The smartest of the bunch
Verdict: Shoot me, if she’s not in!

Perhaps, I am harder on the girls, but hey, we are looking for the next Kelly or Carrie, big act to follow!

So, I am going to cut this short. My prediction for the Top Five
Pia Toscano
Thia Megia
Lauren Alaina
Julie Zorrilla
Ashton Jones

Results show, tonight! Am I excited, no. Will I tune in, yes. Will I bitch about it tomorrow, we’ll see!

Reality Shows Fever!

I remember, swearing to myself that I would not tune in to AI since Adam lost the crown. I mean, people just “literally” took away the crown from him, he was the clear winner and they robbed it off him, just because of the “gay” issue? I was devastated as I followed his performance since audition day, and his star quality was just undeniable. And his performances on AI stage, were indeed way too good, he was indeed in his own class. There could never be another Adam Lambert, period!

Last year, when AI called for more talents to come by, I tuned in, only to savior the last few moments of seeing Simon Cowell on AI. Let’s face it, I somehow find the man irresistibly attractive, and although he was always “moody” with his choice of words, I find his comments always- spot on, and he is indeed a very seasoned judge who knows a good apple from the first sight, without getting a bite! And, I’ve always loved Randy too, and Ellen kinda grew on me. But “Adam’s” presence was way too strong, that I could not remember even one finalist’s from last year’s show?

And as we bid farewell, to the “guy” with the nasty “tongue”, we welcomed a singing diva on the panel of judges, together with Steven Tyler! How huge is that! Steven is not Simon, but he is Steven, a living legend. We love him. So, Simon might not be missed, at least not for now.

As the contestants were chosen from this year’s audition, I noticed many sailed through easily, compared to previous seasons. I can’t help to think whether the contestants this year were luckier, or the contestants in the previous seasons were just plain unlucky?

But having said that, Hollywood week saw some great performances for some of the front runners. And we could easily spot early favorites holding the torch!

And when the final 24 were chosen, I strongly believe they were best of the bunch. Will there be an Adam Lambert this year, for me? I really don’t know..

Last night, I patiently sat through the 12 performances from the guys. I am no music expert, but I know my groove. At this stage of the competition, no point trying to figure out who can sing, as that would be like.. ‘duhhhhhhh…”. The whole idea is to stand out! So who nailed the shot?

I need to point it out that; it’s a struggle for me to hear the performances. The music/band was way too loud that it kinda sucked most of the voices in. With Christian & Christi Ann, running all over the place, and my hands fixed on my knitting tools, and with my cats chasing each other, I would have to say, my personal favorites are

James Durbin
Reason: I see Adam in “him”
Points for the night: He nailed the song!
Cons: He screams a lot!




Robbie Rosen aka Aladdin
Reason: He was great during Hollywood week
Points for the night: None
Cons: He could have done better





Scotty Mccreery
Reason: He has “the” voice
Points for the night: He sticks to his genre
Cons: I think he will “shit bricks” if he does other than country

But reality bites, and these were what I heard.
1. Brett Loewenstern
Verdict: Forgettable. I don’t see it yet.
Top Five: Too much hype and media attention since the start, Likely

2. Casey Abrams
Verdict: Stand out. But there’s something about him, almost “arrogance”, I don’t know..
Top Five: Shoot me if he’s not!

3. Clint Jun Gamboa
Verdict: He can sing. But sadly, there were too much drama about him since Hollywood
Top Five: Sang his heart out, but lost on popularity card, Unlikely

4. Jacob Lusk
Verdict: Stand Out. He can probably make music from my history books!
Top Five: Shoot me if he’s not!

5. Jordan Dorsey
Verdict: Wrong song choice
Top Five: Blew his chance, unlikely

6. Jovany Barreto
Verdict: Forgettable
Top Five: Nothing to shout about, Unlikely

7. Paul McDonald
Verdict: Unique voice, and he has a star appeal
Top Five: Likely

8. Stefano Langone
Verdict: Cute but it’s neither here or there
Top Five: Maybe not

9. Tim Halperin
Verdict: Could have done better
Top Five: Maybe not

From the 12 finalists, America will vote for their top five, and the rest will have to try their luck in the wild card session next week.

Who will make it?
My prediction
1. Casey Abrams
2. Jacob Lusk
3. Brett or Paul
4. James Durbin
5. Scotty Mccreery

And since its 100% chosen by the viewers, hard to say what to expect! But AI is known for its drama too, and I think, there will be an “upset” in the results show, pushing a deserved finalist to the wild card session. Will have to wait and see. By the way, Stevie & Jen, what’s with the goody-goody comments, bring back Simon already!

Tonight, it’s the battle of the ladies. Will I be excited, no? Will I tune in, yes? Will I “bitch” about it tomorrow, MAYBE?

Between Fun & Responsibility

Someone was telling me that I ought to just stay in a bottle and close my lid for good, as my life deprived the magic word, spelled as FUN.

Honestly, he has a point, and although I hate admitting it, I won’t be denying it.

It’s probably a direct case of “upbringing”, myself, and the six colors of my rainbows, were not raised on silver spoon, and responsibility was probably the first word we had to memorised! And although, early choices was lacking in our lives, thanks to how we were built, internally, we are in our comfortable places of having a “say” in the many choices ahead of us, now. And as the Lord, continues to bless us with his kindness, and test our weaknesses, I sincerely hope, we will remain strong in our stand of being just who we are and what we are made of.

Having fun, to me is something that is so “foreign”. Its something that I could not experience truly, as I don’t regard it as a necessity in my life. I have got a million things to deal with, and although worries suck up the blood sooner than age, its not something that I could go without. Every single day, I plan. Planning is the key word that has taken the word fun completely out of my dictionary. To me, everything then, was how to become who I am now, and to me at present, is to plan on how to raise my two little angels and how to provide them with the best I could.

If you ask me, would I regret that I treat “fun” like a total stranger and would I look back, with regrets that I’ve never welcome it home, the answer would be a straight no. Sometimes, a decision may not come voluntarily, as it might be the best thing to do in certain scenarios, but as I embraced the role of a daughter, wife and mother, I accepted my fate of letting it go, for good.

No one can have it all, sacrifices are needed to pave way for other things that could be or not be, better, depending on how you see it, weigh it, and relates it to your priority lists. But right now, I am the most content person in the world, with my cup half full, but never half empty!