I'M EXCITED. These past few days I've been thinking about what I should be doing for the rest of the summer. You know, like what productive activity I can do (exercise isn't an option ...). And that got me thinking about what I'm interested in, which led me to ponder what my passions really are.
Throughout high school I've been pretty sure of who I am and what I like. But I guess I actually didn't, because I remember when one of my teachers (that freaky gross one) asked us each what our passions were, I blurted out, "Learning languages!" Bull shit. I mean, of course it's great to be able to speak different languages, and I'd love to learn more, but it's not what I want to devote the rest of my life doing.
Well finally, in this endless free time that I have, without the stress of preparing to go back to school in early September (HA!), I found two~three dreams that I have, and I'm really excited to start driving towards those dreams. But I don't want to say too much about what I'm going to set out to do because I'll look super lame if I just end up vegetating on the couch for the rest of the summer and have no results to show! So yeah!
There's an update on my life. You can be expecting another post in like a year.
Asian dramas often get critiqued harshly-- "the actors can't act," "it's always the same story," "so he's going to get cancer and die right?" And often times, I agree with the criticism (although it has never stopped me from watching more!). However, I believe I have watched the ALL-TIME BEST Asian drama ever. In fact, it has the highest ratings ever in HK's biggest television station TVB. Moonlight Resonance makes me get up out of my seat and applaud, and here's why:
The producers chose an incredible cast. It especially proves it, being that MR is an indirect sequel (same cast, different roles, different&unrelated plot). Seeing some character cry in some of the scenes move me to tears. In fact, it was amazing how the older actors were starring in the drama, not just the young and hot actors.
80% of the episodes moved me to tears, and it's NOT because someone is sick and/or dying.
The other 20% of the episodes made me clap my hands in happiness.
The theme song COMPLETELY represents the mood of the drama.
Life lessons are weaved into the story without it being ridiculously obvious!
There are so many themes-- jealousy, social class differences, love, family relationships, & more
KARMA. One's bad deeds actually come back to bite him/her in the ass, therefore making the series satisfying.
Moonlight Resonance has taught me so much, and I felt like I've grown as a person just by watching it. I feel so much more appreciative towards my parents now, especially my mom. I feel so much more connected with my family. And I've learned the extent of what "enduring" something means. Even when you have a relative that is evil and particularly hates on you, you have to endure it because by the end of the day, you are still related to them by blood. One of the saddest feelings, I've discovered, is having the people
closest to you misunderstand you, which is why I think one should
always have faith in his/her family members. Most importantly, Moonlight Resonance reminds viewers that family is always the most important. No matter what. It's the foundation for whatever we choose to do in life.
I'm not just writing this post because I want you all to watch it because I think it's good. No, I really wanted to just express my appreciation for this drama. I wanted to break it down and evaluate why it is such a good drama so that I can gain even more appreciation for it. (Somehow I feel like my feelings don't translate on here as well as I wish it would.) Whether you decide to watch this 40-episode LIFE drama is your own choice; I'm not trying to persuade you (:
