The long days of ‘no classes’ made me have an opportunity to sit down and watch. I cannot go out because I’m trying to recondition my self. I suddenly got sick after paying a visit to some of the wake of the casualties of Pepeng. Sad until now and thinking about that event is somewhat stalling.
So here comes a cartoon series that helped me cheer up. I’m not yet done watching the series but it did surprised me. I thought Hunter X Hunter is a cartoons about entertainment only. I was wrong. It teaches about values especially of respect, politeness, care and compassion to friends and animals. Aside from the wit, it incites the viewer to think deeply. Example, in one of the Hunter quiz given by the old lady, the question is: “If two of your children is kidnapped and you can only save one of them, which are you going to choose? One, your daughter; or two, your son?” Hmmm…tough question eh?
I love the innocence of Gon and his faith in people. The wisdom of Kurapica and of course Leorio’s foolishness is a comedy but he is compassionate. Maybe I can also see myself in Leorio. He’s an adult but the children, Gon, Kurapica and a third child, are teaching him the manners he he…Aside from that, he shows himself as tough, greedy and selfish in the outside to conceal his real self. He reasons money and greed as his intention to go through and pass the Hunter exam. But deep inside, he is going through all those trouble to acquire the money he need to become a doctor and heal people for free. He needs to portray that kind of character until he will be able to fulfill the plan. If not, it can be easily ruined by others.
These days, I have to show off myself as tough and hard to my students especially if the child is so weak. I noticed many of today’s generation are so weak. They were over-protected by their parents that if a problem and trial will come, they will easily give up. I don’t want them to become like that. Aside from that, I also have my personal reasons and just like Leorio, I have to stay like this for some time until the plan will materialize. Just like Leorio again, it is the students who also teaches me. Not through their year-end evaluation, but through their sharings, stories, answers to questions, characters and attitude. Just like what my high school teacher once told us.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Addicted to Boys Over Flower
I’m not the only one but I know there are millions out there who’s got a following of this Korean interpretation of hana yori dango Boys Over Flowers. The character’s looks are not the only reason why they’ve got millions of fans. Aside from nostalgia, I guess it’s also the message of the story and the real-life values/manners/virtues of the actors.
The drama inspires innocence, family, hope and with the witch-like mother of Gu Jun Pyo wreaking havoc to the life and family of Geum Jan Di, the latter did never harbor any ill feeling to the mother of her true love. Instead of revenge, she helped her realize what is more essential to her life. She opened her eyes to stop beeing greedy and channel her energies instead to the most valuable in her life: her family.
This is a story of teen-age romance. But instead of following the hollywood type of getting into a relationship in an instant, it teaches about being chaste. That is, knowing how to wait for the right time for love to get ripe before pullling it out from the tree.
Aside from the story, I’ve been trying to get a deeper glimpse of the actors in real life through the internet of course. It makes me happy that they are people of dignity, manners and compassion. Lee Min Ho (aka Gu Jun Pyo) is an ambassador to the UN’s food program, Gu Hye Sun (aka Geum Jan Di) built up a cafe for struggling artists to put up their work, Kim Bum loves to give charity to children, Kim Hyun Joong was so polite and toughtful that he sent his fans flowers to thank them for thinking about him when he was sick with H1N1 and even if it’s obvious that he’s not yet well, he sent fans affirmation telling them that he’s fine so that the fans will not worry. As for Woo Bin (another Kim in real life) is heard of as joining the army for his country? I’m not sure but even in his silence, fans can see his support to his fellow actors through the pix caught by fans. I’m happy that there are “idols” who exmplify and inspire good values to their fans.
Another one, Lee Min Ho in an interview said that he wants to be remembered as an actor who rose up because of DILIGENCE. Personally, I remember that line everytime I want to get lazy. Truely, they are characters and people worth of emmulation. And yes, I want to become like them and I’m on the process of refining my own self and character.
There are a lot of values and virtues notable of almost all Korean and Asian made movies. Values which the heart yearns to see, hear, preserve and promote . A universal and classical truth. The advocacy of values makes literature to stand out from the crowd and overcome the test of time.
For me, never mind if somewhat they are still lacking in acting skills and cinematography. Never mind if it is a low budget film. As long as the story is promoting good values, that is what I want in an entertainment.
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Tags: BOF
The drama inspires innocence, family, hope and with the witch-like mother of Gu Jun Pyo wreaking havoc to the life and family of Geum Jan Di, the latter did never harbor any ill feeling to the mother of her true love. Instead of revenge, she helped her realize what is more essential to her life. She opened her eyes to stop beeing greedy and channel her energies instead to the most valuable in her life: her family.
This is a story of teen-age romance. But instead of following the hollywood type of getting into a relationship in an instant, it teaches about being chaste. That is, knowing how to wait for the right time for love to get ripe before pullling it out from the tree.
Aside from the story, I’ve been trying to get a deeper glimpse of the actors in real life through the internet of course. It makes me happy that they are people of dignity, manners and compassion. Lee Min Ho (aka Gu Jun Pyo) is an ambassador to the UN’s food program, Gu Hye Sun (aka Geum Jan Di) built up a cafe for struggling artists to put up their work, Kim Bum loves to give charity to children, Kim Hyun Joong was so polite and toughtful that he sent his fans flowers to thank them for thinking about him when he was sick with H1N1 and even if it’s obvious that he’s not yet well, he sent fans affirmation telling them that he’s fine so that the fans will not worry. As for Woo Bin (another Kim in real life) is heard of as joining the army for his country? I’m not sure but even in his silence, fans can see his support to his fellow actors through the pix caught by fans. I’m happy that there are “idols” who exmplify and inspire good values to their fans.
Another one, Lee Min Ho in an interview said that he wants to be remembered as an actor who rose up because of DILIGENCE. Personally, I remember that line everytime I want to get lazy. Truely, they are characters and people worth of emmulation. And yes, I want to become like them and I’m on the process of refining my own self and character.
There are a lot of values and virtues notable of almost all Korean and Asian made movies. Values which the heart yearns to see, hear, preserve and promote . A universal and classical truth. The advocacy of values makes literature to stand out from the crowd and overcome the test of time.
For me, never mind if somewhat they are still lacking in acting skills and cinematography. Never mind if it is a low budget film. As long as the story is promoting good values, that is what I want in an entertainment.
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Tags: BOF
The Soloist
It's been a long time since I last visited my blog. Been busy posting them at friendster.I guess I'll just post some of them here...
A true story of Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a talented musician suffering from schizophrenia. It tells about how he found friendship with Steve Lopez, an LA Times columnist. Out from this friendship, chronicles of the life and struggles with mental illness touch and inspires many readers. And through this movie, he continues to inspire, give hope and touch lives.
I say, he is not only a talented musician but a great teacher too. The two-hour movie inspires in me determination, diligence and to treasure and make the best of where I’m in and what I have.
Many more reflection do I want to put into this blog. But the many tasks, tiredness and sleepiness from the day’s work keeps me away from doing it. Huhhhmmm… Well, at least the Soloist made me add one more post despite the heavy eyes.
Time to take some rest…zzzz
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Tags: movie
A true story of Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a talented musician suffering from schizophrenia. It tells about how he found friendship with Steve Lopez, an LA Times columnist. Out from this friendship, chronicles of the life and struggles with mental illness touch and inspires many readers. And through this movie, he continues to inspire, give hope and touch lives.
I say, he is not only a talented musician but a great teacher too. The two-hour movie inspires in me determination, diligence and to treasure and make the best of where I’m in and what I have.
Many more reflection do I want to put into this blog. But the many tasks, tiredness and sleepiness from the day’s work keeps me away from doing it. Huhhhmmm… Well, at least the Soloist made me add one more post despite the heavy eyes.
Time to take some rest…zzzz
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Tags: movie
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