Friday Random

There are a lot of things and thoughts to write about. Unfortunately, timing isn't something that is always on my side. Whenever I feel compelled to write, I'm either at work or on the road travelling. I usually try to prep the words hoping to be ready once I am in front of the PC. Too bad that isn't always the case. Whenever I am ready or rather available to write, nothing sensible comes to mind. But mostly, there's just a lot that I didn't know where or how to start. I usually end up writing random things. Like this.

The month of July is about to end. Thankfully. It was not so friendly to me. I had a lot of downs and bumps. I got sick a number of times, which mostly resulted to me staying at home. As much as I love staying at home, doing so because of sickness is not something I desire. Those days make me think about a lot of things, among others. The month also set the beginning of days when I wouldn't be able to see something I used to look forward to. But what can I do. Truth be told, I kind of like it and not like it.

For my form of entertainment, in the first half of year it was mostly watching Japanese and/or Korean dramas. This month, I went back to my first favourite past time - reading. I've actually read five (5) books, five times more than I have read from January to June. Apparently, all books were from the same author. I've re-read three of Joel C. Rosenberg's novels and started on two others from another series.

Now Playing: Katharine McPhee - Over It

Nihongo

Because my mind is on a spiral (I actually don’t know how to describe it), I thought of putting into writing some of the thoughts running inside my head. However, my mind made a sudden maneuvre and decided to write this (see post below) instead.

昨晩 が ゼロの真実 を みました. 好き です. 武井咲 は lead actress です. かのじょに J-ドラマ - W の悲劇 とゼロの真実 - に みました.

I hope I got it right though, and that I would remember or understand this even if years already passed by.

Zero no Shinjitsu (2014)

I just finished watching the 8-episode Japanese Drama Zero no Shinjitsu starring Takei Emi, Sasaki Kuranosuke, Maya Miki, Namase Katsuhisa, and Wada Masato. It's a medical drama, sort of, but more of a mystery drama. Except for Sasaki and Wada's characters, who are police, the rest are medical examiners.

Takei plays the lead character named Matsumoto Mao. Off topic: I can't help but remember Hana Yori Dango. An assistant at the laboratory named Hosaka describes Matsumoto as someone who is "not interested in people who are alive." Omoshiroi ne. A lot of people may not like this 2014 drama but I am not like most people.

I am more interested with the overall story. I also find each episode interesting, though not initially. If you've read negative comments about Zero no Shinjitsu, your outlook may be affected. Perhaps it's not for people who are looking for the initial kick or thrill. I prefer stories that build up, keeping me intrigued most of the time.

Zero no Shinjitsu is the second drama I've watched where Takei Emi was the lead character. However, I've also watched her in Hana Kimi but she was not a lead character there. It was a minor role that she played. Of course, I've already watched the Rurouni Kenshin trilogy where she played Kamiya Kaoru. Going back to the J-Drama led by Takei, I also liked her W no Higeki. I loved her there and I loved the drama. Like Zero no Shinjitsu, it was also a mystery drama. Very interesting.

Speaking of interesting, I have become interested in doing something because of this J-Drama. I first saw it done by Hua Ze Lei (Did I spell that right?) of Meteor Garden. I'm thinking of doing it too, but I'll have to strengthen my arms first.

Kore desu...

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