New Drawing-- Taeyeon!!

Here is my newest k-pop drawing, Taeyeon from Girl's Generation! Here is the original photo:

I've been working on this on and off for a few weeks, and I've finally finished it! I'm really glad, because now I can get started on my next k-pop celeb drawing (he's a real hottie ;)). I really had fun drawing her face-she's so pretty! I sort of did my own rendition of her eyelashes, as you can tell, so they look more doll-like lol. But, as always, the hair kept my lazy and procrastinating xP Anyways, I hope you like! 

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Kingdom Hearts 3 TRAILER!!!

Finally! After a very, very long time, a very, very short trailer for the new KH game, Kingdom Hearts THREE has come out! No more hand console games, this is the real deal!!


I've played Kingdom Hearts I & II already, and I loveee the series!! I am an avid Disney movie collector (check out my sweet collection :D):

and I also love anime, so this game is like the perfect combination for me!! Unfortunately, I haven't played the hand console games yet because I don't have the consoles (except for my Nintendo DS, which I've only used twice for Pokemon xP), but maybe I'll buy the new PS versions that are coming out. That way, I'll be in top shape to play KH3!! :D

It'll be interesting to see how the storyline unfolds and what new worlds will be in it. Since Disney now owns Star Wars and Marvel, will those characters be a part of Sora's journey? Can you imagine, Sora battling Darth Vador side-by-side Thor and Hulk? xD
I'm also anticipating the new character designs. I was surprised by the trailer, because, although the graphics look awesome, Sora didn't have a new outfit!! Was it just because it's a demo? I mean, they've got to get him a new outfit, right? It's been years since he wore that one!!! And how will Kairi have changed?? Will their wedding be a part of this game? (Lol, jk).
Anyways, I'm glad they're finally working on it, and I can't wait to check it out!

BTOB (Sungjae~!)

Have you guys heard of BTOB? They're a [new, I think] boy band that entered the k-pop scene.
I first heard BTOB's song "2nd Confession", but never saw the MV. Then, at a Korean bar, I watched it and was like, "Omigosh the guys are so cute!!":



Hehe do you agree with me? ^.^
Check out their video "Wow", too-- it's so catchy! And  the dance is awesomeee~! (Almost on Shinee's Sherlock level hehe) I totally want to learn it!!! (if only....;;):



At first my eyes caught Minhyuk (0:27 in Wow), but after viewing more of their videos, I thought Sungjae was soo cute.

My, my, ain't he so cute? ~*o*~

Kyaaa~~~!

 Too bad he's 19!!! (3 years younger than me... *Sigh*, why are all you hot young k-pop stars making noona feel so old? TT.TT)

Memoirs of a naive college student

February - May 2013...

Wow.... what memories you have brought me. During this time, it was as if I left one chapter of my life and flew off to another-- one which was totally new and exhilarating. I know that most people go through a "rambunctious and carefree" phase during the adolescence. This is when my phase occurred. I had just recently gotten over an unhealthy relationship, and somehow that breakup gave me self confidence and made me realize that I was not as bad of a person as I criticized myself to be. So when school started, for the first time, I became outgoing and made new friends. For the first time I went clubbing, went to parties, stayed out past sunrise, and a few other stuff... (now this all sounds bad, but I assure you I didn't do anything really bad ^.^).

So, in order to preserve the many memories of this semester, here is a short memoir:

January 24th- After being isolated for such a long time (during my relationship and winter break), it was nice to see my old friend again. Although we just hung out in my room, it was good to have familiar company.

February 15th- By now, I had joined 3 clubs was beginning to break out of my typical shy-self. I had also gone to my first party and had an... "incident" with a guy. This photo was taken at TenRen with my friend as we ate mochi ice cream and bubble tea. Thinking about how much I have gone through since then and now is very surprising. 

February 16th- I was very tired this day... but nonetheless, I went clubbing to the first time! I bought the dress that same day.

February 21st- Lunar Banquet. First time I really hung out with my now close friend. This was also when I began to realize that I had a crush on someone...

February 22nd- Rainbow cupcakes! And my friend's birthday :)

February 23rd- I got really drunk this night... My oppa friend bought this ice cream for me (along with more ice cream) when I begged drunkingly to get some ice cream... -u-;; (idk)

March 1st- Another party night. I got to talk to my crush a little more, although he had to leave early. I ended up going home really late this day.

March 7th- TenRen's with my club's "family!" I had a lot of fun this night... I got to hang out with him more. I also wore a cute outfit that time :3

March 8th- Photoshoot with my friend :)

March 21st- Dance dance dance! My friends and I rehearsed all throughout spring break to prepare for out k-pop dance auditions. Although we didn't make the cut, it was fun nonetheless.... (not to mention we burned off a lot of calories! x3)

March 29th- Ahh.... date auction. I was quite upset this night. I really wanted to get a chance to go on a date with him... I also went to a bar for the first time with "my id". And I went to a house part--then, I was so focused on him... little did I know that I had met people that would become important later.

March 39th- Girl's night! Tonight was so much fun. Getting ready for a night is always exciting~ 3 of my gf's and I went to DC to go dancing and hang out (and ended up being hit on by some strange guys...)

April 4th- Ahh April! You are a month that had so much in store for me, both this year and last year. Bethesda was so much fun... This night was so memorable for many reasons. I wish I could go back.

April 5th- Hmm... this was the night. I went to the mall to buy some cosplay supplies with my friends. Then we made cream puffs and went to our friends' to hang out. Unfortunately, I overestimated my tolerance again, and some stuff happened.... whether it was good or bad, I still do not know.

April 6th- This day was so fun. It was the beginning of a ride that I did not expect. I cosplayed my school's Japanese event and went clubbing with my friends. The night ended in chaos, but for me it had some good events too.

April 8th- I was so happy this day. The weather was so nice and my hopes so high. Little did I know it would not last.

April 13th- Another girl's night out with my friends in DC. Didn't meet any cute guys though.... ah well. :)

April 18th- I talked to him again after about a week. I'm pretty sure that if I hadn't we would've lost touch. So I'm kind of glad I did... This night was another girl's night.

April 19th- TASA~ I caught a fish :) I was quite upset this night because my friends ditched me...

April 20th- Girl's night again! I went with my 2 close friends, and saw this really cute guy at the club! I really wanted to dance with him, but couldn't get his attention... Later on I was able to approach him and his friends, and he finally danced with me! Again, my hopes rose.

April 21st- Wiffleball! Oh boy, this was quite an intense game... Never in my life had I played sports so seriously. Aside from that, I was crushing on the guy I had met the night before and hoping that we could meet again. But low and behold, the guy from before texted me...

April 24th- Finally, I meet with that guy. I've got to say, I had a lot of fun. We ate and then went to Baltimore to meet our mutual friend. We ended up going to Virginia, where a few stuff happened... I want to go there again though!

April 26th- Again, like before, I was happy. My hopes were up again, and I was oblivious to anything that would suggest otherwise. I was quite sad that he would not reply me, but what he said on the phone reassured me. Then, at 4 in the morning, I joined him and our friend at jjinjilbang... Boy was I all over the place @.@

May 1st- A sign from God. I kept finding four leaf clovers- even a five leaf one! I began to feel better...

Finals week- Oh boy... this week sure was intense. I had to buckle down from all the fun that I've been having and study. But, more than that, I'd procrastinate on Facebook or listen to music... @.@

May 18th- Great Gatsby & Ara at Virginia with my friends. I felt like a total 9th-wheeler lolz.

And now it's summer! Now.... what will the future hold for me? I am always wondering... But these past few months were so fun... I wish I could return to them! >< Will I ever be able to have these experiences again?...

New Drawings

Here are two drawings that I drew yesterday. As you can see, I love to draw flowery stuff ^.^

The first one is inspired by the animated film "Epic". Now, if you read my previous blog entry, you'll see that I didn't really like the movie. But, the visuals were pretty (especially for someone like me, who loves fairies & flowers xD). This is mainly a character design drawing, and I will be doing a "refined" watercolor version soon.
The two flowers on her head are waterlilies, and the white "popcorn-like" threads going around her head and arms are those tiny white flowers that you see everywhere in spring (like these). Her top, off the shoulder sleeves, and "bell bottoms" are leaves (they look like lettuce lol), and the blue beads around her neck and wrist are dewdrops (supposed to be jewelry). Lastly, her dress is made of stargazer lily petals.
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She reminds me of a combination of bellossom and Queen Tara from the movie xD

The second one is a more emotional piece. I drew it with the thoughts of nostalgic memories, loneliness, and the hope of happiness in the future. Her eyes are supposed to be teary, and the butterfly that she is watching represents hope. It is fragile and small, but still there. She is wondering if and how, despite the sadness that she feels, she should hold onto that hope.
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Nichkhun from 2PM signed my drawing of him!!!

My drawing of Nichkhun from 2PM was displayed at allfanart.com's art exhibit in Seoul, Korea, at Lotte Duty Free. This was a great honor for me, but what's even greater is that Nichkhun himself signed my drawing!!!

Ahhh!!!

My drawing next to another member's drawing

I was ecstatic when I heard that it was signed by him xD It makes me feel like I've come a long way as an artist! So I will definitely keep on drawing~

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On another note, I finally got my 21-year-old license today!!! Gahh, the MVA is horrible... -.-" But now I am legal to go drinking!! Muhaha~

My picture looks fine here, but my face came out really pink and shiny! TT

Past, present, future.

When I begin to search for happiness in the past, I know that I am not happy with the present. Thinking about all the memories that I have made makes me feel like I have come such a long way, although I am still so young. The good times, the bad times. At times I was so confused, but now I look back and realize how naive I was. And now, I am confused once more. Uncertain about what the future will hold for me and if I should keep holding onto the thread of hope.

Memories that I've made just a while ago seem so distant. This kind of change is so cold, and I wish I knew how to warm myself up again. Why is it that when I was so happy, you had to fade away? Why is it that when my hopes were so high, they were crumbed by reality? I wish I can quiet my curiosity and forget about you, but I cannot.