Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Episode 1: Melodies of the First Encounter


1. Girls' Generation (SNSD) - Oh!
Album: Girls' Generation 2nd Album - Oh!
Track # 1
Released: January 2010
Genre: Korean Pop




2. CN Blue - I'm A Loner
Album: CN Blue Mini Album Vol. 1 BLUETORY
Track # 1
Released: January 2010
Genre: Korean Pop




4. Owl City - Hot Air Ballon
Album: Ocean Eyes [Deluxe Edition]
Track # 1 of DISC 2
Released: January 2010
Genre: Electropop




5. Yozoh(요조) -에구구구 (Hear That Sound)
Album: Traveler
Track # 3
Released: October 2008
Genre: Korean Indie






6. M-Flo ft. Melody & Yamamoto Ryohei - Miss You
Album: Astromantic
Track # 2
Released: June 2004
Genre: JPop






7. Jung Jae Hyung ft. Jang Yoon Joo - Cat on the Roof
Album: For Jacqueline
Track # 1
Released: April 2008
Genre: Korean Pop





8. Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova - Falling Slowly




9. BEG Miryo & Lisa - Shall We Get Married?
Album: Girls' Generation 2nd Album - Oh!




10. Mocca - Friend
Album: Friends
Track # 4
Released: 2004
Genere: Indonesian Indie





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Sweet Potato Mix [Episode 1]

Because the Sweet Potato Couple's Segment is ending and I still cannot accept the fact that I will no longer have anything to look forward to during Saturdays, I decided to re-watch all the episodes starting from Episode 1. I'm starting to miss them already while re-watching the episodes and I thought I must have something to remember them by... Aside from pictures and videos, the best way to reminisce is through music... something that I can always listen to whenever I want and wherever I go.

I'll be compiling the music played in each episode starting from the beginning. Instrumental background music won't be included and in case I've missed something, please let me know. Let's all cheer up and brace ourselves for the last episode... They've left us with so much that I don't think we will ever forget them and the story they have created together and shared with us... They have reminded us of our first love... first encounter and first heartbreak perhaps... and for that I am thankful =)

Episode 1 MUSIC:

  1. SNSD - Oh! [Seohyun's introduction]
  2. CN Blue - Im A Loner [Yonghwa's introduction]
  3. Jason Mraz - Geek in the Pink [Yonghwa sang this live in MBC Studio]
  4. Owl City - Hot Air Ballon [Seohyun was asked to choose her preferred husband among the CN Blue members using her blanket and she chose Yonghwa by coincidence]
  5. Yozoh - 에구구구 [They were at MBC lobby and deciding where to go for their first date]
  6. 6. M-Flo ft. Melody & Yamamoto Ryohei - Miss You [Arriving at CN Blue practice room]
  7. Jang Yoon Ju & Jung Jae Hyung - Cat on the Roof [Yonghwa teaching Hyun the guitar]
  8. Glen Hansard - Falling Slowly [Yonghwa playing & singing for Hyun]
  9. B.E.G Miryo & Lisa - May We Get Married [Taking their very first selca]
  10. Mocca - Friend [Preview song for Episode 2]



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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Pages and Strings [Chapter 2]

"Hello." That was your first word to me as you offered me your hand. You were there, in front of me, at that very moment. Everything was a blur... every movement, a still motion and all I could see is you. Confusion; written all over my face but still I tried to keep my composure. You smiled reassuringly as if reading my thoughts. I realized it’ll only a take a word from you to shake my heart. With all the strength left in me, I smiled and said hello as I reach for your hand.

When I offered you my hand today, it was my heart I was offering. The moment you took my hand and shook it, it was my heart I gave for eternity. Now, I know I’m yours forever. You looked at me with those sparkling eyes and before I knew it, I was glued to where I was standing. I wished for the time to stop, for the moment to freeze and for the world to stop spinning. In that particular moment, it was just you and me. Everything else is just faded photographs. I was completely overwhelmed by your angelic face that I forgot what I was going to say. Yes, I must have looked so foolish. But it didn’t matter. All that matters is that you’re here... with me. With nothing else to say, I called your name.

“Seohyun...” I heard you say... Suddenly, my face felt hot and I must have blushed. How could you know my name? For all this time, I thought I was just a ghost to you. But I heard you right... you called my name. Thousands of theories raged through my head. How could you possibly know??? As if reading my thoughts, you looked at me so gently, your kind eyes urging me to put out all the inhibitions I have... I was captivated by the warmth it gave and the tranquillity it encompasses. In those eyes, I saw a promise and I accepted it so easily... just like the handshake you offered... For once, I wanted to call out your name. For once, I wanted to say... I belong to you forever.

Here I am in my room, playing my guitar and thinking of you. Yesterday was definitely the best day of my life. Before running to that cafe, I was cursing the weather and blaming myself for forgetting the umbrella. After seeing you that day, I threw my umbrella away and hoped for another rain. When that happens, I would run to that cafe again and I would find you waiting for me. I laughed... Wishful thinking, I told myself. I find it amusing when fate plays with us. It certainly has a way of dealing its card; often times unpredictable... It’s like opening gifts from my last birthday... I may be disappointed at times, but most of the time, surprised. I laughed again at my train of thoughts. I’m starting to think like this now huh? Must be the after effects of meeting you...

It was just yesterday when fate brought us together. It was an ordinary day... a day similar to all my other days - just religiously following my every day routine. I was there to learn new things from a book, sip a cup of tea, listen to classical music and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding... Without expectations, you came running in that cafe and in my head, I replayed every scene from that meeting; trying not to miss a single detail. I wanted to decode your every move but I couldn’t seem to solve the mystery. It’s becoming more mind boggling; puzzles after puzzles, more questions rather than answers. It is raining today and the air is cold... reminding me more of yesterday. The weather must be mocking me. I shook my head and smiled. I’m even smiling a lot lately. Must be the after effects of meeting you...

I’m not a morning bird. In fact, waking up early is probably number 2 in my hate list. Still, I went to school early today so as not to miss the chance of seeing you because in fact, ‘not seeing you’ has recently jumped up to number 1 in that list. I waited for you at the main university gate, anticipation burning in my nerves. Suddenly, my sweat glands started to react. Drops of sweat formed at the top my brows and I started to wipe it using my hands. Then I realized too late that my hands are not free from the symptoms of anxiety, if that is what you call it. I started kicking the ground then paced back and forth to ease my tension. I hoped with all my heart that you would come. The heavens must have taken pity in me and heard my plea for I saw a girl with a long straight hair and a smile in her face, descending from a white van. I waved at you. You are more beautiful than the last time I saw you. You looked at me for like 10 seconds... perhaps trying to recall if you know the face of that silly guy waving at you. And you must have remembered me for you waved back. What a relief. You remembered me. That’s a good sign. I wanted to jump for joy at the very moment. One step at a time... I told myself. I waited and watch you walk towards me.

I always wake up earlier than most people do and go to school an hour before my first class but I came a little late today. Still on time according to the clock but a little late according to my way of things. It’s not due to lack of sleep [which is entirely your fault by the way... okay partially mine too] although I could really use another hour of sleep. It is because I know you go to school 5 minutes before your class and I was hoping I would bump into you. Although it was awkward when we first met, the idea of seeing you again makes my heart skip a beat. I realized I became more self conscious... taking extra time in picking out clothes to wear, blow drying my hair and even applying face masks the night before. People at home must have noticed these changes in me for they are looking at me suspiciously. I don’t blame them. I couldn’t imagine myself doing these things before. The van finally came to a full stop, interrupting my train of thoughts. I became more nervous and hesitated in opening the door. I thought of going back home but I couldn’t miss the class so I went down the van. I thought I saw you waving at me. I was befuddled. I looked again carefully. It was really you. I considered looking at my back to make sure it was me you’re calling. I didn’t want to make a fool out of myself. But then you gave me this particular look; the same look you gave me when we first met. I waved back and watch you wait while I walk towards you.

I come to know you more but I feel like I haven’t scratched the surface yet. You are deeper than I thought. You are as innocent as a lamb yet your points of views are more defined than older people I know. You’re philosophies - solid as a rock and your heart – soft as wool. I find it ironic how you look so fragile – that I feel the need to protect you; yet you are mentally strong – not allowing other people to change you. You are different from all the girls I know. Unique. Intriguing. Alluring. And the list could go on forever. The more I discover you, the more I fall in love with you. Sometimes, I may not understand your reasoning for we are two different people but that’s what I like about you. You make me want to be a better person. Strive more. Be more. Dream more. There’s nothing I would change about you. Just like the strings in my guitar, each one unique and every tune different. Change a string’s pitch and the whole chord would go off key. Let the string be in each respective tone and the chord would be just right... Just like you. Perfect as it is.

Today, you waited for me at the university gate and I saw anticipation in your face. My heart stood still when you asked if you could walk me in my class. It was not a request; there’s an air of authority when you told me this. As if letting me know that I am yours; as if letting me know that it’s you who I belong to. There are no words confirming this but words may not be necessary. The way you look at me, the smiles you give me, the way you move when you’re around me are confirmations of your feelings for me. As I come to know you more, I understand you better. You’re not the type of guy who says your feelings out loud, yet you make sure I know how you feel by showing me. Whenever I’m loss for words, you open up a conversation and brighten up the mood. You didn’t mind looking silly. But I never once thought you looked silly. You are careful when you’re with me, as if afraid of hurting me. Still, you make me try new things; open my mind to new ideas. You allow me to soar high and encourage me to reach my dreams. You may be stubborn at times, can get jealous of other guys so easily and gets upset in the littlest of things. But I won’t change a single thing about you. Like pages of this book; tear one piece and you would be lost. Omit a chapter and the story’s incomplete. Just like you. Perfect as it is.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Book and Guitar [Chapter 1]

Perfection... Yes. That was the word that came into my mind when I first saw you. You in your casual clothes look so simple yet you stood out so elegantly. There is something unusual in you, a mystery I need to unravel. You were so absorbed in reading that book in your hands that you didn't notice those guys looking your way... admiration burning in their eyes. I have never thought of falling in love before but today, I told myself that no matter what, I got to have you... Yes, I have had my fair share of relationships and I'm afraid, my reputation will scare you... but this feeling... it's so strange I can't describe it in words. I have never felt this way before. If only you'll glance my way...

I saw you at the library today and I was so nervous that I pretended reading this book. Every now and then, I keep stealing glances at you. I'm not sure if I saw it right but you were looking my way. Perhaps you were thinking 'that girl looks so naive, always reading a book instead of hanging out with friends'. I know I don't stand a chance and I know nothing of love. What do we have in common anyway? You are the popular guy while I'm an unknown bookworm girl. But still, a girl can dream right? If only you'll talk to me...

You were hanging out with your friends that day, taking pictures and smiling for the camera. It was a cold winter day, but seeing you smile warmed my heart. This might sound mushy but you are like an angel walking on earth... Yesterday, I found out that your name is Seohyun and you rank number 2 in your class. Whoever I talk to is full of praises of you. I feel so small compared to you. How can a 20 year old girl achieve so many things? Me? I just started to set my life straight. I wanted to know you so bad that I read the book you were reading when I first saw you... I was so bored that my eyelids got heavy but I persevered and read it from cover to cover... My efforts might be futile but I feel like doing such things brings me closer to you. If only you know my name...

Yonghwa... You're a guy that all the girls know and can only dream of. I saw you performing a song you composed at the student assembly last night and I couldn't help but admire you. It's as if you were speaking to me while singing and strumming your guitar. I can see in your eyes how much you love your music. I don't think I would ever forget your sweet voice. In fact, I can still hear it when I sleep. I even bought a guitar today and I am resolved in learning it. Maybe, just maybe, you will notice me when I play the guitar in school. But there's something bothering me after your performance... I wonder who the lucky girl is that you were referring to in your song. I never thought we'll be in the same boat... You couldn't tell the girl you like how much she means to you and I could never tell you how much I care for you... If only that girl was me...

I couldn't take this anymore!!! My heart’s in pain and I feel like my head is bursting from thoughts of you. I need to talk to you, be close to you and protect you. I'm worried that someone would soon propose to you... So many guys I know wanted you as much as I want you. I saw you again today in the music room with a guy teaching you to play the guitar. I wish I was that guy. I'm not sure if you saw me at the student assembly last night, performing the song I wrote for you... If only you know the girl is you...

You walked pass the music hall and glanced inside the room. You saw me with another guy and I'm afraid you might have misunderstood the situation. I was so stunned to see you, I couldn't utter a word. You look so pissed that I wanted to make you smile. I wonder what's bothering you today. I now regret asking Jungmo-oppa to teach me how to play the guitar but what can I do? I have no way of asking you and I know you have a lot in your plate already. If only you know how I wish the one beside me is you...

It was one cold, rainy day but I don't think I'll ever forget that day. I left my umbrella at home and ran at the nearest cafe then to my surprise; you were there, sitting alone in the cafe. A book in your hand and a tea at the table, you were smiling to yourself while reading the book. I look your way and suddenly, your head turned and glanced my way. Our eyes met for the first time. I found myself in dilemma. I was all wet from the rain and I don't look my best. This is not how I want to present myself to you but I don't think I will ever have a chance like this again. I took out all my courage and then I smiled at you. You smiled back, a little nervousness, a little shyness in your eyes. Could this be real? I don't think my heart can beat this fast. Realization came in... your eyes... it's as if it's encouraging me to talk to you. I decided to ride my luck. I started to walk towards you.

Can this be true? I was in disbelief when I thought I saw from my peripheral view a familiar figure entering the cafe. I wanted to make sure that what I saw is true so I turned my head and then... there was you. You were standing a few paces away from me so I thought I must be dreaming... But this is real... You were there looking at me, a certain familiarity in your eyes. And when our eyes met, you smiled knowingly. You were all wet from the rain and you look so cold but still, you managed to give me that sheepish smile. I never felt this nervous... I feel like my face is burning. What do I do? What do I do? I always have confidence in myself but this was an exception. I have no experience in this at all. But then, all my worries were melted away by the look you gave me. You were still smiling and your eyes never left mine while you walk towards me. It was one fateful day when you first offered your hand and said hello.
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