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New K-pop Girl Power Remix (by MasaMIXES)

// September 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Entertainment

The great Masa released another awesome K-pop remix this September. This time, he choose ten songs from girl groups that were made popular this summer. I think the only song missing here is f(x)’s La Cha Ta. I wonder why he didn’t include that one. Anyway, check out the tracks used in this remix:

2NE1 – FIRE
2NE1 – I Don’t Care
4Minute – Hot Issue
After School – Amoled (feat. Son Dambi)
Brown Eyed Girls – Abracadabra
Jewelry – Vari2ty
KARA – Mister
KARA – Wanna
So Nyeo Shi Dae – Genie (Tell Me Your Wish)
T-ara – Lies
vs. Girls Paradiso – Patron Tequila (Instrumental)

The video remix is as awesome as the audio. K-pop fans shouldn’t miss this!

Still listening to 2008 (kpop)

// June 5th, 2009 // No Comments » // Entertainment

It’s already mid 2009 and I’m still listening to 2008 songs. Check out these three songs that I can’t seem to get out my head…

1. U Go Girl – Lee Hyori
   This is a cute and catchy song paired with a funny and entertaining video. It doesn’t hurt that Lee Hyori looks awesome in the video too (then again, she always looks great… how I envy her).
2. A.Mi.Go – SHINee
   Here’s another catchy song. SHINee definitely has improved since their debut.
3. Crazy – Son Dambi
   I don’t know why but I looooove listening to this song… it’s simply addictive. I also love the choreography on her video.

These are definitely three songs that are begging to be danced to. I probably won’t get tired listening to these any time soon.

So, what are you listening to?

MasaMIXES Kpop Special 2009 Mashup

// May 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // Entertainment

I just discovered MasaMIXES recently thru Twitter. Someone I was following posted a link to one of his mixes on YouTube and from then on, I was hooked to his original remixes of kpop and jpop songs. Here’s a direct quote from his YouTube profile:

I’m Carlos, a.k.a Masa, and I’m a 21 year old fanremixer. I’ve been remixing since 2005, composing arrangements and creating a variety of “versus” tracks featuring asian artists.

While I haven’t heard EVERYTHING he’s released yet, I think most of his mixes (the ones I’ve heard anyway) are awesome! My favorite so far is his mid-year mashup of the 23 hottest kpop songs of 2009. The following tracks were used in this remix:

Wheesung – Insomnia
Big Bang & 2NE1 – Lollipop
So Nyeo Shi Dae – Gee
2NE1 – FIRE
2AM – A Friend’s Confession (친구의 고백)
After School – Diva
SHINee – A.Mi.Go (아.미.고)
Younha – 1, 2, 3
JUMPER – YES!
Dong Bang Shin Ki – Wrong Number
Son DamBi – Saturday Night (토요일 밤에)
After School – Ah!
May Doni – Molla-ing (몰라ing)
IU – Boo
Bae Seul Ki – Tiresome (지겨워)
Epik High – Map The Soul
AJ – Dancing Shoes
Navi – Heart Damage feat. Crown J (마음이 다쳐서)
Dynamic Duo – Beyond The Wall
Super Junior – Sorry, Sorry
KARA – Honey (하니)
Davichi – My Man
2PM – Again & Again
vs. Danity Kane – Damaged (Instrumental)

If you’re into kpop like I am, I’m sure you’ll think this is amazing!

Credits: MasaMIXES.com, YouTube.com

Fake Infrared Landscape Pictures

// April 24th, 2009 // No Comments » // Photography

I love how infrared photos look… they just seem so serene and misty. Check out this photo gallery of awesome infrared photos by Jeffrey Klassen to see what I mean.

I took a lot of landscape photos using my digital SLR during our trip to South Korea. I would have loved to take authentic infrared photos but I don’t really have the equipment nor the time to do so. I checked the internet for Photoshop tutorials that could mimic the look of infrared photos and found this tutorial. I tried it out on some of my photos and came up with the post-processed photos below…

Nami Island

Mt. Seorak

Jewel in the Palace

What do you think? I know they’re not as good as Jeffrey Klassen’s photos but they still look pretty cool right? You may also view the other pics from the trip at my South Korea 2009 Flickr set. I’ll try to post more pics when I’m not so busy any more. :-)

Cherry Blossoms at Mt. Seorak

// April 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Photography

I’ve already mentioned this on my Twitter account but I think it’s worth mentioning again: our trip to South Korea was awesome! I had so much fun and took loads of pictures. I’m still in the process of sorting through all the pics but I already want to share a few shots of my favorite plant/flower/blossom, Cherry Blossoms. We came just in time to witness them bloom and they were beautiful.

Of course I’m no professional photographer but I think these pictures look great anyway. I’ve also uploaded these in my Flickr account. There are only three pics right now but I’ll post more pictures soon!

5 Things I’m bringing on our flight to South Korea

// April 8th, 2009 // No Comments » // Random

After countless days of anticipation, our trip to Korea is finally just a (probably sleepless) night away! Right now, I’m taking a rest from packing my stuff for the trip to write this quick post. I was kinda at a loss on what clothes to bring since I don’t really know how cold (or warm) it’ll be when we get there. But to be safe I packed a lot of stuff that I could layer or wear as separates.

Anyway I’m really excited about this trip but one thing I’m not excited about is the long flight. I hate being cramped up in a plane for hours on end. If you ask me, time is slowest inside a plane… the minutes literally just crawl by. Don’t get me wrong, I have no plane phobias or unreasonable fears about flying or anything. In fact, I think I’m the only person besides my sister who loves airplane food (that part I’m looking forward to). However, I’ll be staying in coach (as if I can afford anything classier than that) so that would mean backaches, leg aches and just general discomfort.

I don’t think I’d be able to sleep since this is a day flight, so to make the plane ride more bearable I have this list of stuff to bring:

• iPod Touch loaded with music and videos - This is my trusty standby for those long boring things I have to endure.
• Nice and snug earbuds – I hate noisy kids and babies on planes. The Sennheiser earbuds I borrowed from my boyfriend (it’s not gross to borrow earbuds from a boyfriend) should do the trick to keep those annoying noises out of my head.
• Ouran High Host Club Volume 10 – I’m bringing volume 10 with me on the plane while volumes 11 and 12 will be in my check-in luggage. A trip abroad is always a great time to catch up on my reading (hahaha).
• Laptop - The precious 2 hours of battery life could be time well spent for games or watching a good movie (not those movies that you’re forced to watch on the plane).
• PSP or DS - I don’t have either but if I did I’d definitely bring those along with me
• A notebook and a pen – Who knows? I might suddenly get the inspiration to write something.

That’s actually 6 things but since I don’t have the PSP or DS that brings it down to 5. I guess that’s it. I’ll get back to packing now. :-)

5 Days in South Korea

// April 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // Random

In two days, my family and I will be heading off to South Korea for the lenten holidays and I literally can’t wait! I haven’t been to Korea yet so it’ll be great exploring a new place with a different language and culture. Check out our itinerary:

1. Day 1: MANILA/INCHEON

   Upon arrival at the airport, meet guide and proceed to local restaurant for dinner then transfer to hotel for check-in.

2. Day 2: INCHEON/EVERLAND/STRAWBERRY FARM

   After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Everland Theme Park w/ passport ticket (Korea’s best theme park and 4th best in the world) consisting of Safari World, daily events and shows and also 40 other latest attractions. Then next stop would be a visit to Strawberry Farm where you can experience strawberry picking and taste some afterwards. Experience Kimchi Making and Hanbok wearing before transfer to Mt. Seorak for check-in.

3. Day 3: MT. SEORAK/NAMI ISLAND/SEOUL

   After breakfast at resort, visit Shioheungsa Temple with Grand Bronze Buddha and Gwongennseong Fortress by cable car. Transfer to Nami Island (Winter Sonata shooting place) by ferry. Transfer back to Seoul for check-in.

4. Day 4: DAEJANGGEUM/JUMP/COEX AQUARIUM

   After breakfast at hotel visit Daejanggeum Theme Park (Jewel in the Palace shooting place). Return to Seoul and enjoy Jump Performance (a new Korean hit show that will bring fun to everyone). Then visit Ginseng COEX Aquarium and be fascinated with the number marine species we have. Then spend the rest of your day at the underground shopping mall of COEX with lots of different things to choose from.

5. Day 5: SEOUL CITY TOUR/DEPARTURE

   After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Seoul City Tour which include visits to the Kyungbok Palace, National Folklore Museum, pass by the Presidential Blue House, Amethyst Factory, pass by Vimjunoro Cherry Blossom Street, free time shopping at Myeongdong Street with a visit to Myeongdong Cathedral. Transfer to Incheon Airport for departure via Korean Food and Souvenir Shop.

I’m really really excited about this trip. I know that with barely 5 days, we won’t be able to even scratch the surface of South Korea but it’ll be a start. I’m not even sure about the spelling of half the places because my copy of the faxed itinerary is really really bad. Nevertheless, it sure looks like an activity-packed and exciting vacation to me. :-)