I am...

Watch the words you say
Cause the angels follow your direction 

                                          - Lyfe Jennings - 'I am' (2013)

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Hope you catch my love...

"I'm gonna jump 
With no parachute, will you catch me? 
Cause I'm free fallin, fallin
Don't you drop my heart
I'm free fallin, fallin
Hope you catch my love"

"Does your heartbeat beat, beat with mine?
If not, I'll die
Cause I can't fly"

                                            - Sammie (aka Leigh Bush) - 'Free Falling' (2013)

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Favourite Anime couples (Updated 01/2016)

There are many anime couples that I ship for but the following are the ones that I find more memorable.

- Sakura x Syaoran  (Cardcaptor Sakura, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle)

In CCS, their development is perfect. From rivals to dependable friends, to finally becoming a couple. After Sakura was rejected by her crush, Syaoran comforted her. Later on, he still didn't tell her his true feelings as he was worried that his feelings will be a burden to her.  "If I tell her how I feel, she will be troubled because she would think about how I would be saddened. That's why...I won't tell her." 

In the CCS movie, they risked losing their most precious feeling to seal a card, but Syaoran said, "Even if I lose this feeling, I'm sure that I'll just fall in love with you all over again".

In TRC, there is so many Sakuras and Syaorans. It can be pretty confusing with their clone counterparts and cameo from the original ones from CCS. In all, Syaoran is always very protective of Sakura, and she has a strong attachment towards him.

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- Ginko x Tanyu  (Mushishi)

Ginko and Tanyu is not a canon couple (yet), but I really like their subtle romance with a tragic feel to it. Just watch episode 20, A Sea of Writings, and you'll know what I mean. From the small actions to their dialogues, you can tell they have feelings for one another. One of my favourite part is when Tanyu stated that she wanted to travel with him.

Ginko: So what are you going to do when your leg heals?

Tanyu: (ponders the question) I want to travel with you. I want to see the mushi you've been telling me about.  

Tanyu: Just kidding. I'll be an old lady by then

Ginko: (looks at her intently, turn his head and exhales) hmm

Tanyu: I'm kidding

Ginko: Sure. But only if I survive until then. 

Tanyu: (smiles) You better live.

Ginko: Nah, I might get eaten by a Mushi tomorrow even. 

Tanyu: You better live anyway.

Ginko: ...give me a break

Tanyu: (laughs) It'll be fine

Also, I ship them even more after reading an in-depth analysis of this couple on another blog. 

New Music: Young-Jun (영준) (of Brown Eyed Soul) - 'Driving Road feat. 팔로알토' (2013)

A smooth and relaxing R&B track by Young Jun, from his EP - CLEF Project 2/4 which was released on Sept. 30, 2013.

Tracklist
1. Driving Road (Feat. 팔로알토)


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Anime Review: Mushishi (2005-2006)

Genre: adventure, drama, mystery, psychological, supernatural
Release date: 2005-2006
Episodes: 26

Plot
They are neither plants nor animals. They differ from other forms of life such as the micro-organisms and the fungi. Instead they resemble the primeval body of life and are generally known as "Mushi". Their existence and appearance are unknown to many and only a limited number of humans are aware of them. Ginko is a "Mushi-shi" who travels around to investigate and find out more about the "Mushi". In the process, he also lends a helping hand to people who face problems with supernatural occurances which may be related to the "Mushi."

Review
Recently finished this anime and I can't believe I missed out all this time!!

Each episode has its own unique story that involves a mushi incident. However, the story isn't simply about Ginko helping the people who are affected by the mushi, but it also explores many philosophical  themes such as dealing with failures, happiness, loss of loved ones, social stigma, selfless support, etc.

Ginko is a very interesting character and well developed. He is intelligent, laidback, has a good sense of humour, always willing to help others and he loves his work. Most of the characters in this anime only appear once, but the depth of their character is captured very well.

The art and scenery are beautiful and highly detailed. In terms of sound, the opening theme song is very fitting and I really like it. The background music and the voices of the characters are also done very well.

Mushishi is a very unique, beautiful and meaningful anime series. I really enjoyed watching the series and I hope there will be a second season. All in all, it is very memorable. (9/10)

who am i

"...Imagine the kind of person you thought of as a hero - and be that person."

from the graphic novel "Amulet book 5" by Kazu Kibuishi

(love the Amulet series, highly recommended)

More than music...

Music taught me how to swim, to the deepest and the darkest places I have been. It pulls me through, even led my heart to you. 

                                                               - Lemar - 'More than Music' (2013)