Read You Tell Me: How Do You Deal With the "Am-I-Crazies?"
Perfect summary of what I was discussing three posts earlier, under "Turning a New Leaf."
Here's my answer to the "Am-I-Crazies?" question:
I don't deal with it well at all. Which is why I had to post "Turning a New Leaf."
But hey, at least I'm not the only one!
Forget arthritis, this is authoritis! :) OK, I'm going to have to share that...
I did find a little solution. Of course, not the best, but better than nothing. I can always put up a website and post my novels/writing works up there for FREE! At least people will still get to read my stories even if I'm not getting paid. And that isn't so bad...
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
What to Watch...
(500) Days of Summer!
Isn't it just the best?
People said it was good, but it was actually even better than I thought it would be.
It's such a touching story and very well made.
Loved it!
Best movie I've seen in a long time.
Isn't it just the best?
People said it was good, but it was actually even better than I thought it would be.
It's such a touching story and very well made.
Loved it!
Best movie I've seen in a long time.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Jonathan Brandis
A young Jonathan BrandisThe Saved by the Bell: The College Years Thanksgiving episode just came on. Aww, Jonathan Brandis guest starred. And now I am sad!
He was my first celebrity crush. Because of him, I subscribed to Teen Bop. I bought (or my mom, rather) every Jonathan Brandis product out there. My friends and I would sing his name in harmony (no joke). When Leonardo Dicaprio first came out, we thought he looked like a melted Jonathan Brandis. How time can change careers.
It was so shocking to find out about his death. He was only 27.
He still looked good in the episode (actually better than I remembered). I found a clip here.
He looks like a young Christian Bale, no? And sounds like him too! Or maybe a real-life Howl from Howl's Moving Castle. The pictures don't do him justice. Aww, he's still very cute in my eyes.
Turning a new leaf
It's going to be hard, but I'm going to try to learn to relax.
Anyone who knows me can say that I get pretty into my hobbies. Like take-over-my-life-and-do-nothing-else into them.
Luckily, by now, I have finally learned to weed out the temporary passions with the real ones. But that doesn't mean I'm not still tempted to pick up something new and get extremely into it. But the urge is getting less, thankfully. Otherwise, I'd never have any time.
One of my main hobbies is writing. I've been writing stories pretty much my whole life, but I drifted away from it during my teen years. I started again in college, but after being away so long, my skills were just not there. However, the past two years, I have been pretty dedicated to improving my writing and reading as much as time allows me to. This has become much more than a hobby/passion. I am really dedicated to making it work. No matter how much of a dream it is, I'm going to stick to it because I think it's possible. I don't believe I'm reaching for a unrealistic dream (an unlikely one yes, just by pure numbers), but not an unrealistic one. I am not trying to be an actress or a singer, which I obviously don't have the skill set for. But I do believe there is a writer in me. And though I may not be good at many things, I know my strongest asset is creativity and imagination. That I know I have.
But writing has been torturing me slowly for a long time. I've had passions, but I've never had such focused goals before. Trying to become a published author has been pretty horrible, sometimes I don't even know if I'm happy. Like, I still love writing to death, but the whole process is so consuming. There is honestly not a second when I'm not thinking of another story, a new idea, developing a character or a scene. Even when I'm reading other books and watching movies, I am still thinking! I think in the shower, while I sleep, in the car, at work, even when I'm talking to other people. It's pretty insane. I once read that it's not worth it to give up EVERYTHING to write, have it take over your life to the point where your life is unbalanced. And that is honestly where I'm headed.
I also read on Nathan Bransford's (famous literary agent) blog to not play the "if" game. Because if you do, then that might be a clue to stop writing. It basically goes like this: If I got an agent, I'd be happy. If I got published, I'd be happy. If I sold x amount of copies, I'd be happy. Basically, letting your happiness rely on some action that may or may not ever happen. But you want it so badly, it just takes over your life. It also doesn't help reading all the millions of published authors and their inspiring (often lucky!) story on how they became published. For some, it's a cakewalk! A perfect, dream-come-true, easy journey. And others have written for ten years before their first novel was published. It's a crapshoot.
But I've decided no more! I will not let writing torment me any longer. I am going to do what I love and enjoy it and if it happens, then it happens. If not, oh well, at least I will still have the rest of my life to be thankful for.
That is what I need to do.
Anyone who knows me can say that I get pretty into my hobbies. Like take-over-my-life-and-do-nothing-else into them.
Luckily, by now, I have finally learned to weed out the temporary passions with the real ones. But that doesn't mean I'm not still tempted to pick up something new and get extremely into it. But the urge is getting less, thankfully. Otherwise, I'd never have any time.
One of my main hobbies is writing. I've been writing stories pretty much my whole life, but I drifted away from it during my teen years. I started again in college, but after being away so long, my skills were just not there. However, the past two years, I have been pretty dedicated to improving my writing and reading as much as time allows me to. This has become much more than a hobby/passion. I am really dedicated to making it work. No matter how much of a dream it is, I'm going to stick to it because I think it's possible. I don't believe I'm reaching for a unrealistic dream (an unlikely one yes, just by pure numbers), but not an unrealistic one. I am not trying to be an actress or a singer, which I obviously don't have the skill set for. But I do believe there is a writer in me. And though I may not be good at many things, I know my strongest asset is creativity and imagination. That I know I have.
But writing has been torturing me slowly for a long time. I've had passions, but I've never had such focused goals before. Trying to become a published author has been pretty horrible, sometimes I don't even know if I'm happy. Like, I still love writing to death, but the whole process is so consuming. There is honestly not a second when I'm not thinking of another story, a new idea, developing a character or a scene. Even when I'm reading other books and watching movies, I am still thinking! I think in the shower, while I sleep, in the car, at work, even when I'm talking to other people. It's pretty insane. I once read that it's not worth it to give up EVERYTHING to write, have it take over your life to the point where your life is unbalanced. And that is honestly where I'm headed.
I also read on Nathan Bransford's (famous literary agent) blog to not play the "if" game. Because if you do, then that might be a clue to stop writing. It basically goes like this: If I got an agent, I'd be happy. If I got published, I'd be happy. If I sold x amount of copies, I'd be happy. Basically, letting your happiness rely on some action that may or may not ever happen. But you want it so badly, it just takes over your life. It also doesn't help reading all the millions of published authors and their inspiring (often lucky!) story on how they became published. For some, it's a cakewalk! A perfect, dream-come-true, easy journey. And others have written for ten years before their first novel was published. It's a crapshoot.
But I've decided no more! I will not let writing torment me any longer. I am going to do what I love and enjoy it and if it happens, then it happens. If not, oh well, at least I will still have the rest of my life to be thankful for.
That is what I need to do.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
What to Watch... What to Not
WHAT TO WATCH...
Hooray for THE HANGOVER.
By now, you've probably already seen the movie or heard about how good it is.
I have to admit, when I first saw the trailer, I thought the movie seemed lame. Like an idea WAY overdone.
But of course, after hearing the great reviews, I went to watch it and I'm not disappointed.
I think the best part of the movie is the acting. They really reacted to situations like how I think real people (like my friends) would have reacted!
And also, I thought it was cool that the main characters were older. Not in high school or college, not like a Road Trip-type movie.
And Bradley Cooper doesn't look too bad in a suit.
...WHAT TO NOT
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
Oh no, people are going to hate me for saying this, but I just thought the movie was long and boring. I couldn't wait for it to be over.
And I'm surprised I feel this way. Everyone always says, "The book is way better," whenever they watch a movie adaptation, but Harry Potter was the one series I actually thought was better on film. Why? Because you get to see all the little whimsical elements instead of imagining them. But by the six installment, those little whimsical elements just aren't surprising anymore and get a bit old.
And the movie was quite long, but how much actually happened? Not much. Even the ending climax was a bit disappointing. For some reason, when I read the book, it didn't feel that way at all. But when you actually see on film how little action there is to move the story along, it really drags on.
But I do have to say that I enjoyed the book quite a lot. So maybe it's back to "the book is way better" for this one.
Hooray for THE HANGOVER.
By now, you've probably already seen the movie or heard about how good it is.
I have to admit, when I first saw the trailer, I thought the movie seemed lame. Like an idea WAY overdone.
But of course, after hearing the great reviews, I went to watch it and I'm not disappointed.
I think the best part of the movie is the acting. They really reacted to situations like how I think real people (like my friends) would have reacted!
And also, I thought it was cool that the main characters were older. Not in high school or college, not like a Road Trip-type movie.
And Bradley Cooper doesn't look too bad in a suit.
...WHAT TO NOT
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
Oh no, people are going to hate me for saying this, but I just thought the movie was long and boring. I couldn't wait for it to be over.
And I'm surprised I feel this way. Everyone always says, "The book is way better," whenever they watch a movie adaptation, but Harry Potter was the one series I actually thought was better on film. Why? Because you get to see all the little whimsical elements instead of imagining them. But by the six installment, those little whimsical elements just aren't surprising anymore and get a bit old.
And the movie was quite long, but how much actually happened? Not much. Even the ending climax was a bit disappointing. For some reason, when I read the book, it didn't feel that way at all. But when you actually see on film how little action there is to move the story along, it really drags on.
But I do have to say that I enjoyed the book quite a lot. So maybe it's back to "the book is way better" for this one.
Watchmen
So Watchmen is out on DVD. I'd have to say the Amazon Exclusive Director's Cut version is pretty cute. It comes with a Nite Owl ship DVD case! Awww *pet pet*
Anyway, I know people didn't really like the movie. And I guess I'm going to have to agree. After reading the graphic novel, I wasn't really sure how well it would translate to film. But to be honest, the movie DID stick pretty damn close to the novel (except the end, which I thought was a good move). Perhaps, as some critics believe, a little too much. So I can't say I totally hated the movie because they did a good job staying true. But like many novels turned into films, perhaps it was always best for the story to stay on paper.
Anyway, I do have a point and it's this: read the graphic novel. The novel is really good. I don't want people to be turned off by it just because the movie wasn't the best. And I know the ending is a little WTF, but I think the story isn't really the main focus. It's more just a vessel to show what the novel is truly about--the characters and their history. And Watchmen has some amazing, complex characters! My favorite. Perhaps I need to broaden my literary horizon, but in my opinion, Watchmen has a few of the most well-constructed characters I have ever read about (I wasn't too crazy about the young Nite Owl and Silk Spectre II, but the rest... :).
So if you haven't already, give it a chance and read it. You will see how much more Rorschach comes to life!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Old, new, or inbetween, 5 songs I can't stop playing
Hmm, I've noticed I always post in chunks. There'll be no posts and bam! I'll post like 3 in a row.
Oh well.
This week, my music is all about girls girls girls and girls! Some people on the list (especially Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus) might not really float people's boats. But I honestly like their songs. I know, it's like the equivalent of listening to a song from New Kids On the Block. But I think people should learn to move passed the lameness or whatever bad impressions they have about the artist and just enjoy the music. Cause once you get over it, it's actually pretty good.
I am going to do a block party and then some.
1) "You Picked Me" - A Fine Frenzy
I went back and forth for a year deciding whether or not to buy this album. I just wasn't sure, but I kept coming back and listening to 30 second samples. Finally, I took the plunge and bought it and I don't regret it at all. The whole album is REALLY good, but this song is one of my favorites. She's so young and talented! Which means I automatically have to hate on her. HAHAHA jk. I don't have that for musicians, only for authors. LOL.
2) "Rangers" - A Fine Frenzy
Another great song by Alison Sudol.
3) "Sick Muse" - Metric
I admit--I'm late riding on the Metric train. It seems they've been out for awhile, but I never knew who they were until their latest album. But I like them! They're songs are quite catchy and I like their arrangements. I'd say they're like Silversun Pickups and Yeah Yeah Yeahs combined.
4) "Satellite Mind" - Metric
Another catchy song.
5) "Every Part of Me" - Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
Okay, here we go. The "lame" part. But honestly, this song is good! Give it a chance to touch your heart!
6) "Don't Wanna Be Torn" - Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
Same thing here.
7) "Here We Go Again" - Demi Lovato
I really love Demi Lovato's voice. This girl can sing! And I like the song. I believe if this song was re-sung by Kelly Clarkson, it would be a big hit. So let's not discriminate just because she started her career on Camp Rock.
Oh well.
This week, my music is all about girls girls girls and girls! Some people on the list (especially Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus) might not really float people's boats. But I honestly like their songs. I know, it's like the equivalent of listening to a song from New Kids On the Block. But I think people should learn to move passed the lameness or whatever bad impressions they have about the artist and just enjoy the music. Cause once you get over it, it's actually pretty good.
I am going to do a block party and then some.
1) "You Picked Me" - A Fine Frenzy
I went back and forth for a year deciding whether or not to buy this album. I just wasn't sure, but I kept coming back and listening to 30 second samples. Finally, I took the plunge and bought it and I don't regret it at all. The whole album is REALLY good, but this song is one of my favorites. She's so young and talented! Which means I automatically have to hate on her. HAHAHA jk. I don't have that for musicians, only for authors. LOL.
2) "Rangers" - A Fine Frenzy
Another great song by Alison Sudol.
3) "Sick Muse" - Metric
I admit--I'm late riding on the Metric train. It seems they've been out for awhile, but I never knew who they were until their latest album. But I like them! They're songs are quite catchy and I like their arrangements. I'd say they're like Silversun Pickups and Yeah Yeah Yeahs combined.
4) "Satellite Mind" - Metric
Another catchy song.
5) "Every Part of Me" - Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
Okay, here we go. The "lame" part. But honestly, this song is good! Give it a chance to touch your heart!
6) "Don't Wanna Be Torn" - Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
Same thing here.
7) "Here We Go Again" - Demi Lovato
I really love Demi Lovato's voice. This girl can sing! And I like the song. I believe if this song was re-sung by Kelly Clarkson, it would be a big hit. So let's not discriminate just because she started her career on Camp Rock.
Breaking down America's Got Talent
Have you noticed a little pattern with America's Got Talent?
The first person at the audition ALWAYS sucks.
Then, it's followed by a few more people that suck.
So by the time they actually show someone with talent, it's that much more impressive.
And of course, it always ends on a good note with a tearful story and a talented person.
Watch it next time. Trust me, this will be the pattern. But hey, it works. I especially liked the tap dancer and guitar duo!
The first person at the audition ALWAYS sucks.
Then, it's followed by a few more people that suck.
So by the time they actually show someone with talent, it's that much more impressive.
And of course, it always ends on a good note with a tearful story and a talented person.
Watch it next time. Trust me, this will be the pattern. But hey, it works. I especially liked the tap dancer and guitar duo!
What you should be reading if you don't already
Entertainment Weekly!
It has moved up to my #1 favorite magazine to read in the bathroom. I would read it normally too, of course, but I always like a "light" read in there so I save it for that occasion.
My mom subscribed to it before I did and to be honest, I don't know why, but I didn't like it that much at first. Probably because I didn't fully understand the type of magazine it was and didn't give the articles a chance. But now, I absolutely love it and here's why:
Sure, there are a few interviews with celebrities and blah blah blah, but it mainly focuses on behind the scenes aspects and that's why I love it. It gives you a different view of entertainment; not the glitz and glamour, but the fears and hopes. Not to mention the hows and whys (e.g., "How did this movie end up doing so well?" "Why did they push the release date of this movie back six months?) and the ifs, whens, and buts (e.g., "Is there going to be a sequel to this movie? And if so, does the production company believe the movie will do well?").
It's a magazine I've genuinely learned to appreciate. Most of the articles are more about the directors, screenwriters, and marketing of movies than about the celebrities which star in them. Several book and music reviews are thrown in as well. And the articles are really well written (funny, smart, good insight) with contributions even from Stephen King and Diablo Cody. It's not often you find a magazine with content that truly lives up to its' title, but EW does just that--entertainment in small, weekly doses.
Monday, July 13, 2009
LXD
Don't worry, it's not that horrible movie with Sean Connery.
It's something much worse! The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
I'm j/k. Despite the lame name, the trailer actually seems interesting. I like dancers, so I can definitely appreciate the concept. I especially like the warehouse scene. That guy can do some crazy sheeze!
It's something much worse! The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
I'm j/k. Despite the lame name, the trailer actually seems interesting. I like dancers, so I can definitely appreciate the concept. I especially like the warehouse scene. That guy can do some crazy sheeze!
Twilighters can hate me
I'm sorry, but R. Patz has a horrible body!
Yes, this is Edward Cullen! I know I'm not one to talk, but since I'm not the one who's famous...
Look at the skinny arm! And narrow shoulders.
It's true ladies and gentlemen, R. Patz is actually a flat tube masquerading as a human! LOL
Yes, this is Edward Cullen! I know I'm not one to talk, but since I'm not the one who's famous...
Look at the skinny arm! And narrow shoulders.
It's true ladies and gentlemen, R. Patz is actually a flat tube masquerading as a human! LOL
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wild wild west vs. Far far east--Cellphone showdown
One thing I miss about living in Japan--cellphones!
I had the coolest cell phone while living there. But, I didn't have many people to call. So I guess it was pointless, but still...
I'm long overdue for a new cell phone. I'm still using the Motorola Razr! Not to mention it's super ugly because I glued all these rhinestones on it. But when I scanned the AT&T website for options, besides the iphone and blackberry, all the cell phones suck. And I don't know if I'll need an iphone or blackberry. Why can't there be more awesome cell phones that are merely phones instead of mini computers?
So just to torture myself (ahh, typical of me), I went on my long lost love's website--Docomo. Docomo is my personal favorite cell phone manufacturer/provider in Japan. There might be more now, but when I was living there, there were only three--AU, J phone, and Docomo. AU was the cheapest, J phone was sort of in the middle, and Docomo was the most expensive, but had the best phones. And Docomo did not disappoint.
Let's make a little east vs. west comparison, shall we?
I had the coolest cell phone while living there. But, I didn't have many people to call. So I guess it was pointless, but still...
I'm long overdue for a new cell phone. I'm still using the Motorola Razr! Not to mention it's super ugly because I glued all these rhinestones on it. But when I scanned the AT&T website for options, besides the iphone and blackberry, all the cell phones suck. And I don't know if I'll need an iphone or blackberry. Why can't there be more awesome cell phones that are merely phones instead of mini computers?
So just to torture myself (ahh, typical of me), I went on my long lost love's website--Docomo. Docomo is my personal favorite cell phone manufacturer/provider in Japan. There might be more now, but when I was living there, there were only three--AU, J phone, and Docomo. AU was the cheapest, J phone was sort of in the middle, and Docomo was the most expensive, but had the best phones. And Docomo did not disappoint.
Let's make a little east vs. west comparison, shall we?
In this corner, we have the Far Far East (Japan)
Talk about sleek designs!
And in this corner, we have the Wild Wild West (USA)
Talk about sleek designs!
And in this corner, we have the Wild Wild West (USA)
Hahaha, OKAY, I know there are better cell phones in America than Zach Morris' Saved by the Bell phone. But, seriously, even still, there is no comparison!
WINNER by knock out - Far Far East!
Is a nice phone in the states just too much to ask for?
Ever wonder what hell is like?
Well, I've been there so I'll save you the trip:
The devil makes everyone do accounting problems.
And physics problems, according to Eddie Kim.
:)
Now you know.
So be good. Otherwise, this may be your fate for eternity!
The devil makes everyone do accounting problems.
And physics problems, according to Eddie Kim.
:)
Now you know.
So be good. Otherwise, this may be your fate for eternity!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Pop stars--A dying breed
Michael Jackson (looking somewhat normal)Unless you're a die hard fan, I'm like most people--not sad that MJ died, but shocked. MJ has been around for a long time. And for me, he's been around since I was born and was possibly the first celebrity I recognized, which makes it weird to know that he's gone. Of course, I knew he would die at one point, but I guess celebrities seem so distant and out of reach that I never think about their deaths until it happens.
But what I'm even more sad about is what MJ represented. A pop star of MJ's calibur is a dying breed and it saddens me. With increasingly diverse music genres and subgenres, there may never be another Elvis or Michael Jackson again. And once Madonna's gone, will any singer really be a household name?
Come to think of it, the 80's was possibly the last decade which had a distinct style of music and clothing. I can't really narrow down the way we dress now or in the 90's to such distinct elements as the 80's--neon, tights, jean jackets, big (and horrible) hair... It's great that fashion and music are branching off and people applaud uniqueness a lot more than they did in the past, but it's still a bit sad to know there may never be such a huge star again.
Sorry Kanye!
But what I'm even more sad about is what MJ represented. A pop star of MJ's calibur is a dying breed and it saddens me. With increasingly diverse music genres and subgenres, there may never be another Elvis or Michael Jackson again. And once Madonna's gone, will any singer really be a household name?
Come to think of it, the 80's was possibly the last decade which had a distinct style of music and clothing. I can't really narrow down the way we dress now or in the 90's to such distinct elements as the 80's--neon, tights, jean jackets, big (and horrible) hair... It's great that fashion and music are branching off and people applaud uniqueness a lot more than they did in the past, but it's still a bit sad to know there may never be such a huge star again.
Sorry Kanye!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Since I'm up late...
Thought I should post this! Super cute, super creative cardboard Transformers!
Also, I noticed when people are up late, they're more inclined to impulsively buy crap. And I am guilty as charged. I just bought a six foot tall Optimus Prime cardboard cutout... Yeah, I hate myself sometimes. *shrug* But at least it will make a nice addition to my home decorations... sort of. Hahaha, I just wanted it so bad, I couldn't help it. There's no reason, really, and as author Claudia Gray says, "Sometimes [that] is actually the best reason to do things."
Also, I noticed when people are up late, they're more inclined to impulsively buy crap. And I am guilty as charged. I just bought a six foot tall Optimus Prime cardboard cutout... Yeah, I hate myself sometimes. *shrug* But at least it will make a nice addition to my home decorations... sort of. Hahaha, I just wanted it so bad, I couldn't help it. There's no reason, really, and as author Claudia Gray says, "Sometimes [that] is actually the best reason to do things."
Old, new, or inbetween, 5 songs I can't stop playing
This week, a tribute to the beautiful soundtracks which make our favorite movies and video games THAT much more enjoyable.
1) "Howl's Moving Castle Theme" - Joe Hisaishi
I just love, LOVE this song! There are so many reprises throughout the movie that the song takes on many different emotions. Sometimes, it can seem happy, other times bittersweet, and I don't know how, but it can even convey the feeling of loneliness. Great song.
2) "Arrival to Earth" - Steve Jablonsky
Another reason to like Transformers the movie--the awesome soundtrack! Or I should say the score, not the soundtrack. The soundtrack's mediocre at best, but the score is so good! It's been dominating my ipod all week. I also strongly recommend "Infinite White," which wasn't on playlist.com.
3) "Kiki's Special Delivery Service Theme" - Joe Hisaishi and possibly Sydney Forest
I don't know the name of this song because it's in Japanese, but I know it's the theme song from Kiki's Special Delivery and it's not "Town Where You Can See the Ocean," which is another great song from the soundtrack. This song just makes me so happy, I don't think I could ever be sad when I listen to it. It's a bit silly, but when I first moved to Japan and was adjusting, this song somehow made me feel that everything was going to be okay.
4) "To Zanarkand" - Nobuo Uematsu
Ahh, the popular song from Final Fantasy X. It really is one of my favorite all-piano songs and I think it captured the part where all the characters are sitting around a bonfire quite well.
5) "Dearly Beloved" - Kaoru Wada & Yoko Shimomura
This song is sooo good. I fell in love with it from the second I heard the simpler version from Kingdon Hearts I, but I'm glad they made a more complex version for II. This song proves that a melody can be super simple and still be so beautiful! What does it have, like 6 unique notes altogether? But if it doesn't bring a tear to your eye, I'm shocked!
1) "Howl's Moving Castle Theme" - Joe Hisaishi
I just love, LOVE this song! There are so many reprises throughout the movie that the song takes on many different emotions. Sometimes, it can seem happy, other times bittersweet, and I don't know how, but it can even convey the feeling of loneliness. Great song.
2) "Arrival to Earth" - Steve Jablonsky
Another reason to like Transformers the movie--the awesome soundtrack! Or I should say the score, not the soundtrack. The soundtrack's mediocre at best, but the score is so good! It's been dominating my ipod all week. I also strongly recommend "Infinite White," which wasn't on playlist.com.
3) "Kiki's Special Delivery Service Theme" - Joe Hisaishi and possibly Sydney Forest
I don't know the name of this song because it's in Japanese, but I know it's the theme song from Kiki's Special Delivery and it's not "Town Where You Can See the Ocean," which is another great song from the soundtrack. This song just makes me so happy, I don't think I could ever be sad when I listen to it. It's a bit silly, but when I first moved to Japan and was adjusting, this song somehow made me feel that everything was going to be okay.
4) "To Zanarkand" - Nobuo Uematsu
Ahh, the popular song from Final Fantasy X. It really is one of my favorite all-piano songs and I think it captured the part where all the characters are sitting around a bonfire quite well.
5) "Dearly Beloved" - Kaoru Wada & Yoko Shimomura
This song is sooo good. I fell in love with it from the second I heard the simpler version from Kingdon Hearts I, but I'm glad they made a more complex version for II. This song proves that a melody can be super simple and still be so beautiful! What does it have, like 6 unique notes altogether? But if it doesn't bring a tear to your eye, I'm shocked!
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