My prof said something really interesting today. She said that Brokeback reminded her of the usual plot/storyline that Yaoi manga usually has. I never really thought about it until she mentioned it in class today...and she's quite right. It never really occured to me that yaoi manga is exactly about gay love. However, yaoi is intended for a female audience and Japanese homosexuals don't really like yaoi. So...how would Japanese homosexuals react to "Brokeback Mountain"?? Hmm....

Got a new dress watch today...so happy! Hee.....anyway, I surprised myself NOT because I have a new watch but because I managed to understand 60-70% of a raw episode of "Yaoh". Wee!! This episode also proves that my understanding of Japanese is better when it comes to listening instead of speaking. Hmm...I must go and study somemore and then not ever have to rely on fan-subs!! Hhahaha...but seriously, I now realise what this guy once said about subtitles being wrong 90% of the time. He's quite right. There are a lot of translations that I would've translated differently. However, I do feel that these translators did the best they could and opinions will always differ from person to person. Ah well..*yawn* tired..I'm going to sleep now.

Hey guys...here's a little quiz like thing to fill in about moi. Do click on the link and fill it up k? Thanks!!

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You are a Great Girlfriend

When it comes to your guy, you're very thoughtful But you also haven't stopped thinking of yourself You're the perfect blend of independent and caring You're a total catch - make sure your guy knows it too!

Are You a Good Girlfriend?

Your Famous Movie Kiss is from The Empire Strikes Back

"Captain, being held by you isn't quite enough to get me excited."

What Famous Movie Kiss Are You?

Time flies. It is already the middle of semester. Doesn't feel like it. Just barely a month and a half since school began. Anyway, this break doesn't feel like a break. I've got research to do...time to catch up on my readings as well as start doing all the surveys and interview questions. To add, I'm taking this chance to present in Simon's class next week. I'm also crossing my fingers and hoping that Lee foundation will give all of us INNOVATE delegates grants...I wanna go to Shanghai and Kyoto!!

Anyway, about my ISM. I think I managed to irritate my supervisor and vice versa. I sent her an email saying that the book I need has been loaned out with 2 other people reserving it before me. She then replied telling me that there are 2 copies in the RBR section. HEllo...I don't think I can finish reading that book within 2 hours! I need to borrow her copy in order to photocopy...*Sigh* which part of PHOTOCOPY does she not understand??? Arghs!

Hey everyone...especially those who are American/British/Canadian/Australian...here's a survey that needs filling up. It's for my research paper and your help is greatly appreciated!!!
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