I must say, seeing Ashley Parker Angel playing Link Larkin in the Broadway production of Hairspray left me starstruck, despite my minimal interest in O-Town back in my middle? school days. He plays an adorable Link, and most of the time I was staring at him and his smooth moves mwahahaha. It was a lovely and lively show, a far cry from the beautiful but melancholic Phantom of the Opera, which I’ve seen three times on Broadway. It’s my first “American” Broadway show, as ‘Phantom’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, and ‘Le Mis’ all took place in France, and Lion King took place in Africa. I wouldn’t say it’s my style, but I thought it was very entertaining and optimistic. I wondered if I should wait outside to meet Ashley Angel come out but we were a bit strapped for time and having never waited before, didn’t know how long the wait could be and if he would even come out at all. I need to go to more concerts and shows. I like feeling starstruck haha.

I just finished Mars, after years of intending to finish watching it. I was surprised by how good it was, and how touching. Unlike other Taiwanese dramas, it hardly dragged, and nothing in it seemed to be put in just to take advantage of girls who love pretty boys. It was just a straightforward story acted out beautifully and thoughtfully. It upsets me that more dramas haven’t learned from this one that less is actually more. A lot of the scenes were succinct but full of meaning and there weren’t many pointless scenes. It wasn’t as heartwrenching as Love Contract but I must say Mars is a strong second.

Leftovers
Seeing Me Naked
The Diving Pool
The Last Summer of You and Me
Twilight
some other books i don’t remember anymore