f(x) Lost Their Function

If any of you are familiar with f(x)... in mathematical terms, it means function. In KPOP terms, it means a 5 member girl group. Hence the title of this blog...




I really did admire f(x) up until the point when they released their new album titled "Pink Tape." Some of the songs were catchy, but really, what kind of killed it for me was their title song, called "Rum Pum Pum Pum." Yeah, that's a unnecessarily long name, I mean, if you're going to write "pum" three times, might as well get mathematical like your name and make it "Rum Pum3 (as in Pum times 3)." So as you can see, that title is quite a stupid title, and I'm not sure if SM (their company) wanted people to die of boredom while checking the music video out.

Speaking of SM and boredom, f(x) released yet another BORING mv. SM is already well-known (not to mention, despised) for their signature dance-in-a-box music videos. At least groups like APink and 2PM have some kind of storyline to their songs... whereas f(x) basically did an entire dance routine in a flashy orange cube. Might as well rename your song title yet again to "Rum Pum Pum Pum in a Box." And that's only the beginning...

If the music video wasn't enough, let's talk about the song. Please, I know I'm venting my disappointed feelings into this pointless blog post, but it does paraphrase the truth. The song was, I suppose, meant to be a techno bass kind of tune, and it did ring of unique queerness, something I have to give f(x) for pulling off... kind of. Seriously though, the song was a bit awkward... Amber's rap was funnily squished in, and Sulli was more visual than vocals as she normally is. The kinda half rap by Sulli was done mediocrely and the only interesting thing in the music video was the glass panels. But I mean, it was as boring as a dance-in-a-box could get...

Overall? It was..... not that great AT ALL. Formerly, and still kind of, an f(x) fangirl, I have to say, they really disappointed me this time. Hope their next comeback will make up for this fallback, though I have to say, I don't have the highest expectations for that. After all, we all know SM is great at brainstorming boxes.

Arty Fowl: Why Reading About A Boy Genius is Fun

Artemis Fowl: kid genius... need I say more? Ok so, I was inspired to blog about Arty because of 1) this kid in my class reading the book 2) That accursed ERomo, stuffing ideas into my head (well not really...)

So you basically get the idea, in each book of the series, Arty outsmarts his supernatural enemies (as in goblins, fairies, and pixies... quite the abnormality...) and pulls off crazy stunts that I recommend you do not try at home (after all, you're no kid genius... if you were, you'd be a fake one because people like Artemis Fowl do not read blogs like mine). But let's get a little technical here: think witty, humorous, and suspenseful in one book. Add that to fictional characters and maybe a dab of heroism and OP butlers... and boom! Masterpiece... or as Big Bang would say, "Fantastic Baby!" (Ok, if any of you didn't get that, please... I suggest you become a Big Bang fanatic...)

And you might ask, why exactly is this series so "Fantastic Baby?!" Well, it's quite simple: we human beings like adventures that we know never could happen... and so when we read books like these, well, let's just say we have pretty dreams at night.

Characters (Really, I don't like listing people that much... it's so boring... but a few characters are better than about 30 like the Game of Thrones... and don't watch that show if you're not of age...):

Artemis (yes, it's primarily a girl's name...) Fowl: reclusive boy genius, socially awkward.

 Accomplishments: masterful forging, skilled burglarizing, the list goes on.... and they're all about the same type of thing....

Things he still needs to work on: Getting over the fact that no one has yet succeeded in controlling puberty, working on his manners, going to the gym a little more often, that kind of stuff..... really, even a boy genius has problems


(First Name: Unknown) Butler: Actually, his first name is known, but I wouldn't write it down on this blog, primarily because I'm a superstitious person and I still have an inkling of doubt that Butler does exist and he will track me down if I reveal such classified information (that everyone already knows...) What I can tell you though, is that he's big, muscular, and reportedly the third most skilled man in the martial arts on Earth (which, of course, mind you, is said in a NOVEL)

Holly Short: She's an elf. Did that blow your mind? Yes? No? If it did, then you're lying because you'd be dead. If it didn't... darn it. Not that kind of elf though, she doesn't help out in Santa's workshop (I mean, seriously though, those elves are so underpaid). She's an elf officer... and I'm sure that totally cleared it up for you.

The rest of the characters, though some pretty significant (like Juliet, who at this point, you don't know about), I'm not going to bother including, that would just be a chore for me and more information for you..... in other words, I'm lazy. However, if I had to give this series a rating: it'd be 4 sparkles out of 5 (mind you, only books like Eragon earn my full five sparkles). And why am I cutting so quickly to the conclusion? Didn't I already say I was lazy? But no, seriously, that's all I can say without completely being a big meany book spoiler. So are you hooked? Please say you are, or I just wasted 10 minutes of my life writing this. Keep on SPARKLING!

Big Bang (The Band... Please... Not Theory)

Ok so I figured I might as well get started on the random part of my blog, KPop... which you may groan and moan at but is my love and joy, so bear with me... please. And I really detest it when people say Big Bang Theory the moment Big Bang pops out of my mouth... so no Big Bang Theory here ok? Let's say it's banned from this blog? Good? Okay? Since there was no answer, I'll assume that's a yes. Now onward into Big Bang (THE BAND).

If you've never heard of them, I wouldn't be too surprised, maybe just slightly (take or give) since they are, after all, disputably the most successful boy band in Korean pop music nowadays. If not most successful, then at least 2nd most successful (that accursed Super Junior... jk... no offense). Overall, many KPop fans really lean towards the Big Bang fandom because of its unique image in the world of Korean pop. Most boy bands have the signature flower boy look (like SHINee)... you know the type, skinny jeans and neon shirts, lanky arms and crazy hair (kind of looks like 1D... except, well, not really, and please, I mean no offense, 1D is not a bad band). But Big Bang gives off the more manly vibe, mixed with a little over-the-top fashion that's not too over-the-top. I can only name one instance when it really was over-the-top and it's none other than Big Bang's leader, G-Dragon's hair (but I mean, cut him some slack. obviously over-the-top was his destiny since he was born. what kind of person's name is G-Dragon?)



Okay, so obvious over-the-top overload. But other than that, everything has been pretty tame (as in, crazy tame, or about as tame as Big Bang can get), and if you wish to argue about their fashion choice, the group name says it all. What isn't "big bang" about some long neon orange hair? If you want to get technical with me and call Big Bang a scientific hypothesis, then please leave this blog, because if you did say that, it would have to do with that annoying television show all over again and remember? The Big Bang Theory is banned. Period.

Members (because that's so important):

G-Dragon: Yeap, the dude with the neon orange hair. Everything about him screams creatively insane and talented. Which makes him all the more hot.

Daesung: Resident cute eye smile person, whose great at being dumb. Yes, his name was Dumber and Dumbest in partnership with his stupid partner-in-dumb on a reality show. But overall, he's quite the cute Korean!

Seungri: My ultimate bias. No words said. Just. Plain. Hot. If you don't believe me, just Google his new music video on YouTube and see for yourself.

T.O.P: So shy and reserved, it makes me want to scream!!! But I suppose that just makes T.O.P.... well... T.O.P. And maybe its because of his handsome rich guy persona (which is actually true) because all the girls go gaga for him... **sighs**

Taeyang: Yes, he's last but (this is going to sound corny) definitely not the least. Imagine a good dancer, singer, and hot guy all in one package. Nailed it!

So, those are the diverse members of this group, and yes, my favorite KPop group of all time, no contest. Was this random enough for you readers? I do so hope, and yes, in case you're wondering where are the book reviews, they'll be coming right up. I just needed to take a little break and do something versatile! Keep on sparkling!

Introduction to Kpop

Didn't I say in the sub-heading of this blog that it would be filled with random stuff? Well, I finally decided to make a post to introduce none other than... Kpop! As you can tell from my blog address... I'm quite the hardcore Kpop fan... obsessive and addicted, the perfect mixture! My idea of the perfect introduction would be going into full detail about the hundreds of Kpop groups, but for the sake of those who can't stand a dictionary's worth essay, I'll make it brief. Korean+Pop= Kpop! Easy enough? My ranking of best Kpop groups though:

1) Big Bang
2) Girls' Generation
3) f(x)
4) 2PM
5) 4Minute
6) T-ara (tiara) or KARA
7) Apink
8)...

Well you probably don't know anything about these groups so instead, over the span of my numerous book review posts, I'll add a tidbit blog post about Kpop groups! Hopefully, I'll be able to cover my favorite groups by this month (jk!)... but anyhow, hope you enjoy my "random stuff!" Keep On Sparkling!

Camping Pictures

Like I promised, pictures from my camping trip! It was quite the experience, and it left me unbearably sore *sighs*... and half blind for a few days after (my glasses don't quite make up for contacts). But enough talk, here they are!

Mostly the pictures are scenery... but above there are also pictures of the tent, my morning jog XD, Sunday sermon, and of course, what camping trip would be complete without a campfire? Add a few friends to the fun and you've got yourself the perfect Labor Day retreat! What do you think? Did I manage well trying to get away from the dirt? Or was I hopelessly unable to escape the "wild"?