Byōsoku 5 Senchimētoru

Went to Best Buy today to pick up a new hard drive and guess what i found, a copy of one of my favorite anime movie ever, 5 Centimeters Per Second. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, its about 2 friends who struggle to remain in contact as they gradually move farther and farther apart. Saw this movie online a few months ago, but never managed to find a copy of the dvd. I heard that ADV Films, the company that liscensed the title, discontinued the production of the movie, so that was the reason why i couldnt locate one.

Anyways, I recommend anyone who hasnt seen this movie to watch it ASAP. You will not be disappointed. The ending is sad though, but thats part of what makes the film so great. Its rather short, but i guarantee it will change the way you look at your friends and the ones you care about.

A Slice of...TWO Slices of Life and New Years

Hey everyone (or just Gene), I have been meaning to update this blog for quite some time now, but I have been unhealthily lazy. Anyways, with 2009 just around the corner, I thought it was time to get off my ass and talk about something.

So, recently, I watched Cape No. 7, a hit Taiwanese film, and the damn movie really made me miss Taiwan. I've been here (in the US) for about 8 years now and its not so much that i dont like it here, but the fact that i prefer living in Taiwan a lot more. However, for the time being, I am here for my education. That aside, the movie made me really think about my future and what i plan on doing. Im almost done with high school and I still dont really know what I would like to do with my life. I have pretty good grades and Im pretty sure I will get into a pretty good school as well, but thats all i really know. My parents want me to be a doctor (surprise?), which i doubt that I will pursue. Maybe that should be my New Years resolution, find something that I am passionate for. I don't really care about the economic aspect of my future, as long as I find something i love and get paid relatively well, im good. I think that my trip home next summer will really help me, both physically and mentally. I will enjoy my time and maybe do a little soul searching. Plus, im pretty sure I will travel to Japan for a week alone, so thats something else to look forward to in 09. Like Danny Choo said in his article, "doing something will lead to something" and in 09, I will start to experience different things and participate in various activities. 6 months left of school may seem like a long time now, especially in the IB program, but im sure all this hard work will seem like nothing when im on the plane back to Taiwan.

2009 already seems like it will be a good year for me. What about you? Any plans for next year or any resolutions? And why do people only make resolutions every year? I think its something that people should strive for everyday to progress.

I just wanna wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope you are doing something that makes you happy (keep on cooking, Gene!) because life is too damn short!