The Week In Review: I… forgot what I was watching this week. There are so many in my head – I didn’t know which ones I actually watched and which ones are just in my head.
The Highlights (What I Actually Watched)
Pro Bono (Ep 1-4): ☕ – Quick thought: It only gets interesting when the main character takes on the cases. Be patient.
Chef & My Fridge (Ep 21-30): ☁ – Quick thought: I put this as Wide Awake last week. But this week, I’m changing it to Cozy / Daydreaming. It’s now my comfort show. I will watch this in between any shows that I find heavy. Or, if I just needed a laugh after a hard day at work.
Taxi Driver 3 (Ep 15-16): ⚡- Quick thought: I just, like literally, finished this show. Review coming up soon!
Ball Boy Tactics (Ep 8): 🦋 – Quick thought: To write my review, I did a little re-watch. Jeong U is hot. Review here.
The Midnight Mood
The Snack: No snack but actual food, especially when I’m watching Chef & My Fridge. I’m not gonna not eat watching that show lol
The Vibe: After re-watching Ball Boy Tactics, you know that song by Tyla called Water. That’s all.
Looking Ahead
Review for Taxi Driver 3 and watching the rest of Pro Bono
Weekly Highlight: Pro Bono I went from watching 1 episode to 4 episodes in 3 days. So, you know it’s good when yours truly watched 4 episodes even when she’s busy. And I was supposed to start on Idol I, not this one lol
The Midnight Mood
The Soundtrack: A song that is stuck in my head but the show hasn’t even aired – Electric by Jane & The Boy. It was playing in the trailer for Wind Up that is coming out soon and I’m just floored. It was perfect!
The Midnight Snack: While watching Pro Bono, I’ve been munching on tapioca chips. By the way, that is also my dinner. No, I’m not on a diet. It’s nice, okay!
The Sleep Thief: Ball Boy Tactics. See now, I’ve completed it but have yet to review it. Will do soon. Promise! I think…
Drop/Keep/Add
Keeping:Pro Bono – Definitely. Though the Pro Bono team annoys me sometimes, especially Gi-ppeum. But Da-wit, I wanna know what’s up with this man.
Pausing:Moon River – I’m usually all for Joseon era kinda drama but this one just makes me not wanna continue and I don’t know why. Someone needs to convince me to continue it.
Adding:Wind Up – The trailer is intriguing enough that fans are speculating all over X. Myself included. By the way, the director for this short drama is… the same one for Move To Heaven and Bad Prosecutor. It’s either going to be heartwarming or heartbreaking. Or both.
Okay, I’m just going to come up and say I was lazy, alright? Maybe lazy is not the right word. Work got to me and I forgot what I truly love to do – writing. Life of a Certified Corporate Girlie 😔
But I’m back now. It’s not because I’m unemployed. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen soon. Reality check: Retrenchment is starting to be common in this part of the world. So, anxiety is there. I just missed writing. I missed yapping to whoever who reads my blog – whether one agrees with my reviews or not. I was craving for some good yearning dramas or movies and Japanese BL came up tops in this category. I need some place to share them. Then I remembered: This blog (lol)
I wanted something that’s a little more “me” rather than the usual template that this site offers. Thus, the aesthetic shift. I will also write casually. I mean, I have been doing so. But rather than the “professional, writing-for-a-news-outlet” style, I will be leaning towards “chatting-with-friends-over-a-bucket-of-popcorn” style.
No one pointed this out. I noticed myself lol. I find that the past “design” (if you can even say that lol) and structure was a little messy. So, I decided that it’s time to organize this. Make everything flow and in theme. And with that, let me introduce to you: The Sleepy Scale!
I will be rating my reviews using the below icons
⚡ Electric
☕ Wide Awake
🦋 Heart-Flutter
☁️ Cozy / Daydreaming
🥱 Drowsy
😴 Snooze
🕯️ The Midnight Oil
I explained it in detail here. Aside from being in theme, it hopefully answers the ultimate question: Is it worth staying up for?
I will still be reviewing movies, TV shows, books and music. That is still the same. You will see some other icons like trigger warning and such just so you know what you’re in for. And with that, I will also be reviewing more BL movies and shows. I have got to admit this: I’ve been watching BL movies and shows but not writing about them. But, let’s be honest, some of the BL movies and shows out there are quite good. Some of the actors branch out further into non-BL movies and shows. One won an award recently as well – Choo Young Woo from You Make Me Dance. But if you are a little sensitive about this part of content, I will be putting a rainbow icon.
I have also added a little touch on the sidebar – Siti’s Midnight List! This is a list that I’m currently watching, reading or listening. I also added those that are in my radar.
If you have any recommendations, feel free to comment and I’ll add to the list.
If you like what you see and you can’t wait to see what’s in store in this humble blog of mine, please subscribe!
Stay awake with me, Siti
P.S.: I’m a slow and steady reviewer! I focus on finishing a story completely before giving it a final Sleepy Scale rating so you can always expect an honest, full-picture review here
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