Props that tell stories

So I thought of this list awhile back, but never posted it. Here's my imaginary wishlist from my favorite silver screen and T. V. screen stories.

1. The Evenstar Necklace from The Lord of the Rings
(I actually own this one)

This pendant literally symbolizes the story of Aragorn and Arwen. And the necklace itself seems pretty durable considering it has survived battle after battle with Orcs, a rough landing in the river, hike after hike in the mountains, a few horse rides, and finally a passage to the undead and back.

2. The Ruby of StormHold from StarDust

This prop tells the story of how Yvaine came to StormHold and how Tristan became king. This is another durable piece of jewelry because it goes through a crash, a trail in the wild, a witch fire incident, a trip through the sky and of course, the ultimate magical showdown, a starburst.

3. Time Turner necklace from Harry Potter

Let's face it. It would be amazing to go back in time, and I like the way the movie made it happen. Hermoine knew how to go to all her classes and be on time. She knew the secret to College years in advance!

4. Katara's Necklace from Avatar the Last Airbender
(I own this one too)

(http://ivy-kun.deviantart.com/art/Katara-s-Necklace-169905575)

I love the story behind this necklace. It was carved by Master Pakku for Katara's
grandmother, but she refused his proposal and kept the gift. She then passed the necklace down to her daughter, Katara's mother, and it was inherited by Katara when her mother died. She treasures it because it is all she has left of her mother, and still wears it, even once Korra becomes the avatar.

5. The MockingJay Pin from The Hunger Games
(I finally found this one)

This pin is more than it seems. It represents hope and triumph over the Capital. There's a story behind this piece of jewelry, and Katniss learns the tale before she volunteers for The Hunger Games. A symbol in itself, the pin tells the story of freedom and power.

6. The Star Locket from Sailor Moon

This item tells the story of the Moon Kingdom's fall and Sailor Moon's past. It looks authentic and real, with the theme for Sailor Moon playing and the crescent moon spinning around. It is such a lovely locket and it seems mythological to the Sailor Moon world. (This has been on my wish list for years!)

7. Hairpin and PigRabbit from You're Beautiful
(I own these :)

This prop tells a cute story that has to do with Go-Min-Nyue's charm and Hwang-Tae-Young's fears. Tae-Young was afraid of rabbits, and a pig chased him while he was visiting Go Min-Nyue's hometown. He bought Go Min-Nyue the hairpin when her hairpin broke and actually paid 100 dollars for it, even though the pin was only 3 dollars. (He was so embarrassed that he left without his change)
Once Go-Min-Nyue teases him about rabbits, Tae-Young decides to set the record straight. He makes a "PigRabbit" for her and gives it to her with the hairpin.

8. Precious Moments SnowGlobe from My Girl
(I also own this one)

Yu-rin doesn't know when her birthday is. Her father tells her that he only remembers that it was snowing, so every time it snows, Yu-Rin celebrates her birthday. After she tells Gong-chan this, he buys her a snow globe and the snow globe symbolizes the family that Yu-rin has created throughout the show.

9. The Labyrinth book from Labyrinth

Unforntuately, this prop was literally a prop. There was no story called The Labyrinth, but
it looks so nice that I think it would be neat if they republished the movie novel in this fashion. I remember watching this movie and wishing I could read the original story, before I knew that it wasn't based off of a book.

10. The "K" necklace from Dream High

 This necklace is passed on over and over again throughout the story of Dream High. Each student gets it and achieves some part of their dream, but they don't keep it for long, passing it on to someone else for luck. In the end, the popstar K, which could be anyone of the main characters, keeps it as a parting gift from someone they love.

Obstacles

Every obstacle is a journey, an opportunity to understand something new about yourself and others. This is something I'm slowly learning in many aspects of my life. It's not an easy thing to accept that you have a long journey ahead of you, and it's only just beginning. You may stumble over a small problem and realize there are even bigger boulders in your way up the path. But at the same time, your dream calls to you from the top of that mountain, and you know that once you get there, it will all be worth it in the end.
The most successful people take these obstacles and find a way to use them to achieve their goals. A serious problem can be turned into a song of insight for a music artist. A reoccurring dream or nightmare can inspire stories or works of art. Issues can be shared with people who have similar experiences and motivate them to get through their difficulties.
This isn't just a matter of perspective. It's a way to be resourceful, use what you already have, to get where you want to be. Stress can become motivation to continue down that path and reach that goal or dream. It starts by asking "What about this problem leads towards my dream?"
Is the obstacle teaching you endurance? Patience? Flexibility? Does the problem inspire you in some way?

I'm starting to understand that life is not a race, and if you look for it, you can find all the resources you need to create the life you want to live.

1st picture: Dream High
2nd picture: my photo

Kdrama month prompt 23: Your Best Couple

Ko Seung-Ji and Pan Da-Yang

These two may meet on a bit of a cliche, but their relationship grows from being business partners to friends and possibly more than that. They seem very real. They fight, they get along, they plan fun days together, they go through challenges and do what they can to overcome them.

I'm adding a best secondary couple here:

Jason and Pil-Suk

These two had a lot to learn about singing and performing from each other. Jason taught Pil-Suk to believe in herself and follow her talent. Pil-Suk taught Jason to respect other people's talent and appreciate working as a team player.

Kdrama month prompt 19: Your Best Actor

It's a tie.

Both Jang Keun Suk and Kim Soo Hyun have acted in a variety of roles and performed very complex and impressive lead roles. Sam SongDong and Tae Kyung are my favorite roles they have performed.

Kdrama month prompt 14: Your Favorite Kiss

Bus kiss from Dream High episode 16: Last episode

There were many things I liked about this scene. When Sam Song Dong first meets Go Hye Mi, she is trying to persuade him to go to Dream High and pursue his dream as a singer. Sam Song Dong has a crush on Go Hye Mi from the moment he meets her, and even through he knows that she is only acting interested so she can go to Dream High also, he decides to follow her to Seoul. Even going to Seoul, Sam Song Dong hides another secret besides his crush on Go Hye Mi. He is losing his ability to hear, which puts him on a self discovering story arc where he must overcome not only his crush on Go Hye Mi, but his fading ability to listen and enjoy music. In the last episode, he is revealed to be the mysterious pop star K, which shows that he can still pursue his dream. Go Hye Mi realizes just how much he goes through and just how much he likes her in the last half of the story. It is only then that she realizes she may like him back, after all they have been through. What have they been through? Bullying from Go Hye Mi's ex friend, ostracization from the teachers and students, dancing and singing competitions, getting lost in Japan, Sam Song Dong's hearing loss episodes and the ultimate competition to become the next big Kpop star. This kiss echoes their first meeting and shows their new relationship. Though Go Hye Mi will miss Sam Song Dong, she doesn't want him to give up his dream, because she really loves him, and lets him know before he leaves. Both characters have changed so much, but their intimacy can no longer be ignored by Go Hye Mi when she realizes that Sam Song Dong has overcome a major obstacle, and he has an opportunity to live his dream.
In conclusion, this kiss was meaningful and so beautifully done that it concluded the confusion that was originally introduced in their relationship and played with throughout the story.

Kdrama month prompt 4: Your favorite Male Third Wheel Character

Yoo Jin from Dream High 2

Yoo Jin is the average guy following a dream. Even though Yoo Jin liked Kang Sora, she never liked him back, and all his positivity about his talent, way of life and identity came crashing down on him. Watching Yoo Jin build his character from the bottom was an inspirational story of not letting everything get you down. He finally faced the obstacles that he ran from. He apologized to his mother by writing a beautiful song and performing it for her. He used his despair and turned it into determination to win the contest, to release an album. Whatever he was up against, Yoo Jin wouldn't allow himself to sink into self despair, and eventually discovered that he had what he needed all along.

Beautiful Song from Dream High 2

This moment is actually very important in the show, because it shows that Jung Jinwoon has grown and changed from the rebellious teenager into the amazing artist that he is. He has learned that songs can be an important way to speak to people that matter to you. In this case, he is speaking to his mother.

English Translation:
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
Another day has passed like this again
This nervousness that I can't fix
My heart wont stop throbbing
My heart that keeps getting bigger and the lines that I can't get over
Still...I'm still hesitating
You're still shining so brightly that's why I don't think I can't get close to you easily
 Because you're so free
 Because I can't get close to you
That must be why I just keep circling around you
You must be inside my hidden heart"

Happy Music from Dream High

This song has been stuck in my head for a while, so I thought I'd share it :)




Awesome moment in the Dream High Korean drama! A real lesson in delivering a song to someone.