Happy Chinese New Year 2015 !!
It's the year of the Goat which is known for its creative, kind, calm and gentle nature.
“Contrary to common belief, it being the year of the zodiac itself doesn't necessarily warrant a good prediction. For the Sheep, you might meet with many obstacles, unhappiness or embarrassing episodes. Even with extra effort, things might not look as good as you have planned. However, don't give up! All these are only momentary, take it as a ‘training’ year and you will be able to prepare yourself for all the goodness next year.”
Me: Stay strong people who fall under the Chinese zodiac sign of the Sheep. This year might have already begun with tough challenges for you, but don't give up!! Hwaiting !! You will succeed in achieving your dreams !!
Now coming back to the title of this post, I've just finished watching a Taiwanese drama called ' The pursuit of happiness'. I really like the title because like most people, I am constantly in a pursuit for happiness. We as humans are continuously in search of happiness or for our own meaning of happiness. Warning: Lots of spoilers await you if you continue to read.
^^ So beware.
This drama is about a cool & confident 35 year old Office lady called Ji An Lei who still hasn't found a life partner. She still believes in love and is unwilling to choose just anyone to be her match. However the one she has been in love with for almost 15 years now, has found another love and doesn't feel the same for her anymore.
Then there is that ordinary guy called Huang Yi Kang who moves in to live with Ji An Lei as her roommate. At first Ji An Lei and him don't get along very well because of their differing opinions but later on living together becomes a habit. Both of them start to grow feelings for each other but they mistake it for just the habit of being together and not love; especially Ji An Lei who refuses to believe that Huang Yi Kang can really be in love with her. Finally after their disagreement, both of them go separate ways with Huang Yi Kang moving out of the house. However, during their separation, both realize that they miss each other terribly, but is it because of love or because of habit?
After having a serious conversation with his father concerning love, Huang Yi Kang realizes that love can also grow into a habit; meaning that without love you could easily fallout of habit of being together, i.e. it wouldn't really matter much if they were separated.
Huang Yi Kang goes back to look for Ji An Lei and tells her how much he loves her. Ji An Lei also confesses that she missed him a lot.
(Side Note: I think I haven't heard Ji An Lei confess that she is in love with him. It was only Huang Yi Kang who told her that he loves her... Well I guess, Ji An Lei also loves him but she does not really express it in words...)
My Dislikes:
Well there is also another couple in this drama. There are like two love triangles which later on turn into two pairs of couple. I didn't really like the story of the 2nd couple because it is very draggy & cliche whereby the girl's father does not accept his daughter's boyfriend because he does not have a financially stable job. I think their story was just an unoriginal side story used to fill in the time slot of this drama.
Personally, I don't like the 2nd guy protagonist; I guess he's just not my type, you see the type who is irresponsible, acts rashly and selfishly. The way he dumped Ji An Lei itself was so selfish that I don't understand why the heck she could keep on loving him for 15 years. Does this make sense? The guy is a trouble maker...How can you like someone like that.
It took a bit too long for the main couple to realize and accept that they love each other, especially on Ji An Lei's side. I would have preferred that they get together earlier and we could have had more screen time of their future together such as a date, the wedding & their new born. (A bit like in the K-drama 'My lovely Samsoon')
My Likes:
I'm glad that Ji An Lei ended up with Huang Yi Kang. Yi Kang is a responsible, reliable and nice person, I really like this type of character. Now that I think about it, it's rare that this type of personality is used for the male lead; because this is usually the personality reserved for the 2nd lead who always ends up being dumped by the main girl.
There are some really romantic scenes which make you squeal or hold your breath; for example when Ji An Lei & Huang Yi Kang hug for the first time and when Huang Yi Kang makes the first move to kiss Ji An Lei (>_<) They have excellent on-screen chemistry with together. ^^
Ji An Lei has some formidable friends who are always there to support her during hard times and she is also there to advise them when they are having various love issues.
The Opening song of this drama is also really nice; after listening to it several times throughout the drama, I've grown to like it a lot. The lyrics and melody are just simple and catchy.
Here's the link for the song:
The pursuit of Happiness OST: By your side - William Wei
I hope you enjoy this drama as much as I did ^^
It's a good watch, the actors are good and the story line is entertaining.
Ciao
Alice
P.s: Look forward to my next post. Hopefully, it'll be the continuation of my self-written story.
