What Kristine Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.
You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.
People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.



You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

Movie Review: Nada Sou Sou

I recently watched the movie Nada Sou Sou (Tears Flowing Endlessly). It's a Japanese movie which starred Nagasawa Masami (Prodai, Last Friends) and Satoshi Tsumabuki (Lunch No Jou, Spring Snow). It's a heart warming movie by Nobuhiro Doi.

It's a story of an 8-year old Yotaro who gains a 3-year old step-sister, Kaoru, when his mother marries a jazz musician who plays in a club in Naha, Okinawa where they live. Before long Kaoru's father deserts them, and not long afterward Yota's mother becomes terminally ill. Her dying wish is for him to watch out for Kaoru at his grandmother's place on a small island off the coast of Okinawa. He fulfills her wish and becomes very protective of his younger sister who calls him "nee-nee." Thirteen years later Kaoru returns to Naha and comes to live with him as she starts high school. Yota works hard making deliveries of vegetables from an open-air market by day, and in a restaurant (he is a licensed chef) by night to save money to fulfill his dream of having his own restaurant. He also assumes the role of pushing for Kaoru's entrance to a university. This allows less time for his beautiful girlfriend Keiko, the daughter of a doctor and a medical student at Ryukyu University. It seems that Yota's dreams start to come together when Mr. Kameoka sells him a place for a restaurant. Yota works hard constructing the place, but just as he is to open, the real owner appears. Being swindled, Yota is left with a large outstanding loan. Keiko's father's plans do not include a working class son-in-law as he explains when he offers to pay Yota's debt. Although he refuses, Yota concludes he is not best for Keiko's future. Years later he continues to overwork even after the debt is paid and Kaoru starts university study. With her feelings of love for Yota growing deeper, they mutually decide to live apart.

The story taught me to value my family and to keep my promise to someone I deeply love. Not only that this movie brought tears in my eyes, but also it gave me the feeling of warmheartedness. Lots of members in the website that I often go to commented about the ending. They've been asking why does he have to leave Kaoru chan alone in that world. Well, for me, I think he's done with his purpose. The moment Kaoru chan left him when she got into college, it seemed that his purpose for living was no longer there. He has always been there for his sister. He has always been helping and guiding her. However, when she left, it means she no longer wants to be dependent on him. Well, in this life, we all have purpose to live and we continue to strive to look for that until we'd be able to find it. We always look for the bright light to reach for it, to fulfill our dreams.

I actually didn't intend to criticize the director and the write of this movie when I thought of writing this one. I think the writer killed his main actor to make this film a blockbuster one. Moreover, I think it's done for it to leave in our mind. I have seen many great films already. However, only the ones where the main character died left a great impact in my mind. Well, the writer was able to catch my attention, omedetou gozaimasu!