I came along “Asian Mystique” book and i find it really interesting.
They were talking about how Westerners view of us Asians, and of course how much they fantasize about our mystical, mysterious self that is super exotic…

I am in Sydney. I dont feel that I am being viewed that way. Thanks Tegoshi-kami-sama.

I am going to to a bit critical here.

I guess some Westerners have that Asian Mystique ideals in their heads, no matter they are straight or gay, they still have that idea. Asians, some of them, but most of them, might still very much impressed by the Westerners world and stuff. Since I am a person who has experience the world for all my life, I am not so impressed of Westerners like normal Thai who have not met that many Westerners. They are still human after all, not like GOD. I don’t feel inferior to them. Furthermore, I speak more languages that some of them, having higher education, speaks english as fluent as them, so why should I be so into them, and be some damn impressed by what they do? I only respect people as an individual, not as a collective.

What does Asian Mystique of the New century am I talking about?
I guess it is the globalization of the Asian media, which draws Westerners into Asian entertainment now.
They really like Asian stars, and they would even go to their concerts over in Asia. That is really cool.
I still wonder what mystique do they find within Japanese, Korean stars? Do they share the same visions as Asians has?

Basically when I like a star, I like him because he is talented. I admit I am pretty much into Japanese stuff… and likes anything Japanese. this is because Japan had given me an awesome impression when i was there. Even though the country has loads of loopholes to perfection, I still like Japan alot. I like the language, the hightech stuff, and the nice people who helped me when i was lost in Tokyo. That creates Japan as an awesome place where people are helpful and not wicked and selfish.

What is this mystique of Asian celebrities to Westerners?

For me Tegoshi is an idol, a God, not an object.
I am sure a collective group of people have viewed my God as an object….of desire.

But then I am not talking bout Fangirls.They can fantasize about all they want…..it is in the blood of fangirls to do so. I am one of them too.

Actually, I was talking about Western fangays (middle aged) who viewed our Tegoshi as a sexual, asian mystique object.

Not so happy.
Even if Tegoshi one day might swing the other way, He would rather choose some one like Yamapi, Ryo, not someone middleage plus western.It is crappy to view Tegoshi like that. They probably never ever appreciate his singing skills and talents (which fangirls do ) they only want his good looks and body. That is kinda low, I would say, as a postgraduate student from a prestige uni.

Sore kara…. omae no yume ga, shall never come true.
I wish I would stop to see this going on. Appreciate an idol’s talent. Not only wanting them with full of lust. That should also be one of the Tengoshi Commendments.

Yahoo!! Yamapi graduated!
Well, even though he was half year later than others, I would say I find that quite great…that he still managed to graduate from university.

We often think that “aidoru” are rather “baka” HOWEVER,  being able to attend a university and graduating from it is already showing one has the potential. Suffering with university work is already demanding and stressful, to graduate from it is what that makes a smile and worth all the hard work being done. I would have to say, being an idol and being responsible in his own studies, is something one should appreciate.

I guess the new face of idols are changing. Not only does they appear on TV to make us happy, but it is their brains that also make us like them more. Idols could not only be models for us to follow their fashion, but follow their footsteps, to pursue a higher education, rather than to be a freeter or parasite single.

Tegoshi Yuya and Kato Shigeaki from NEWS would both be next to graduate.
A waseda student and an Aoyama student are indeed impressive.
It makes you wonder… look idols could do that, why can;t I?

Thanks to Sakurai Sho of Arashi who first represents as the role model to lead juniors to graduate like he did. Kei-chan also graduated, and with honours, (in my field as well) so I guess Arashi and NEWS are rather impressive idol groups who manage to see the importance of studies, and does not leave their studies behind because they chose popularity and career.

How I hope Hey Say JUMP kids will too, pursue the same goal!
Education is important, especially it determines how intelligent and educated you are!

Yamapi, thank you for being another role model for juniors
Ganbare kudasai on your next goal of learning languages!

We will support you always!

angelofdevotion deshita!

Thai Politics would be an upstir crisis in the few upcoming weeks. It will definitely be, and that will cause the foreign media to question again why we (as educated elites and academic, anti-corruption intellectuals) could not accept democracy.

Democracy? Ha? That DOES NOT exist in Thailand. It is just a word that you just blindly label into Thailand.
Just like how people buys fake Gucci, Louis Vuiton, THERE IS A FAKE DEMOCRACY too.
People buying votes does not leads to democracy.
Brainwashing rural, uneducated peasants does not leads to democracy.
Only, it will serve the leader’s interest.

Japan has Anime villians, US has Marvel villians and we have politicians.

You know, you watched anime, and how you hate that villian, but eventually, some villians converted back.
They have a reason of being evil! like… they want to take revenge on someone, and this hero/heroine put some words in his head, then he totally be a good person and saves the world.

Marvel Villians…. they just wanna rule the world…..whatever, just fighting are needed….
Bomb a country or two…. politicians are evil too…. but…

well, unlike my country which are like the kids in school which favours anyone who gave them candy.
But Politicans…. are not like villians…..they are unique…. They are really good on the outside, who knows what they are thinking inside their minds? They use tactics to brainwash us.

I am tired of politics. Really.

I would like to say a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to NEWS!
It has been their 5th Year, and they are still shining so brightly on stage….

This will be my message…

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New design to my blog.
In this, don;t you think Tegoshi looks so angelic again?

Tegoshi’s Personality!

T- Talented
E- Elegant
G- Glamorous
O- Outrageous
S- Sleazy (as in ero)
H-Honourable
I- Irresistible

angelofdevotion deshita!

well… this is my first time designing a meme, so Please excuse me for some lame, obvious questions,.
If you would like to use it, It would be nice if you credit me… I would be very happy..

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I have been having strange dreams these days.
Last 2 nights, I dreamt that I was eating this really good meal, eating this duck that tastes AWESOME

Then last night, I dreamt something that was really strange and quite…. strange too…so i wonder if it reflects hidden, unknown personal feelings for someone.

Let’s call that person A-san.
A-san has always been tomodachi to watashi
But nande A-san wa appeared in watashi no yume desu ka?

I have the dream interpreted.
It actually means…..
Someone (not A-san, call be B-san then…I dont even know who the hell B was) will take my dreams and goals away…. and threatened me and negated me as a human, moreover, this will be a sudden change to my life,which prevent me of stepping my way to the path i wanted, this will be a new phase to my life, but it is this A-san who (in real life too) and in this dream who always supported me and consoled me with A’s wise words……….

so am I really to be challenged with some strange stuff now?

I wonder ne…Hope it would not be so scary. But of course, A-san has always been with me since I was a teen, helping me to solve problems, sharing interests, being the one who always be beside me no matter what…. and A-san wa hontou ni…….yasashi… dakara… I really think maybe it is reflecting my feelings towards A-san that I always have….

demo…… I was still thinking….what is my true kimochi towards A-san? Tomodachi? Aniki? Kareshi? Nande desu ka?

okay… this post is another pointless one…..

But yeah.. I havent been having memorable, great plots dreams… so this would be great.

Do you believe that a country which as uneducated people as a majority, has the ability to rule itself?

Can these uneducated people make the right decisions without being manipulated?

If you think these people can make the right decisions….are you being idealistic?

Does democracy even exists if you are in a country where people does not have the same social status, education background?

I honestly think Thailand need to be asked those questions now.
Who is the majority which they say democracy, vote for the party to be in the office.

I believe that educated people can make better decisions.
Of course, compare me now to the me last 10 years.
I would not have the same thoughts in my head.
I will not give in to manipulation.
I am no longer naive.

Education is important.
So…..would people make the right decisions now?

As an educated person, i would choose a person who is educated, have a brilliant resume, and reputation, where his hands are clean. Who wants someone whose education is not as sophisticated as mine to work in the office?

And how can I bear to live with the majority of uneducated people’s decision, manipulated by the evils, and in return the educated ones are the ones who are suffering?

I will never give in to that. Only the educated decisions are superior.
Compare the IQ of a farmer and a educated elite.

One may only want to fill their stomach each day,
Another may find ways to fill their stomach every day.

Think about that ne.

よこそ！！！！

Welcome to angelofdevotion’s blog.

Apparently, “angelofdevotion” is my online name. If you would like to know more about me, please head over to the page of “Angelofdevotion”
First of all, my blog may not interest you (at all) that much but to give a small overview of what I write,  I usually account on my thoughts (and rants) of society, observations and analysis of social problems, personal rants and loads of fangirling and idol worshipping.

There are several topics I often mention about, such as existentialism, social criticism, gender inequalities, Japan, Thailand, S’pore, philosophy,  politics….and etc,

Depending on what mood I have, I would also account on popular culture, Japanese entertainment, Tegoshi Yuya, Johnny’s Entertainment, Zac Efron and my latest obsession…

Most importantly, I have LOADS of self-written, composed poems, songs, stuff to justify of me being a self-declared romanticist. I am a die-hard romanticist, and no one can beat me to it! But believe or not, romanticists like me…..are often single.

以上です。。。。

アンギアル　オフ　デヴォシアン　でした。

OMG. I could not understand this guy. Michel Foucault.
His theories. His Governmentality. How to apply that to my country.

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