I have been in South Korea for almost two weeks and I still can't wrap my head around it. We left on the 11th once the album was done and headed back to S. korea. Not too bad of a flight. I slept most of the way, we all did.
When we arrived we went straight to SM. The boys went their own way and I followed Baek to his office which I would be sharing with him. He gave me a tour and introduce me to TONS of people none of whom I can remember their names.
No offense but Korean names can be confusing! Needless to stay I was LOST from the get go. I just smiled and nodded to them, speaking only English since I know no Korea except very very basic words like yes or no. Most knew English, THANK GOODNESS. I thought I was going to have to use very crude sign language or something.
Afterwards Baek and I had lunch on the way to my new pre-furbished studio apartment. Its very cute with the bed in an upstairs loft. (I posted a picture). Its close to SM too, I could walk if I wanted too. Maybe no in cold weather but warm is ok, not too bad.
On the 12th JYJ paid their respects to Park Yong Ha. I didn't go obviously but JYJ came over after to help me settle in and throw a small housewarming party. They really needed the distraction. They gave me the American flag you see on the wall in the picture. They said so I had a piece of home with me. I didn't tell them that Spain was home for me because it was a very touching gift and in a way America was home too, my mother was there.
Jaejoong and I cooked. Well let me get this straight. Jaejoong cooked and I was an unwanted assitant. I fetched and carried whatever Jaejoong wanted and just stood back and watched. Jaejoong made it very clear who was in charge of the kitchen. It is obvious that the "Kitchen" no matter whose home it was, was Jaejoong's domain. Yoochun and Junsu of course found it VERY funny to watch the silent but VERY obivous battle between Jaejoong and I.
I am use to being in charge if the kitchen when mom and I cook so giving up the control was a little hard for me...ok no it was VERY hard.
But Jaejoong just said goodbye to one of his best friends I wasn't about to battle him for the kitchen, mine or not. He seemed a little less sad while he was cooking and I wasn't going to begrude him a little distraction.
Jae made Bibimbap which was AMAZING. I ate two helpings of this amazing Korean dish.
After that I gave them a tour of boxes and suitcases scattered around the small apartment. They wanted to stay and help me unpack but I told them to go rest. I was tired I could only image how they felt. I told them to go home and rest that I wanted a nap before I unpacked but of course that was a lie. As soon as they were gone I started to unpack my stuff, it didn't take that long.
Of course when I go to the bed loft to lay down it then occured to me I had no sheets from the low platform bed. I luckily brought one of my own blankets from home and used that to make like a sandwhich with me in the middle after making a list of things to needed for the apartment. I would ask Baek in the morning. Luckily I had a nice savings put away from lots of summer jobs and part times at my mom's work. It was more then enough to get me through my internship with money to spare.
Needless to say the past two weeks had bene nothing but getting settled in. I got the things I needed for the apartments, sheets, towels, toiletries, kitchen stuff, etc.
JYJ will be in A-Nations next month so after a few days of resting things began to pick up again. I can't wait to be in Japan again! Finally a language I know!
Yoochun of course is working on Sungkyunkwan scandal, which yesterday he had his fanmeet.
Also don't forget fan meeting event in Seoul on September 4th with JYJ.
Avex and SM have been working well together with JYJ despite the lawsuits, to which I was very very surprised. Please remember that JYJ is Avex's name for Junsu, Jaejoong and Yoochun's trio group because they can not use SM's copyrighted title of DBSK, but JYJ is not confirmed. While my internship is with SM entertainments, a lot of JYJ events is through Avex which honestly is very confusing though JYJ is still doing SM events though. I guess I am just along for the ride.
(please note that blog post are in California time)
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Junsu's practical notes
Kim HyungSuk is amazing. Seriously this guy is a freaking poet in disguise. I mean you tell him one idea and bam he is whipping out lyrics that just touch your soul.
He is hilarous too, when he isn't thinking about music he is cracking jokes. Baek already smacked me upside the head because instead on working on some paperwork I was listening to HyungSuk talk to JYJ about some ideas and telling jokes.
I don't mean meanly either, just a tap on the head and suppressed amusement as I almost fell out of my chair is surprise.
Today:
"Oyi!!" I exclaimed when something hit my the back of my head and I almost fell out of my chair in shock.
I whipped around thinking it was Junsu (I'll explain that story later) ready to smack him back and found myself looking at Baek who looked like he was trying really hard not to laugh.
Cough, "don't you have some work you were finishing for me?
"Um...ya..." I blushed, "sorry."
I scooped up my papers where I have placed when on the empty chair next to me, and glared at Junsu who was grinning ear to ear and went back to my office (shared with Baek). Junsu LOVES it when someone other then him is being scolded. I learned that quick, (story for another time).
Let me tell you something, paperwork is not fun even when its about music. I can't tell what the paperwork was about but it has to do with the new album that JYJ is working on. Plus lots of phone calls and research. The research isn't that bad.
Yesterday I went scouting different stores (chain and private) to see what kind of music and artist were listed as most populars, what was mostly advertist what kind of overseas' section they had if they had any, and if any of stores sold DBSK cds and other products. Then I had to search online too (that was kind of boring).
So far I love my internship, I couldn't ask for anything better. I get to work with JYJ and I love doing what I am doing despite is being boring sometimes. I get to meet amazing people all the time and the job is different day to day.
I bet everyone is wondering about these other stories I mentioned. Junsu is way too mischievous, I swear he is two years old!!
July 10th:
When I arrived at SM and went to say hi to the boys who were in a music room, no one was there which was unusual but I saw a note on the table with my name on it.
Ayumi-
We are in the dance room 4 doors down.
-JYJ
So I went to the dance room they indicated and there I found another note.
Sorry Ayumi-
Baek called us to conference room 1 for a meeting, he said to please meet us there asap.
-JYJ
When I arrived at conference room 1 there was a note on the door.
AYUMI DON'T GO INSIDE-
When we arrived there was a meeting going on, so we went to Baek's office instead.
-JYJ
Now I was really getting annoyed with the little notes, why didn't they just call me ad tell me where they were! I get to Baek's office and guess what...there was another little note on my desk.
Ayumi-
Sorry for dragging you around like this, HyungSuk, came by with breakfast and we decided it was more comfortable to eat on the practice room floor's break room since it was closest to the our music room. Please meet us there.
-JYJ
I was really really annoyed and debating going or not but I had to ask what Baek wanted me to do today, so I didn't have much choice.
When I got to the break room there was NO ONE there! I was so pissed because on the table was another freaking note. I didn't need a sign to tell me they were playing with me. I kind of figured it out by the 3rd note. I sat down in a chair and scooped up the note.
-Ayumi
The room was full when we arrived so we went to our music room to eat instead, see you in a few moments.
-JYJ
At this point I was growling and stood up and stomped to the music room, I swear if no one was there I was going home. It was too early in the morning for this crap. And what do you know when I get to the room it EMPTY.
"When I get my hands on you JYJ, I am going to strangle the life out of the three of you, stuff you with cotton and keep you as my living dolls!"
"Really!?" said Yoochun from behind me.
I jumped a mile into the air, spinning around to see JYJ standing behind me.
"Yes, I am! That was NOT funny! Dragging me around the entire building!"
Jaejoong looked at Yoochun confused before looking back at me, "what are you talking about??"
"These stupid notes you guys left in a difference rooms telling me to go somewhere else!" I exclaimed pushing the papers into Jaejoong's hands.
Yoochun and Jaejoong looked at them before laughing.
"Wait a minute...where is Junsu?" I asked realizing he wasn't with them.
"If he is smart hiding from you" Jaejoong said.
I stared at them, "you mean you guys didn't know about this, your late too??"
"No, we were going to sleep in some today, Junsu decide he wanted to come here and practice instead. I think he was planning this though..."
Then something hit me upside the head and I jerked around to see Junsu grinning from ear to ear with pieces of broken eraser in his hand which must of been what hit me.
"You should have seen your face!!"
I sputtered, "you were following me!?"
"You turned redder and redder!!"
I glared at him, "I am going to strangle you, Kim Junsu!"
"Only if you can catch me!!" and the creep took off.
I arched an eyebrow, "if he thinks I am going to chase him, he has something else coming. Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Yoochun and Jaejoong grinned.
"remind me not to get on your bad side, Ayumi," Yoochun said.
I smiled back sweetly, "Why would you think I was like that Oppa?"
(FYI boys insisted I called them Oppa or by their first names)
Yoochun looked at me, "just a feeling."
"Uh huh. Anyways don't you guys have some things to do? You might want to call the dolphin back."
I walked away already planning my pay back on Junsu. I haven't gotten my revenge yet, let him think I have forgotten that's when I will catch him.
Thats it for now. I will update soon!!
Please feel free to leave comments and write in the guest book below!
He is hilarous too, when he isn't thinking about music he is cracking jokes. Baek already smacked me upside the head because instead on working on some paperwork I was listening to HyungSuk talk to JYJ about some ideas and telling jokes.
I don't mean meanly either, just a tap on the head and suppressed amusement as I almost fell out of my chair is surprise.
Today:
"Oyi!!" I exclaimed when something hit my the back of my head and I almost fell out of my chair in shock.
I whipped around thinking it was Junsu (I'll explain that story later) ready to smack him back and found myself looking at Baek who looked like he was trying really hard not to laugh.
Cough, "don't you have some work you were finishing for me?
"Um...ya..." I blushed, "sorry."
I scooped up my papers where I have placed when on the empty chair next to me, and glared at Junsu who was grinning ear to ear and went back to my office (shared with Baek). Junsu LOVES it when someone other then him is being scolded. I learned that quick, (story for another time).
Let me tell you something, paperwork is not fun even when its about music. I can't tell what the paperwork was about but it has to do with the new album that JYJ is working on. Plus lots of phone calls and research. The research isn't that bad.
Yesterday I went scouting different stores (chain and private) to see what kind of music and artist were listed as most populars, what was mostly advertist what kind of overseas' section they had if they had any, and if any of stores sold DBSK cds and other products. Then I had to search online too (that was kind of boring).
So far I love my internship, I couldn't ask for anything better. I get to work with JYJ and I love doing what I am doing despite is being boring sometimes. I get to meet amazing people all the time and the job is different day to day.
I bet everyone is wondering about these other stories I mentioned. Junsu is way too mischievous, I swear he is two years old!!
July 10th:
When I arrived at SM and went to say hi to the boys who were in a music room, no one was there which was unusual but I saw a note on the table with my name on it.
Ayumi-
We are in the dance room 4 doors down.
-JYJ
So I went to the dance room they indicated and there I found another note.
Sorry Ayumi-
Baek called us to conference room 1 for a meeting, he said to please meet us there asap.
-JYJ
When I arrived at conference room 1 there was a note on the door.
AYUMI DON'T GO INSIDE-
When we arrived there was a meeting going on, so we went to Baek's office instead.
-JYJ
Now I was really getting annoyed with the little notes, why didn't they just call me ad tell me where they were! I get to Baek's office and guess what...there was another little note on my desk.
Ayumi-
Sorry for dragging you around like this, HyungSuk, came by with breakfast and we decided it was more comfortable to eat on the practice room floor's break room since it was closest to the our music room. Please meet us there.
-JYJ
I was really really annoyed and debating going or not but I had to ask what Baek wanted me to do today, so I didn't have much choice.
When I got to the break room there was NO ONE there! I was so pissed because on the table was another freaking note. I didn't need a sign to tell me they were playing with me. I kind of figured it out by the 3rd note. I sat down in a chair and scooped up the note.
-Ayumi
The room was full when we arrived so we went to our music room to eat instead, see you in a few moments.
-JYJ
At this point I was growling and stood up and stomped to the music room, I swear if no one was there I was going home. It was too early in the morning for this crap. And what do you know when I get to the room it EMPTY.
"When I get my hands on you JYJ, I am going to strangle the life out of the three of you, stuff you with cotton and keep you as my living dolls!"
"Really!?" said Yoochun from behind me.
I jumped a mile into the air, spinning around to see JYJ standing behind me.
"Yes, I am! That was NOT funny! Dragging me around the entire building!"
Jaejoong looked at Yoochun confused before looking back at me, "what are you talking about??"
"These stupid notes you guys left in a difference rooms telling me to go somewhere else!" I exclaimed pushing the papers into Jaejoong's hands.
Yoochun and Jaejoong looked at them before laughing.
"Wait a minute...where is Junsu?" I asked realizing he wasn't with them.
"If he is smart hiding from you" Jaejoong said.
I stared at them, "you mean you guys didn't know about this, your late too??"
"No, we were going to sleep in some today, Junsu decide he wanted to come here and practice instead. I think he was planning this though..."
Then something hit me upside the head and I jerked around to see Junsu grinning from ear to ear with pieces of broken eraser in his hand which must of been what hit me.
"You should have seen your face!!"
I sputtered, "you were following me!?"
"You turned redder and redder!!"
I glared at him, "I am going to strangle you, Kim Junsu!"
"Only if you can catch me!!" and the creep took off.
I arched an eyebrow, "if he thinks I am going to chase him, he has something else coming. Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Yoochun and Jaejoong grinned.
"remind me not to get on your bad side, Ayumi," Yoochun said.
I smiled back sweetly, "Why would you think I was like that Oppa?"
(FYI boys insisted I called them Oppa or by their first names)
Yoochun looked at me, "just a feeling."
"Uh huh. Anyways don't you guys have some things to do? You might want to call the dolphin back."
I walked away already planning my pay back on Junsu. I haven't gotten my revenge yet, let him think I have forgotten that's when I will catch him.
Thats it for now. I will update soon!!
Please feel free to leave comments and write in the guest book below!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Many Days
So I am starting to fall behind and want to get caught up so going to scrunch a few days together and go over the important details. Any please leave me comments.
The next day (29th) I went to SM at 2pm which was the time I set up my interview the day before when I called them. Needless to say I was super excited and hopeful.
I dressed in black slacks, black clogs, and a ivory blouse with black and silver swirling design. Simple silver loop earrings, a two simple silver bangles and a silver and gold cross on a silver chain that my father bought me when I was five. Simple but nice.
Not going to go over the details of the interview but it went very well. Once the interview was over they asked me to sit and wait in a side office for the results. When I entered the room there sat 7 other people, 3 boys, 4 girls all dressed up and no where to go. These were the other contestant for lack of a better word. I nodded my head to them and sat down near the door.
When the door shut everyone started talking, they asked me how my interview went and other random questions. It seemed that I was the last contestant for the internship, all had been told to come back at 2pm that results would be given after the last interview. It also seemed SM had three spots they were filling.
We sat for about half an hour when the door opened again and the three interviews came in and stood in front of us.
The only woman, Kim Bomi , spoke "thank you all for taking time to come in today for your interviews. There are 8 of you here and only 3 spots open. We would love to take all of you but that can not be. You all did very well in your interviews and have impressive resumes. The 3 that we have select will stay to fill out paperwork and meet the groups they will be working with and the manager they will be working along side with. The 3 interns will be Matthew Shanks, Elizabeth Lind and Ayumi Soto. The rest of you are free to go and again thank you for your time. If you three will follow me we will discuss your internships."
I tried super hard not to cry. We were taken back to the interview room where Mrs. Kim split up among the interviewers. I went with Mrs. Kim.
"Miss Soto, your internship will consist of a lot of traveling, much more then Miss Lind and Mr. Shanks who will be based in the US. Your group is based out of S. Korea and will only be in the US for a short amount of time. So you will spend almost all of your internship in Asia. Is this agreeable to you?"
I couldn't keep the excited smile off my face, "oh yes very much so."
"Good," she replied smiling back and opened a door which was her office.
"I will be in charge of your internship if you have any problems with the manager please come to me, any problems with the group go to the manager unless you are uncomfortable speaking about the matter with the manager then of course you may come to me."
We went over the internship agreement forms and so on which I signed. Everything was covered by SM; flights, a food allowance, housing while over seas, everything, I just didn't get paid for the work I did and pretty much had to do anything they told me and I worked 24/7 during the internship period which would be for the next 4 months and could possible be extended.
Mrs. Kim smiled at me and made me copies of all the paperwork, before putting away my folder. Then she took my picture, for a SM intern badge that would let me into almost any part of the building
"Come with me, we will meet the manager you will be assisting and the group you will be working with, then we'll come back to pick up the badge it should be ready by then."
I followed her through the building, to be honest I was lost, this place was huge. We ended up on a floor that seemed to be nothing but dancing rooms, exercising rooms and on far end music rooms. I peeked into rooms as we passed them and saw artist and employees practicing and working out.
"Employees are allow to use the exercise rooms and dance rooms as long as they are not being used by an artist or trainee," Mrs. Kim informed as she saw me looking into the rooms.
I nodded to her, wondering who they were placing me with, probably a trainee group or a group maybe about the debut. Or so I though.
Mrs. Kim lead me into a music room where five people sat around a table with music sheets spread all over it.
"Excuse me, I don't want to interrupt but I wanted to introduce everyone to the new intern"
All five people looked at me and three of them went into shock and so did I. Sitting at the table staring at me was Jaejoong, Junsu, Yoochun, Manager Baek and Kim HyungSuk.
"Ayumi?" Yoochun finally said.
I blushed, "hey guys long time no see, huh?"
Mrs. Kim blinked and looked between us, "you know each other?"
Jaejoong answered, "kind of. Yoochun and Ayumi's cell got switched after they bumped into each other the other day and yesterday during lunch they swapped back."
"Oh, I see. Well I guess that works out them. Miss Soto is the intern who will be assisting Manager Baek with JYJ. Miss Soto you officially start on July 1st but if you wish and Manager Baek is fine with it you may start today."
"I don't have a problem with it," Baek said.
Mrs. Kim turned to look at me waiting for my answer, "I can't start today but I can start tomorrow."
She nodded "that's fine. Well we will leave you gentlemen to continue working if you'll excuse us."
She bowed out so I followed her lead. We walked back into her office where I had to sit down.
"You OK Miss Soto?"
"Just overwhelmed."
"Was that the group you hoped to get?"
"That's the group I didn't expect to get, and yes actually."
She smiled and handed me the badge. I looked at it. It had my picture from today, my name, a bar code, and a title, 'Intern Manager for Manager Baek of JYJ'.
"Thank you very much Mrs. Kim."
"Your welcome. Come back tomorrow to my office at 9am."
I stood up and bowed to her, "thank you again. I will see you tomorrow at 9am then."
"Can you find your way out? I have some work I must do."
"Yes, Ma'am."
I went straight to my mom's worm and told her the news where she congratulated me and made plans to celebrate. I called Adriana and invited her too.
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June 30th
I spent most of the day in an orientation. I learned about the company and how it started, ect etc. I was given a book about the company to read at home. Then a tour and an explanation of different parts of the company. Needless to stay it was a lot of information. I didn't see JYJ until near the end of the day where the three of us interns went to our managers and our group.
Something was really wrong. Jaejoong was in tears, Junsu and Yoochun looked extremely upset, their manager frantic. It was then I learned of Park Yong Ha’s suicide. There was nothing I could do for the grieving stars so I excused myself and told Baek I would returned tomorrow unless he needed me. He told me to go on home and come back tomorrow at 9am.
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July 1st and 2nd
No too much happened. Jaejoong was still upset but calmer then he had been the day before. Junsu was looking a bit pale and Yoochun was very quiet. I merely shadowed Baek for the day. Listening and watching. He explained different things he did and how his position consisted of a d why he did certain things and what the future schedule was going to be. He told me to get a planner which I did during my lunch on the 1st. On the 2nd during lunch we sat and filled my planner/scheduler in with important dates and times for the future and he went over different things I also needed to keep track of and what was the easier way to do it.
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July 3rd
Junsu ended up in the ER which freaked everyone out. He was looking kind of sickly for the past two days but when I asked him if he was feeling ok, he said he was fine. Today however he said he wasn't feeling very well. He got worse as the day went on. He finally collapse and we took him to the hospital after calling a million of them to see where they would take him in immediately. Jaejoong was kind of distraught about the whole situation. I think he was afraid Junsu might die. Honestly we were all kind of scared, his fever was way high and very near brain frying for comfort. But in the end he was stabilized and his temperature dropped. I sent Yoochun to take Jaejoong home before he collapsed too and that I would stay, I was surprised when they listened. Now the boys have two days rest. I told Junsu if he was up to it, I would take him to see fireworks, Sunday night for the 4th of July.
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July 4th
Junsu was more then up for it, still tired and weak but he wanted to see fireworks. There is a nice beach area that every years throws AMAZING fireworks for the 4th of July. I took the boys there in my car, with Junsu riding shot gun looking pale but content and found a parking spot away from the crowd but where we could still see the fireworks. They enjoyed the fireworks with the cooler full of snacks I had brought; drinks, sandwiches, chips, fruit and cookies.
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July 7th
Had to make a comment on the fan account I read not too long after this day. I am glad she (Julia C. Shared by: DBSKnights) was able to see them up close and personal and I thank you for respecting their space and not fan bombing them. They get fan bombed a lot and you have no idea how stressed it makes them some times. Yesterday (July 6th) they got fan bombed during lunch and Junsu was still recovering and we all thought he was going to relapse but luckily he didn't, he was really tired after that though.
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July 9th (Ya!! I am caught up!)
The recording is going really well. Things are moving along nicely! I am still learning the ropes and shadowing Baek around. There is a LOT of work for managers. I have been running errands and making phone calls for Baek for the last two days, helping getting this album put together. Its coming along nicely. I got to listen in on JYJ with Kim HyungSuk, Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins and wow is all I have to say. I can't say much about the project so ya, we have been bouncing from SM entertainment to another entertainment company which shall remain nameless until such time as that information can be revealed.
JYJ is doing well, resting and eating well too. I will post an update in a few days. Follow me on twitter, I will try to keep you guys updated as much as possible!!
The next day (29th) I went to SM at 2pm which was the time I set up my interview the day before when I called them. Needless to say I was super excited and hopeful.
I dressed in black slacks, black clogs, and a ivory blouse with black and silver swirling design. Simple silver loop earrings, a two simple silver bangles and a silver and gold cross on a silver chain that my father bought me when I was five. Simple but nice.
Not going to go over the details of the interview but it went very well. Once the interview was over they asked me to sit and wait in a side office for the results. When I entered the room there sat 7 other people, 3 boys, 4 girls all dressed up and no where to go. These were the other contestant for lack of a better word. I nodded my head to them and sat down near the door.
When the door shut everyone started talking, they asked me how my interview went and other random questions. It seemed that I was the last contestant for the internship, all had been told to come back at 2pm that results would be given after the last interview. It also seemed SM had three spots they were filling.
We sat for about half an hour when the door opened again and the three interviews came in and stood in front of us.
The only woman, Kim Bomi , spoke "thank you all for taking time to come in today for your interviews. There are 8 of you here and only 3 spots open. We would love to take all of you but that can not be. You all did very well in your interviews and have impressive resumes. The 3 that we have select will stay to fill out paperwork and meet the groups they will be working with and the manager they will be working along side with. The 3 interns will be Matthew Shanks, Elizabeth Lind and Ayumi Soto. The rest of you are free to go and again thank you for your time. If you three will follow me we will discuss your internships."
I tried super hard not to cry. We were taken back to the interview room where Mrs. Kim split up among the interviewers. I went with Mrs. Kim.
"Miss Soto, your internship will consist of a lot of traveling, much more then Miss Lind and Mr. Shanks who will be based in the US. Your group is based out of S. Korea and will only be in the US for a short amount of time. So you will spend almost all of your internship in Asia. Is this agreeable to you?"
I couldn't keep the excited smile off my face, "oh yes very much so."
"Good," she replied smiling back and opened a door which was her office.
"I will be in charge of your internship if you have any problems with the manager please come to me, any problems with the group go to the manager unless you are uncomfortable speaking about the matter with the manager then of course you may come to me."
We went over the internship agreement forms and so on which I signed. Everything was covered by SM; flights, a food allowance, housing while over seas, everything, I just didn't get paid for the work I did and pretty much had to do anything they told me and I worked 24/7 during the internship period which would be for the next 4 months and could possible be extended.
Mrs. Kim smiled at me and made me copies of all the paperwork, before putting away my folder. Then she took my picture, for a SM intern badge that would let me into almost any part of the building
"Come with me, we will meet the manager you will be assisting and the group you will be working with, then we'll come back to pick up the badge it should be ready by then."
I followed her through the building, to be honest I was lost, this place was huge. We ended up on a floor that seemed to be nothing but dancing rooms, exercising rooms and on far end music rooms. I peeked into rooms as we passed them and saw artist and employees practicing and working out.
"Employees are allow to use the exercise rooms and dance rooms as long as they are not being used by an artist or trainee," Mrs. Kim informed as she saw me looking into the rooms.
I nodded to her, wondering who they were placing me with, probably a trainee group or a group maybe about the debut. Or so I though.
Mrs. Kim lead me into a music room where five people sat around a table with music sheets spread all over it.
"Excuse me, I don't want to interrupt but I wanted to introduce everyone to the new intern"
All five people looked at me and three of them went into shock and so did I. Sitting at the table staring at me was Jaejoong, Junsu, Yoochun, Manager Baek and Kim HyungSuk.
"Ayumi?" Yoochun finally said.
I blushed, "hey guys long time no see, huh?"
Mrs. Kim blinked and looked between us, "you know each other?"
Jaejoong answered, "kind of. Yoochun and Ayumi's cell got switched after they bumped into each other the other day and yesterday during lunch they swapped back."
"Oh, I see. Well I guess that works out them. Miss Soto is the intern who will be assisting Manager Baek with JYJ. Miss Soto you officially start on July 1st but if you wish and Manager Baek is fine with it you may start today."
"I don't have a problem with it," Baek said.
Mrs. Kim turned to look at me waiting for my answer, "I can't start today but I can start tomorrow."
She nodded "that's fine. Well we will leave you gentlemen to continue working if you'll excuse us."
She bowed out so I followed her lead. We walked back into her office where I had to sit down.
"You OK Miss Soto?"
"Just overwhelmed."
"Was that the group you hoped to get?"
"That's the group I didn't expect to get, and yes actually."
She smiled and handed me the badge. I looked at it. It had my picture from today, my name, a bar code, and a title, 'Intern Manager for Manager Baek of JYJ'.
"Thank you very much Mrs. Kim."
"Your welcome. Come back tomorrow to my office at 9am."
I stood up and bowed to her, "thank you again. I will see you tomorrow at 9am then."
"Can you find your way out? I have some work I must do."
"Yes, Ma'am."
I went straight to my mom's worm and told her the news where she congratulated me and made plans to celebrate. I called Adriana and invited her too.
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June 30th
I spent most of the day in an orientation. I learned about the company and how it started, ect etc. I was given a book about the company to read at home. Then a tour and an explanation of different parts of the company. Needless to stay it was a lot of information. I didn't see JYJ until near the end of the day where the three of us interns went to our managers and our group.
Something was really wrong. Jaejoong was in tears, Junsu and Yoochun looked extremely upset, their manager frantic. It was then I learned of Park Yong Ha’s suicide. There was nothing I could do for the grieving stars so I excused myself and told Baek I would returned tomorrow unless he needed me. He told me to go on home and come back tomorrow at 9am.
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July 1st and 2nd
No too much happened. Jaejoong was still upset but calmer then he had been the day before. Junsu was looking a bit pale and Yoochun was very quiet. I merely shadowed Baek for the day. Listening and watching. He explained different things he did and how his position consisted of a d why he did certain things and what the future schedule was going to be. He told me to get a planner which I did during my lunch on the 1st. On the 2nd during lunch we sat and filled my planner/scheduler in with important dates and times for the future and he went over different things I also needed to keep track of and what was the easier way to do it.
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July 3rd
Junsu ended up in the ER which freaked everyone out. He was looking kind of sickly for the past two days but when I asked him if he was feeling ok, he said he was fine. Today however he said he wasn't feeling very well. He got worse as the day went on. He finally collapse and we took him to the hospital after calling a million of them to see where they would take him in immediately. Jaejoong was kind of distraught about the whole situation. I think he was afraid Junsu might die. Honestly we were all kind of scared, his fever was way high and very near brain frying for comfort. But in the end he was stabilized and his temperature dropped. I sent Yoochun to take Jaejoong home before he collapsed too and that I would stay, I was surprised when they listened. Now the boys have two days rest. I told Junsu if he was up to it, I would take him to see fireworks, Sunday night for the 4th of July.
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July 4th
Junsu was more then up for it, still tired and weak but he wanted to see fireworks. There is a nice beach area that every years throws AMAZING fireworks for the 4th of July. I took the boys there in my car, with Junsu riding shot gun looking pale but content and found a parking spot away from the crowd but where we could still see the fireworks. They enjoyed the fireworks with the cooler full of snacks I had brought; drinks, sandwiches, chips, fruit and cookies.
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July 7th
Had to make a comment on the fan account I read not too long after this day. I am glad she (Julia C. Shared by: DBSKnights) was able to see them up close and personal and I thank you for respecting their space and not fan bombing them. They get fan bombed a lot and you have no idea how stressed it makes them some times. Yesterday (July 6th) they got fan bombed during lunch and Junsu was still recovering and we all thought he was going to relapse but luckily he didn't, he was really tired after that though.
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July 9th (Ya!! I am caught up!)
The recording is going really well. Things are moving along nicely! I am still learning the ropes and shadowing Baek around. There is a LOT of work for managers. I have been running errands and making phone calls for Baek for the last two days, helping getting this album put together. Its coming along nicely. I got to listen in on JYJ with Kim HyungSuk, Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins and wow is all I have to say. I can't say much about the project so ya, we have been bouncing from SM entertainment to another entertainment company which shall remain nameless until such time as that information can be revealed.
JYJ is doing well, resting and eating well too. I will post an update in a few days. Follow me on twitter, I will try to keep you guys updated as much as possible!!
Ice Ice Baby
Junsu yesterday while we were eating dinner, knocked his cup over and splited his iced drink onto Yoochun's lap. Yoochun yelped and jumped about three feet in the air from a sitting position while Jaejoong and I cracked up.
Yoochun is still a little mad at Junsu cause he thinks Junsu did it on purpose because right before it happened they were arguing. Junsu has not denied Yoochun's accusation and just shrugs.
I think Junsu did it on purpose, he had a satified smile after the incident.
Today I watched the boys in the studio as they practice and goofed off. I took a picture and posted it on my blog for everyone to see. They are doing well and enjoying their time in in Cali.
I talked to Yuhno today. I happened to answer the phone cause they couldn't have their cells phones in the recording studio and Jaejoong told me to answer if Yunho called cause he was waiting for his phone call.
He is very nice and VERY polite. He asked how the boys were and I told him they were good and Junsu was doing much better since he landed in the ER. I told him the ice drink incident which he laughed and said he believed Yoochun was right and Junsu did it on purpose. He asked me to tell Jaejoong to call him when he was out of the studio and I told him I would.
That was about it, it was a short conversation but I was grinning for a while after. I wondered silently about Changmin the last time I heard of him was the Samsung event back in May but I don't have the courage to asked the boys. I am sure Changmin is enjoying his free time with his family.
That all for today. I will update in a few days. Follow me on twitter for quick updates!
Yoochun is still a little mad at Junsu cause he thinks Junsu did it on purpose because right before it happened they were arguing. Junsu has not denied Yoochun's accusation and just shrugs.
I think Junsu did it on purpose, he had a satified smile after the incident.
Today I watched the boys in the studio as they practice and goofed off. I took a picture and posted it on my blog for everyone to see. They are doing well and enjoying their time in in Cali.
I talked to Yuhno today. I happened to answer the phone cause they couldn't have their cells phones in the recording studio and Jaejoong told me to answer if Yunho called cause he was waiting for his phone call.
He is very nice and VERY polite. He asked how the boys were and I told him they were good and Junsu was doing much better since he landed in the ER. I told him the ice drink incident which he laughed and said he believed Yoochun was right and Junsu did it on purpose. He asked me to tell Jaejoong to call him when he was out of the studio and I told him I would.
That was about it, it was a short conversation but I was grinning for a while after. I wondered silently about Changmin the last time I heard of him was the Samsung event back in May but I don't have the courage to asked the boys. I am sure Changmin is enjoying his free time with his family.
That all for today. I will update in a few days. Follow me on twitter for quick updates!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Ketchup (edited)
(Just so everyone knows the day I post my blog is not necessary the day those things happened. Currently we are at June 27th)
I woke up early the next day (28th) and sat in front of my wonderful walk-in closet and just stared at all the clothes of every color and design. Having a mother who worked at a modeling agency had its advantages. I got the latest clothes and either cheaper then normal or free.
So here I was looking at all my wonderful and beautiful clothes and had no idea how to match things together for the perfect outfit to meet JYJ. Its as if my brain scrambled and was malfunctioning.
Finally I got and took a long shower because if I kept staring my clothes I was going to losing my mind. I wash my long hair and debated straightening it or letting it dry normal so it would get a nice wave and slight curl at the tips.
After my shower, sat wrapped in a towel in front of the closet again.
"Colors...start with colors..." I muttered.
Red is my favorite color but I didn't want to wear red cause that's Cassie color and I didn't want to seem obvious.
Black...silver....those are good colors or maybe something brighter...yellow or green, I could wear the green halter..no can't wear that. Yellow t-shirt with a cross in black and red, with my black mid-drift vest, and dark blue jeans...ya that would work.
I dressed and did my make-up then looked the clock I had an hour til one. Better early then late. I scooped up my keys and climbed into my red MAZDA RX 8 2006, my high school graduation gift from my mom and grandparents on my father's side. Needless to say I LOVE my car.
"Hey Breezy girl," I said patting the hood fondly.
"We have a very important meeting today," I murmured to her as I climbed inside.
I backed out of the garage and head out to the restaurant. I am so glad I left early cause my car needed gas. :p
So I park at the restaurant with about 15mins to spare since I got gas and took my time driving. Here I was at the restaurant and I had butterflies in my stomach and my hands were clammy.
I entered the restaurant and nodded to the hostess as I approached.
"Just one?" she asked.
"Four actually. Three are coming soon."
She smiled scooping up menus, "this way please."
She sat me at a table half tucked away for which I was glad. I pulled Yoochun's phone from my purse and texted him that I had arrived and had a table.
BEEP
Ok. We will be there in about ten mins.
"Hi! I am Amanda, I will be your server. Just yourself?"
"No, I am waiting for three more people, they will be here in ten mins. I would like to wait for them to arrive before I order anything."
"Ok, do you want a drink or you want to wait?"
I smiled at her, "I'll wait thank you."
"No problem, I will swing by in ten mins then, flag me down if you need me."
"Alright."
The next ten mins of waiting felt like ten years but finally they arrived. I tried super hard not to grin like a fool and blush. I failed on the blushing, I could feel my cheeks burning.
"Hello. Yoochun here is your phone, sorry about the mix up."
Yoochun smiled and handed my phone back, "no problem."
We sat down and the waitress returned and took our drink orders as the boys poured over the menu, muttering trying to remember what they had ordered last time.
"How many times did my phone ring?" I asked unable to think of anything else.
Yoochun tilted his head thinking, "a few times. Mine?"
"I a few times. I put it on silent at one moment last night cause it rang."
Yoochun chuckled, "that was Yunho, he ended up calling Jaejoong because I wasn't answering."
"Well he called about...six times before that. I was going to go crazy."
Junsu laughed, "Yunho doesn't like it when you don't answer his phone call. He gets very frustrated."
Jaejoong made a rude noise, obviously there was a story there.
Junsu had a very big smile as he looked at me, "what are you going to order?"
I arched an eyebrow because for some reason it sounded like a trick question.
"Bacon cheeseburger," I replied.
Junsu grinned, "No salad?"
"Salad?" I smiled back, "Nope salad is my dinner, helps me not feel so guilt for eating anything I want for breakfast and lunch."
Junsu laughed knowing I was joking, "You not a um... diet girl?"
"Hell no! Me diet!?" I pretended to ward evil, making them all laugh.
"Ready?" the waitress asked as she set our drinks on the table.
Yoochun smiled at her and the girl looked like she wanted to jump up and down and clap her hands, she must have been a DBSK fan.
"I think so, Jaejoong?" Junsu asked.
"Ya, I am ready."
"Me too," Yoochun added.
"OK, how many tickets?" she asked.
Jaejoong replied, "one."
"Oh no! Please let me take the ticket," I said firmly.
Jaejoong turned his eyes on me and let me tell you, its obvious why he is the 'mom' of the band. He has the 'mom' look down packed.
"We got the ticket, its a thank you for being so polite about the phone situation."
"Your not going to let me win this are you Jaejoong?"
He grinned, "no, I wasn't planning on it."
I looked at the waitress who laughed, "so then Jaejoong why don't you start with your order?"
"Farmer's Burger."
"Ok. Just so you know all hamburgers are well done," Amanda said jotting it down.
"That's fine."
"Ok, Junsu?"
"Chili cheeseburger."
"Yoochun?"
"Double cheeseburger."
"Ma'am?"
"Bacon cheeseburger."
"Alright this should be out in about 20mins."
We watched her go and glanced at one another as if unsure, it was then that I realized they were as nervous as I was.
"So I read online you guys were here for an album?"
"Hmm, yes we are recording with Kim Hyun Suk. He is producing it."
I took a sip of my coke and nodded, "You guys happy to be back in the states to visit?"
Junsu nodded, "I like California a lot."
"Its been a while since we have been here and its nice to visit again, thought we wont have too much free time on our hands," Yoochun said.
Jaejoong took a sip of his lemonade and just shrugged. He looked the most sad out of the three. I think he missed DBSK.
Junsu perked things up, "there is very pretty car outside. Red, smooth, sporty. Did you see it when you got here?"
"Um the Mazda near the door?"
"Yes! That one."
I laughed, "its mine. My family gave it to me for my graduation gift. My mom and my grandparents on my dad's side."
"Nice," Yoochun said laughing with me.
I grinned, "I thought my heart was going to stop when I saw it sitting in the driveway when we got home after graduation. Best thing in my entire life."
"I bet," replied Jaejoong.
"I rather have had my grandparents. I normally go every summer to visit them but I hadn't the year before and wasn't going to that summer."
"Where do they live?" Junsu asked.
"Hiroshima, Japan."
Junsu blinked then studied me, "oh your Asian."
I blushed, I looked a lot like my mom, so it was hard to tell I was half Japanese, most people thought I was pure Spanish. You had to know and look then you see the slight Asian features.
"I am half Japanese, half Spanish."
"Spanish from where?" Jaejoong asked.
"Spain. My parents met when my father was in Spain for an exchange program."
Yoochun smile as he sipped his water.
"Here we are guys," Amanda said holding a loaded tray of food.
The next ten mins was silent as we each enjoyed the first few bits of our food.
Now the next thing was like OH MY GOD KILL ME NOW embarrassing. I had ketchup on my face and I didn't realize it. The next thing I know they are stilling there half dying with choked laughter with me staring at them as I took a bite of my burger. I arched my eyebrow in question and Junsu rubbed his chin.
I am sure my eye became like plate size cause I knew what he was talking about. I wiped my face like a million times and was very close to tears. It was Junsu that made me not feel so bad. He purposely took a mouthful of fries covered in ketchup so it got on his face and smiled at me.
What could I do? I laughed and he laughed with me. I felt much better and less em brassed.
He nodded his head to me and I nodded back, munching on some fries.
Needless to say the lunch went well but it ended.
I said goodbye to them outside the resturant at my car where Junsu admired it.
"Beautiful, maybe I should get one," he muttered.
"Insurance is through the roof so I would think twice," I replied.
He laughed and I bowed to them, "thank you for everything, it was wonderful. Can I ask for one thing?"
The nodded at me and I blushed as I asked, "can we take a picture?"
"Sure," Jaejoong said and gathered up and took a picture with my cellphone.
I thanked them again and climbed into a rental and drove away with me sitting in my car staring at the picture in my phone.
BUZZ
SM Entertainments would like an interview with you for an internship position. Please call the following number 1-800-867-1112 ext 2345. -SM Entertainments
I stared at the text on my screen.
It was the very very very very x1000 close to being the best moment in my life, my car still won nothing could top that.
I woke up early the next day (28th) and sat in front of my wonderful walk-in closet and just stared at all the clothes of every color and design. Having a mother who worked at a modeling agency had its advantages. I got the latest clothes and either cheaper then normal or free.
So here I was looking at all my wonderful and beautiful clothes and had no idea how to match things together for the perfect outfit to meet JYJ. Its as if my brain scrambled and was malfunctioning.
Finally I got and took a long shower because if I kept staring my clothes I was going to losing my mind. I wash my long hair and debated straightening it or letting it dry normal so it would get a nice wave and slight curl at the tips.
After my shower, sat wrapped in a towel in front of the closet again.
"Colors...start with colors..." I muttered.
Red is my favorite color but I didn't want to wear red cause that's Cassie color and I didn't want to seem obvious.
Black...silver....those are good colors or maybe something brighter...yellow or green, I could wear the green halter..no can't wear that. Yellow t-shirt with a cross in black and red, with my black mid-drift vest, and dark blue jeans...ya that would work.
I dressed and did my make-up then looked the clock I had an hour til one. Better early then late. I scooped up my keys and climbed into my red MAZDA RX 8 2006, my high school graduation gift from my mom and grandparents on my father's side. Needless to say I LOVE my car.
"Hey Breezy girl," I said patting the hood fondly.
"We have a very important meeting today," I murmured to her as I climbed inside.
I backed out of the garage and head out to the restaurant. I am so glad I left early cause my car needed gas. :p
So I park at the restaurant with about 15mins to spare since I got gas and took my time driving. Here I was at the restaurant and I had butterflies in my stomach and my hands were clammy.
I entered the restaurant and nodded to the hostess as I approached.
"Just one?" she asked.
"Four actually. Three are coming soon."
She smiled scooping up menus, "this way please."
She sat me at a table half tucked away for which I was glad. I pulled Yoochun's phone from my purse and texted him that I had arrived and had a table.
BEEP
Ok. We will be there in about ten mins.
"Hi! I am Amanda, I will be your server. Just yourself?"
"No, I am waiting for three more people, they will be here in ten mins. I would like to wait for them to arrive before I order anything."
"Ok, do you want a drink or you want to wait?"
I smiled at her, "I'll wait thank you."
"No problem, I will swing by in ten mins then, flag me down if you need me."
"Alright."
The next ten mins of waiting felt like ten years but finally they arrived. I tried super hard not to grin like a fool and blush. I failed on the blushing, I could feel my cheeks burning.
"Hello. Yoochun here is your phone, sorry about the mix up."
Yoochun smiled and handed my phone back, "no problem."
We sat down and the waitress returned and took our drink orders as the boys poured over the menu, muttering trying to remember what they had ordered last time.
"How many times did my phone ring?" I asked unable to think of anything else.
Yoochun tilted his head thinking, "a few times. Mine?"
"I a few times. I put it on silent at one moment last night cause it rang."
Yoochun chuckled, "that was Yunho, he ended up calling Jaejoong because I wasn't answering."
"Well he called about...six times before that. I was going to go crazy."
Junsu laughed, "Yunho doesn't like it when you don't answer his phone call. He gets very frustrated."
Jaejoong made a rude noise, obviously there was a story there.
Junsu had a very big smile as he looked at me, "what are you going to order?"
I arched an eyebrow because for some reason it sounded like a trick question.
"Bacon cheeseburger," I replied.
Junsu grinned, "No salad?"
"Salad?" I smiled back, "Nope salad is my dinner, helps me not feel so guilt for eating anything I want for breakfast and lunch."
Junsu laughed knowing I was joking, "You not a um... diet girl?"
"Hell no! Me diet!?" I pretended to ward evil, making them all laugh.
"Ready?" the waitress asked as she set our drinks on the table.
Yoochun smiled at her and the girl looked like she wanted to jump up and down and clap her hands, she must have been a DBSK fan.
"I think so, Jaejoong?" Junsu asked.
"Ya, I am ready."
"Me too," Yoochun added.
"OK, how many tickets?" she asked.
Jaejoong replied, "one."
"Oh no! Please let me take the ticket," I said firmly.
Jaejoong turned his eyes on me and let me tell you, its obvious why he is the 'mom' of the band. He has the 'mom' look down packed.
"We got the ticket, its a thank you for being so polite about the phone situation."
"Your not going to let me win this are you Jaejoong?"
He grinned, "no, I wasn't planning on it."
I looked at the waitress who laughed, "so then Jaejoong why don't you start with your order?"
"Farmer's Burger."
"Ok. Just so you know all hamburgers are well done," Amanda said jotting it down.
"That's fine."
"Ok, Junsu?"
"Chili cheeseburger."
"Yoochun?"
"Double cheeseburger."
"Ma'am?"
"Bacon cheeseburger."
"Alright this should be out in about 20mins."
We watched her go and glanced at one another as if unsure, it was then that I realized they were as nervous as I was.
"So I read online you guys were here for an album?"
"Hmm, yes we are recording with Kim Hyun Suk. He is producing it."
I took a sip of my coke and nodded, "You guys happy to be back in the states to visit?"
Junsu nodded, "I like California a lot."
"Its been a while since we have been here and its nice to visit again, thought we wont have too much free time on our hands," Yoochun said.
Jaejoong took a sip of his lemonade and just shrugged. He looked the most sad out of the three. I think he missed DBSK.
Junsu perked things up, "there is very pretty car outside. Red, smooth, sporty. Did you see it when you got here?"
"Um the Mazda near the door?"
"Yes! That one."
I laughed, "its mine. My family gave it to me for my graduation gift. My mom and my grandparents on my dad's side."
"Nice," Yoochun said laughing with me.
I grinned, "I thought my heart was going to stop when I saw it sitting in the driveway when we got home after graduation. Best thing in my entire life."
"I bet," replied Jaejoong.
"I rather have had my grandparents. I normally go every summer to visit them but I hadn't the year before and wasn't going to that summer."
"Where do they live?" Junsu asked.
"Hiroshima, Japan."
Junsu blinked then studied me, "oh your Asian."
I blushed, I looked a lot like my mom, so it was hard to tell I was half Japanese, most people thought I was pure Spanish. You had to know and look then you see the slight Asian features.
"I am half Japanese, half Spanish."
"Spanish from where?" Jaejoong asked.
"Spain. My parents met when my father was in Spain for an exchange program."
Yoochun smile as he sipped his water.
"Here we are guys," Amanda said holding a loaded tray of food.
The next ten mins was silent as we each enjoyed the first few bits of our food.
Now the next thing was like OH MY GOD KILL ME NOW embarrassing. I had ketchup on my face and I didn't realize it. The next thing I know they are stilling there half dying with choked laughter with me staring at them as I took a bite of my burger. I arched my eyebrow in question and Junsu rubbed his chin.
I am sure my eye became like plate size cause I knew what he was talking about. I wiped my face like a million times and was very close to tears. It was Junsu that made me not feel so bad. He purposely took a mouthful of fries covered in ketchup so it got on his face and smiled at me.
What could I do? I laughed and he laughed with me. I felt much better and less em brassed.
He nodded his head to me and I nodded back, munching on some fries.
Needless to say the lunch went well but it ended.
I said goodbye to them outside the resturant at my car where Junsu admired it.
"Beautiful, maybe I should get one," he muttered.
"Insurance is through the roof so I would think twice," I replied.
He laughed and I bowed to them, "thank you for everything, it was wonderful. Can I ask for one thing?"
The nodded at me and I blushed as I asked, "can we take a picture?"
"Sure," Jaejoong said and gathered up and took a picture with my cellphone.
I thanked them again and climbed into a rental and drove away with me sitting in my car staring at the picture in my phone.
BUZZ
SM Entertainments would like an interview with you for an internship position. Please call the following number 1-800-867-1112 ext 2345. -SM Entertainments
I stared at the text on my screen.
It was the very very very very x1000 close to being the best moment in my life, my car still won nothing could top that.
Stalker Friendly
Lee Hyo Ri: Thanks for you comments! Well not quite the same but pretty close!
(I will try to reply to comments as much as I can, so please leave them and spread my blog around! This is an experience everyone should know about!)
OMG! This was NOT my phone. It was VERY similar to my phone but now that I was looking at it... OMG!
See my phone is a Samsung Jet this was a Samsung Omnia II which is basically a newer model of my phone so there isn't too much difference.
Here is some links so you can see what I am talking about:
Samsung Jet: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s8000_jet-2835.php
Samsung Omnia: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i8000_omnia_ii-2836.php
Not too different and since I was kind of distracted at the time I dropped my phone well I wasn't paying attention to it.
Now that I think on it Yoochun had put something in his pocket right before he helped me up, MY PHONE. They got switched and of course Yoochun noticed and here he was calling his phone trying to reach me cause obviously I have his phone.
Needless to say I was laying on my bed staring at this in utter and complete silence and shock. My brain trying to process the fact that I have YOOCHUN "MICKY" PARK's cell phone in my hand.
Ya, I know that probably sounded very fangirl but hey, I am a fan and I am a girl. Put two and two together, it equals 5..I mean 6, no wait wait I got it 4.
Sorry brain is still trying to process everything thats happened in the last few days.
So I did the only thing I could do, I called my cell phone.
"Stalker Friendly, how can I help you?"
Ya, thats what I thought too.
"Um...Yoochun??" I asked carefully.
"Nope this is his evil half, your the one who took his phone, right?"
"JUNSU" -clacker- "HEY!"
"Sorry! Junsu was trying to be funny," came Yoochun's voice.
"Uh...ha ha?"
I will be honestly Junsu and Yoochun speak really good English, Junsu has less of an accent though, surprisingly.
"Ya, um, so we got our phones mixed up earlier," Yoochin replied.
"Apparently. I am really sorry. I have not looked through it, I promised. I went to my mom's work to help her out right after they got mixed up, so I didn't even know until just now, but I haven't looked through it nor will I and I-"
After rambling like an idiot I realized I should just shut my mouth before I stuck a bigger foot in.
"Its ok. We can meet up and switch them back if you want. I can't tonight, we are pretty busy but if you want you can meet us for lunch tomorrow and then we can swap them. Sound ok?"
Needless to say I was again in utter shock but also in heaven. Lunch with JYJ. Could it get any better!?
"Sure, that sounds good. Any particular time or place?"
"There is a place which was good hamburgers called..Jaejoong what was that place we had those burgers at last time?? --- Farmer Boys---Farmer Boys, thats it. So there at 1 o'clock tomorrow?"
"Ok, that sounds prefect. That place has great food too."
"Alright we'll see you tomorrow then, bye."
"Bye."
I put the cellphone on my night stand and just stared at it. I mean that phone call really could not have happened, right? I mean life just doesn't work that way. Does it?
I bolted up off the bed, grabbed the house phone already dailing Hermione's phone. (Her name really isn't Hermione, gave her that nickname cause she reminds me of the Harry Potter character. Her real name is Jennifer O'Donnell)
"Los Angeles City morgue, you kill'em, we chill'em. Rates start at 299, how can I help you?"
"HermioneImetJYJtodayandamhavinglunchwiththetomorrowatoneoclockbecauseIbumpedinto
YoochunatSMtodayandourphonesgotmixedupandhewastryingtocallmealldaybutIwasatmom's
jobsoIdidn'trealizeuntilnowthatIhadthewrongphoneandIammeetingthemtomorrowplease
comeoverandhelpmepickoutsomethingtowear."
I took a very deep breath.
"ooook. Can we have that again but in English please. Yo no hablo spanish or whatever language you were speaking, tongues I think."
"Sorry. I met JYJ and am having lunch with them tomorrow..." and I explained everything.
10 mins later...
"You are such a lair!"
"Excuse me!?"
"No way that happened."
"Hang on, I will prove it. With all those fan someone had to report it online."
After 15 mins of searching I found what I was looking for:
http://alldbsk.blogspot.com/2010/06/jyj-sm-accident.html
Of course after that, Hermione was dumb strucked.
"Why can't I have YOUR luck!?" Hermione finally exclaimed.
"Trust me you don't want it. Shirley."
"Ugh..true. She is a witch with a B"
"No witches are nicer then her."
"If you say so. Look I can't come over, I a watching my little brother but just wear anything, all your clothes is cute. You have better call me after you have lunch with them OK?"
"Of course. Talk to you tomorrow."
"Bye!"
"Ta!"
After I hung up with Hermione I was restless. I showered, got comfortable, ate a bowl of cereal and just roamed around the house. I tried to read. I tried to watch a movie and finally looking at the clock and realizing mom was going to pull another all nighter I decided to go to sleep.
I didn't sleep at all yet morning came too soon.
-Outie will post again later
(I will try to reply to comments as much as I can, so please leave them and spread my blog around! This is an experience everyone should know about!)
OMG! This was NOT my phone. It was VERY similar to my phone but now that I was looking at it... OMG!
See my phone is a Samsung Jet this was a Samsung Omnia II which is basically a newer model of my phone so there isn't too much difference.
Here is some links so you can see what I am talking about:
Samsung Jet: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s8000_jet-2835.php
Samsung Omnia: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i8000_omnia_ii-2836.php
Not too different and since I was kind of distracted at the time I dropped my phone well I wasn't paying attention to it.
Now that I think on it Yoochun had put something in his pocket right before he helped me up, MY PHONE. They got switched and of course Yoochun noticed and here he was calling his phone trying to reach me cause obviously I have his phone.
Needless to say I was laying on my bed staring at this in utter and complete silence and shock. My brain trying to process the fact that I have YOOCHUN "MICKY" PARK's cell phone in my hand.
Ya, I know that probably sounded very fangirl but hey, I am a fan and I am a girl. Put two and two together, it equals 5..I mean 6, no wait wait I got it 4.
Sorry brain is still trying to process everything thats happened in the last few days.
So I did the only thing I could do, I called my cell phone.
"Stalker Friendly, how can I help you?"
Ya, thats what I thought too.
"Um...Yoochun??" I asked carefully.
"Nope this is his evil half, your the one who took his phone, right?"
"JUNSU" -clacker- "HEY!"
"Sorry! Junsu was trying to be funny," came Yoochun's voice.
"Uh...ha ha?"
I will be honestly Junsu and Yoochun speak really good English, Junsu has less of an accent though, surprisingly.
"Ya, um, so we got our phones mixed up earlier," Yoochin replied.
"Apparently. I am really sorry. I have not looked through it, I promised. I went to my mom's work to help her out right after they got mixed up, so I didn't even know until just now, but I haven't looked through it nor will I and I-"
After rambling like an idiot I realized I should just shut my mouth before I stuck a bigger foot in.
"Its ok. We can meet up and switch them back if you want. I can't tonight, we are pretty busy but if you want you can meet us for lunch tomorrow and then we can swap them. Sound ok?"
Needless to say I was again in utter shock but also in heaven. Lunch with JYJ. Could it get any better!?
"Sure, that sounds good. Any particular time or place?"
"There is a place which was good hamburgers called..Jaejoong what was that place we had those burgers at last time?? --- Farmer Boys---Farmer Boys, thats it. So there at 1 o'clock tomorrow?"
"Ok, that sounds prefect. That place has great food too."
"Alright we'll see you tomorrow then, bye."
"Bye."
I put the cellphone on my night stand and just stared at it. I mean that phone call really could not have happened, right? I mean life just doesn't work that way. Does it?
I bolted up off the bed, grabbed the house phone already dailing Hermione's phone. (Her name really isn't Hermione, gave her that nickname cause she reminds me of the Harry Potter character. Her real name is Jennifer O'Donnell)
"Los Angeles City morgue, you kill'em, we chill'em. Rates start at 299, how can I help you?"
"HermioneImetJYJtodayandamhavinglunchwiththetomorrowatoneoclockbecauseIbumpedinto
YoochunatSMtodayandourphonesgotmixedupandhewastryingtocallmealldaybutIwasatmom's
jobsoIdidn'trealizeuntilnowthatIhadthewrongphoneandIammeetingthemtomorrowplease
comeoverandhelpmepickoutsomethingtowear."
I took a very deep breath.
"ooook. Can we have that again but in English please. Yo no hablo spanish or whatever language you were speaking, tongues I think."
"Sorry. I met JYJ and am having lunch with them tomorrow..." and I explained everything.
10 mins later...
"You are such a lair!"
"Excuse me!?"
"No way that happened."
"Hang on, I will prove it. With all those fan someone had to report it online."
After 15 mins of searching I found what I was looking for:
http://alldbsk.blogspot.com/2010/06/jyj-sm-accident.html
Of course after that, Hermione was dumb strucked.
"Why can't I have YOUR luck!?" Hermione finally exclaimed.
"Trust me you don't want it. Shirley."
"Ugh..true. She is a witch with a B"
"No witches are nicer then her."
"If you say so. Look I can't come over, I a watching my little brother but just wear anything, all your clothes is cute. You have better call me after you have lunch with them OK?"
"Of course. Talk to you tomorrow."
"Bye!"
"Ta!"
After I hung up with Hermione I was restless. I showered, got comfortable, ate a bowl of cereal and just roamed around the house. I tried to read. I tried to watch a movie and finally looking at the clock and realizing mom was going to pull another all nighter I decided to go to sleep.
I didn't sleep at all yet morning came too soon.
-Outie will post again later
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Uh oh Telephones
DBSK is sort of split up right now. No one has said they are disbanded but they are doing their own things.
Yunho is working on Goong. Changmin seems to have disappeared. Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun are working on JYJ and their own individual stuff and of course they are in LA, CALIFORNIA as of June 26th.
Needless to say I am like, OMG, I am a fan after all.
So the day AFTER they arrive, I am at SM Entertainments to ask about internships AGAIN. The first time their answer was we don't do internships. The second time was we are not currently doing internships now. This time was, we are looking for the summer, so I gave them my resume.
What?
I am NOT one to give up. Remember SM and Avex is my goal.
Anyways, I am leaving when I heard this outburst of screaming and yelling from fans pouring out of cabs and cars. It seems that JYJ is being stalked at their hotel cause it was pretty early in the morning and Yoochun looked like he was still asleep.
So I am trying to leave, JYJ is trying to enter and fans are trying to touch and photograph them. I was super overwhelmed and I can only IMAGE how JYJ felt. Hence why I sat down and cry every time my mom try to get my on the runway. No lime light for me thanks.
I must admit that I was SUPER excited. I am a fan in the end and here was three of DBSK right in front of them. How could I not be excited. But neither was I going to scream, push, prod and cry in JYJ face.I did however take out my cell phone to try and take a quick picture before I left.
It didn't happen.
While JYJ was getting closer to me, so where the fans, whom somehow got behind me. I still sit down and try to figure out how a bunch of screaming fans got behind me without me noticing. Well because of these fans, I got pushed forward, none to gently either, and bumped into someone moving towards me, dropping my phone onto the ground. I am not talking about a gentle bump, I mean I landed on my @ss afterward kind of bump.
So I am on the floor cursing in Spanish, my tailbone and hands throbbing in protest and looking up to yell at someone when I realize the someone I wanted to yell at was Yoochun. Cause someone in my brain the person in front of me was a fan trying to pass me when I got pushed forward. But apparently Yoochun got pushed forward by a fan, when I got pushed, which was how we somehow collide.
Yoochun being a guy and bigger then I am, barely 5' here, was looking at me with a shocked and apologetic expression with a bit of amusement stooped down to stuff something in his pocket and helped me get up. I blushed every shade of red that existed, quickly looking around for my phone to look anywhere but Yoochun's face let alone Jaejoong or Junsu's, a fan handed me my phone which I stick in my pocket quick thanking the girl and turn back to Yoochun.
Obviously I have to say something to him, so I say the only thing I could, "Sorry about that, I got pushed from behind."
To which Yoochun nodded and say in a heavy accent, "Same here, you ok?"
"I'm fine, thank you. Well um..I was actually leaving," I looked at all three at them and bowed, "Um..have fun in California. Good luck with your album."
And I then practically ran away. That was so embrassing! I was so tongue twisted I wanted to scream. There was so much I wanted to say and ask but there was a freaking audience but that had probably been my only chance and I blew it. I should have invited them to lunch or something. No instead I said have a good time and good luck. I mean how lame was that!
So instead of going shopping like I planned I went to my mom's work because if I sat still or stewed on what just happened I was going to lose my mind.
I tossed my phone into my purse and left it in my mom's locker and went to help her out. Obviously I told her what happened and what an idiot I felt like. And of course like all moms she tried to make me feel better, which of course just made me feel worse.
Finally she got the hint and gave me work to take my mind off it.
My mother has an awesome job. I helped her picked out outfits for one of her photo shoots for a swimsuit event she had coming up. I also helped pick out the models for the events. There are some models who are so nice and others who are plain evil.
Shirley Johnson was evil with a CAPITAL E. She and I are the same age and I finished high school with her. She stole my prom date and boyfriend. Needless to say we have no love for each other so I happily pointed out that she was too white for a swimsuit event where mom should use tan models and how easily she burns. Summer of 2005- Shirley the Tomato.
To which Shirley insisted that she could get a spray on tan for the event and that sunscreen would prevent her from burning.
I stared her right in the face and say, "No. Your not doing it."
"And who the hell-"
"GIRLS" my mother said loudly, "enough. Shirley I am sorry but no. I am not going to risk you burning during the event. It will ruin your skin for weeks and can cause serious damage in the future."
So Shirley shut up cause she knew she wasn't going to win. In the end I was my mother's daughter and my mom wont forget how sick I got when my boyfriend of 1 year cheated and dumped me for her.
Shirley stalked off pissed and with a glare to which I smiled smugly at which my mother smacked my leg gently but smartly.
"What!?"
"Stop picking fights with Shirley."
"I didn't. I was stating the obvious and watch she is going to complain to Miranda (mom's boss) that you are not telling her do the event because of me."
"Miranda will know thats not true."
"I don't want you in trouble with Miranda because of Shirley and I. She really can't do the event."
"I know. Anyways you've been here for most of the day. Go home. Enjoy your meeting with that Korean group instead of being embrassed. How many girls wouldn't have loved to be in your shoes at that moment?"
I couldn't help but grin, "true. Ok ok. Love you mom."
I kissed her quickly and left. Once I got home, I dumped my purse on my night stand and scooped out my phone, planning to call one of my friends another DBSK fan and share the news. I scretched out on my bed and unlocked my phone when I saw a dozen missed calls from my cell phone number. This wasn't my phone.
It was Yoochun's.
(I am tired, a lot has happened in the pass 48 hrs. I will update tomorrow. Once I am caught up to date in my blog I will start twittering.)
Yunho is working on Goong. Changmin seems to have disappeared. Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun are working on JYJ and their own individual stuff and of course they are in LA, CALIFORNIA as of June 26th.
Needless to say I am like, OMG, I am a fan after all.
So the day AFTER they arrive, I am at SM Entertainments to ask about internships AGAIN. The first time their answer was we don't do internships. The second time was we are not currently doing internships now. This time was, we are looking for the summer, so I gave them my resume.
What?
I am NOT one to give up. Remember SM and Avex is my goal.
Anyways, I am leaving when I heard this outburst of screaming and yelling from fans pouring out of cabs and cars. It seems that JYJ is being stalked at their hotel cause it was pretty early in the morning and Yoochun looked like he was still asleep.
So I am trying to leave, JYJ is trying to enter and fans are trying to touch and photograph them. I was super overwhelmed and I can only IMAGE how JYJ felt. Hence why I sat down and cry every time my mom try to get my on the runway. No lime light for me thanks.
I must admit that I was SUPER excited. I am a fan in the end and here was three of DBSK right in front of them. How could I not be excited. But neither was I going to scream, push, prod and cry in JYJ face.I did however take out my cell phone to try and take a quick picture before I left.
It didn't happen.
While JYJ was getting closer to me, so where the fans, whom somehow got behind me. I still sit down and try to figure out how a bunch of screaming fans got behind me without me noticing. Well because of these fans, I got pushed forward, none to gently either, and bumped into someone moving towards me, dropping my phone onto the ground. I am not talking about a gentle bump, I mean I landed on my @ss afterward kind of bump.
So I am on the floor cursing in Spanish, my tailbone and hands throbbing in protest and looking up to yell at someone when I realize the someone I wanted to yell at was Yoochun. Cause someone in my brain the person in front of me was a fan trying to pass me when I got pushed forward. But apparently Yoochun got pushed forward by a fan, when I got pushed, which was how we somehow collide.
Yoochun being a guy and bigger then I am, barely 5' here, was looking at me with a shocked and apologetic expression with a bit of amusement stooped down to stuff something in his pocket and helped me get up. I blushed every shade of red that existed, quickly looking around for my phone to look anywhere but Yoochun's face let alone Jaejoong or Junsu's, a fan handed me my phone which I stick in my pocket quick thanking the girl and turn back to Yoochun.
Obviously I have to say something to him, so I say the only thing I could, "Sorry about that, I got pushed from behind."
To which Yoochun nodded and say in a heavy accent, "Same here, you ok?"
"I'm fine, thank you. Well um..I was actually leaving," I looked at all three at them and bowed, "Um..have fun in California. Good luck with your album."
And I then practically ran away. That was so embrassing! I was so tongue twisted I wanted to scream. There was so much I wanted to say and ask but there was a freaking audience but that had probably been my only chance and I blew it. I should have invited them to lunch or something. No instead I said have a good time and good luck. I mean how lame was that!
So instead of going shopping like I planned I went to my mom's work because if I sat still or stewed on what just happened I was going to lose my mind.
I tossed my phone into my purse and left it in my mom's locker and went to help her out. Obviously I told her what happened and what an idiot I felt like. And of course like all moms she tried to make me feel better, which of course just made me feel worse.
Finally she got the hint and gave me work to take my mind off it.
My mother has an awesome job. I helped her picked out outfits for one of her photo shoots for a swimsuit event she had coming up. I also helped pick out the models for the events. There are some models who are so nice and others who are plain evil.
Shirley Johnson was evil with a CAPITAL E. She and I are the same age and I finished high school with her. She stole my prom date and boyfriend. Needless to say we have no love for each other so I happily pointed out that she was too white for a swimsuit event where mom should use tan models and how easily she burns. Summer of 2005- Shirley the Tomato.
To which Shirley insisted that she could get a spray on tan for the event and that sunscreen would prevent her from burning.
I stared her right in the face and say, "No. Your not doing it."
"And who the hell-"
"GIRLS" my mother said loudly, "enough. Shirley I am sorry but no. I am not going to risk you burning during the event. It will ruin your skin for weeks and can cause serious damage in the future."
So Shirley shut up cause she knew she wasn't going to win. In the end I was my mother's daughter and my mom wont forget how sick I got when my boyfriend of 1 year cheated and dumped me for her.
Shirley stalked off pissed and with a glare to which I smiled smugly at which my mother smacked my leg gently but smartly.
"What!?"
"Stop picking fights with Shirley."
"I didn't. I was stating the obvious and watch she is going to complain to Miranda (mom's boss) that you are not telling her do the event because of me."
"Miranda will know thats not true."
"I don't want you in trouble with Miranda because of Shirley and I. She really can't do the event."
"I know. Anyways you've been here for most of the day. Go home. Enjoy your meeting with that Korean group instead of being embrassed. How many girls wouldn't have loved to be in your shoes at that moment?"
I couldn't help but grin, "true. Ok ok. Love you mom."
I kissed her quickly and left. Once I got home, I dumped my purse on my night stand and scooped out my phone, planning to call one of my friends another DBSK fan and share the news. I scretched out on my bed and unlocked my phone when I saw a dozen missed calls from my cell phone number. This wasn't my phone.
It was Yoochun's.
(I am tired, a lot has happened in the pass 48 hrs. I will update tomorrow. Once I am caught up to date in my blog I will start twittering.)
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