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Taxi Driver

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Vigilante work requires money. A lot of money although this is open to argument depending on what one wants to achieve from their work. That was one of the take-away messages I got from the South Korean series – Taxi.

The other messages I get are;

  • You need some form of skills to carry out vigilante work
  • It’s a stressful vocation but worthwhile
  • There will be a blurring of boundaries on what differentiates a vigilante from a criminal
  • Vigilante work requires teamwork for it to be sustainable. Even Batman needs his loyal butler.
  • People commit varying levels of crime and evil people do exist.

I have a few more episodes to complete and I aspire to be like Mr Jang. The empathetic yet revengeful one with the money lays down the rules and has a keen eye for talent. I don’t really know how this story will end because my Netflix is down at the moment and I can’t really binge on it overnight.

Dr Cha had a good ending

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If Dr Cha had come out a few years earlier, I think my mom would have been inspired by the story. Her narrative is somewhat similar. Instead of a liver problem, she had fibroid and needed an operation. What happened after that just sucked. My dad being a narcissist is not the best partner to be involved with in times of need. Because to him, the world evolves around him only. He lacks empathy and sadly it was apparent. Now that Mom has passed away leaving us to tend to Dad’s daily matters, my sister and I cannot help thinking, “This man is a j***”.

There was another part however that struck a chord within myself. It was a scene earlier on in the series when Dr Cha first joined the residency programme. It was something that Dr Seo said to her that kind of brings back old memories. I can’t indulge in the specifics but that scene made me sad. Really really sad, disappointed yet furious at the same time. It’s that same type of rage you’d feel when someone dear to you decides to not walk on the same path. Other scenes were relatable, which made me think that whatever we are experiencing now is normal for women around the world. It seems that the issue is the same with a cross-cultural nuance to it.

Dr Cha and her husband got divorced. She rejected Dr Roy’s love confession and remained happy as a single lady with kids. She learned new skills and cultivated a lot of self-love for herself.

Self-love is a very powerful motivator. Self-love is a powerful friend. It keeps the dark thoughts away. I have been indulging in a lot of self-love for the past two years. I realized that it helps to steer away from distractions and become more focused on your life goals. Self-love is a wonderful gift you can give yourself all the time for free.

The blue orchid in Little Women

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My initial guess was that it was left as a name card of the assassin. Did you have the same thought too?

As the story progressed, I began to think it could serve as a biological weapon. Apart from its hallucinogenic and trance-like effect, the flower may have hypnotic properties that cause the ‘sniffers’ to obey the commands of the perpetrator. Having said that, there must be an antidote to hinder such effects on the culprit him/herself. Yup, I was absorbed into that idea a lot.

I have to mention that this story gave The Village vibes as well with their elaborate, collaborative yet full of conspiracy plan. The difference is that the Jeongran Society wanted to rule the world instead of cooping in their own societal order. Turns out it’s a symbol of loyalty. Total subconjugance to the leader and the objective. Although I still have trouble understanding who the leader of the society is. Is it the mayoral candidate or is he just a puppet of his wife, who was not chosen unanimously because she’s a maniac? I mean who gets to make the decision that it is your time to die for The Cause?

Now that I know the significance of the blue orchid, I have to find out if this blue orchid is real after all.

Latest KDrama binge

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Last weekend, I decided to catch up with a new KDrama because people on IG said that when they watched it, they wanted to become a lawyer. The Kdrama is called WHY HER. It has aired up to 8 episodes, and yes, I find it interesting. But no, I don’t want to become a lawyer simply because it is not in my character to be like Oh Soo Jae. Kentalnya jiwa sis. I cannot la like that.

I am looking forward to the coming episodes but will probably leave it until it gets to its finale before I start bingeing on it again.

A quote however caught my eye in the series. Saw it in one of the scenes in Chan’s restaurant and that is..

One day, you will meet whoever you need to meet. Like today.

To me, it reaffirms the idea of Qada and Qadar. And that Allah always has the best plans for you. If anything is meant to be, it will still happen no matter what.

The part when Han Yoon Chan declares to Jang Hana

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Hana asked Yoon Chan,

” You still worry about me knowing that I love him? “

and he said..

” I told you to lean on me when you’re scared or things got tough. Even if you love someone else, my feelings won’t change. I’ll always protect you.

I’ve known you and him for a while now. I wish I was your love. But I acknowledge that I’m not the one who makes your heart beat faster.

You won’t give up on love or work. I know you won’t. You’ll keep going forward. You’ll be in pain and you might feel lost. When things get tough, don’t forget that I’m always here for you. You’ll be in pain because of your love for him. You’ll realize one day love that hurts can never last. Come to me when you realize that. I’ll be waiting.

There are many kinds of love. My way of loving you is to be there for you.. no matter what”

 

*then the chorus of this song explodes in the background*