*In the "Journey Through The Stars" photo album*
Hanging out with the Wisconsin Girls in the Incheon International Airport! Can't believe it was already time for them to leave, after only being here a week. I wish it were longer. I'm gonna miss you guys. :'( Be good! Don't forget about me!
Em- T.T I want to go back already...
Jacklyn- We've only been back home a few days!
Em- But I never got the chance to see my Zelo...
Mel- *Rolls eyes*
Em- Hey, you have no room to talk! You get to see your bias EVERY DAY!
Mel- Not true. I don't get to see him EVERY day. He's really a very busy person.
Em- Missing the point.
*Next picture*
Sungmin with his birthday present, made by me, of course. ^.^ Isn't he so cute?! Nae Oppa, saranghaeyo. :D He let me take a picture before he had to go. He was having a birthday party with some of his friends.
Em- See, see? This is what I mean.
Mel- Oh shush, you.
Jackie- Now now, children. But wait, this guy's birthday was on New Year's day?
Mel- Yup! And he's not 'this guy'. He's my bias, Lee Sungmin. Seriously, Sibling.
Henry- Hey, you didn't give me a birthday present!
Mel- I'm broke, remember? Unless you want me to make you a little pink mouse necklace, too?
Henry- No, no that's okay. Leave the pink things to Sungmin.
Mel- when I have money, I'll do something for your birthday, Henry. I promise.
Henry- Your promises mean NOTHING!
Mel- I swear on my status as an ELF?
Henry- ...fine.
*video both on Facebook and sent out in e-mail*
My performance with Sungmin-oppa. I got the video clip. This way the family can see me play the ukulele. :D Anyway, the song is the arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", based on the version by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. I really like Sungmin's performance of it, though. Very sweet. Please enjoy!
Tessa- :O you convinced him to do something Hawaiian?!
Mel- I didn't convince him; he decided to do it himself. He just asked me to help him by playing ukulele.
Jackie- He said the name right! You can't get most Americans to do that!
Mel- He had some coaching. XD
Jackie- Ooohhhh, I see. :P
Aunty Jackie- I'm so happy you're putting the ukulele I gave you to use. This boy has a nice voice, and I'm happy he can see your talent. You learned to play very quickly; I'm surprised, and very proud.
Mel- I had a lot of help, and a lot of practice. Thank you so much, Aunty Jackie. :)
Grandpa Henry- It's nice to see that all of your training over there is starting to pay off. An I'm happy that one of your Korean friends decided to pursue a Hawaiian artist. Keep working hard, Melissa.
*Next picture*
Look at me! I'm doing the splits!!! I did it! Many thanks to Kim Min Hee for her coaching. Could never have done it without you.
Jackie- Never thought you had it in you.
Mel- neither did I. :P
Min Hee- next time you decide to do something painful, don't involve me.
Mel- But why? You're the only one I have!
John- What about ME?!
Mel- You're still in Ireland!
John- Good point.
*Next picture*
Lunch with the Jung Sisters! :D Mmmmm, delicious foodstuffs. Seeing who has the biggest cheeks. ...I win!
Henry- ...
Mel- NOT including you. Mochi.
*Next picture*
Aren't I fashionable?! Here's my favorite outfit of what Sunny and Tiffany bought for me. sapphire blue, baby! And, as much as I don't like skinny jeans, these actually work for me. They make my legs seem longer and less stocky. Oh, and let's not forget the high-heeled boots...
Eliz- You're sizzling, Melly. I'm shocked.
Jacklyn- No more theatre shirts for you?
Ali- Where were you going?
Mel- A date.
Ali- O.O
Mel- Hahaha, just kidding. The trainees were taking a group picture, so they told us to dress stylishly. I did my best. XD
*On main Facebook wall*
I'm getting a lot of friend requests from people I don't know all of a sudden. I wonder if it has something to do with Sungmin's announcement?
*Later that week*
These friend requests are getting kind of annoying. It's cluttering my e-mail.
*Same day*
Still love having Facebook. It never seemed so important until I moved to another continent. <3 you all. :)
Jackie- If you didn't have it, it would be so much harder to talk to you all the way from Australia...
Em- Awww, <3 you, too.
Mel- Thanks, Mom. :P
*A few days later*
I'm sorry everyone, friends and family. But the company says that I have to delete my Facebook account. :( Don't blame me, blame SM. It's a publicity thing, I guess. I'm really, really, really sorry, everyone. I have to delete my ELF blog, too. The explanation they gave me is that my personal accounts endanger the company's privacy policy, or something. It was okay when it was just family, but when I started getting requests from a lot of people...
So I guess this is my last post. I'll do my best to stay in contact through other methods, like e-mail. They're letting me keep my Twitter account, if that means anything. :) But I rarely ever use it...
I guess it's so they can keep an eye on me. I hate this, and you know I do, but... I can't really say no to the company. I had to either delete my Facebook and my blog or I'd have to stop hanging out with idols. They didn't give me a choice. It's the cost of being finally recognized, I guess. Sorry, everyone. Really.
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Finding the Right Words
FanfictionMel is known for her stubborn personality, her slightly eccentric tendencies, and her loud voice. But more than that, what separates her and her friends from the rest of the cold Wisconsin town around her, is their love of music- Korean music. When...
