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I took a French film class at my university last year, and when we were watching French New Wave films, I felt as if some had altered my perception of reality by the time I had gotten to the end, while I felt as if others had mentally zapped my willpower to stay awake.

I have mixed feelings about CL entering the “Western” scene. On one hand, I think it’d be great to see some Asian representation in mainstream (probably American) media. On the other hand, the fact that she has to appeal to western audiences by westernizing herself makes me feel less eager to see her enter the scene. I understand that that’s what entertainers, especially global entertainers, do, but there’s a hint of cultural hegemony here that makes me feel somewhat reluctant. Ultimately, though, I suppose this was her choice, so if she succeeds in the Western scene, I’d be more than willing to celebrate her success.

I resonate strongly with many points in this article. The debate between fate and choice can go around in circles. Is fate an illusion in choice, or choice an illusion in fate? Can both exist simultaneously, without one being overpowered by the other? Personally, I think that fate is the illusion that we are led to believe in when our choices lead us to certain points in our lives, but it’s a very hard pill to swallow sometimes.