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Hi Edinaa, yes, mental stress is the worse! And yes, I can totally relate to not seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. We just have to have faith. Faith that things will get better and that difficult times will pass. Faith in a higher power, in ourselves or whatever.

I've actually been going through a lot of undue mental stress myself, for the last 2 yrs. It's mostly work related, but also some issues in my personal life. I've always been a person who likes to have a plan, road map for where my life is heading. Two years ago I lost that map and I've been trying to find it again ever since. It's been difficult. It has been and still is the greatest source of stress for me. I've put on weight because of it. I don't sleep well because it. I've not been a good daughter, friend, girlfriend because of it. But each day I get up and I tell myself it'll pass, it'll pass, it'll pass. Most times I don't believe my own words (depression is a beast, makes you pessimistic & negative in your thoughts), but I keep on saying it, hoping one day it will turn out to be true.

So whatever is troubling you, my dear Edinaa, it will pass.
In the meantime we can escape into dramaland and forget our worries a bit. I'm glad you liked Like Father, Like Son. I really like the guy who played the rich dad. He really learned to be human & connect with his family throughout the movie. What dramas are you watching now, if any? I STILL haven't decided what drama I want to watch! I've been trying to decide for over 2 mths! haha

Hehe, hi5!
I really can't stand the kid! :)

Carrot, my dear! It's always a pleasure to read from you. Thank you for the update on Protect the Boss. I'll watch it even though some people say the male lead is a bit wimpy. I don't like wimpy male leads. I rather him be a jerk than a wimp. Dunno what that says about me, but it's the truth! hehe :p Anyway, I'll watch it for the comedy even though I really hate love triangles. I've also heard the side characters are pretty good! :)

I'm not watching anything at the moment. Actually it's been a while since I watched a drama, maybe 2-3 mths? I'm not in a slump, I just can't make a choice! lol Last drama I watched was Nine. It was great! I fell in love with the male lead, sooo cute!!! Have you seen it?

In the meantime I've been watching movies, my first love. Prior to this drama hiatus I hadn't watched a movie for like 3-4 mths so now I guess I'm playing catch up.

Seen any movies lately or just dramas?
So good to have you back, Carrot-ssi! Hugs! :)

Gonna reply on your profile. :)

There is no way under the sun I would let him walk out of the house in that monstrosity that he wore to the drama awards if he were my man. Or if he insists, I'd disown him for the night I swear to the Heavens. That magician suit was the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

As for mr. Lee ... that would be my drama hubby mr. Lee Seo Jin (could also be mr. Lee Byung Hun but he done left me & got married last year so I put him on the back burner for now! :). I first saw my darling in Lovers & fell totally and madly and irrevocably in love! You can check my profile for a lil eye candy if you like. My real life hubby is kinda jealous! ha! But he's gonna have to deal with it! :p

Hehe ... well, ok, I don't dislike him, but I'm not a fan either! :)

He doesn't irritate me or anything. I've seen him in Alwyas (loved him there!) and parts of master's sun. His character reminded me too much of the lovely Cha Seung Woo's Dok Go Jin in The Greatest Love so I didn't appreciate him in MS as much. That's more the fault of the horrible Hongs than Subby-ssi though.

And now I understand why you like him! Because you're nuts just like him! :p You think his fashion sense is awesome??? Bahaha Girl, he needs to fire his damn stylist ... or hire one and LISTEN TO HER if he dresses himself! hehe

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Lol, no worries. I should have known dissing LSJ would bring out the fan girl guns. It's all good. I'll take the shots cuz if someone diss mr. Lee I gonna have to slap a ...

No, no, no, I'm just kidding! LOL
Really. Forgive my horrible sense of humour. Beauty (& I guess talent) is in the eye of the beholder so we're all entitled. Having said that I don't agree with you about the ugly part. What's wrong with calling it like I see it?

And now I'm really going to piss you off ... I don't like Subby-ssi either! I don't think he's ugly, but his fashion sense is too weird! ;)

Ok, how about:

'He's not pleasing to the eyes. My eyes.'

Better?

"Amazing" is in the eyes of the beholder ... and you really need to relax. I was being facetious. Well kind of! *shrug*

I liked the review, though I hopped over #3 in the event I'd like to watch the drama later.

All, but one, are a no go.

I like Kang Ji Hwan but I don't like the sound of the plot in Big Men. Hotel King sounds boring and I don't watch noona romances so Witch's Romance is out. Moreover while Uhm Jung Hwa is a respected actress (and I don't hate her like other overrated actresses that shall remain unnamed), there's something about her role interpretations that don't quite convince me. So double no.

I definitely won't watch the medical drama. I hate medical dramas. And ... I don't like Lee Jong Suk. I think he's ugly. What's up with his mouth? If you think his lips are kissable, I don't! :p #dontshoot

I'll watch anything with Cha Seung Woo's name on it, though, so You're All Surrounded is the only one that makes the cut even if I'm not too keen on the plot! :)

Thx for the update, Crooked.

lee seo jin & ha ji won??? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Are you TRYING to give me a heart attack! I can't stand the girl! :)

Please tell me what drama they played in together so I can avoid it (although it's tough ignoring my darling Seo Jin)!

lol YOU sent me a friends request ... weeks ago & I accepted it. I also posted a comment on your profile to which you never responded! :)

Anyway, I'm fine! :) I have mostly been watching movies of late. Last drama I watched was Nine. Loved it. What are you watching?

What genres do you enjoy the most? You can see my preference on my profile.

Sleepy, I have no idea re Good Days on Viki or Dramafever. I usually watch drama on neither of those sites because they don't normally work in my location.

However I did check the popular streaming sites & it's not there! These subbers better not be trippin'!

I'm pretty sure you've watched a Miike film one way or another. They're kind of hard to avoid! lol

The last drama I finished was Nine, I think. That was Nov/Dec last year. I haven't watched anything since. I've been super busy & I can't see to find anything that suits my mood. So I've been watching movies instead which is fine because my movie PTW list was getting way too fat.

I did warn you about those sex scenes in Spartacus! lol
Too bad you let that deter you, though. It's really an amazing the show. Both in terms of the romance, political intrigue & epic battle scenes.

Yup, Vera is really a great actress, imo. It's not that she plays a super wide range of characters, but her performances are always intense. You're totally drawn in. Watch her in Never Forever! I rec'ed this movie to you when you came asking for romance movies. Did you watch it?
It's worth your time.

No I was actually referring to Kings2Heart. Lee Soon Shin was universally panned by everyone so I've sort of banned it from my watch list.

The fact that HJW is the lead female in K2H is a definite negative. Usually I'm able to tolerate her enough to watch dramas / movies she's in even though I hate her acting, but the fact that LSG is the male lead doesn't help. Not that I have anything against him. Everyone thinks he's so fly, but I'm not familiar with his work at all & he's not good looking enough for me to jump in blind. So I guess this drama will never make the cut.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, Edinaa! I hope it isn't anything too serious.

If you'd like to share, I'd be happy to listen as a friend without judgment.

How did you like Like Father, Like Son? I also saw it here in the cinemas.

Hugs to you, luv!

Ohhhh! Me thinks he likes yah, Juniko-ssi! Although we kinda already knew that. I just think men - regardless of where they're from - are way too selfish & self-centred to waste time & money on a girl they don't really like.

Cultures within Asia can be weird, and their dating culture is obviously different from that of the West. Moreover their tendency to infantilize women can lead to an overabundance of chivalry even if they're not that into you ... but I still can't sense that happening in your case.

Either the guy really digs you OR he's working hard for some booty!

Are you going to meet him again? What do you want from him?

Thx for the heads up on the finale of Nine. I knew the ending was weird, that's exactly why I'm afraid to watch it. What if it's weird I don't like?

Golden Bride is so cute & so worth it, BUT it's at least 20 eps too long so prepare for a lot of repetition & drag.

I absolutely loved Chang Ui in this drama, though. He was sooooo wonderful. Every girl should find a man like him. He & the female lead made the cutest couple EVERRRRR!

As for your bad habit ... hehe! No judgment here! I usually go for the looks first then sit up and pay attention when I see damn good acting. This is what happened with Go Soo in Golden Empire. Always liked him for his fineness, but damn that drama proved the brother can ACT!

I'm also known to tolerate a lot of cringe worthy acting for a cute face! :p

How are you liking Missing You? It's one I want to watch. I tend to like the female lead. Her dramas always have good kisses! :p

A drama can never have too much happiness for me. As long as it's not clawing & cheesy, light ... with some comedic moments (like City Hall) is what I love best.

You still haven't watched beyond ep 11??? Gurl, what you waiting on?