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SAME!! I went and double checked because I was like... but it should be on at 2pm.... it hasn't changed and I don't know because I haven't been on for a while right??
haha
To whoever caused the glitch with OT;
I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career as a Beanie. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let Open Thread back on now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.
And then fix Open Thread myself.
LOL!! That is too funny. I'm so new to K-dramas but I'm a furious fanatic already. So OT every Friday. Good to know. My friends are all irritated with me trying to get them to watch something, anything korean. So I'm nomu-nomu happy to find u all. My peeps! I can take my post off FB and move the crazy over here. :D
I need a dramahug, I had a hard day of 13 hours, so many tours, I was the head of shift today, the museum was buzzing. I was about to lose my mind.
I am so annoyed at Faith cause the background music reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean theme so much. what do you think? There are so many similar parts.
Rewatching Gaksital stopped short of the last 2 episodes, cause I have so little time and I would also feel even more pain than the first time...
but I am still in awe of Park Ki Woong and feel like I want to see him as a complete opposite of Shunji....dressed up in a pink bear-sweater and furry boots liek a girl.
That was an interesting picture. It sounds like you are working very hard, you should be proud. I am sending you a virtual hug, I hope you will feel better. Could you please post links of Pirates of the Carribean OST whose tracks sound like the ones for Faith? I haven't seen any of the PoCs (and I don't know that I will), but I would love to listen to their OST and compare. Thanks!
Redfox,
I just listened to it, and the PoC theme song actually reminds me not only of the Faith's one but also of the CH one, in which LMH is the lead (in both as we know). This is interesting, thanks for sharing...
Hi redfox! I remember that a lot of people commented on the similarity between the main theme and Pirates of the Carribean when Faith first aired ... it was either on here and/or in the thread below the first and second episode. I remember well that I myself went like "What the... isn't that Pirates?", but now, the theme doesn't bug me anymore, I've gotten used to it. Actually, I've caught myself humming along!
Also, Faith OST has other songs that are very Korean, so the OST CD will have a variety of songs, in the end. I think that in that industry, they copy from each other from time to time...
I haven't forgotten about you (on this OT or the previous one). I am moving this week again (Thursday) so I am busy repacking and getting ready for that. I will write a proper response when I am a little more settled. I would love to stay in touch with you however, so we could stay in touch via email as well (if you would like): [email protected]. I hope you will see this message, and that your week is going well.
Hi ivoire.. Hah.. Went to the last thread to check for a response and then came back to this thread. Am not very good at emails cos am a facebooker.. Although lately I seem to update less. It varies from multiple updates in a day to nothing for a few days!
I will email you so that you can have my email address and we can keep in touch that way too :)
Hi Enz, I need to add another response (to your longer post), so there is a short response but I will write another (additional) one, so you could read now, but also check back again later, is what I am saying.
I always see you around here, but I never actually talked to you directly. You seem like a very nice and warm person, so I wanted to wish you a nice weekend.
I read on previous OT's that you moved houses like crazy, hope you are a bit settled down now?
And thank you for your kind wishes and for your compliments and for "stopping by," :-). I am hoping that you will have a great weekend! I have one more move to do, and I should be "settled down" for at least a year (that's what I am hoping).
Thanks for replying :) Good to hear your moving is almost over, hopefully the next one will be the last! I've only moved twice in my life and found it quite traumatic, so I don't know how you do it so many times!
FCW, It's called rolling with the punches, I believe, and I just do it, because I have to, to be honest. You know, I usually answer to the comments made to me, so you are welcome (about the reply).
There are so many people commenting on here, I always appreciate it when someone "stops by" and says "Hello!" because honestly, they don't have to :-) They could chose to ignore me and "talk" to someone else.
Hopefully you won't have to move so much after the next time! I always feel a little honoured actually, when people reply to my comments. I appreciate that they (and you in this case) take the time to write a reply and post it! : )
I will not have to move after my next move, but I will be traveling quite a bit, so I will be constantly "moving" from one place to another (for work). Like you, I do feel honored when people respond to my comments, which is why I make an effort to respond back. And like you, I appreciate that they take the time to write and post a reply.
I hope your week is going well.
Always good to be seen :-). How you be? How is life treating you? You must be excited about the upcoming BB concert. I think I read that you guys finally have your tickets? How are your parents doing?
they're great - we are celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary tonight. My father's back surgery is scheduled for the end of the month, and we are hoping this is the final cure.
I haven't done a lot of creative writing, although I made a spontaneous acrostic prayer last week using the word "Commandment" during my teen church retreat. Hopefully, I can get a couple of chapters out on both my stories before the concert.
So how have you been? Has your life settled down at all?
OK, so I knew about your 1st fanfic, but not about the 2nd one. So, what do you mean by this "so I’ll have to step back and punt a bit?" (what does punt mean?)
And I thought this was funny, "I still plan on finishing everything before Armageddon 2012 (just in case :-) ). You sound happy and that's good and I know you like busy, so that's also good. Have a wonderful weekend, and have a great time celebrating your parents' anniversary :-)!!!!
It's an american football term, sort of a last-ditch play. Basically, if you can't get everything done, you try to move forward in little steps to get where you want to go.
Congratulations Shukie, for your parents 56th wedding anniversary. What a wonderful occasion!!!!! I do hope that your dad's surgery will go well also and that it WILL be the final cure.
Huh, so you are writing 2 stories simultaneously? I know one is about war (or set in war times, right?) and the other one is about?...
I am good, preparing for my last move (next week) and then I should be settled for a while. I will be busy however because I will have different responsibilities (professionally) once I move in. Like you, I will be doing some writing (translating), still tutoring and working with children. Doing all that for different people, so life will be busy... which will be good.
Yay for your life settling down for a while.
I'm writing two: the first is mult-generational romance where the grandparents were high school sweethearts in World War II. The other is a vampire fiction set in Mumbai (Ricky HRH's idea!).
Yeah, my life is a bit busy, but then, it always is! lol. They just changed my hours at work, so no more graveyard shift for a year! Of course, that was my prime creative time, so I'll have to step back and punt a bit. I still plan on finishing everything before Armageddon 2012 (just in case ;-) )
Hello Sabah,
And may I say that I am very happy to "see" your smile amongst the brighter cheery faces. I hope that you will have a wonderful weekend :-)...
Yes it does, Kakashi!!! (and wink back at you with this :-)). I will get off the LMH train soon, so I am slowing saying "see you later...". Thought I would inundated B. when she is done with work. She is in for a treat :-). It is interesting to see his transformation over time...
Sowhat time did the OT pop up? 5 minutes after I left for the beach? It was a glorious day, though, as the speedboat races were taking place in the ocean right off our beach. But so much catching up to do on the OT! Good to see you and Ivoire here!
Hey Ivoire! On last week's OT you asked about where you could find some of the shows. I find the following site veryyy good in terms of finding ancient stuff. Also, no problems with the seeds & the legit-ness of the torrents.
Saima,
I checked it out, and I don't think I know how to use that site. I am not that computer savvy, so I stopped before something wrong happens to my computer (I don't want to take any chances). I tried the downloading thing yesterday of ilivid thingy and I wasn't getting any results, so again, I stopped. I couldn't even find Faith, the drama on the site you recommended. I don't know how to navigate that site :-(, and what things mean over there. I would need someone to walk me through and explain things to me.
1. hmm, if you're having problems with AsiaTorrents you could start off with the awesome semi-fly's torrents. The following's her blog: http://dramaredux.blogspot.ca/
You can find the currently airing shows listed on the right. And, that'll prolly direct you further to each episode's torrent.
2. As for AsiaTorrent you need to make an account. Make sure you read the rules (esp, the fact that you need to maintain your seed:leech ratio close to 1). I'll say get acclimated with semi-fly's torrents and then move onto this one. I usually download off here mostly for older J-dramas/movies.
I couldn't correct you if I wanted to, because I simply do not know what a semi-fly is or what a torrent is. It's all Greek to me for now. I guess I will learn about it as I go along b/c to be honest, I have only only used streaming sites like viki and others. I was curious, b/c you suggested torrents right away, and not the semi-fly's ones. So I was wondering about the torrents then. Also b/c anything that is semi is usually 1/2 or close to the real thing, isn't? (per the word definition?) but not really the real thing?
That was why I asked all those questions.
Also, is the picture/image quality better with semi-fly's and torrents than the one on streaming sites?
I would suggest that you do not ever, ever download iLivid, not only bad news but unless you are computer savvy to get that junk that comes with iLivid off your computer, Searchqu will make your life a living hell. Trust me.
thanks a lot and I will try again. Question: what is the difference then between semi-fly's torrents and torrents?
2--ON AsiaTorrent, can I monitor that my seed:leech ratio is close to 1? (Can I actually see it?) because I don't want to make mistakes.
I think I stopped the Ilivid thingy, but I will check again. Thanks for the info and for encouraging me. Is the quality of English subs good on those 2 sites you mentioned?
Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the K-drama's torrents are semi-fly's. Other than being legit (as are most/all of the torrents on posted on d-addicts by different users) there really isn't any difference.
Yes, you can click on "Profile" on AsiaTorrents and it'll tell you your ratio w/ a happy/sad face, lol. The subs posted are taken from different sources (like yunno THE two famous K-drama streaming websites *cough cough*, etc). Also, you can tell by the comments/rating the quality of the torrent.
Asia Torrents is by invitation only, so I can't join. I won't try again, I think I will leave it alone.
2--For the semi-fly's, I don't understand what I am doing and I am trying, and it is not working for me. So I will also stop, as I really do not want to mess up my computer, I can't afford to and I am not getting anywhere. It is not as simple as you make it sound, at least not for me. This is not a straight procedure. I don't know what to open the torrents with, and I am still not sure of what is what. As I said, I did try. If I don't know what I am doing, I don't want to be running in circles.
Thank you for trying to help and for your time, I appreciated both.
To the Faith watchers, I just wanted to share this bit of info, which explains why there was no Dr. Bin in epi. 19 (I think) and epi. 20 (for sure, b/c I noticed it).
Hi Iviore! I know I owe you a reply from like three OT's ago or something atrocious like that, lol. I'm driving out to MN Saturday and have been sick for almost two weeks so yeah, that's why I'm still scarce around these parts. (feeling better now, but still not 100% yet) About the only thing I remember off the top of my head was your offer to keep in touch though email which would totally be awesome and I do want to take you up on it! so here is mine: [email protected]
Once I'm out in MN and a little more settled, I'll be tracking that old post down to see if there's anything else I don't want to leave hanging. I hope you've settled in from your latest move alright and that all is well in your corner of the world. :)
Haha, just realised I subconsciously wrote 'folks' instead of 'people' because I saw javabean's first comment.
Anyway, haven't been watching much kdramas lately, besides Nice Guy. I've been faithfully following the Faith recaps (ha), mainly because Lee Min Ho is REALLY hot and manly here (first time I've felt this way about him, actually), and I want to find out how the main couple will overcome the whole time travel mindfuck issue.
Off-topic, but I've been marathoning Bones, finished season 1 in 2 days - and it is awesome! The cases aren't really as interesting as say, Criminal Minds, but the chemistry between Bones and Booth is friggin' awesome. Kdramas couples should have more of this sort of sexual chemistry. Vampire Prosecutor comes close though.
Oh, VP second season is soooo good! I really like the new cast members. You should give it a watch when you have some time.
I love how VP mixes up the scary/gory episodes with funny ones. It makes it so much more interesting in my opinion. And the chemistry between the two prosecutors...so hot and so dangerous! :)
Hi Lemon!
Bones is so awesome! I love that series! But sometimes the victims look so grose, I can't watch more than 2 episodes before I start feeling sick, lol.
Yeah I did! Did you enjoy your movie night? ^^
I don't know what it is, but I always feel like eating while watching tv, lol (except for Bones, that is)
I would love to watch it but 8 commercial breaks during one show just gets me and I shut it down in anger and go to sleep. I need it on DVD so I dont get annoyed
Maybe you can check out the books that the show i based on
Kathy Reich (TEMPERANCE BRENNAN)
I think the books are more intense but then reading is as intense as you allow your imagination to be.
oh, I was crushing on him back when he was Angel in Buffy. But my current love affair with LMH doesn't allow me to look at other guys. He's so jealous. hehe
I've been super busy these past few weeks and haven't had a chance to get on here or watch much dramas THE HORROR!!
This sudden busyness is unfortunately not due to me actually studying and doing well but to a newly discovered social life!! YES IT IS AWESOME!!! <3
Also... there's a guy I think I like... and I think he may like me too... but it's early days and I am novice extraordinaire!!
Hey, new social life + new guy > watching dramas anytime man!
Sigh, haven't liked a guy in agesss- so lucky you! I was afraid I was becoming asexual, but it's most probably because the guys around me are... hmm.. unattractive and boring, haha.
Haha well this is basically the first guy I've ever liked so I always thought I must be at least pretty asexual haha.
It was even the rumor about me at school lol
(I thought it was quite progressive of them as I just assumed I'd be labelled a lesbian...)
But yeah... I can now confidently put it down to the guys here being ugly and worse HORRIBLE.
I always knew it...
LOL those things happen.
I got that lesbian label during my teens for similar reasons. Kids like to talk, I have to admit my feelings were hurt when I first heard they thought so just because I had never had a boyfriend.
ohh good luck with your crush!!
And yeah... Korea is that awesome <3
And yes of course... I will keep OT up to date with any developments... so... yeah nothing is gonna happen probably haha
But I can always hope! I mean... lots of people date it can't be that difficult surely...?
LOL
Well he can look whatever you think he looks like :P
Personally I think he's hot but I don't think he considers himself that...
Seriously when I walked into the bar thing I saw him straight away and went 'omg he's hot' and yes it helps that he was quite a bit taller than all the other guys...
But yeah it turned out he is in pretty much the same social group as me (he started this year so is a fresher but he took a gap year so he's actually a few months older than me)
So yeah... we started talking and we with another friend walked home at around 3am...
So yeah... we shall see what happens... (prediction: NOTHING)
Of course I am playing Quidditch this year!!! Nothing could make me stop!! <3
And thank you everyone for rooting for me haha.
I've realised that I've never had to think about my self confidence in dating before because every time I imagined it I was famous or at least successful. Therefore I was 'worth' something.
But I don't have that (yet) so I don't know why anyone would like me.
It's a weird thing. Cause in my head I'm going 'don't be silly of course there would be someone who might like you' but I can't quite believe it.
I know I'm prettier than some girls who have had lots of boyfriends.
I know I'm considered to be quite a nice person too even though I think I can be evil.
It doesn't help though. There are many girls who are much prettier than me and have a good and more fun personality too.
^sigh^ Most people deal with this years ago not when they are already 19...
You can't go around comparing yourself to others, since there are always people better and worse than you.
The important thing is being confident and believing in yourself.
We all fear rejection, and not all guys you'll like will like you back. But if you keep putting yourself down you'll miss a lot of chances , and I'm talking from experience
By the way Leaf, you're not the only 19 year old having this problem. It sounds very familiar for me. I have the feeling I kind of missed this phase in the start of puberty, but now it's catching up with me! So don't worry, you're not the only one. And I'm sure it'll turn out alright, I wish for you it will! :)
Haha, no you're not! (I thought it was good to read here I wasn't the only one, lol). When I like a guy (which does not happens often, more like almost never), I think the same about myself like you do. I know it's stupid to compare myself to others, but still. I'm 19 for Pete's sake, I should be over this stupid self-doubting thing!
So I hope it turns out good with your guy (because that means there is also hope for me, ;p), be strong, fighting!
(and may I ask what this Quidditch thing is, did you find a way to make brooms fly? If yes, please tell me the secret!)
Haha... not obsessively crushing over a guy at all times generally means you get labeled as quite weird doesn't it?
But seriously... how could girls crush over the guys at school? ^shudders^
But it's weird for me cause even though I think nothing will come of this this is the first time I've seen a guy in real life who I think 'I would date you'. It's a big change from my previous asexual existance. And not something that my billions of daydreams could have prepared me for.
THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU!!!
Seriously... I have nothing to do with that. You will meet some awesome guy. YOU WILL!
We will get over this lack of self confidence ok??
FIGHTING!!! <3
YES, you get that label, why? Generally only thinking of dating guys in school gives me the shudders. Only since I started university it's getting better. But I choose a study (arts), in which there are only 5 guys out of the 80 students (of which at least 3 are gay). So that doesn't make it much better! Where are the cute, sweet guys that I only read about in books and see in dramas? ;p It's possible I'm a bit delusional, lol.
Even though you think nothing may come out of it, I'm still happy (and rooting) for you! Keep the updates coming! And you sound convincing that I may meet an awesome guy, so I'm convinced that it may turn out really good with this guy you met!
Yeah, sista! We will overcome!
And omg, I've always wanted to play Quidditch! :D When I was little I threw a Harry Potter themed party in which we would walk with brooms and hit tennis balls with tennis rackets. We had capes made of thin paper. It was the most awesome party in my whole life!
Hi Leaf! I'm so late in the game here OT wise, but hearing you talk about a guy you like, who may like you.......ah, it just warms my heart to bits! Nothing is better than the beginnings of a relationship! I hope you have many hours of randomly bursting into smiles when you think about him!
Woohoo! Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone had a nice week!
Being a student living alone also involves cooking for oneself. To my surprise I don't hate it as much as I thought, but I lack the inspiration and I noticed that lately I've been cooking the same things every week. I'm in for some new things, so who knows any delicious (and not too complicated) recipes? Can be Asian, Italian, or whatever, as long as it's tasty :)
I buy a rotisserie chicken, eat the dark meat (my favorite), and use the breast meat in other recipes, saving the carcass for soup. Below is one of my favorite recipes for chicken pot pie:
1 cup diced chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 bag frozen vegetables
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Bisquick mix
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a 9-inch pie plate, put in the soup, vegetables, and chicken
In a bowl, mix the egg, milk and Bisquick together. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Spread evenly.
Thanks Shukmeister!
It sounds delicious! The dark meat is also my favorite :) I'm going to try it somewhere next week! Hope I don't mess it up, but it doesn't sound to difficult!
Once it's made, I make it into about 4 servings, and freeze the extras for later lunches.
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Other uses for the chicken breast: 2 cups of rice (I have a cooker), a bag of frozen stir fry veggies, chicken and soy sauce, and make my own fried rice! That I also freeze in smaller portions for lunch.
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We have a full-size refrigerator/freezer at work, so I'll pile them up and pull them out as needed.
when i was living in states, we survived on many simple dishes. i'll b glad to share but i think it will b easier for me to email u if u would email me your email add. it's mynick @ gmail . com :)
Well this isn't a home cooked meal as such but really a delicious snack that I love, it's a really easy no bake cookie recipe.
Take around 30 digestive biscuits crush into breadcrumbs, as life sometime does. Add a packet of small (or large ones cut in two) of Marshmellows (seek out the hard to find 'suitable for vegetarian' kind for vegetarians like me). Add small tub of Glacier Cherries (optional, sometimes I also add white choco drops. My sister adds walnuts too but there are enough nuts in my already.)
Finally bind everything together with that most sweetest of things, a whole can of condensed milk.
Form into two long sausage shapes to represent your life and the life of your companion. Coat with desiccated coconut for that added je nais se quoi.
Wrap in foil and leave overnight in refrigerator, then take out and cut up into 1 to 2 cm sliced biscuits. Ah! The cold, cruel world. Hehe. Enjoy!
Hi Sabah! Nice to 'see' (read?) you! Omg, whoever came up with that idea for a cookie is a genius! I'm definitely going to try that out! I like your comparison to life, but it does sound a bit depressive. But I guess, that's what life sometimes is!
I now feel a very big craving for cookies, I think I'm going to raid my hidden cookie stack...
Sorry, it didn't mean to sound so miserable. It's my ultimate comfort food. I make them when I need cheering up, like today, so probably why I am down on life BUT not to fear, I always pull myself out of it. I have it too good to insult people who are truly suffering.
The recipe was given to me by a close friend from Ireland, she told me that they are called '15's' because you used to use 15 of everything in the recipe. I love sharing it with others because once they've made and tasted it, they love me forever. Seriously, they are that good!
I read in your post below that you had a dreary day, so no wonder you sound a bit depressive. Sorry to hear about your bad day. But it's good to hear you are able to manage yourself out of it (with a little help of cookies). Cookies can make miracles. If everyone had some cookies to share, the world would be a better place.
Haha, I'm going to share the recipe too then! I like it that they are called 15's, must be easy to remember the recipe!
I hope your weekend will be better than today! ( and if not, I wish you all the cookies in the world :) )
Aw, you really are a cookie pie! Yeah, I am all right, feeling better by the minute. : )
How are you doing? I really like fusion cooking, which is just a licence to experiment and call whatever comes out 'art.' Normally I just ask people how they make 'other' food, for instance, I ask my friend from India how she makes pasta, and mostly you'll find that the recipes are customized a little, a mix of both cuisines. Just a suggestion. Wishing you well. : )
Glad to hear that :) Hope it will keep improving through the whole weekend! Do you have anything nice planned?
I'm very busy studying for mid-terms and I had to cut down my drama watching dramatically, so I still haven't watched the end of White Christmas. I want to savour it for a good moment when I have all the time to fully enjoy it.
I always feel a bit weary to experiment, cause I often end up with weird stuff and the feeling I kind of butchered my ingredients! But experimenting can also bring great things, like today I made something different with a courgette and a grill pan and some other stuff and it turned out great! But mostly I just make some kind of pasta, because I really like it and it's very easy (perfect for when you're feeling lazy). Do you have any favourite foods?
Firstly, WRITE DOWN EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID! I find with on the fly experimenting that turns out well, you think, I'll remember what I did BUT YOU DON'T. Trust me!
One of our festivals is coming up next week and it's my favourite one. Lots of nice food BUT the drawback is that I have to cook all that nice food too, but still, I really enjoy it. Thank you so much for asking, it was really sweet of you.
It's funny, people always wish they could return to their youth but I never do because one thing I don't miss is revising for exams. Don't get me wrong, I love gaining knowledge and learning things BUT I just have this issue with modern education where it almost sucks the fun out of learning. Still, I know some people love it, and just keep in mind the long term gain of that degree which will take you towards that career! Also hard work is its own reward, so you are already successful.
Ah, that White Christmas ending, I won't say anything more but I would be interested to know what you thought about it when you do because it has people divided.
I'll take that advice to heart! In fact I'm thinking to start some kind of notebook with stuff I invent and suggestions and recipes I find or hear from others (like the recipes suggested to me on this OT).
Sounds fun! What kind of festival? I hope you have a nice weather (with a festival I assume it's outdoors?). I read somewhere you live in the UK? I guess the weather is not always nice there this time of the year.
I really like my study and also learning new things and gaining new perspectives, but revising for exams not so much. I find it very stressful and time consuming.
Yeah I read that some people liked the ending and other.... not so much. I'm very curious on which side I'll end up!
Have fun at your festival this weekend! (and enjoy the food :) )
Oh, I love sharing recipes! I've made this soup a few times for my hubby so far this fall, and he's obsessed with it. It's cheap and hearty and can go a long way.
Potato and Corn soup
1 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups vegi broth (I like the Swanson flavor boost, yum!)
1 can corn (or 2 cobs fresh)
1 cup milk
In a large saucepan, heat about a tablespoon or so of olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Next, add garlic and brown for a minute. Add the potatoes to the saucepan along with the corn and heat in oil. Add 2 cups vegetable broth. Cover and increase temperature to medium high. Bring to a boil and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender.
Allow soup to cool then transfer to a blender (or hand blend) reserving about a cup of the potato/corn/onion mixture. Blend until desired consistency (I like mine really smooth). Transfer back to the pan on medium heat. Stir in the milk along with some salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few more minutes. Add the reserved potato/corn/onion immediately before serving.
You can also jazz it up with some hot peppers or cayenne. I used chipotle corn once and it was great! Bacon or diced ham can be added for extra flavor/protein, but not essential.
Hi Ladytron!
Thanks for sharing your recipe! It sounds amazing, never thought about the fact that you could make soup of potatoes! I just ate my dinner and now you made me hungry again! Definitely going to try it, thanks!
Peel and slice a few baking potatos and one onion. Saute the onions in a little oil or butter or a combo of both in an oven-safe frying pan. Take out the onions. If you need to add a bit of oil to the pan, do so. Put down a layer of potatos to cover the bottom of the pan and cook on med until potatos are beginning to turn golden-brown and crispy on bottom.
In that same pan, add some onions and shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the potato layer. Now add another layer of potatos, then more onions and cheese. Continue until you have run out of stuff or filled the pan, which ever comes first, but end with a layer of onions and cheese.
Pour a little melted butter over the whole mess, and stick it in the oven to bake until potatos are cooked and everything is a glorious golden, chewy, oniony thing of beauty.
I usually serve with some sort of savory sausage (not breakfast sausage, in other words.)
Most recently, my daughter and I were thinking that adding something like sauteed spinach to the dish could only improve it.
If there are left overs, we often toss them in a pan with some chopped bell pepper to saute for a bit, then mix in egg/milk for scrambled eggs and just scramble away.
If you don't have an oven safe pan, you could always skip the bottom browning step and create your layers in a casserole. I don't think it would lose much of anything.
For two people to eat heartily and have some leftovers, I will usually use 3-4 decent size potatos and one good-size onion. Probably a cup of cheese.
Woo! Sounds super tasty! I like the expression of 'a glorious golden, chewy, oniony thing of beauty', it makes we want to eat it instantly! Thanks for sharing :)
Yay, I'm glad I inspired you! I remember what it was like trying to cook for myself in college. *sigh* This is easy and cheap, so I hope you enjoy.
Because I spent a large portion of my life living in England, I'm familiar with a lot of ways to use spuds (as my MIL calls them)! You should look up recipes for white bean and potato and potato-leak soups. Both are good as well.
I love this time of year. All food feels like comfort food.
Never ate white beans and potato(or spuds, lol)-soup before, but I like trying different things, so I'll definitely check it out!
My main problem with cooking for only me is that I always have many leftovers and no freezer and a teeny-tiny refrigerator. When I go grocery shopping almost everything comes in big portions, very frustrating!
I don't always like fall and the coming up winter, but the comforting food aspect makes it certainly better. There's nothing better than to curl up in a nice chair, while it's cold outside, with some delicious home-made food!
FishcaledWanda - I remember the difficulties of not having much space and trying to cook for one (or even two sometimes). You can always half the recipe I gave you if you don't want leftovers.
Can you buy items like potatoes, onions, and carrots individually instead of in the large bulk bags? (At least you can here. I don't know what it's like where you live.) Very useful for winter soup making!
Also, here's another British potato recipe I used as a student
Jacket Potato
Wash a medium baking potato, pricking the skin a few times. Rub the skin with some olive oil and salt and bake (or microwave)
Once this is done, it can be topped with many different fillings. Just use your imagination. Good ones to try are-
- Tuna, mayo, and canned corn
- Beef and bean chili
- Diced ham, cheese, and spring onion
- Sautéed mushrooms and onions with a sliced sausage
The problem is that onions and most other vegetables are sold per two or more. So when I want one onion I have to buy a whole bag! And I end up eating things with lots of onions for the rest of the week.
Ooh, another one! Thanks! When I read the name Jacket Potato, the first image to pop up in my head was a potato with a real jacket on. This one also sounds really good, and very easy to make. Will certainly try it out!
Here is something I have on my staples list for a cheapo meal for one and it takes only the time it takes to cook rice in a rice cooker, what 15 t0 25 minutes for rice for one? Or you can cook a bigger batch if you want to get more than one meal out of it. You do have to have the ingredients on hand though and I find it easier to put some of my stock items in small portions in the freezer
Buy a small rice cooker. Should run you $15-$30-you can get one with a steamer attachment for $20-$30.
Add Bouillon or broth to your rice when you put it in to cook.
After the rice cooks halfway, add:
-Chopped veggies of your choice, or frozen veggies. Remember if it's chopped small it will cook fast. You can't throw in big pieces of carrot or squash halfway through cooking your rice and expect it to be cooked until soft.
I like to mix and match from the following variety, as I have it:
-onion
-bell pepper
-Zuchini
-yellow squash
-carrots
-celery
-peas-add last minute
-mushrooms
-bamboo shoots
-bean sprouts
-cabbage
-brocoli-I only add this last minute or steam it instead as rice cooks.
Protein:
tofu is an option.
I buy chicken tenderloins and wrap them separately. I cook one while rice is cooking, and add it to the rice after it finishes cooking.
or you can cook ahead, chop, and put in individual portions in the freezer.
Sometimes for a something different, I buy chicken ot turkey kielbalsa, cut it into tiny sections, and freeze. I pull it out and shave it with a knife while still frozen and add it to the rice when it is almost done.
Egg-add chopped up fried or scrambled egg.
Tips:
If you have a freezer, freeze items that are freeze-able that you like to add in small containers.
I broil a quarter bell pepper, I like red, and then cool, remove skin, cut up pepper meat, and put in freezer, taking out small bits as I need it.
I cut up mushrooms and green onions and freeze.
I buy fresh corn, cut it off the cob, and freeze it in portions.
I get shredded cabbage from the salad bars at grocery stores, sometimes other small bits of veggies that I want fresh, so I only have to buy small portions.
After cooking rice, veggies, and meat if wanted, you can add further seasoning if you want based on the veggies you have added-you can do various styles- Asian rice, or Mediterranean rice, Italian, Hispanic rice, etc. You could add soy sauce,and ginger and sesame oil, and/or siracha or other spices for an Asian flavor, or italian spices, cajun, or chili pepper and some cheese, anything you want. Occasionaly when I do the asian type and add egg as protein I top it with a little ketchup omurice style lol.
Mar! You make me wanna get a rice cooker... Even though I have one already!!! Lol. I am too lazy to cook these days. I used to but living close to family and also it's relatively cheap to eat out, I take all the easier options and just don't cook at all.
Hi Mar, thanks! I don't have a rice cooker yet, but I'll look into it. Sounds like it may come in handy (being lazy, that is).
I also don't have a freezer, got a bit of a space problem.
What is omurice? Something with omelet and rice and ketchup? It sounds Japanese.
That is almost the recipe for bibimbap, one of my all-time favorite Korean foods. The only difference is, I order it deol sot, which is an extremely hot stone bowl. It keeps the bibimbap hot and crunchies up the rice!
It's great, easy to make exactly to your taste, and fast! I keep veggies frozen in individual portions, and make the rice as needed.
I have a small rice cooker, and a large ceramic hotpot that I use in place of the deol sot.
My rice cooker will crisp the rice on the bottom if I let it cook until it auto turns to warm, haha. I go to the experts for bi bim bap though. I'm not that talented in getting the flavoring right. The local international market has a Korean lunch counter with great food and I like their bi bim bap.
here is the recipe for fettucine with creamy tomato italian sausage sauce
2Tbs olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 lb sweet italian sausage and 1/2 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed
2 cans of diced tomatoes in juice
1cup whipping cream
1TBs dried sage (although i have used mixed herbs)
3/4lb fettucine
parmesan cheese
Heat oil. add shallots and garlic until begins to soften - 3 mins
Add sausages and saute till no longer pink, breaking up sausages a bit (i break a lot!) - 5 mins
Add cream, simmer about 5 mins
Add tomatoes with juices. add sage. simmer till sauce thickens, stirring occ.
Cook pasta. add sauce and toss pasta over medium heat till sauce coats pasta.
season with salt and pepper
sprinkle with cheese (i dont :))
i keep it in the freezer and cook little batches over the week. i feel it gets yummier!
Thanks enz! I really love pasta, so anything with pasta is always a winner for me! Nice to know some variations, cause I tend to always make the same kind.
When I eat frozen pasta out of the freezer when I'm at my parent's home, I also feel it gets tastier after being freezed and warmed up again!
You're welcome. I thought this is easy cos you just really need the sausages and cream and diced tomatoes. The hot Italian sausages are spicy. Can imagine that it'll be good for winter
Happy OT everybody!!!
Last weekend was awesome, tho I ended up exhausted and with a cold :D
I went to NYC for a friends wedding, Friday night was the wedding the bride and groom wanted and Sunday was a Chinese style reception for the grooms grandmother.
It was interesting because it was the wedding of the first son of a first son, and the grandma (who seems to have a lot of power and money) wanted to show the whole community how proud she was. But it was all for show. During the tea ceremony she make it look like she "gave" gold to the bride valued in more than $10,000.00. She also played the Zheng, and changed dresses almost as often as the bride.
All in all, it was an interesting experience. It could have been better if most of the people hadn't assumed I was the bride's sister in law. ;) There were a few cute guys, but there is little one can do if you have to expend the night explaining that the guy sitting next to you is just a friend.
On the drama front, I feel kind of empty. There is nothing that really excites me.
Well, Arang ended and even when I loved the cute happy ending, it lack excitement.
Faith isn't doing much better, though I'm still watching
Oohlala Spouses it's ok, but not enough for me
I know everyone is excited about Nice Guy, and I'm curious about it. But I don't want to watch a drama with most likely sad ending
And this season jdramas just started, there are a few I'm keeping an eye on, but still too soon
I agree; there's not much waiting in the wings that's caught my interest. I'm still working through the TWDrama "When Love Walked In", which is 32 episodes of love triangle and corporate shenanigans, but not too bad. No JDramas either. Any recco's?
I watch ep 1 of Kekkon Shinai, looks good
Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo might be interesting to watch, but I-ll tell you more once I watch more episodes.
I'm keeping an eye on Piece, looks interesting, but no subs yet.
Not too sure yet about Akamu Chan, kind of childish. But if you like Gackt go for it. Koukou Nyuushi mystery at high school during entrance exam, it'll depends how they'll do it
I want to check a few more before deciding
I guess I'm still suffering from Oguri Shun deprivation. lol. I have the movie "Crow Zero, but I don't want to watch it in case we use it for Movie Night in November. Still, my hand keeps creeping toward the "play" button. I've been told his hair is soo much better looking in the movie than in RMPW...
I'n not sure why I've been avoiding that movie, I might give it a try
Last week I watched again RMPW, and I could do it a 3rd time this weekend, but I'm resisting
You can always watch Tokyo Dogs ;) he looks great in it
Yeah, last weekend I spent with 20 teens from my church in a retreat in the Outer Banks, NC. Ended up exhausted by happy; no major disasters, my session Friday night was a hit, and I got lots of Good-n-Plenty from my secret pal! So I've been playing catch-up this week. Almost done tho!
And I am brimming with jealousy! Great pics from your "stroke" of luck with JIW! Someone said in previous OT that he was gracious in person. I can see if your grin was any wider your lips would touch the back of your head!
I watched it at lunch.
Quirkiest that I expected, with a lot of inside jokes. You might need to refresh your memory before watching it, because it jumps right in.
Sad that people aren't giving Oohlala Spouse a chance! It's hilarious even though it's about middle age people. Superb actors imo, esp Shin Hyun-Jun. For an actor who's always in a dramatic serious role, I didn't think it was possible for him to act as a woman and made it both funny and believable.
I know it's funny, and I understand the story is telling.
I'm watching it,I just don't love it.
It's been a while since I really fall in love with a drama, and that's what I miss. I miss being grabbed by a drama and becoming obsessed with it. It's been a year since I last felt like that.
RMPW and AM1997 were close to do that but not quite
A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: "That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen. Ugh!" The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her: "The driver just insulted me!" The man says: "You go right up there and tell him off – go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you."
Pulling up alongside the vehicle, the officer sees that, not only is the blonde behind the wheel speeding, but she appears to be knitting at the same time!
That RL is sneaky. I've been very busy with various projects, and so missed last week's OT, and have only a brief moment right now for this one.
Still watching VP2 (really loving the arching storyline and our new family member the Doc!), Faith (A lot's been said already, but crossing my fingers for some type of happy ending for our OTP), and Arang (haven't watched the last two episodes yet).
Nothing new has caught my interest yet for fall.
Due to some computer glitches on top of everything, I've only recapped Episode 11 of "18 vs 29" - only 5 episodes left to go! I am so incredibly impressed at those diehard fans that crank out recaps again and again. It's definitely exhausting, at least to this ahjumma!
And the best news - BIG BANG! 8-) 8-) :-) ;-) 8-) As of this week, we have another OT noona joining my ranks for the Newark show. So far, I've got noraebang in Koreatown, a trip to Kristabellis (JYP's restaurant), and Movie Noona night after the concert (currently scheduled is Shun Oguri's Crow Zero.
Friday afternoon, I am reserving a table at a local bar and grill at 1700 hours, in order to eat and fellowship but still have time to get to the concert venue. Depending on the response from other DBOT's, I'll try and reserve a correspondingly-size table. Bring cameras, I'm ready to do some V-sign mugging! lol
Today, I have to make flower arrangements for a combined anniversary dinner: my parents (56), my 2nd sister (25), and my brother (14). That's a lot of married years! I'm still at (0) ;-)
Oh HAVE SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!! I AM MEGA JEALOUS!!! Experience the awesomeness!!! <3
I'm even jealous you're going to JYP's restaurant because it will be awesome and I really want to go there as my real name is rediculously similar to Kristabellis!
Anyway I hope everything is going well and have a great week Unni!!! <3
If I'm drinking soju on Thursday, I may need to spend most of Friday recuperating. Plus, don't we have to see how long it takes us to get out of jail Friday morning?
:)
Your big bang get together sounds really fun. Big bang is here this weekend. I have no idea where in KL cos I don't know anything about kpop and did not pay attention.
Hope you have a really good and fun time. Don't forget to take pics with a group saranghae pose and with heads all tilted in one direction :)
I think I'm the only one who is not sad for the end of Arang and the magistrate....the reason being...i still haven't started it yet....but will do so in a few days... :D
You're not the only one! I did start watching, but I don't remember when I skipped watching and even reading recaps. It's not exactly bad, but somehow I don't know when, if ever, I am going to finish it.
I guess sageuks, normal or fusion, aren't my cup of tea after all.
I have a hard time getting into sageuks as well. I've tried everything that's been recc'd to me: from TwDR to TPM...yeah, no. Which is really unfortunate...
Happy Friday, all! I hope you all are doing well. Not much going on in the drama department for me, but I did buy some k-music recently. Epik High and Miss A really caught my eye/ear. ;-) Don't know if I'll be back later today, but have a great Friday!
Random question: has anyone tried the Apple TV screen mirroring for drama watching? I might give it a try—I use a Mac, and have an opportunity to get an Apple TV box.
I'm curious how it would work with subtitles, though. I usually watch dramas streaming on my TV using a Google TV blu ray player, which I totally love. But it doesn't allow me to watch things I download, and I'd love to see some older series and international shows that aren't available streaming anywhere. :b
(admit it...you were all refreshing like crazy like me, wondering where in the world OT got to and hoping everything was ok with our DramaBean Queens, right?)
Good week here I guess - I'm so tired these days I'm not really sure anymore! I'm awake enough to keep watching my shows though, so how bad could it be?
Arang: Everyone got the end I figured they'd get, and for the main couple, for reason they kinda forshadowed to us all the way through. It's odd because I loved the two couples (Satto/Arang, Dol Sue/Bang Wool) a ton, and I really felt for Joo Wal - but this final episode just didn't bring any emotion out of me. Normally I'd have had a tear or two but nope, nothing. Although I did laugh at the little girl at the end. How cute was SHE?
Nice Guy: Oh goodness, there are no words for how awesome I think this show is. Every one has layers, the expected is handled in unexpected ways, they're moving through situations J-Dorama fast, Eun Ki is the sweetest thing in the world AND we get to look at Song Joong Ki a whole lot. It really just doesn't get better than this. Ok. If there was a field of vegetables and Maru was in a boy band full of muscular cuties who were very focused on, ya know, hygiene and moisturizing - THAT would make it better. But otherwise, nope. There's nothing missing.
Faith: I can't be the only one who had a mini spasm at that final scene. Let that boy get up in my face like that and see what happens. And poor Ki Chul. SO disappointed, and now I think he's gonna go nuts and ruin all my affection for his bad boyness by being really rotten. Tiny Kinglet, and his beautiful bride - my affection for this couple is going to last forever. My heart broke for them this episode.
Great Seer: Two episodes in and if it keeps this way I am declaring Official Crack. First of all - Jee Jin Hee: come visit, and bring your costume (wink wink). And guy playing In Im, you crazy man - I'm gonna have FUN watching you, aren't I? Beautifully filmed, too - imagine if Faith had had this scale, I think that's what people were complaining about. They wanted this for that. I'm ok with what we got, but I see the point. This will be my first sageuk. It's long too, right? I hope it doesn't flag. I can't wait for my Ji Sungie to be around a lot :)
Five Guys - I'm up to Ep 9 now I think...I like it but I don't feel any compelling urge to WATCH THIS NOW. Maybe my heart is too invested in other things at the moment. UGH NOT FIVE GUYS - Five Fingers. I'm hungry, sorry.
So Jomo - Arang is done, and I'm gonna watch TBDaW, ok? You can stop poking me! I'll start it this weekend.
Music? Hm. I do like Epik High's new release, and I LOVE Miss A's 'I Don't Need a Man'
LOL YEsssh! I was one of them who kept refreshing to see if OT was up. :P
I love Tablo and now can't wait for Epik High to come out with their new album. I think it's today Korea time--OCt.19. I love their single: It's cold. Wonder what they have in store for us fans? ^^
Yes!
It's TBDandW Weekend!!!
(I sent your my new fake FB name in your FB mail if you want to "talk to" me as you go.
It'll be something like my 3rd rewatch, but I am excited.
Faith, geez, you gotta love a warrior locked up in a room with a modern yeoja. We won't be seeing any of the action, but it warms my heart knowing their gettin' some before the Big Sad.
NG - LOL and couldn't agree more.
Five Guys - My first thought was "There is a drama called Five GUYS and I don't know anything about it?
I am revoking my own DOA (Dirty Old Ajumma) membership card."
Should I start the Great Seer, really? It is on Dramafever. Is that where you are watching it?
"Let that boy get up in my face like that and see what happens."
What's really funny is when I watched that scene I said the same thing...so did my mom...-_-
I am a noona with a eommoni who thinks she's sixteen again when she sees Lee Min Ho (a.k.a Lee Min Hotness). What to do but love her even more for having such impecable taste but still loving my dad! lol
Happy Friday Joanne!
Just have to say, I can't wait for Big Bang concert in NJ! Three more weeks to go! So excited! hehe :)
This week I watched:
Faith--still going strong. Four more episodes to go. Please end the show with a great ending otherwise I'll hate to be disappointed.
Arang-- Well, I liked it, but the ending seemed a bit rushed to me since it's the last episode. I liked the concept of them reincarnation to love again--finding eachother and they should have done a bit more with it and cut the part where they went into the underworld to find out how she died--seemed more of a filler to me. If only! I really did like the little reincarnation girl of Arang at the end though. Otherwise, ending was just a meh for me.
Sprout--Finally went back to watch the ending subtitled and it's still so cute! They got back together! ^^ (happy sigh)
Other then that, I'm still waiting on subs for Great seer, third hospital and horse healer--planning to marathon this one.
Wait, what? My Hayato DOESN'T end up with a broken heart? Then I will watch - I decided not to finish when I heard that Souhei and Miku would be the final couple. Because Souhei is adorbs and all that, but NO ONE can beat my Hayato sweetie.
and I thought you finished watching it. Just so you know, if Shouhei and Miku get together is thanks to Hayato. It's his decision. I hope that wasn't much of a spoiler
I thought it's never gonna come back, but here it is. And it brought along eyebags and raccoon eyes with it. Soon, I'll be having - in rickytrh's words - eye luggage. :)
Always nice to see you.
I think I found a cure to the "OK one more episode" problem:
I started a Mainland China drama, Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, with 100 episodes. While normally I would be whizzing through, I feel like I can take my time. It's not like I'm going to find out the big answer any time sooner.
I started Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, (whew!) beause it is the same emperor as in BBJX. It is about the perils of being in the Emperor's Harem. Honestly, I don't see ANY benefits to being a concubine. It is horrifying what those women had to put up with.
I am on ep 9 of 100. So far so good. I don't ravenously want to watch because of all the current shows I am watching, but it flies by when I watch.
Anyone finish it? It stars Sun Li, who keeps reminding me of the J-actress Kanjiya Shihori.
They are beautiful costumes, and the ladies are horrifying!
Btw, I caught up with GS, I like David Lee a LOT as young Ji Sang. His resume is pretty impressive in the last few years with so many feature films.
I like the show but there are a few LOL moments where they stretch credibility a tad. I guess it's just safer/cheaper to have someone in 1 foot of water pretending to be drowning after falling off a bridge than to have him in over his head.
And boy, GongMin is being portrayed as a weaker king than in Faith...
Jomo, this is exactly what a friend of mine who watches Indonesian dramas say.. With them running into hundreds of episodes, she knows there is no way of marathoning. Hence, she takes her time. With Korean dramas, she knows 16 episodes if she marathons through is less than a day. And that's what she did with coffee prince! And now, she's Terrified of starting another k drama!! >.<
Glad that you've found a work-around on the addiction. :) But I doubt choosing 100-episode drama would work on me. Jumong and Dae Jang Geum were 81 & 54-episode dramas but I watched them on marathon anyway. :D It was like being a zombie for a week - I resumed watching as soon as I got home from work. I even ate in front of the TV (I had these dramas in DVD back then).
But I'd still want to try this Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan. :) I've seen documentaries about Chinese emperors and life in the forbidden city. And though I don't agree about the way they lived or how women were treated back then (starting with foot binding), I still find their ways fascinating.
Yay! Finally caught up with the latest episode of Faith. :D
Wow, what a ride! All the time travel loop-a-loops had me questioning the lingering of certain artifacts, but hey... I just strapped in and enjoyed it anyway. I love the ending of ep. 20 btw, even though it left me hanging - which is what drama episodes are designed for.
I have a question though... do they still use film cameras in Korea? When I was there, I didn't see anyone who used film camera or any photo developing shops. Or maybe I was too excited and too busy taking pictures to notice. :)
And then there's a concern: Lee Min Ho's gonna be in town but the day he's gonna be here is a work day. And I don't have unscheduled vacation leaves left. Should I brave it (I might get dagger looks) and ask my boss for a change of work schedule to attend his fan meeting? I mean, what am I gonna say to her? LOL. Me and my non-problem.
Lee Min Ho?? [cough cough, hack hack] I think I caught something and it would be best to stay home a day so I don't sicken others in my workforce [cough cough]
Is fangirling lovesickness covered under my health insurance? Must look that up...
John, I couldn't stop myself and watched ep 3 on viki. aawww~! Now I have to wait until ep 4 is subbed. :( Sooo sad. I hate waiting. LOL
I have to say, without the adult actors yet, the other side characters are doing well carrying this show. I do Like JJH's acting. So different from his more modern dramas. IF this pace continues, this show may be up there on my great drama list with TWDR and WBDS. :)
hi everyone! happy OT. am watching 2D1n right now - the one where joo won almost freaked out at the moth while trying to mantain a fixe position and now they are eating frantically as the song plays faster and am laughing like mad! love the show and the folks in them :)
Hi enz!
I watched that 1N2D episode also recently. Joo Won really looked like he might start to cry! I love 1N2D, I started it because of Joo Won, but now I like the whole crew. I always have to laugh out loud, it's so funny. The games they sometimes have to play are insane! Also, whenever I watch it I get hungry, so I've taken the habit of eating my diner while watching!
hey fish called wanda.. you really CANT not laugh out loud! its too funny - even when you know what to expect coz youve read dramabeans recaps. its the same - i wanna eat what they are having or at least try a bit of it.
anyway, i have a simple pasta recipe that i wanna share with you and will do so later coz its actually past 1am and i need to sleep now :)
have a great friday and weekend. did you see all the pics i put up in the last thread - it was jung il woo overload :)
Yeah I saw all the pics! And drooled over them for about an hour. Still can't believe you saw in the (beautiful) flesh! Did he actually touch your back?! If you have more pictures to post, keep 'em up! You can never have to many Jung il woo pictures to look at! I wish that I could be so close to him, aah!
I always want to restrain myself not to read the recaps in advance, but always feel. Still it's super funny!
Oooh late, sleep well then! (lol, here it is only half past 7 p.m.) Thanks for sharing your recipe in advance ^^
Also, are you still watching City Hunter? How do you feel about it now?
Yes still watching city hunter. Am at episode 15 now.. I enjoy it enough but do find that the main male and female leads a little lacking in comparison to the older actors and joon hyuk's acting. I certainly find joon hyuk better looking and much better actor than lee min ho- am saying this at the risk of incurring all the lmh fans!! It's like he acts within an emotional range of 5-7. It'll be a show that I watch and not rewatch again for sure.
As for whether JIW had his hand on my back.. Yes he did. As he did for many of the fans who had their pics taken with him. It's silly to feel so pleased. Haha
Just wondering if you're able to get dried shrimps in holland. One of my fave soup dish ( eat with rice ) is spinach with dried shrimp and egg. It's very simple to make cos you just stir fry a little garlic (chopped) and then the dried shrimp until fragrant and then add the egg and break it up so that dried shrimp and egg is combined. Add water .bring to boil and just at then end , add spinach... It wilts immediately and is cooked . A bit of salt but not too much cos dried shrimp is also salty. Wonder if you can try this :). Your neighbors might complain about the smell cos it might be strong but it's a smell I love
City Hunter is one of my favourite dramas. It just got everyting: handsome lead, handsome second lead ( I like Joon Hyuk VERY much), nice leading lady, good action, thrilling action scenes, etc. I'm not sure I like Joon Hyuk more than Lee Min Ho, I like both a lot!
Omg! I'm a bit jealous of you ;p That's like the most amazing thing ever! Haha, I don't think you silly for being pleased!
Thanks for your recipe! I'm not really a shrimp person, but maybe I can try it with something else. Sounds very good though! : )
dried shrimp is quite different from usual shrimp - it flavours the food really well. but you may not be able to find it in holland.
i notice that lots of people love lee min ho - i need to see more of his work and see what i am missing. in any case, its great that we all have our faves - in the city hunter case, i like joon hyuk coz he has this really intense look about him. i find it sexy :)
I've never seen dried shrimps in Holland before, but maybe some specialist supermarket has them.
It's true what you say about Joon Hyuk intensity, very sexy indeed. I found his character becoming more and more interesting as the series progressed. I like Lee Min Ho the best in City Hunter, less in Faith. Can't exactly pinpoint why, maybe it was the whole City Hunter thing that elevated him. Like JB and GF said in a podcast, that a great director can make an actor raise an actor to a higher level. Certainly the case in City Hunter and not so much in Faith.
Hope you'll like the rest of the series!
By the way, when I first noticed that sometimes your name is enz and sometimes with a kapital E, Enz, and it was in different posts, I wondered if maybe it were two different persons, but now I know your both, lol
on the kdrama front, now that Arang has ended I'm finally gonna get to watch the whole show. But i alr saw that little cutie Arang. hehe.
am asking on the very very off chance of someone knowing, is there anywhere to watch episodes of Dr Who (past n/or present seasons). a fren is dying to watch it and the local tv stations dun show it.
Hey Everybody, I've been following Dramabeans for awhile now (~2yrs) and decided to get in on the fun.
I married a Korean guy from Busan and fell in love with Kdramas! Chuno was the first one we watched together and I have been hooked ever since. I have even picked up some phrases! My goal is to be fluent so we can speak Korean at home.
I really would love to learn the Korean language too. It would definitely help when I get antsy for subs.
And my current secret desire is to also marry a Korean guy *blush blush* and go live in Korea. Do you suppose a Korean guy might not be adverse to marrying an Indian? rofl
Maybe not! My hubs told me a story about the Gaya King (near Busan) who married an Indian woman who was floating on a river. I may be messing that story up, but it sounded really romantic.
Oops, I thought I was off with that one. I'll need to check out that drama though.
My hubby claims his Moms side is a descendant from them. Something like 75 generation or something. That is Ca-RAZaY. It is also kind of awesome to have a family record book that goes that far back.
@avi: Both sides of my Korean family come from Kim Hae... ^^;; When I found out I was asking "Wae~~" ^^;; Goes back at least two generations on both sides. Weird 'cause its a bit more acceptable than kissing cousins on the scale of incest. It's the largest clan in Korea (10 brothers, 2 sisters, 8 brothers who are Kim Hae, 2 Heo Kim Hae and 2 sisters who married into Silla--traditionally one isn't supposed to marry Heo Kim Hae either.), which usually means I'm related to everyone. Everyone at least has one Kim Hae in their family.
Makes me 4%? Indian? Haha. (I leave the math to my brother.)
Oh and Kim Suro isn't that accurate on the Indian stuff. ^^;; I'm still working on my better version told from Hwang Ok's POV--fusion style. =P
I know there are people who do, but keep in mind your average Korean guy does not look like they do in the movies. So don't be too disillusioned when you see that Korean guys can be ugly, silent and rude and will not reform. =P And I'm speaking as a Korean here...
Some Korean guys also refuse to do events, do not cry and talk in monotone. (My famed brother. =P)
Don't worry, I certainly am well aware of the difference between reality and reelity, heh. But it never hurts to dream of marrying a hottie. ;)
Oh but not only just the guy...I kinda want to be part of the overall culture and lifestyle too. Being as it so vastly different from my own. I don't mind embracing the good, the bad, and even the ugly, lol.
(I guess by now it's obvious I'm enchanted by all things Korean. =P)
I'd settle for someone to do vehicle maintenance and lawn care. LOL
Seriously, if I had my choice of any K-actor out there to be my love slave, it would probably be Uhm Tae-woong, mostly because of how he is in real life, more than any onscreen portrayal.
Although if we count screen characters, I'd love me some Kim Do Jin (AGD) action for the romance and smoking hotness, or maybe Dokko Jin (BL) for the manchild experience.
I assume this is a thread to talk about whatever random stuff, right? Well, I'm someone who recently joined this site and I'm having lots of fun.
Is there anyone watching Ohlala Spouses? Some parts are interesting but on the whole it's not all that great. I'm still going to watch it to balance it with Nice Guy melodrama. Speaking of which, that is currently my favorite drama airing. Been watching Arang and the Magistrate to the very end too but somewhere towards the end, the show somehow became bland for me. The ending was rather not to my liking either. I certainly wish there had been something more exciting but oh well.
I'm not really into Faith (for some reason medical anything is a big turn off for me, lol) so haven't watched it all. Also, it appears that not a lot of people are into it either.
Is anyone else watching My Love, Madame Butterfly? I need subs but only episode 1 seems to be subbed completely.
I guess that's enough rambling about dramas for now...nice to meet everyone.
I'm watching Ohlala Couple too and I have to say: I loved it at first but now after 6 episodes, the antics are becoming old. The declining ratings show than the audience feel the same. I'm beginning to think than you just can't build a whole 16 eps drama only on that premise of body-switching. There is just a limited number of situations that you can use in the Woman/Man war. I hope we will see more of the 2 second male leads and less of the overacting leads in the coming episodes. Stay tuned.
I agree with you! I'm more interested in the secondary characters at this point. Mostly because I feel as if the leads are just so stupid! I mean, switching bodies must be a crazy thing, but can't you at least do it with a modicum of intelligence?
And I absolutely hate the husband character. Such a jerk!!!! I can't root for him in any way. I just want them to get a divorce so the wife can move on with her life. Unless he saves Korea from a nuclear disaster or something, I can't see him getting redeemed.
I feel like this comment was more negative than I originally meant it to be. I think Ohlala Couple is one of the funniest dramas I've ever seen. I really didn't mean to be so down on it. I'm still watching and enjoying it, I just really hate how awful the husband is to the wife and prefer their interactions with the second leads up to this point. And I do still wish they were smarter about how they've handled things thus far, but that will hopefully improve as time goes on.
But the way the actors are portraying the switch is so much fun. Yes, there is a bit of OTT overacting, but I feel that is called for in this kind of situation. The physicality of both leads is really amazing, and I can see who they are portraying at all times.
Ohlala Couple is interesting and hilarious. It makes me laugh. Not the haha-gone-in-a-second laugh, but the deep-I-can't-breathe laugh. Are their antics over the top? Sure but part of that is because the audience is not used to a man or woman acting that way. Perhaps, after a couple of episodes, I'll want them to tone it down. But I'm okay with it for now.
I don't think the drama is about Woman/Man war but about both leads learning about each other and coming to a realization about their life so far and choosing their future.
The husband is a jerk and a cheater. But I don't go into every drama expecting to root for all the characters, even the main ones. I can't wait to see how the writers will go about dealing with it.
Yay, someone who enjoys this drama! Honestly, I didn't expect to like it, but it ended up being very enjoyable for me. So far, there's been an overwhelming dislike for the drama because of the husband. But it's slowly explaining why he's being such a jerk, and that the blame on a failed marriage doesn't always fall on one side. I so agree with you that it's about those two learning about each other and how their decisions and actions in the past (and also in their past lives) contributed to their majorly eff-ed up present.
For some reason, the exaggerated acting works for me. It's a comedy and I don't need to take it seriously. I can just sit back and enjoy KHJ's flamboyant swag. It is a work of art? No. Does it have hot young men? No. But I needed a break from that lately and just needed something light-hearted and silly.
The only lame plot device I didn't like about this was their past lives. I've failed to see why they need to revisit this again and again. It's enough to know that it was fate from the past carried into the present.
On this one I'm approaching it more like I do for the majority of the Hong Sister (the rom com ones) dramas. It'll be wacky, a little nonsensical at the edges, over the top, have weird outtakes, and some overacting.
I do like how the plot twists highlight more information about the characters and perhaps how they got to this state while delivering a pretty good laugh (such as Episode 6 when they visit the therapist.) Plus the slow reveal of the previous lives.
It's not a drama that grabs you by the head by deep and philosophical themes. But it sure if funny. And the coordination between the actors is pretty close compared to others of its ilk (Secret Garden, though well-acted had the actors taking different takes on their characters... which led to the acting not lining up.) The same expressions and body language is used, though a little exaggerated... plus it does grab my heart in places, if not my mind.
I often find myself laughing hard that I have to back it up.
I also love the little inserts at the end...
Besides, it's fun to see the gender definitions between Korea and what I think of them... and the small allusions each episode to other dramas is also fun for me to catch.
But at the same time, I respect detractors, and if one doesn't like the antics of the Rom Com Hong Sisters when they are doing their wackiest, then this probably wouldn't be that person's type of drama...
OK. Maybe it's me and my grumpiness these days (blame our rotten autumn here). I have a really hard time finding a drama which grabs me both heart and mind lately. Time for some chocolate ice cream, a hot blanket, and some good oldie drama hidden somewhere.
By the way, I marathoned All About Eve last week: Was that a wtf ending or what? NOT impressed with the morale of the story! And gosh, all those cigarettes and bottles of whisky... I thought I would catch a second-hand cancer.
I'm watching Ohlala too, and i'm with you: the first 2 eps were pretty good but the 3rd and 4th were somehow a little boring for moments. I mean, the make me laugh and all but for moments i'm just waiting for the characters to end their scenes so we can move on. I hope the plot improves because i think it has potential... and i want her (in his body) to do more than whining and realize she can do more than everyone expects from her and that she's not just a housewife.
I'm up to ep 4 on Oohlala and Shin Hyun Joon kills me. (Also, seeing his Gaksital reunion with Victoria is a little bizarro world...)
Both leads are overdoing it a bit but seeing how unnatural it is for him to hug his knees suddenly made me hyperaware of how gendered body language is in daily life ... even though I've read plenty about the same topic in commercials over at thegrandnarrative.com!
(Says I, sitting in a most unladylike fashion as I type away on my bed)
I'm watching Arang. We'll probably finish it this weekend. I loved the beginning, but it got a little too angsty. Still a cute show though and the actors are great.
Faith is blah, which is annoying because I was looking forward to it, ugh.
I started Ohlala and stopped after the first ep. I just couldn't watch it after finding out he's been cheating on her for freakin 5 years! What the heck!? and he's the main lead with her? No thanks. I know real things like that happens in real life...that's why i'm watching dramas to get away from that. No need to watch it. I suppose, it's not my type of dramas. haha! ^^
I'm watching Madame Butterfly. Still waiting for the subs. I am really liking it. I watch it on viki but last time I looked the subs were incomplete.
Am also watching ooh la la. Which i really like. I like the way the relationship between the wife and the other woman is going. The poor wife! She is giving (or has given) her love to everyone: husband, old boyfriend, and even to the mistress. And either they have rejected her or (in the case of mistress) they don't know who she is. I so want her to be happy and to be loved. I'm thinking the character arc will be about her --and everyone else-- realizing what a blessing she has been to the family and she will also learn to stand up for herself. Usually, i want the spouses to get together again but now I'm thinking... hey, if she breaks up with her hubby and ends up with previous boyfriend so much the better. But who knows? Maybe her former boyfriend will marry her sis in law or the mistress. One never knows.
Oh, try to watch Faith. There's really not too much medical stuff going on. But I know what you mean. But sometimes there are some good shows out there -- like Syndrome-- which take place in medical settings that are not primarily about medicine but the copywriters just badly summarized the plot.
Happy (belated) OT everyone! It's almost time to go to bed ... well, that's not true, but I'm soooooo tired, I actually wouldn't mind ...
Anyway, I have a question: I've noticed that there is a certain way of talking about Weekend-dramas ... as if they were somehow ... inferior? Not sure that's the correct word, but they seem to be valued less on certain blogs. Why is that (if I'm correct)? Because they're for a broader audience?
oh, I got 23. Lucky number :)
I'm off to London tomorrow and am thinking: whoever had the idea to organize a conference on Saturday and Sunday should be punished. severely.
Week-end dramas are mostly family dramas and the recipe is so copy and paste than few of them deserve to be reviewed or recapped: Casual story lines, lot of episodes, shot mostly in studio... Very sitcom-ish. Ojakgyo Brothers was one of the good ones, mostly thanks to the incredible chemistry between all the cast.
Now for those dramas not family labelled, all is possible. I remember a certain little week-end drama called Secret Garden... :) Also cable shows like Vampire Prosecutor. I believe the general channels could air more classic 16-20 episodes dramas the week-end. Competition is hard!
I think those are longer than the others, so much more investment from the viewer, and some of us are not prepared to wait so long for the finale.
Well, this is just a guess. Here at home it's more like an age thing. My mom likes weekend dramas, but not as much as the other weekly dramas (is that word right?).
I don't bother with those just 'cause I have a packed weekend.
The weekend dramas tend to be longer than the other ones. And some of us still remember what happens when you get on board of a stinker like A Thousand Kisses - it was really bad, but we kept complaining to the very end of the show without missing a single episode - it sucks to get addicted to something so bad. I guess?
Greetings sent via a dreary day that defeated me. I hope everyone is well and fighting fit! I was wondering if anyone else watched ‘The Thousandth Man’ which finished last Friday?
Spoilers!
I’ll be honest, I only watched it as part of my Friday wind down, nothing grand but interesting enough to just let my mind switch off and follow along. Throughout its run, I never compared, or rather thought of comparing it to MGIG because its execution was so different. This was a much simpler affair BUT that ending just threw me and I couldn’t help but compare it to MGIG. I liked the ending to MGIG, and I wouldn’t have changed it but the ending to The Thousandth Man had a bigger wallop for me. It knocked me sideways and resonated upon the level of ‘actual’ sacrifice. Beautifully done.
I watched it, mainly because I loved MGIAG, and quite fancied another light hearted Gumiho story. And it was fairly lighthearted too, at least it was right up until the last 15 minutes or so. The ending also knocked me sideways, making me cry. Initially after finishing the final episode, I did feel a little bit disappointed as generally I like my endings to be happy (usually involving weddings and lots of laughter, sorry I can't help it, I'm a romantic!!) but on reflection I realised that it was actually a perfect ending. I don't want to go into it too much, as I don't want to completely spoil it for anyone who still has plans to watch it, but it certainly resonated with me too.
In K-dramas, not covered, but still watching Ohlala Souses--funny, wacky, off the wall. And the actors seem to be having fun. Plus I've decided that the coordination between the actors is good enough for me to buy it. I like the funny twists-- you expect one thing to solve it and then it just twists and comes out funnier, but at the same time adds character depth.
Started the host of new J-dramas. So far my favorite is: Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo for the new crop. It's wacky, off beat a bit quirky and it's funny. Money isn't dripping off of it, but I still find it entertaining. (Plus the father/daughter interaction sells it for me)
I also have a special place for Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi because I liked the first season. I like the low budget, acknowledging the low budget and it's just damned funny for those even a hint close to RPG. (You can watch it with your son or husband that plays endless video games)
Also watching Watashi to Kare to Oshaberi Kuruma--which is just cheesy, but funny at the same time. I love the outright satire of the rom com genre.
Kodoku no Gurume 2 is also on my list 'cause I like Japanese food and I loved season 1.
Lower end is Kekkon Shinai, 'cause I have the feeling that they aren't going to do follow through and I'm going to be upset.
Akumu Chan I'll probably watch til the end, though I'm placing it into back burner for now. It's kind of dark and off beat humor with a very dark tone...
And I'm on the fence about Perfect Blue...
Resident 5 nin I'll probably skip.
Doctor X I'm also on the fence about.
Piece I'll probably skip.
I did finish Sprout. Nice easy, predictable drama. I like it more for the atmosphere and never pretending it was more than that.
On TW dramas, still watching Miss Rose, though fast forwarded through the last episode. I was still snarking it while I was watching it but I still can't quit. O.o; I know, I know.
I feel like I'm about to be pummeled because there are a crap load of new K-dramas to also watch... Jeon Woo Chi... (helping on viki on that.) The ending of Faith and picking up the Great Seer again after the ending of Faith, plus new Sageuk... and some romcoms I want to check out. (I skip melos usually and the doctor K-dramas)
I'll do a warning... though it might be untoward. Every single last drama of this theme where they talk about marriage and the church seems to end in the women deciding they don't need men to be happy. The relationship breaks up and the argument is something like, "I'll still find the right guy yet" or it ends up with a *maybe* on marriage. *blech* I always feel like the rug has been pulled. That's why I'm not watching with high hopes.
*still watching it* but I'm really really wary... 'cause if they keep pulling it, I don't have much faith in this drama either.
Exactly what I feel. I just don't want to get invested and to find this silly weird nihilism or righteousness at the end. The last Japanese drama that annoyed the heck out of me was Suzuki Sensei. I was so upset I wanted to scream. In fact...uhm... I think I did scream. And I couldn't sleep that night i was so upset. So I am very wary of the Japanese drama need to NOT give adult stories a happy ending.
Love, love Abe Hiroshi. I have a huge acting crush on him. I've loved him since Trick. That given, I can't stand melos... and it looks like they are going to play up the melo angle... he's been doing lots of melos.
So it's a skip for me. If you don't mind melos, I'm sure someone has a better review...My own life has enough melo as it is, so I don't like watching it. (though I do prefer Japanese melos to Korean mostly because of the tighter character focus.)
I believe with the shorter length J-melos don't have the "time" to beat around the bush (that drives me nuts!! :@)
I am cautiously excited about Missing You but dunno I can watch 20 hrs of first loves separating, him becoming a cop to investigate her whereabouts, yadaa yadaa!
I'm looking forward to Missing You for YEH's possibility of being on Running Man. =P I know... it sounds shallow... but I've been waiting 115-ish episodes with each passing reference building up my hopes...
I like Abe Hiroshi as well. Loved him in Aoi Tori. But that said, Japanese melodramas just get too heavy and pious feeling and when Hiroshi is in it, the plots often do this weirdly worshipful "this is the guy who encompasses all that is noble in the japanese spirit" thing that just makes me want to scream. So I avoid him in dramas.
Hahha@ I started ep 1 of Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi too and it's hilarious! ^^ Low budget but very funny. I haven't laugh out loud like that in a while. :)
I watched ep 1 of Perfect blue also. Don't know about this. The dog being the narrator...interesting but... we'll see after the next couple of eps.
PS will try watching Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi. The description of it didn't say it would be funny, only referenced a first season. So will check it out. Thanks.
Hahah! yes do! I thought it was going to be one of those Jdorama but right off the bat, credit on scren said this was a low budget drama. LOL I was like huh? But yea, the dialogues are very entertaining.
The first season was very funny too, but second season had me laughing pretty much in the first two seconds.
If you like Monty Python (especially Monty Python and the Holy Grail), and off the wall cheesiness/silliness that doesn't take itself seriously, it kinda runs in that direction. It says it's low budget and you know it because it's pretty much the same village shot from different angles, the same forest and the same mountain, but it makes lots of fun of itself. (You don't watch it for the intellectual--you watch it for the silly random)
I would rec it as something you could watch with a husband or son.
Does a ton of satire on RPGs, games and general fantasy tropes with lots of breaking the Fourth Wall by being self-aware.
Hotoke~ *love* Meruru *love* Yoshihiko as a straight man, even overly so. *love*
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1 Javabeans
October 19, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Whoops, this post glitched. Sorry for the delay, folks!
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Hello JB, I assumed as much, and we understand.
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Thank you!!! <3
And have a great week Dramabeans crew!!! <3
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jomo143
October 19, 2012 at 9:14 AM
You know how trained I am?
When I saw there was no OT Thread, I thought, "Oh. It must NOT be Friday afterall."
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Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 9:15 AM
HAHAHA me too! I had to double-check my calendar to see if it was Friday, lol.
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM
SAME!! I went and double checked because I was like... but it should be on at 2pm.... it hasn't changed and I don't know because I haven't been on for a while right??
haha
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iZzie :)
October 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM
haha! Open Thread = Weekend Reminder :)
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amberscube
October 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Hahaha... I have the same thought.
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Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Ha! Me too.
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Thanks ;)
Enjoy your weekend
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Vengeance! Catch the culprit!
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:40 AM
To whoever caused the glitch with OT;
I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career as a Beanie. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let Open Thread back on now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.
And then fix Open Thread myself.
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Lol! Leaf our saviour! You would make a great cop intimidating all kinds of criminals!
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 9:49 AM
LOL Leaf, well said :-)...
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Florentine Lily
October 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Hahaha. Thanks for the laugh. Definitely wouldn't want to get between you and the OT.
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Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 10:58 AM
TAKEN!
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Big Unni
October 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Oh My Gosh! I read this and died of laughter! In fact I'm still in tears. Nice with 'Taken' take! Ur hilarious! Happy Friday!
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pillowhead
October 21, 2012 at 8:42 PM
LOL!! That is too funny. I'm so new to K-dramas but I'm a furious fanatic already. So OT every Friday. Good to know. My friends are all irritated with me trying to get them to watch something, anything korean. So I'm nomu-nomu happy to find u all. My peeps! I can take my post off FB and move the crazy over here. :D
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john
October 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM
JB,
Thanks for all that you and crew do.
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amberscube
October 19, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Hi JV, no probs with the delay when the news of Lee Seung Si drama making my day already.
Hi Everyone.
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iZzie :)
October 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM
I knew it! It was a glitch! Haha! Thank you for still posting.
I've been out for weeks that when I saw that there wasn't an OT yet, I checked if a forum was made in place of it. Silly me.
:)
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kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM
yeah, slight panic all around, but now it's here ...
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Kiara
October 19, 2012 at 10:09 AM
JB I thought you forgot lol.
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redfox
October 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I need a dramahug, I had a hard day of 13 hours, so many tours, I was the head of shift today, the museum was buzzing. I was about to lose my mind.
I am so annoyed at Faith cause the background music reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean theme so much. what do you think? There are so many similar parts.
Rewatching Gaksital stopped short of the last 2 episodes, cause I have so little time and I would also feel even more pain than the first time...
but I am still in awe of Park Ki Woong and feel like I want to see him as a complete opposite of Shunji....dressed up in a pink bear-sweater and furry boots liek a girl.
If you missed this in the last Open Thread, here is a gaksital- themed chistmas party where Damsari is Santa Claus:
http://www.4shared.com/photo/kNCFMaoM/DSC_8766.html
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Hello redfox,
That was an interesting picture. It sounds like you are working very hard, you should be proud. I am sending you a virtual hug, I hope you will feel better. Could you please post links of Pirates of the Carribean OST whose tracks sound like the ones for Faith? I haven't seen any of the PoCs (and I don't know that I will), but I would love to listen to their OST and compare. Thanks!
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redfox
October 19, 2012 at 12:10 PM
thank you for the hug
here is PotC theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LZcMv0H1bI
couldnt find the exact bit, but here from 1:42 to 1:56 for example, it is quite similar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqihntDR58A&feature=related
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Thanks, I will listen to it right now...
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Redfox,
I just listened to it, and the PoC theme song actually reminds me not only of the Faith's one but also of the CH one, in which LMH is the lead (in both as we know). This is interesting, thanks for sharing...
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kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Hi redfox! I remember that a lot of people commented on the similarity between the main theme and Pirates of the Carribean when Faith first aired ... it was either on here and/or in the thread below the first and second episode. I remember well that I myself went like "What the... isn't that Pirates?", but now, the theme doesn't bug me anymore, I've gotten used to it. Actually, I've caught myself humming along!
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Also, Faith OST has other songs that are very Korean, so the OST CD will have a variety of songs, in the end. I think that in that industry, they copy from each other from time to time...
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redfox
October 19, 2012 at 10:10 PM
yeah it doesnt buther me as much any more as well, because when lee Min Ho appears on screen I blank out for everything else.
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2 mud
October 19, 2012 at 9:08 AM
YEAAAAAH FRIDAY! HAPPY FIRDAY EVERYONE!
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Friday friday gotta get down on Friday!!
^shudders^ Sorry...
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mud
October 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM
LOL, it's a guilty pleasure of mine to sing it every Friday... =)
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3 Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Happy OT!
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Unni!!! Happy OT day!!
Hope you are having a good week!! <3
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Hello Dongsaeng Leaf, and back at you!!! I hope your weekend started well!
2--Enz, I left you a response here, and I will leave another one later on, so please check OT #261 if you don't mind, thanks!
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enz
October 19, 2012 at 9:59 AM
hi ivoire!! happy OT to you. you want me to check the last OT? ok. will respond after i read it.
hope everything is well on everyone's end of the world :)
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Ivoire
October 23, 2012 at 3:30 AM
Hi Enz,
I haven't forgotten about you (on this OT or the previous one). I am moving this week again (Thursday) so I am busy repacking and getting ready for that. I will write a proper response when I am a little more settled. I would love to stay in touch with you however, so we could stay in touch via email as well (if you would like): [email protected]. I hope you will see this message, and that your week is going well.
Enz
October 24, 2012 at 7:36 PM
Hi ivoire.. Hah.. Went to the last thread to check for a response and then came back to this thread. Am not very good at emails cos am a facebooker.. Although lately I seem to update less. It varies from multiple updates in a day to nothing for a few days!
I will email you so that you can have my email address and we can keep in touch that way too :)
All the best with the move again!
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Hi Enz, I need to add another response (to your longer post), so there is a short response but I will write another (additional) one, so you could read now, but also check back again later, is what I am saying.
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enz
October 20, 2012 at 2:17 AM
ah araso.. will do. thanks
FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Hi Ivoire!
I always see you around here, but I never actually talked to you directly. You seem like a very nice and warm person, so I wanted to wish you a nice weekend.
I read on previous OT's that you moved houses like crazy, hope you are a bit settled down now?
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Hello FishcalledWanda,
And thank you for your kind wishes and for your compliments and for "stopping by," :-). I am hoping that you will have a great weekend! I have one more move to do, and I should be "settled down" for at least a year (that's what I am hoping).
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Thanks for replying :) Good to hear your moving is almost over, hopefully the next one will be the last! I've only moved twice in my life and found it quite traumatic, so I don't know how you do it so many times!
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 11:38 AM
FCW, It's called rolling with the punches, I believe, and I just do it, because I have to, to be honest. You know, I usually answer to the comments made to me, so you are welcome (about the reply).
There are so many people commenting on here, I always appreciate it when someone "stops by" and says "Hello!" because honestly, they don't have to :-) They could chose to ignore me and "talk" to someone else.
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FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Hopefully you won't have to move so much after the next time! I always feel a little honoured actually, when people reply to my comments. I appreciate that they (and you in this case) take the time to write a reply and post it! : )
Ivoire
October 23, 2012 at 3:23 AM
Hello FCW (if I may abbreviate your screen name),
I will not have to move after my next move, but I will be traveling quite a bit, so I will be constantly "moving" from one place to another (for work). Like you, I do feel honored when people respond to my comments, which is why I make an effort to respond back. And like you, I appreciate that they take the time to write and post a reply.
I hope your week is going well.
shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Bonjour, Iv! Always good seeing you!
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Bonjour Shukie!
Always good to be seen :-). How you be? How is life treating you? You must be excited about the upcoming BB concert. I think I read that you guys finally have your tickets? How are your parents doing?
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM
they're great - we are celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary tonight. My father's back surgery is scheduled for the end of the month, and we are hoping this is the final cure.
I haven't done a lot of creative writing, although I made a spontaneous acrostic prayer last week using the word "Commandment" during my teen church retreat. Hopefully, I can get a couple of chapters out on both my stories before the concert.
So how have you been? Has your life settled down at all?
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Hi again Shukie,
OK, so I knew about your 1st fanfic, but not about the 2nd one. So, what do you mean by this "so I’ll have to step back and punt a bit?" (what does punt mean?)
And I thought this was funny, "I still plan on finishing everything before Armageddon 2012 (just in case :-) ). You sound happy and that's good and I know you like busy, so that's also good. Have a wonderful weekend, and have a great time celebrating your parents' anniversary :-)!!!!
shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Iv -
It's an american football term, sort of a last-ditch play. Basically, if you can't get everything done, you try to move forward in little steps to get where you want to go.
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Shukie, thanks for explaining, once again. I just learned a new word :-). Have fun this weekend!!!!!!
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations Shukie, for your parents 56th wedding anniversary. What a wonderful occasion!!!!! I do hope that your dad's surgery will go well also and that it WILL be the final cure.
Huh, so you are writing 2 stories simultaneously? I know one is about war (or set in war times, right?) and the other one is about?...
I am good, preparing for my last move (next week) and then I should be settled for a while. I will be busy however because I will have different responsibilities (professionally) once I move in. Like you, I will be doing some writing (translating), still tutoring and working with children. Doing all that for different people, so life will be busy... which will be good.
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Yay for your life settling down for a while.
I'm writing two: the first is mult-generational romance where the grandparents were high school sweethearts in World War II. The other is a vampire fiction set in Mumbai (Ricky HRH's idea!).
Yeah, my life is a bit busy, but then, it always is! lol. They just changed my hours at work, so no more graveyard shift for a year! Of course, that was my prime creative time, so I'll have to step back and punt a bit. I still plan on finishing everything before Armageddon 2012 (just in case ;-) )
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Shukie, I answered, but posted in the wrong place. Here is my answer (higher or upper). Sorry about that:
3.3.1.1.1 Ivoire October 19th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Just adding my smile amongst the brighter cheery faces.
Wishing well as always. : )
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Hello Sabah,
And may I say that I am very happy to "see" your smile amongst the brighter cheery faces. I hope that you will have a wonderful weekend :-)...
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kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Happy OT, Ivoire! Today feels like a LMH day, don't you think? (wink, wink)
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Yes it does, Kakashi!!! (and wink back at you with this :-)). I will get off the LMH train soon, so I am slowing saying "see you later...". Thought I would inundated B. when she is done with work. She is in for a treat :-). It is interesting to see his transformation over time...
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korazylady
October 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Sowhat time did the OT pop up? 5 minutes after I left for the beach? It was a glorious day, though, as the speedboat races were taking place in the ocean right off our beach. But so much catching up to do on the OT! Good to see you and Ivoire here!
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Hi KL, OT started around 9:08am. Good to see you...
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kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM
I see beach, I am jealous :)
have fun in the sun
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Hey Ivoire! On last week's OT you asked about where you could find some of the shows. I find the following site veryyy good in terms of finding ancient stuff. Also, no problems with the seeds & the legit-ness of the torrents.
http://www.asiatorrents.me/
Happy torrent-ing!! :D
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Thanks Saima, I will check it out :-)
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Saima,
I checked it out, and I don't think I know how to use that site. I am not that computer savvy, so I stopped before something wrong happens to my computer (I don't want to take any chances). I tried the downloading thing yesterday of ilivid thingy and I wasn't getting any results, so again, I stopped. I couldn't even find Faith, the drama on the site you recommended. I don't know how to navigate that site :-(, and what things mean over there. I would need someone to walk me through and explain things to me.
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 12:50 PM
1. hmm, if you're having problems with AsiaTorrents you could start off with the awesome semi-fly's torrents. The following's her blog: http://dramaredux.blogspot.ca/
You can find the currently airing shows listed on the right. And, that'll prolly direct you further to each episode's torrent.
2. As for AsiaTorrent you need to make an account. Make sure you read the rules (esp, the fact that you need to maintain your seed:leech ratio close to 1). I'll say get acclimated with semi-fly's torrents and then move onto this one. I usually download off here mostly for older J-dramas/movies.
The following's the link (which may not show up for you if you don't already have an account) for downloading Faith episodes: http://www.asiatorrents.me/index.php?page=torrents&options=0&search=faith&active=0
3. You can find a lot of stuff on d-addictsDOTcom as well.
4. Lastly, you should prolly uninstall iLivid. It's not good news...that's what my sibling mentioned.
'neways, have any questions ask away. Also, if I can learn how to go about dl'ing and stuff anybody can!! :D
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Hey Saima,
I couldn't correct you if I wanted to, because I simply do not know what a semi-fly is or what a torrent is. It's all Greek to me for now. I guess I will learn about it as I go along b/c to be honest, I have only only used streaming sites like viki and others. I was curious, b/c you suggested torrents right away, and not the semi-fly's ones. So I was wondering about the torrents then. Also b/c anything that is semi is usually 1/2 or close to the real thing, isn't? (per the word definition?) but not really the real thing?
That was why I asked all those questions.
Also, is the picture/image quality better with semi-fly's and torrents than the one on streaming sites?
liza
October 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM
I would suggest that you do not ever, ever download iLivid, not only bad news but unless you are computer savvy to get that junk that comes with iLivid off your computer, Searchqu will make your life a living hell. Trust me.
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM
OK Saima,
thanks a lot and I will try again. Question: what is the difference then between semi-fly's torrents and torrents?
2--ON AsiaTorrent, can I monitor that my seed:leech ratio is close to 1? (Can I actually see it?) because I don't want to make mistakes.
I think I stopped the Ilivid thingy, but I will check again. Thanks for the info and for encouraging me. Is the quality of English subs good on those 2 sites you mentioned?
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the K-drama's torrents are semi-fly's. Other than being legit (as are most/all of the torrents on posted on d-addicts by different users) there really isn't any difference.
Yes, you can click on "Profile" on AsiaTorrents and it'll tell you your ratio w/ a happy/sad face, lol. The subs posted are taken from different sources (like yunno THE two famous K-drama streaming websites *cough cough*, etc). Also, you can tell by the comments/rating the quality of the torrent.
Hope this helped!
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Saima, I answered but posted in wrong place. Sorry about that. My answer is higher, here:
3.6.2.1.1 Ivoire October 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Saima,
Asia Torrents is by invitation only, so I can't join. I won't try again, I think I will leave it alone.
2--For the semi-fly's, I don't understand what I am doing and I am trying, and it is not working for me. So I will also stop, as I really do not want to mess up my computer, I can't afford to and I am not getting anywhere. It is not as simple as you make it sound, at least not for me. This is not a straight procedure. I don't know what to open the torrents with, and I am still not sure of what is what. As I said, I did try. If I don't know what I am doing, I don't want to be running in circles.
Thank you for trying to help and for your time, I appreciated both.
Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM
To the Faith watchers, I just wanted to share this bit of info, which explains why there was no Dr. Bin in epi. 19 (I think) and epi. 20 (for sure, b/c I noticed it).
http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=18182
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christy
October 19, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Hi Iviore! I know I owe you a reply from like three OT's ago or something atrocious like that, lol. I'm driving out to MN Saturday and have been sick for almost two weeks so yeah, that's why I'm still scarce around these parts. (feeling better now, but still not 100% yet) About the only thing I remember off the top of my head was your offer to keep in touch though email which would totally be awesome and I do want to take you up on it! so here is mine: [email protected]
Once I'm out in MN and a little more settled, I'll be tracking that old post down to see if there's anything else I don't want to leave hanging. I hope you've settled in from your latest move alright and that all is well in your corner of the world. :)
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Ivoire
October 19, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Hi Christy, thank you for your message. I will email you later. Have a safe trip to MN.
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4 Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 9:09 AM
TGIF folks :D
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Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Haha, just realised I subconsciously wrote 'folks' instead of 'people' because I saw javabean's first comment.
Anyway, haven't been watching much kdramas lately, besides Nice Guy. I've been faithfully following the Faith recaps (ha), mainly because Lee Min Ho is REALLY hot and manly here (first time I've felt this way about him, actually), and I want to find out how the main couple will overcome the whole time travel mindfuck issue.
Off-topic, but I've been marathoning Bones, finished season 1 in 2 days - and it is awesome! The cases aren't really as interesting as say, Criminal Minds, but the chemistry between Bones and Booth is friggin' awesome. Kdramas couples should have more of this sort of sexual chemistry. Vampire Prosecutor comes close though.
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM
Lemon -
Good morning!
VP!!! One of my guilty pleasures right now, even with the writer-nim's teasing.
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Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Hi Shukmeister! It's actually night here already, haha!
Yea, Vampire prosecutor is really fun to watch, but haven't really gotten round to watching this second season yet..
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Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Oh, VP second season is soooo good! I really like the new cast members. You should give it a watch when you have some time.
I love how VP mixes up the scary/gory episodes with funny ones. It makes it so much more interesting in my opinion. And the chemistry between the two prosecutors...so hot and so dangerous! :)
FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Hi Lemon!
Bones is so awesome! I love that series! But sometimes the victims look so grose, I can't watch more than 2 episodes before I start feeling sick, lol.
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Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Hi fishcalledwanda! I remember you from a past ot where you answered my question on friday-movie-night recommendations. :D
Yea, I can't eat when I'm watching Bones - which is actually a good thing, since I tend to snack a lot while watching tv, hahaha.
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Yeah I did! Did you enjoy your movie night? ^^
I don't know what it is, but I always feel like eating while watching tv, lol (except for Bones, that is)
kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Yes, used to love Bones ... before I became a KDrama addict :) I think I watch 4 or 5 seasons altogether (what season are they on)?
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Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Think they're on season 8 now. I'm starting on 2 now, hah.
redfox
October 19, 2012 at 11:42 AM
I would love to watch it but 8 commercial breaks during one show just gets me and I shut it down in anger and go to sleep. I need it on DVD so I dont get annoyed
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liza
October 20, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Maybe you can check out the books that the show i based on
Kathy Reich (TEMPERANCE BRENNAN)
I think the books are more intense but then reading is as intense as you allow your imagination to be.
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Florentine Lily
October 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Criminal Minds give me the chills when I watch it at night. I never learn since I always watch the box-set at night.
I've never seen Bones but I loved David Boreanaz in Angel. There was this air of innocence around him that was endearing.
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redfox
October 19, 2012 at 11:10 AM
true, same for me, for the first time I can get past his flawless supermodel-skin and I think the manliness comes from his attitude somehow...
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pillowhead
October 21, 2012 at 8:57 PM
oh, I was crushing on him back when he was Angel in Buffy. But my current love affair with LMH doesn't allow me to look at other guys. He's so jealous. hehe
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:15 AM
I would rather it be Tuesday or Thursday haha.
Those are the nights we go out at Uni... lol
But for everyone else here TGIF!
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5 leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:10 AM
yay thread is up!!
Have a good week everyone!! <3
I've been super busy these past few weeks and haven't had a chance to get on here or watch much dramas THE HORROR!!
This sudden busyness is unfortunately not due to me actually studying and doing well but to a newly discovered social life!! YES IT IS AWESOME!!! <3
Also... there's a guy I think I like... and I think he may like me too... but it's early days and I am novice extraordinaire!!
Anyway love xxx
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Crossing fingers so your social life works out for the best. ^^
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Thanks!! So do I!!
Have a great week! <3
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Lemon
October 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM
Hey, new social life + new guy > watching dramas anytime man!
Sigh, haven't liked a guy in agesss- so lucky you! I was afraid I was becoming asexual, but it's most probably because the guys around me are... hmm.. unattractive and boring, haha.
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Haha well this is basically the first guy I've ever liked so I always thought I must be at least pretty asexual haha.
It was even the rumor about me at school lol
(I thought it was quite progressive of them as I just assumed I'd be labelled a lesbian...)
But yeah... I can now confidently put it down to the guys here being ugly and worse HORRIBLE.
I always knew it...
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM
LOL those things happen.
I got that lesbian label during my teens for similar reasons. Kids like to talk, I have to admit my feelings were hurt when I first heard they thought so just because I had never had a boyfriend.
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Leaf!!!
Glad you got one on the hook ;-)
Hope school is going well for you, especially after your marathon SEA trip! Everything settling down?
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Uni is Uni... I need to start actually doing some work... ^sigh^
And I WANNA BE BACK IN KOREA NOW!!! ^cries^
Hope everything is going well for you!! <3
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Yep, so far so good. Got my health, a good job, a reliable car, and BIG BANG!! lol
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Ah well Health is always the most important thing!! <3
And Big Bang is such a great bonus!! XD
iZzie :)
October 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Happy Friday, Leaf! How did the SEA trip go? :)
Oh, and wishing you the best with the new guy. ;)
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:32 AM
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! <3 I miss Korea so so so much!!!
And as I said.... it is super early days... but we shall wait and see ;)
Hope you're having a great week! <3
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iZzie :)
October 19, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Haha! Of all the places you went to, it's Korea that pulls you back. :) Same way here. I don't think I'll grow tired of visiting SK.
about your new crush... LOL, u know a kdrama sister is always giddy about these things. :)
week is great, thank you. (been seeing a lot of my crush too. haha!)
happy weekend! :)
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM
ohh good luck with your crush!!
And yeah... Korea is that awesome <3
And yes of course... I will keep OT up to date with any developments... so... yeah nothing is gonna happen probably haha
But I can always hope! I mean... lots of people date it can't be that difficult surely...?
LOL
iZzie :)
October 20, 2012 at 8:57 AM
LOL! thanks. :)
I was hoping I could return to SK this winter, but I think the trip's gonna have to wait.
Aja!Aja! to the new guy. :) I'm starting wonder what he looks like. :)
leaf
October 20, 2012 at 9:31 AM
HAHA!!!
Well he can look whatever you think he looks like :P
Personally I think he's hot but I don't think he considers himself that...
Seriously when I walked into the bar thing I saw him straight away and went 'omg he's hot' and yes it helps that he was quite a bit taller than all the other guys...
But yeah it turned out he is in pretty much the same social group as me (he started this year so is a fresher but he took a gap year so he's actually a few months older than me)
So yeah... we started talking and we with another friend walked home at around 3am...
So yeah... we shall see what happens... (prediction: NOTHING)
mud
October 19, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Awww, I love reading about good news announcements on OT. Good luck Leaf!
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Haha how is I've become friends with a guy (who I like) that much cause for celebration :P
But thanks!
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Good luck with the guy!
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Thanks I''ll need it!! ;)
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Best of lucks with love!!!
And enjoy your social life
We we'll patiently wait to hear from you from time to time
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM
I will definately inform OT of any developments... but I'm pretty sure there won't be lol.
Thanks! :D
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM
You have all the Unnis rooting for you
Have some faith in you
btw, are you playing quidditch this year?
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Of course I am playing Quidditch this year!!! Nothing could make me stop!! <3
And thank you everyone for rooting for me haha.
I've realised that I've never had to think about my self confidence in dating before because every time I imagined it I was famous or at least successful. Therefore I was 'worth' something.
But I don't have that (yet) so I don't know why anyone would like me.
It's a weird thing. Cause in my head I'm going 'don't be silly of course there would be someone who might like you' but I can't quite believe it.
I know I'm prettier than some girls who have had lots of boyfriends.
I know I'm considered to be quite a nice person too even though I think I can be evil.
It doesn't help though. There are many girls who are much prettier than me and have a good and more fun personality too.
^sigh^ Most people deal with this years ago not when they are already 19...
zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM
You can't go around comparing yourself to others, since there are always people better and worse than you.
The important thing is being confident and believing in yourself.
We all fear rejection, and not all guys you'll like will like you back. But if you keep putting yourself down you'll miss a lot of chances , and I'm talking from experience
FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 6:51 AM
By the way Leaf, you're not the only 19 year old having this problem. It sounds very familiar for me. I have the feeling I kind of missed this phase in the start of puberty, but now it's catching up with me! So don't worry, you're not the only one. And I'm sure it'll turn out alright, I wish for you it will! :)
leaf
October 20, 2012 at 8:36 AM
Really? I'm not alone in this?
AWESOME!!
Other people are suffering muhahah.
But seriously... it's nice to know I'm not the only confused one...
And good luck!!!! xxx
FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Haha, no you're not! (I thought it was good to read here I wasn't the only one, lol). When I like a guy (which does not happens often, more like almost never), I think the same about myself like you do. I know it's stupid to compare myself to others, but still. I'm 19 for Pete's sake, I should be over this stupid self-doubting thing!
So I hope it turns out good with your guy (because that means there is also hope for me, ;p), be strong, fighting!
(and may I ask what this Quidditch thing is, did you find a way to make brooms fly? If yes, please tell me the secret!)
leaf
October 20, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Haha... not obsessively crushing over a guy at all times generally means you get labeled as quite weird doesn't it?
But seriously... how could girls crush over the guys at school? ^shudders^
But it's weird for me cause even though I think nothing will come of this this is the first time I've seen a guy in real life who I think 'I would date you'. It's a big change from my previous asexual existance. And not something that my billions of daydreams could have prepared me for.
THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU!!!
Seriously... I have nothing to do with that. You will meet some awesome guy. YOU WILL!
We will get over this lack of self confidence ok??
FIGHTING!!! <3
leaf
October 20, 2012 at 12:12 PM
And of course we fly in Quidditch! How else would we play it? ;)
FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM
YES, you get that label, why? Generally only thinking of dating guys in school gives me the shudders. Only since I started university it's getting better. But I choose a study (arts), in which there are only 5 guys out of the 80 students (of which at least 3 are gay). So that doesn't make it much better! Where are the cute, sweet guys that I only read about in books and see in dramas? ;p It's possible I'm a bit delusional, lol.
Even though you think nothing may come out of it, I'm still happy (and rooting) for you! Keep the updates coming! And you sound convincing that I may meet an awesome guy, so I'm convinced that it may turn out really good with this guy you met!
Yeah, sista! We will overcome!
And omg, I've always wanted to play Quidditch! :D When I was little I threw a Harry Potter themed party in which we would walk with brooms and hit tennis balls with tennis rackets. We had capes made of thin paper. It was the most awesome party in my whole life!
leaf
October 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM
That's what I've always thought!!!
why are there decent guys in books but not in real life??
And yeap... I had a Harry Potter party too!!!
Harry Potter is the reason I learnt to read haha.
But truely... there are about 3.5 billion guys on the planet... some must be good right...?
And there's always hope!!! <3 Even if they aren't on your course!! :P
korazylady
October 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Hi Leaf! I'm so late in the game here OT wise, but hearing you talk about a guy you like, who may like you.......ah, it just warms my heart to bits! Nothing is better than the beginnings of a relationship! I hope you have many hours of randomly bursting into smiles when you think about him!
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shukmeister
October 21, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Hey Leaf!!
YG Entertainment just announced Big Bang UK tour dates:
Wembley Stadium
Saturday, December 15, 2012 @ 1930
Tickets go on sale October 26, 2012
FYI
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leaf
October 21, 2012 at 9:18 AM
I ALREADY KNOW!!! And made a post about it at the bottom!!
I AM SO GOING!!! <3
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6 FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Woohoo! Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone had a nice week!
Being a student living alone also involves cooking for oneself. To my surprise I don't hate it as much as I thought, but I lack the inspiration and I noticed that lately I've been cooking the same things every week. I'm in for some new things, so who knows any delicious (and not too complicated) recipes? Can be Asian, Italian, or whatever, as long as it's tasty :)
Have a nice Friday and weekend everyone!
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM
FishcalledWanda -
I buy a rotisserie chicken, eat the dark meat (my favorite), and use the breast meat in other recipes, saving the carcass for soup. Below is one of my favorite recipes for chicken pot pie:
1 cup diced chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 bag frozen vegetables
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Bisquick mix
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a 9-inch pie plate, put in the soup, vegetables, and chicken
In a bowl, mix the egg, milk and Bisquick together. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Spread evenly.
Bake 30 minutes or until golden.
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Thanks Shukmeister!
It sounds delicious! The dark meat is also my favorite :) I'm going to try it somewhere next week! Hope I don't mess it up, but it doesn't sound to difficult!
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shukmeister
October 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM
I use a glass dish, for the even heat.
Once it's made, I make it into about 4 servings, and freeze the extras for later lunches.
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Other uses for the chicken breast: 2 cups of rice (I have a cooker), a bag of frozen stir fry veggies, chicken and soy sauce, and make my own fried rice! That I also freeze in smaller portions for lunch.
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We have a full-size refrigerator/freezer at work, so I'll pile them up and pull them out as needed.
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whimsicalnet
October 19, 2012 at 9:37 AM
when i was living in states, we survived on many simple dishes. i'll b glad to share but i think it will b easier for me to email u if u would email me your email add. it's mynick @ gmail . com :)
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sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Well this isn't a home cooked meal as such but really a delicious snack that I love, it's a really easy no bake cookie recipe.
Take around 30 digestive biscuits crush into breadcrumbs, as life sometime does. Add a packet of small (or large ones cut in two) of Marshmellows (seek out the hard to find 'suitable for vegetarian' kind for vegetarians like me). Add small tub of Glacier Cherries (optional, sometimes I also add white choco drops. My sister adds walnuts too but there are enough nuts in my already.)
Finally bind everything together with that most sweetest of things, a whole can of condensed milk.
Form into two long sausage shapes to represent your life and the life of your companion. Coat with desiccated coconut for that added je nais se quoi.
Wrap in foil and leave overnight in refrigerator, then take out and cut up into 1 to 2 cm sliced biscuits. Ah! The cold, cruel world. Hehe. Enjoy!
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Hi Sabah! Nice to 'see' (read?) you! Omg, whoever came up with that idea for a cookie is a genius! I'm definitely going to try that out! I like your comparison to life, but it does sound a bit depressive. But I guess, that's what life sometimes is!
I now feel a very big craving for cookies, I think I'm going to raid my hidden cookie stack...
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sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Sorry, it didn't mean to sound so miserable. It's my ultimate comfort food. I make them when I need cheering up, like today, so probably why I am down on life BUT not to fear, I always pull myself out of it. I have it too good to insult people who are truly suffering.
The recipe was given to me by a close friend from Ireland, she told me that they are called '15's' because you used to use 15 of everything in the recipe. I love sharing it with others because once they've made and tasted it, they love me forever. Seriously, they are that good!
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I read in your post below that you had a dreary day, so no wonder you sound a bit depressive. Sorry to hear about your bad day. But it's good to hear you are able to manage yourself out of it (with a little help of cookies). Cookies can make miracles. If everyone had some cookies to share, the world would be a better place.
Haha, I'm going to share the recipe too then! I like it that they are called 15's, must be easy to remember the recipe!
I hope your weekend will be better than today! ( and if not, I wish you all the cookies in the world :) )
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sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Aw, you really are a cookie pie! Yeah, I am all right, feeling better by the minute. : )
How are you doing? I really like fusion cooking, which is just a licence to experiment and call whatever comes out 'art.' Normally I just ask people how they make 'other' food, for instance, I ask my friend from India how she makes pasta, and mostly you'll find that the recipes are customized a little, a mix of both cuisines. Just a suggestion. Wishing you well. : )
FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Glad to hear that :) Hope it will keep improving through the whole weekend! Do you have anything nice planned?
I'm very busy studying for mid-terms and I had to cut down my drama watching dramatically, so I still haven't watched the end of White Christmas. I want to savour it for a good moment when I have all the time to fully enjoy it.
I always feel a bit weary to experiment, cause I often end up with weird stuff and the feeling I kind of butchered my ingredients! But experimenting can also bring great things, like today I made something different with a courgette and a grill pan and some other stuff and it turned out great! But mostly I just make some kind of pasta, because I really like it and it's very easy (perfect for when you're feeling lazy). Do you have any favourite foods?
sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Firstly, WRITE DOWN EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID! I find with on the fly experimenting that turns out well, you think, I'll remember what I did BUT YOU DON'T. Trust me!
One of our festivals is coming up next week and it's my favourite one. Lots of nice food BUT the drawback is that I have to cook all that nice food too, but still, I really enjoy it. Thank you so much for asking, it was really sweet of you.
It's funny, people always wish they could return to their youth but I never do because one thing I don't miss is revising for exams. Don't get me wrong, I love gaining knowledge and learning things BUT I just have this issue with modern education where it almost sucks the fun out of learning. Still, I know some people love it, and just keep in mind the long term gain of that degree which will take you towards that career! Also hard work is its own reward, so you are already successful.
Ah, that White Christmas ending, I won't say anything more but I would be interested to know what you thought about it when you do because it has people divided.
FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 6:57 AM
I'll take that advice to heart! In fact I'm thinking to start some kind of notebook with stuff I invent and suggestions and recipes I find or hear from others (like the recipes suggested to me on this OT).
Sounds fun! What kind of festival? I hope you have a nice weather (with a festival I assume it's outdoors?). I read somewhere you live in the UK? I guess the weather is not always nice there this time of the year.
I really like my study and also learning new things and gaining new perspectives, but revising for exams not so much. I find it very stressful and time consuming.
Yeah I read that some people liked the ending and other.... not so much. I'm very curious on which side I'll end up!
Have fun at your festival this weekend! (and enjoy the food :) )
Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Oh, I love sharing recipes! I've made this soup a few times for my hubby so far this fall, and he's obsessed with it. It's cheap and hearty and can go a long way.
Potato and Corn soup
1 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups vegi broth (I like the Swanson flavor boost, yum!)
1 can corn (or 2 cobs fresh)
1 cup milk
In a large saucepan, heat about a tablespoon or so of olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Next, add garlic and brown for a minute. Add the potatoes to the saucepan along with the corn and heat in oil. Add 2 cups vegetable broth. Cover and increase temperature to medium high. Bring to a boil and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender.
Allow soup to cool then transfer to a blender (or hand blend) reserving about a cup of the potato/corn/onion mixture. Blend until desired consistency (I like mine really smooth). Transfer back to the pan on medium heat. Stir in the milk along with some salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few more minutes. Add the reserved potato/corn/onion immediately before serving.
You can also jazz it up with some hot peppers or cayenne. I used chipotle corn once and it was great! Bacon or diced ham can be added for extra flavor/protein, but not essential.
Hope you enjoy!
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Hi Ladytron!
Thanks for sharing your recipe! It sounds amazing, never thought about the fact that you could make soup of potatoes! I just ate my dinner and now you made me hungry again! Definitely going to try it, thanks!
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Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Peel and slice a few baking potatos and one onion. Saute the onions in a little oil or butter or a combo of both in an oven-safe frying pan. Take out the onions. If you need to add a bit of oil to the pan, do so. Put down a layer of potatos to cover the bottom of the pan and cook on med until potatos are beginning to turn golden-brown and crispy on bottom.
In that same pan, add some onions and shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the potato layer. Now add another layer of potatos, then more onions and cheese. Continue until you have run out of stuff or filled the pan, which ever comes first, but end with a layer of onions and cheese.
Pour a little melted butter over the whole mess, and stick it in the oven to bake until potatos are cooked and everything is a glorious golden, chewy, oniony thing of beauty.
I usually serve with some sort of savory sausage (not breakfast sausage, in other words.)
Most recently, my daughter and I were thinking that adding something like sauteed spinach to the dish could only improve it.
If there are left overs, we often toss them in a pan with some chopped bell pepper to saute for a bit, then mix in egg/milk for scrambled eggs and just scramble away.
If you don't have an oven safe pan, you could always skip the bottom browning step and create your layers in a casserole. I don't think it would lose much of anything.
For two people to eat heartily and have some leftovers, I will usually use 3-4 decent size potatos and one good-size onion. Probably a cup of cheese.
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Woo! Sounds super tasty! I like the expression of 'a glorious golden, chewy, oniony thing of beauty', it makes we want to eat it instantly! Thanks for sharing :)
sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Thank you! I am going to try this for next week's roast.
korazylady
October 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM
JoAnne, are you bringing some of your dishes to Newark? Sounds great!
Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Yay, I'm glad I inspired you! I remember what it was like trying to cook for myself in college. *sigh* This is easy and cheap, so I hope you enjoy.
Because I spent a large portion of my life living in England, I'm familiar with a lot of ways to use spuds (as my MIL calls them)! You should look up recipes for white bean and potato and potato-leak soups. Both are good as well.
I love this time of year. All food feels like comfort food.
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Never ate white beans and potato(or spuds, lol)-soup before, but I like trying different things, so I'll definitely check it out!
My main problem with cooking for only me is that I always have many leftovers and no freezer and a teeny-tiny refrigerator. When I go grocery shopping almost everything comes in big portions, very frustrating!
I don't always like fall and the coming up winter, but the comforting food aspect makes it certainly better. There's nothing better than to curl up in a nice chair, while it's cold outside, with some delicious home-made food!
Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM
FishcaledWanda - I remember the difficulties of not having much space and trying to cook for one (or even two sometimes). You can always half the recipe I gave you if you don't want leftovers.
Can you buy items like potatoes, onions, and carrots individually instead of in the large bulk bags? (At least you can here. I don't know what it's like where you live.) Very useful for winter soup making!
Also, here's another British potato recipe I used as a student
Jacket Potato
Wash a medium baking potato, pricking the skin a few times. Rub the skin with some olive oil and salt and bake (or microwave)
Once this is done, it can be topped with many different fillings. Just use your imagination. Good ones to try are-
- Tuna, mayo, and canned corn
- Beef and bean chili
- Diced ham, cheese, and spring onion
- Sautéed mushrooms and onions with a sliced sausage
FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 2:16 PM
The problem is that onions and most other vegetables are sold per two or more. So when I want one onion I have to buy a whole bag! And I end up eating things with lots of onions for the rest of the week.
Ooh, another one! Thanks! When I read the name Jacket Potato, the first image to pop up in my head was a potato with a real jacket on. This one also sounds really good, and very easy to make. Will certainly try it out!
enz
October 20, 2012 at 4:09 AM
ladytron33. now I know how to make jacket potatoes! thanks
Mar
October 19, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Here is something I have on my staples list for a cheapo meal for one and it takes only the time it takes to cook rice in a rice cooker, what 15 t0 25 minutes for rice for one? Or you can cook a bigger batch if you want to get more than one meal out of it. You do have to have the ingredients on hand though and I find it easier to put some of my stock items in small portions in the freezer
Buy a small rice cooker. Should run you $15-$30-you can get one with a steamer attachment for $20-$30.
Add Bouillon or broth to your rice when you put it in to cook.
After the rice cooks halfway, add:
-Chopped veggies of your choice, or frozen veggies. Remember if it's chopped small it will cook fast. You can't throw in big pieces of carrot or squash halfway through cooking your rice and expect it to be cooked until soft.
I like to mix and match from the following variety, as I have it:
-onion
-bell pepper
-Zuchini
-yellow squash
-carrots
-celery
-peas-add last minute
-mushrooms
-bamboo shoots
-bean sprouts
-cabbage
-brocoli-I only add this last minute or steam it instead as rice cooks.
Protein:
tofu is an option.
I buy chicken tenderloins and wrap them separately. I cook one while rice is cooking, and add it to the rice after it finishes cooking.
or you can cook ahead, chop, and put in individual portions in the freezer.
Sometimes for a something different, I buy chicken ot turkey kielbalsa, cut it into tiny sections, and freeze. I pull it out and shave it with a knife while still frozen and add it to the rice when it is almost done.
Egg-add chopped up fried or scrambled egg.
Tips:
If you have a freezer, freeze items that are freeze-able that you like to add in small containers.
I broil a quarter bell pepper, I like red, and then cool, remove skin, cut up pepper meat, and put in freezer, taking out small bits as I need it.
I cut up mushrooms and green onions and freeze.
I buy fresh corn, cut it off the cob, and freeze it in portions.
I get shredded cabbage from the salad bars at grocery stores, sometimes other small bits of veggies that I want fresh, so I only have to buy small portions.
After cooking rice, veggies, and meat if wanted, you can add further seasoning if you want based on the veggies you have added-you can do various styles- Asian rice, or Mediterranean rice, Italian, Hispanic rice, etc. You could add soy sauce,and ginger and sesame oil, and/or siracha or other spices for an Asian flavor, or italian spices, cajun, or chili pepper and some cheese, anything you want. Occasionaly when I do the asian type and add egg as protein I top it with a little ketchup omurice style lol.
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Enz
October 19, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Mar! You make me wanna get a rice cooker... Even though I have one already!!! Lol. I am too lazy to cook these days. I used to but living close to family and also it's relatively cheap to eat out, I take all the easier options and just don't cook at all.
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FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Hi Mar, thanks! I don't have a rice cooker yet, but I'll look into it. Sounds like it may come in handy (being lazy, that is).
I also don't have a freezer, got a bit of a space problem.
What is omurice? Something with omelet and rice and ketchup? It sounds Japanese.
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shukmeister
October 20, 2012 at 10:27 AM
I first saw it on RTP, but then I looked up the recipe.
Basically, it's an egg omelet but the filler is rice, vegetables, and sometimes a little meat. There's all kinds of options for it.
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shukmeister
October 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Mar!!
That is almost the recipe for bibimbap, one of my all-time favorite Korean foods. The only difference is, I order it deol sot, which is an extremely hot stone bowl. It keeps the bibimbap hot and crunchies up the rice!
It's great, easy to make exactly to your taste, and fast! I keep veggies frozen in individual portions, and make the rice as needed.
I have a small rice cooker, and a large ceramic hotpot that I use in place of the deol sot.
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Mar
October 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM
My rice cooker will crisp the rice on the bottom if I let it cook until it auto turns to warm, haha. I go to the experts for bi bim bap though. I'm not that talented in getting the flavoring right. The local international market has a Korean lunch counter with great food and I like their bi bim bap.
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enz
October 20, 2012 at 7:19 AM
hi fishcalledwanda
here is the recipe for fettucine with creamy tomato italian sausage sauce
2Tbs olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 lb sweet italian sausage and 1/2 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed
2 cans of diced tomatoes in juice
1cup whipping cream
1TBs dried sage (although i have used mixed herbs)
3/4lb fettucine
parmesan cheese
Heat oil. add shallots and garlic until begins to soften - 3 mins
Add sausages and saute till no longer pink, breaking up sausages a bit (i break a lot!) - 5 mins
Add cream, simmer about 5 mins
Add tomatoes with juices. add sage. simmer till sauce thickens, stirring occ.
Cook pasta. add sauce and toss pasta over medium heat till sauce coats pasta.
season with salt and pepper
sprinkle with cheese (i dont :))
i keep it in the freezer and cook little batches over the week. i feel it gets yummier!
hope you like it
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FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Thanks enz! I really love pasta, so anything with pasta is always a winner for me! Nice to know some variations, cause I tend to always make the same kind.
When I eat frozen pasta out of the freezer when I'm at my parent's home, I also feel it gets tastier after being freezed and warmed up again!
Now I feel like eating pasta! Hmm..
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Enz
October 20, 2012 at 4:28 PM
You're welcome. I thought this is easy cos you just really need the sausages and cream and diced tomatoes. The hot Italian sausages are spicy. Can imagine that it'll be good for winter
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7 zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Happy OT everybody!!!
Last weekend was awesome, tho I ended up exhausted and with a cold :D
I went to NYC for a friends wedding, Friday night was the wedding the bride and groom wanted and Sunday was a Chinese style reception for the grooms grandmother.
It was interesting because it was the wedding of the first son of a first son, and the grandma (who seems to have a lot of power and money) wanted to show the whole community how proud she was. But it was all for show. During the tea ceremony she make it look like she "gave" gold to the bride valued in more than $10,000.00. She also played the Zheng, and changed dresses almost as often as the bride.
All in all, it was an interesting experience. It could have been better if most of the people hadn't assumed I was the bride's sister in law. ;) There were a few cute guys, but there is little one can do if you have to expend the night explaining that the guy sitting next to you is just a friend.
On the drama front, I feel kind of empty. There is nothing that really excites me.
Well, Arang ended and even when I loved the cute happy ending, it lack excitement.
Faith isn't doing much better, though I'm still watching
Oohlala Spouses it's ok, but not enough for me
I know everyone is excited about Nice Guy, and I'm curious about it. But I don't want to watch a drama with most likely sad ending
And this season jdramas just started, there are a few I'm keeping an eye on, but still too soon
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Zgznoona!
I agree; there's not much waiting in the wings that's caught my interest. I'm still working through the TWDrama "When Love Walked In", which is 32 episodes of love triangle and corporate shenanigans, but not too bad. No JDramas either. Any recco's?
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM
I watch ep 1 of Kekkon Shinai, looks good
Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo might be interesting to watch, but I-ll tell you more once I watch more episodes.
I'm keeping an eye on Piece, looks interesting, but no subs yet.
Not too sure yet about Akamu Chan, kind of childish. But if you like Gackt go for it. Koukou Nyuushi mystery at high school during entrance exam, it'll depends how they'll do it
I want to check a few more before deciding
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM
zgz -
Gackt was not one of my favs, I have to say.
I guess I'm still suffering from Oguri Shun deprivation. lol. I have the movie "Crow Zero, but I don't want to watch it in case we use it for Movie Night in November. Still, my hand keeps creeping toward the "play" button. I've been told his hair is soo much better looking in the movie than in RMPW...
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 1:21 PM
I'n not sure why I've been avoiding that movie, I might give it a try
Last week I watched again RMPW, and I could do it a 3rd time this weekend, but I'm resisting
You can always watch Tokyo Dogs ;) he looks great in it
Enz
October 19, 2012 at 6:36 PM
But I liked his hair in rmpw!! :). Hi shukmeister ! I missed you last week.. I posted lots of jung il woo pics in case you're interested :)
shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Ooh, I may have to look that up.
Yeah, last weekend I spent with 20 teens from my church in a retreat in the Outer Banks, NC. Ended up exhausted by happy; no major disasters, my session Friday night was a hit, and I got lots of Good-n-Plenty from my secret pal! So I've been playing catch-up this week. Almost done tho!
shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Selamat, Enz!
And I am brimming with jealousy! Great pics from your "stroke" of luck with JIW! Someone said in previous OT that he was gracious in person. I can see if your grin was any wider your lips would touch the back of your head!
Thanks for posting them!
john
October 19, 2012 at 11:47 AM
zgznoona~
I see that the SPEC movie is available on DC.
That will definately be a watch for this weekend.
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I watched it at lunch.
Quirkiest that I expected, with a lot of inside jokes. You might need to refresh your memory before watching it, because it jumps right in.
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tamtam
October 19, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Sad that people aren't giving Oohlala Spouse a chance! It's hilarious even though it's about middle age people. Superb actors imo, esp Shin Hyun-Jun. For an actor who's always in a dramatic serious role, I didn't think it was possible for him to act as a woman and made it both funny and believable.
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zgznoona
October 20, 2012 at 5:39 AM
I know it's funny, and I understand the story is telling.
I'm watching it,I just don't love it.
It's been a while since I really fall in love with a drama, and that's what I miss. I miss being grabbed by a drama and becoming obsessed with it. It's been a year since I last felt like that.
RMPW and AM1997 were close to do that but not quite
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8 Yervang
October 19, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Good morning! It's my first open thread. So sad Arang ended. But the weather is finally cooling off in California! Wooh hooh!
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Welcome, Yervang!
Don't be a stranger, and just add any and all comments!
I haven't watched the last two yet, but I intend to do that by Sunday. [cross fingers] I've heard mixed feelings about the ending, though.
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Welcome!!! Everyone is super friendly so have lots of fun!!
And can you send some of that Cali weather to the UK?
Much apprieciated xxx
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Welcome and enjoy OT! ^^
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Kiara
October 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Welcome :). I'm sad that Arang ended too but looking forward to their new projects esp Lee Jun Ki and Shin Min Ah.
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 2:58 PM
Welcome to OT!!!
Weather is not cooling off in Florida yet :)
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9 am
October 19, 2012 at 9:15 AM
A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: "That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen. Ugh!" The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her: "The driver just insulted me!" The man says: "You go right up there and tell him off – go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you."
Happy weekend y'all! :3
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:37 AM
LOLOL
A convertible speeds past a cop, who gives chase.
Pulling up alongside the vehicle, the officer sees that, not only is the blonde behind the wheel speeding, but she appears to be knitting at the same time!
Rolling his window down, he yells, "PULL OVER!"
She yells back, "NO, IT'S A SCARF!"
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 1:15 PM
LOL ^^
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10 Noelle
October 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM
I am finally on time. Happy OT everyone!
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11 shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Happy Friday everyone!
That RL is sneaky. I've been very busy with various projects, and so missed last week's OT, and have only a brief moment right now for this one.
Still watching VP2 (really loving the arching storyline and our new family member the Doc!), Faith (A lot's been said already, but crossing my fingers for some type of happy ending for our OTP), and Arang (haven't watched the last two episodes yet).
Nothing new has caught my interest yet for fall.
Due to some computer glitches on top of everything, I've only recapped Episode 11 of "18 vs 29" - only 5 episodes left to go! I am so incredibly impressed at those diehard fans that crank out recaps again and again. It's definitely exhausting, at least to this ahjumma!
And the best news - BIG BANG! 8-) 8-) :-) ;-) 8-) As of this week, we have another OT noona joining my ranks for the Newark show. So far, I've got noraebang in Koreatown, a trip to Kristabellis (JYP's restaurant), and Movie Noona night after the concert (currently scheduled is Shun Oguri's Crow Zero.
Friday afternoon, I am reserving a table at a local bar and grill at 1700 hours, in order to eat and fellowship but still have time to get to the concert venue. Depending on the response from other DBOT's, I'll try and reserve a correspondingly-size table. Bring cameras, I'm ready to do some V-sign mugging! lol
Today, I have to make flower arrangements for a combined anniversary dinner: my parents (56), my 2nd sister (25), and my brother (14). That's a lot of married years! I'm still at (0) ;-)
Anyway, take care everyone! See you tonight!
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leaf
October 19, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Oh HAVE SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!! I AM MEGA JEALOUS!!! Experience the awesomeness!!! <3
I'm even jealous you're going to JYP's restaurant because it will be awesome and I really want to go there as my real name is rediculously similar to Kristabellis!
Anyway I hope everything is going well and have a great week Unni!!! <3
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 9:39 AM
It's CherKell's dream, so I'm going to accommodate her. Plus, the menu shows Samgyeopsal!
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cherkell
October 19, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Well, it's *one* of my dreams.. the others cannot be reprinted in public. :D
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 7:51 PM
O.o
leaf
October 20, 2012 at 2:59 AM
That's the way it should be ;)
cv
October 19, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Shukie, awesome plan! I'll have to think of something to do while I'm there. LOL
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Friday am is still available, although I'm still pushing for Palisades Park, if we can make it up and back before supper.
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM
That would be really nice! Hmm... I'm hoping to get to the hotel in one hour so it's possible. IS Palisades Park in NJ?
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korazylady
October 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM
If I'm drinking soju on Thursday, I may need to spend most of Friday recuperating. Plus, don't we have to see how long it takes us to get out of jail Friday morning?
:)
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 7:56 PM
You can snooze in the car after CMRPrindle bails us - lol.
cherkell
October 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM
PalPark is only about 15 miles north of where we're staying in Newark. A quick up-and-back for sures.
19 MORE SLEEPS!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Enz
October 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Your big bang get together sounds really fun. Big bang is here this weekend. I have no idea where in KL cos I don't know anything about kpop and did not pay attention.
Hope you have a really good and fun time. Don't forget to take pics with a group saranghae pose and with heads all tilted in one direction :)
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 8:18 PM
@ Enz -
lol - I'll be the one with the luggage under her eyes from trying to put this all together. hee hee hee.
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enz
October 20, 2012 at 12:39 AM
good luck! i would have been super stressed coz am bad at planning :)
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shukmeister
October 20, 2012 at 6:07 AM
I am too! Planning definitely not my strong suit.
My best friend used to do all the detailed plans, and then I would be there to adjust as reality needed. So our vacations were pretty smooth.
Still, I've got everything on a spreadsheet, charted and typed, so nerd skills definitely help.
12 saltandpepper
October 19, 2012 at 9:22 AM
hi everyone :)
I think I'm the only one who is not sad for the end of Arang and the magistrate....the reason being...i still haven't started it yet....but will do so in a few days... :D
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kopytko
October 19, 2012 at 11:27 AM
You're not the only one! I did start watching, but I don't remember when I skipped watching and even reading recaps. It's not exactly bad, but somehow I don't know when, if ever, I am going to finish it.
I guess sageuks, normal or fusion, aren't my cup of tea after all.
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM
I have a hard time getting into sageuks as well. I've tried everything that's been recc'd to me: from TwDR to TPM...yeah, no. Which is really unfortunate...
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kopytko
October 19, 2012 at 12:07 PM
On the bright side, addicts can have a breath when there are more sageuks on - finally have meals instead of sitting glued in front of the screen :)
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saltandpepper
October 19, 2012 at 7:27 PM
that's right....lol....ya..me too...i like historical genre...but not in case of k dramas...i have only seen Sungkyunkwan scandal in that regard..
13 kewbie
October 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Happy Friday, all! I hope you all are doing well. Not much going on in the drama department for me, but I did buy some k-music recently. Epik High and Miss A really caught my eye/ear. ;-) Don't know if I'll be back later today, but have a great Friday!
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM
I haven't bought anything since Junsu's "Tarantellegra" was released. I'll check out your two recco's!
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14 Llamaesque
October 19, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Random question: has anyone tried the Apple TV screen mirroring for drama watching? I might give it a try—I use a Mac, and have an opportunity to get an Apple TV box.
I'm curious how it would work with subtitles, though. I usually watch dramas streaming on my TV using a Google TV blu ray player, which I totally love. But it doesn't allow me to watch things I download, and I'd love to see some older series and international shows that aren't available streaming anywhere. :b
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15 Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Greetings My Wondrous Beans!
(admit it...you were all refreshing like crazy like me, wondering where in the world OT got to and hoping everything was ok with our DramaBean Queens, right?)
Good week here I guess - I'm so tired these days I'm not really sure anymore! I'm awake enough to keep watching my shows though, so how bad could it be?
Arang: Everyone got the end I figured they'd get, and for the main couple, for reason they kinda forshadowed to us all the way through. It's odd because I loved the two couples (Satto/Arang, Dol Sue/Bang Wool) a ton, and I really felt for Joo Wal - but this final episode just didn't bring any emotion out of me. Normally I'd have had a tear or two but nope, nothing. Although I did laugh at the little girl at the end. How cute was SHE?
Nice Guy: Oh goodness, there are no words for how awesome I think this show is. Every one has layers, the expected is handled in unexpected ways, they're moving through situations J-Dorama fast, Eun Ki is the sweetest thing in the world AND we get to look at Song Joong Ki a whole lot. It really just doesn't get better than this. Ok. If there was a field of vegetables and Maru was in a boy band full of muscular cuties who were very focused on, ya know, hygiene and moisturizing - THAT would make it better. But otherwise, nope. There's nothing missing.
Faith: I can't be the only one who had a mini spasm at that final scene. Let that boy get up in my face like that and see what happens. And poor Ki Chul. SO disappointed, and now I think he's gonna go nuts and ruin all my affection for his bad boyness by being really rotten. Tiny Kinglet, and his beautiful bride - my affection for this couple is going to last forever. My heart broke for them this episode.
Great Seer: Two episodes in and if it keeps this way I am declaring Official Crack. First of all - Jee Jin Hee: come visit, and bring your costume (wink wink). And guy playing In Im, you crazy man - I'm gonna have FUN watching you, aren't I? Beautifully filmed, too - imagine if Faith had had this scale, I think that's what people were complaining about. They wanted this for that. I'm ok with what we got, but I see the point. This will be my first sageuk. It's long too, right? I hope it doesn't flag. I can't wait for my Ji Sungie to be around a lot :)
Five Guys - I'm up to Ep 9 now I think...I like it but I don't feel any compelling urge to WATCH THIS NOW. Maybe my heart is too invested in other things at the moment. UGH NOT FIVE GUYS - Five Fingers. I'm hungry, sorry.
So Jomo - Arang is done, and I'm gonna watch TBDaW, ok? You can stop poking me! I'll start it this weekend.
Music? Hm. I do like Epik High's new release, and I LOVE Miss A's 'I Don't Need a Man'
Ok, I'm off to read comments!
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM
LOL YEsssh! I was one of them who kept refreshing to see if OT was up. :P
I love Tablo and now can't wait for Epik High to come out with their new album. I think it's today Korea time--OCt.19. I love their single: It's cold. Wonder what they have in store for us fans? ^^
I'm liking Great Seer too. :)
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john
October 19, 2012 at 9:55 AM
JoAnne~
The Great Seer is something else.
Get ready to rumble ! It's going to get crazy.
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Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM
I've been wondering if I should start this one. It's a little long, and I don't know if I can commit :)
I usually trust your taste, John. Should I give it a go?
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john
October 19, 2012 at 10:53 AM
It looks good so far.
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Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Good enough for me! Thanks.
Ann
October 19, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Have you seen episode 3? JJH is laughing like he's on nitrous. I guess he calms down with age.
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mary
October 19, 2012 at 10:13 AM
"So Jomo – Arang is done, and I’m gonna watch TBDaW, ok? You can stop poking me! I’ll start it this weekend."
My thought process:
Arang -> Jade Emperor -> TBDaW... TBDaW... The Baek Dongsoo, A Warrior...?
HAHAHA I totally forgot about Time Between Dog and Wolf... :D
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Yayyy to Epik High's comeback!
Am I the only one who thinks Ryu Deok-Hwan in his God's Quiz look resembles Tablo?!
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jomo143
October 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Yes!
It's TBDandW Weekend!!!
(I sent your my new fake FB name in your FB mail if you want to "talk to" me as you go.
It'll be something like my 3rd rewatch, but I am excited.
Faith, geez, you gotta love a warrior locked up in a room with a modern yeoja. We won't be seeing any of the action, but it warms my heart knowing their gettin' some before the Big Sad.
NG - LOL and couldn't agree more.
Five Guys - My first thought was "There is a drama called Five GUYS and I don't know anything about it?
I am revoking my own DOA (Dirty Old Ajumma) membership card."
Should I start the Great Seer, really? It is on Dramafever. Is that where you are watching it?
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Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM
yes and so far it's absolutely glorious
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joybells
October 20, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Can somebody please tell me if the king gongmin in "faith" and king gongmin in "The great seer" is the one and the same chracter?
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Mama J
October 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM
yes and Choi Young is there and Jee Jin Hee is the boy that Doc saved that in future is his death
Big Unni
October 19, 2012 at 2:52 PM
"Let that boy get up in my face like that and see what happens."
What's really funny is when I watched that scene I said the same thing...so did my mom...-_-
I am a noona with a eommoni who thinks she's sixteen again when she sees Lee Min Ho (a.k.a Lee Min Hotness). What to do but love her even more for having such impecable taste but still loving my dad! lol
Happy Friday Joanne!
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16 cv
October 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Happy OT all! ^^
Just have to say, I can't wait for Big Bang concert in NJ! Three more weeks to go! So excited! hehe :)
This week I watched:
Faith--still going strong. Four more episodes to go. Please end the show with a great ending otherwise I'll hate to be disappointed.
Arang-- Well, I liked it, but the ending seemed a bit rushed to me since it's the last episode. I liked the concept of them reincarnation to love again--finding eachother and they should have done a bit more with it and cut the part where they went into the underworld to find out how she died--seemed more of a filler to me. If only! I really did like the little reincarnation girl of Arang at the end though. Otherwise, ending was just a meh for me.
Sprout--Finally went back to watch the ending subtitled and it's still so cute! They got back together! ^^ (happy sigh)
Other then that, I'm still waiting on subs for Great seer, third hospital and horse healer--planning to marathon this one.
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john
October 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM
cv~
Happy Friday!
Sprout is one that was on hold, maybe this weekend..
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Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Wait, what? My Hayato DOESN'T end up with a broken heart? Then I will watch - I decided not to finish when I heard that Souhei and Miku would be the final couple. Because Souhei is adorbs and all that, but NO ONE can beat my Hayato sweetie.
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Ahem! JOanne, not those two. :p LOL You know... the two main lead. ^^ I wish for Hayato too...but wasn't meant to be. :D
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Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Then I am protesting, and refuse to watch the end. Hmph.
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM
and I thought you finished watching it. Just so you know, if Shouhei and Miku get together is thanks to Hayato. It's his decision. I hope that wasn't much of a spoiler
Saima
October 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM
NOOOOOO!! Our poor Hayato! *sniffless*
I still have to complete this one and now have a humongous reason not to do so.
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 1:21 PM
You should finish it. ^^ IT's such a nice watch though. :) you can't go wrong with this Jdorama.
17 iZzie :)
October 19, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Just dropping by before I resume my Faith marathon. :) Old habits came back: skipping meals and delaying sleep to watch "just one more episode."
Happy Weekend, everyone!
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saltandpepper
October 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM
how true about that "just one more episode" :D
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 9:47 AM
One of the many symptoms of the drama addiction.
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iZzie :)
October 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM
I thought it's never gonna come back, but here it is. And it brought along eyebags and raccoon eyes with it. Soon, I'll be having - in rickytrh's words - eye luggage. :)
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jomo143
October 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Always nice to see you.
I think I found a cure to the "OK one more episode" problem:
I started a Mainland China drama, Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, with 100 episodes. While normally I would be whizzing through, I feel like I can take my time. It's not like I'm going to find out the big answer any time sooner.
I started Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, (whew!) beause it is the same emperor as in BBJX. It is about the perils of being in the Emperor's Harem. Honestly, I don't see ANY benefits to being a concubine. It is horrifying what those women had to put up with.
I am on ep 9 of 100. So far so good. I don't ravenously want to watch because of all the current shows I am watching, but it flies by when I watch.
Anyone finish it? It stars Sun Li, who keeps reminding me of the J-actress Kanjiya Shihori.
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john
October 19, 2012 at 1:14 PM
jomo~
My wife and I are currently watching The Legend Of Zhen Huan.
We're at Ep 24 I believe. It's good , isn't it? So many plots and plans.
The ladies are so pretty in their costumes.
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jomo143
October 20, 2012 at 11:46 AM
They are beautiful costumes, and the ladies are horrifying!
Btw, I caught up with GS, I like David Lee a LOT as young Ji Sang. His resume is pretty impressive in the last few years with so many feature films.
I like the show but there are a few LOL moments where they stretch credibility a tad. I guess it's just safer/cheaper to have someone in 1 foot of water pretending to be drowning after falling off a bridge than to have him in over his head.
And boy, GongMin is being portrayed as a weaker king than in Faith...
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Mama J
October 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM
where are you watching this sounds innerestin
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john
October 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM
JoAnne~
Viki has it. Eps 1-24 are subbed. If you look at the last 3 eps, they have links to DVD subs (?) for the rest of the episodes.
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Enz
October 19, 2012 at 8:13 PM
Jomo, this is exactly what a friend of mine who watches Indonesian dramas say.. With them running into hundreds of episodes, she knows there is no way of marathoning. Hence, she takes her time. With Korean dramas, she knows 16 episodes if she marathons through is less than a day. And that's what she did with coffee prince! And now, she's Terrified of starting another k drama!! >.<
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iZzie :)
October 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Hi Jomo!!! *HUGS*
Glad that you've found a work-around on the addiction. :) But I doubt choosing 100-episode drama would work on me. Jumong and Dae Jang Geum were 81 & 54-episode dramas but I watched them on marathon anyway. :D It was like being a zombie for a week - I resumed watching as soon as I got home from work. I even ate in front of the TV (I had these dramas in DVD back then).
But I'd still want to try this Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan. :) I've seen documentaries about Chinese emperors and life in the forbidden city. And though I don't agree about the way they lived or how women were treated back then (starting with foot binding), I still find their ways fascinating.
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iZzie :)
October 21, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Yay! Finally caught up with the latest episode of Faith. :D
Wow, what a ride! All the time travel loop-a-loops had me questioning the lingering of certain artifacts, but hey... I just strapped in and enjoyed it anyway. I love the ending of ep. 20 btw, even though it left me hanging - which is what drama episodes are designed for.
I have a question though... do they still use film cameras in Korea? When I was there, I didn't see anyone who used film camera or any photo developing shops. Or maybe I was too excited and too busy taking pictures to notice. :)
And then there's a concern: Lee Min Ho's gonna be in town but the day he's gonna be here is a work day. And I don't have unscheduled vacation leaves left. Should I brave it (I might get dagger looks) and ask my boss for a change of work schedule to attend his fan meeting? I mean, what am I gonna say to her? LOL. Me and my non-problem.
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iZzie :)
October 21, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Oh, and yeah. I love Deokman. ;) Of all the characters. There, I've said it. :D Happy New Week!
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shukmeister
October 23, 2012 at 5:50 AM
@ iZzie :) -
Lee Min Ho?? [cough cough, hack hack] I think I caught something and it would be best to stay home a day so I don't sicken others in my workforce [cough cough]
Is fangirling lovesickness covered under my health insurance? Must look that up...
;-)
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18 john
October 19, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Friday !
The Great Seer is something else.
There are others that I'm sort of watching.
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Are you liking GS too? Awesome! So far, so good. (fingers cross it stays that way)
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john
October 19, 2012 at 10:38 AM
cv~
Have you seen Ep 3 yet?
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I have not. Still waiting for sub. ^^ Hoping to this weekend. Subs on viki is kinda slow.
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john
October 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM
cv~
Yeah, I saw it on DramaFever.
Can't wait for the next episode.
cv
October 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM
JOhn, I'll probably wait until both eps are subbed. Less waiting. Little spoiler...Does it start off with the babies?
john
October 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM
cv~
**Not Really A Spoiler Alert**
Yes, 2 babies are born.
Of course, there has to be a drama surrounding this, considering who the babie's mommies and daddies are.
cv
October 19, 2012 at 3:20 PM
John, I couldn't stop myself and watched ep 3 on viki. aawww~! Now I have to wait until ep 4 is subbed. :( Sooo sad. I hate waiting. LOL
I have to say, without the adult actors yet, the other side characters are doing well carrying this show. I do Like JJH's acting. So different from his more modern dramas. IF this pace continues, this show may be up there on my great drama list with TWDR and WBDS. :)
kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 10:07 AM
oh, this (GS) is so on my must-watch-list ... I'm getting really excited about it
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Kiara
October 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Ji Jin Hee is hilarious. Its kind of a nice change from fusion fantasy at least for me. I've always been a fan of Korean history.
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19 enz
October 19, 2012 at 9:42 AM
hi everyone! happy OT. am watching 2D1n right now - the one where joo won almost freaked out at the moth while trying to mantain a fixe position and now they are eating frantically as the song plays faster and am laughing like mad! love the show and the folks in them :)
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Hi enz!
I watched that 1N2D episode also recently. Joo Won really looked like he might start to cry! I love 1N2D, I started it because of Joo Won, but now I like the whole crew. I always have to laugh out loud, it's so funny. The games they sometimes have to play are insane! Also, whenever I watch it I get hungry, so I've taken the habit of eating my diner while watching!
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enz
October 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM
hey fish called wanda.. you really CANT not laugh out loud! its too funny - even when you know what to expect coz youve read dramabeans recaps. its the same - i wanna eat what they are having or at least try a bit of it.
anyway, i have a simple pasta recipe that i wanna share with you and will do so later coz its actually past 1am and i need to sleep now :)
have a great friday and weekend. did you see all the pics i put up in the last thread - it was jung il woo overload :)
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Yeah I saw all the pics! And drooled over them for about an hour. Still can't believe you saw in the (beautiful) flesh! Did he actually touch your back?! If you have more pictures to post, keep 'em up! You can never have to many Jung il woo pictures to look at! I wish that I could be so close to him, aah!
I always want to restrain myself not to read the recaps in advance, but always feel. Still it's super funny!
Oooh late, sleep well then! (lol, here it is only half past 7 p.m.) Thanks for sharing your recipe in advance ^^
Also, are you still watching City Hunter? How do you feel about it now?
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM
* saw Jung il Woo in the flesh I mean, ha!
Enz
October 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM
Yes still watching city hunter. Am at episode 15 now.. I enjoy it enough but do find that the main male and female leads a little lacking in comparison to the older actors and joon hyuk's acting. I certainly find joon hyuk better looking and much better actor than lee min ho- am saying this at the risk of incurring all the lmh fans!! It's like he acts within an emotional range of 5-7. It'll be a show that I watch and not rewatch again for sure.
As for whether JIW had his hand on my back.. Yes he did. As he did for many of the fans who had their pics taken with him. It's silly to feel so pleased. Haha
Just wondering if you're able to get dried shrimps in holland. One of my fave soup dish ( eat with rice ) is spinach with dried shrimp and egg. It's very simple to make cos you just stir fry a little garlic (chopped) and then the dried shrimp until fragrant and then add the egg and break it up so that dried shrimp and egg is combined. Add water .bring to boil and just at then end , add spinach... It wilts immediately and is cooked . A bit of salt but not too much cos dried shrimp is also salty. Wonder if you can try this :). Your neighbors might complain about the smell cos it might be strong but it's a smell I love
FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 7:05 AM
City Hunter is one of my favourite dramas. It just got everyting: handsome lead, handsome second lead ( I like Joon Hyuk VERY much), nice leading lady, good action, thrilling action scenes, etc. I'm not sure I like Joon Hyuk more than Lee Min Ho, I like both a lot!
Omg! I'm a bit jealous of you ;p That's like the most amazing thing ever! Haha, I don't think you silly for being pleased!
Thanks for your recipe! I'm not really a shrimp person, but maybe I can try it with something else. Sounds very good though! : )
enz
October 20, 2012 at 9:04 AM
dried shrimp is quite different from usual shrimp - it flavours the food really well. but you may not be able to find it in holland.
i notice that lots of people love lee min ho - i need to see more of his work and see what i am missing. in any case, its great that we all have our faves - in the city hunter case, i like joon hyuk coz he has this really intense look about him. i find it sexy :)
FishcalledWanda
October 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM
I've never seen dried shrimps in Holland before, but maybe some specialist supermarket has them.
It's true what you say about Joon Hyuk intensity, very sexy indeed. I found his character becoming more and more interesting as the series progressed. I like Lee Min Ho the best in City Hunter, less in Faith. Can't exactly pinpoint why, maybe it was the whole City Hunter thing that elevated him. Like JB and GF said in a podcast, that a great director can make an actor raise an actor to a higher level. Certainly the case in City Hunter and not so much in Faith.
Hope you'll like the rest of the series!
By the way, when I first noticed that sometimes your name is enz and sometimes with a kapital E, Enz, and it was in different posts, I wondered if maybe it were two different persons, but now I know your both, lol
Ann
October 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Me too! No matter how much I have eaten, I still get hungry again!
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20 whimsicalnet
October 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM
hallo and happy weekend everyone.
on the kdrama front, now that Arang has ended I'm finally gonna get to watch the whole show. But i alr saw that little cutie Arang. hehe.
am asking on the very very off chance of someone knowing, is there anywhere to watch episodes of Dr Who (past n/or present seasons). a fren is dying to watch it and the local tv stations dun show it.
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LizJ
October 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Are you in the US?
Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Videos have previous seasons.
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whimsicalnet
October 26, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Unfortunately am not in the US. :(
Oh well. Thanks anyway! :D
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21 avi
October 19, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Hey Everybody, I've been following Dramabeans for awhile now (~2yrs) and decided to get in on the fun.
I married a Korean guy from Busan and fell in love with Kdramas! Chuno was the first one we watched together and I have been hooked ever since. I have even picked up some phrases! My goal is to be fluent so we can speak Korean at home.
Anywho, nice to meet everyone :)
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DayDreamer
October 19, 2012 at 9:59 AM
I really would love to learn the Korean language too. It would definitely help when I get antsy for subs.
And my current secret desire is to also marry a Korean guy *blush blush* and go live in Korea. Do you suppose a Korean guy might not be adverse to marrying an Indian? rofl
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avi
October 19, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Maybe not! My hubs told me a story about the Gaya King (near Busan) who married an Indian woman who was floating on a river. I may be messing that story up, but it sounded really romantic.
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 10:52 AM
A drama was made of that: Kim Suro... and sounds like you are a little bit off. That was in the Samguk Yusa if you need the full tale.
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DayDreamer
October 19, 2012 at 12:02 PM
@ avi and Kim Yoonmi: LOL! If only life was a bit like the dramas, eh? But thanks for building my hopes up. ;)
avi
October 19, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Oops, I thought I was off with that one. I'll need to check out that drama though.
My hubby claims his Moms side is a descendant from them. Something like 75 generation or something. That is Ca-RAZaY. It is also kind of awesome to have a family record book that goes that far back.
Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM
@avi: Both sides of my Korean family come from Kim Hae... ^^;; When I found out I was asking "Wae~~" ^^;; Goes back at least two generations on both sides. Weird 'cause its a bit more acceptable than kissing cousins on the scale of incest. It's the largest clan in Korea (10 brothers, 2 sisters, 8 brothers who are Kim Hae, 2 Heo Kim Hae and 2 sisters who married into Silla--traditionally one isn't supposed to marry Heo Kim Hae either.), which usually means I'm related to everyone. Everyone at least has one Kim Hae in their family.
Makes me 4%? Indian? Haha. (I leave the math to my brother.)
Oh and Kim Suro isn't that accurate on the Indian stuff. ^^;; I'm still working on my better version told from Hwang Ok's POV--fusion style. =P
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM
I know there are people who do, but keep in mind your average Korean guy does not look like they do in the movies. So don't be too disillusioned when you see that Korean guys can be ugly, silent and rude and will not reform. =P And I'm speaking as a Korean here...
Some Korean guys also refuse to do events, do not cry and talk in monotone. (My famed brother. =P)
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FishcalledWanda
October 19, 2012 at 11:01 AM
That last bit sounds like my brother too, and I'm from Holland! Guess that some things are universal.
I wanna marry a Kactor ;p (which of course is highly likeable to ever happen! I'm not delusional, I'm not!)
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DayDreamer
October 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Don't worry, I certainly am well aware of the difference between reality and reelity, heh. But it never hurts to dream of marrying a hottie. ;)
Oh but not only just the guy...I kinda want to be part of the overall culture and lifestyle too. Being as it so vastly different from my own. I don't mind embracing the good, the bad, and even the ugly, lol.
(I guess by now it's obvious I'm enchanted by all things Korean. =P)
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Ann
October 19, 2012 at 12:55 PM
That sounds a little like my husband and son (except for the ugly part). They often refuse to answer questions. We are about as Anglo as they come.
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM
DayDreamer -
I'd settle for someone to do vehicle maintenance and lawn care. LOL
Seriously, if I had my choice of any K-actor out there to be my love slave, it would probably be Uhm Tae-woong, mostly because of how he is in real life, more than any onscreen portrayal.
Although if we count screen characters, I'd love me some Kim Do Jin (AGD) action for the romance and smoking hotness, or maybe Dokko Jin (BL) for the manchild experience.
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Eum Tae Woong is delicious since he's so dorky in real life. =P Dorks are fun to date.
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM
True true! They're usually not afraid to do goofy things in public!
22 DayDreamer
October 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM
I assume this is a thread to talk about whatever random stuff, right? Well, I'm someone who recently joined this site and I'm having lots of fun.
Is there anyone watching Ohlala Spouses? Some parts are interesting but on the whole it's not all that great. I'm still going to watch it to balance it with Nice Guy melodrama. Speaking of which, that is currently my favorite drama airing. Been watching Arang and the Magistrate to the very end too but somewhere towards the end, the show somehow became bland for me. The ending was rather not to my liking either. I certainly wish there had been something more exciting but oh well.
I'm not really into Faith (for some reason medical anything is a big turn off for me, lol) so haven't watched it all. Also, it appears that not a lot of people are into it either.
Is anyone else watching My Love, Madame Butterfly? I need subs but only episode 1 seems to be subbed completely.
I guess that's enough rambling about dramas for now...nice to meet everyone.
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 10:11 AM
I'm watching Ohlala Couple too and I have to say: I loved it at first but now after 6 episodes, the antics are becoming old. The declining ratings show than the audience feel the same. I'm beginning to think than you just can't build a whole 16 eps drama only on that premise of body-switching. There is just a limited number of situations that you can use in the Woman/Man war. I hope we will see more of the 2 second male leads and less of the overacting leads in the coming episodes. Stay tuned.
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Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 10:54 AM
I agree with you! I'm more interested in the secondary characters at this point. Mostly because I feel as if the leads are just so stupid! I mean, switching bodies must be a crazy thing, but can't you at least do it with a modicum of intelligence?
And I absolutely hate the husband character. Such a jerk!!!! I can't root for him in any way. I just want them to get a divorce so the wife can move on with her life. Unless he saves Korea from a nuclear disaster or something, I can't see him getting redeemed.
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Ladytron33
October 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM
I feel like this comment was more negative than I originally meant it to be. I think Ohlala Couple is one of the funniest dramas I've ever seen. I really didn't mean to be so down on it. I'm still watching and enjoying it, I just really hate how awful the husband is to the wife and prefer their interactions with the second leads up to this point. And I do still wish they were smarter about how they've handled things thus far, but that will hopefully improve as time goes on.
But the way the actors are portraying the switch is so much fun. Yes, there is a bit of OTT overacting, but I feel that is called for in this kind of situation. The physicality of both leads is really amazing, and I can see who they are portraying at all times.
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Florentine Lily
October 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Ohlala Couple is interesting and hilarious. It makes me laugh. Not the haha-gone-in-a-second laugh, but the deep-I-can't-breathe laugh. Are their antics over the top? Sure but part of that is because the audience is not used to a man or woman acting that way. Perhaps, after a couple of episodes, I'll want them to tone it down. But I'm okay with it for now.
I don't think the drama is about Woman/Man war but about both leads learning about each other and coming to a realization about their life so far and choosing their future.
The husband is a jerk and a cheater. But I don't go into every drama expecting to root for all the characters, even the main ones. I can't wait to see how the writers will go about dealing with it.
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tamtam
October 19, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Yay, someone who enjoys this drama! Honestly, I didn't expect to like it, but it ended up being very enjoyable for me. So far, there's been an overwhelming dislike for the drama because of the husband. But it's slowly explaining why he's being such a jerk, and that the blame on a failed marriage doesn't always fall on one side. I so agree with you that it's about those two learning about each other and how their decisions and actions in the past (and also in their past lives) contributed to their majorly eff-ed up present.
For some reason, the exaggerated acting works for me. It's a comedy and I don't need to take it seriously. I can just sit back and enjoy KHJ's flamboyant swag. It is a work of art? No. Does it have hot young men? No. But I needed a break from that lately and just needed something light-hearted and silly.
The only lame plot device I didn't like about this was their past lives. I've failed to see why they need to revisit this again and again. It's enough to know that it was fate from the past carried into the present.
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM
On this one I'm approaching it more like I do for the majority of the Hong Sister (the rom com ones) dramas. It'll be wacky, a little nonsensical at the edges, over the top, have weird outtakes, and some overacting.
I do like how the plot twists highlight more information about the characters and perhaps how they got to this state while delivering a pretty good laugh (such as Episode 6 when they visit the therapist.) Plus the slow reveal of the previous lives.
It's not a drama that grabs you by the head by deep and philosophical themes. But it sure if funny. And the coordination between the actors is pretty close compared to others of its ilk (Secret Garden, though well-acted had the actors taking different takes on their characters... which led to the acting not lining up.) The same expressions and body language is used, though a little exaggerated... plus it does grab my heart in places, if not my mind.
I often find myself laughing hard that I have to back it up.
I also love the little inserts at the end...
Besides, it's fun to see the gender definitions between Korea and what I think of them... and the small allusions each episode to other dramas is also fun for me to catch.
But at the same time, I respect detractors, and if one doesn't like the antics of the Rom Com Hong Sisters when they are doing their wackiest, then this probably wouldn't be that person's type of drama...
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 12:35 PM
OK. Maybe it's me and my grumpiness these days (blame our rotten autumn here). I have a really hard time finding a drama which grabs me both heart and mind lately. Time for some chocolate ice cream, a hot blanket, and some good oldie drama hidden somewhere.
By the way, I marathoned All About Eve last week: Was that a wtf ending or what? NOT impressed with the morale of the story! And gosh, all those cigarettes and bottles of whisky... I thought I would catch a second-hand cancer.
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 1:03 PM
If you keep digging old dramas, you'll find more than one wtf ending
But I know deep inside you enjoy those melodramas
shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM
LOL Zgz! But I agree with you. [wink to Mysti]
katiamon
October 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM
I'm watching Ohlala too, and i'm with you: the first 2 eps were pretty good but the 3rd and 4th were somehow a little boring for moments. I mean, the make me laugh and all but for moments i'm just waiting for the characters to end their scenes so we can move on. I hope the plot improves because i think it has potential... and i want her (in his body) to do more than whining and realize she can do more than everyone expects from her and that she's not just a housewife.
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Wouldn't it be neat, though, if he got pregnant, though? After that night they spent together? Complications oughta ensue.
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Would be a nice twist for sure! "Junior" someone?
Farpavilions
October 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM
I'm up to ep 4 on Oohlala and Shin Hyun Joon kills me. (Also, seeing his Gaksital reunion with Victoria is a little bizarro world...)
Both leads are overdoing it a bit but seeing how unnatural it is for him to hug his knees suddenly made me hyperaware of how gendered body language is in daily life ... even though I've read plenty about the same topic in commercials over at thegrandnarrative.com!
(Says I, sitting in a most unladylike fashion as I type away on my bed)
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avi
October 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I'm watching Arang. We'll probably finish it this weekend. I loved the beginning, but it got a little too angsty. Still a cute show though and the actors are great.
Faith is blah, which is annoying because I was looking forward to it, ugh.
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Hi and welcome! :)
I started Ohlala and stopped after the first ep. I just couldn't watch it after finding out he's been cheating on her for freakin 5 years! What the heck!? and he's the main lead with her? No thanks. I know real things like that happens in real life...that's why i'm watching dramas to get away from that. No need to watch it. I suppose, it's not my type of dramas. haha! ^^
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:07 PM
I'm watching Madame Butterfly. Still waiting for the subs. I am really liking it. I watch it on viki but last time I looked the subs were incomplete.
Am also watching ooh la la. Which i really like. I like the way the relationship between the wife and the other woman is going. The poor wife! She is giving (or has given) her love to everyone: husband, old boyfriend, and even to the mistress. And either they have rejected her or (in the case of mistress) they don't know who she is. I so want her to be happy and to be loved. I'm thinking the character arc will be about her --and everyone else-- realizing what a blessing she has been to the family and she will also learn to stand up for herself. Usually, i want the spouses to get together again but now I'm thinking... hey, if she breaks up with her hubby and ends up with previous boyfriend so much the better. But who knows? Maybe her former boyfriend will marry her sis in law or the mistress. One never knows.
Oh, try to watch Faith. There's really not too much medical stuff going on. But I know what you mean. But sometimes there are some good shows out there -- like Syndrome-- which take place in medical settings that are not primarily about medicine but the copywriters just badly summarized the plot.
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23 kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Happy (belated) OT everyone! It's almost time to go to bed ... well, that's not true, but I'm soooooo tired, I actually wouldn't mind ...
Anyway, I have a question: I've noticed that there is a certain way of talking about Weekend-dramas ... as if they were somehow ... inferior? Not sure that's the correct word, but they seem to be valued less on certain blogs. Why is that (if I'm correct)? Because they're for a broader audience?
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kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM
oh, I got 23. Lucky number :)
I'm off to London tomorrow and am thinking: whoever had the idea to organize a conference on Saturday and Sunday should be punished. severely.
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Week-end dramas are mostly family dramas and the recipe is so copy and paste than few of them deserve to be reviewed or recapped: Casual story lines, lot of episodes, shot mostly in studio... Very sitcom-ish. Ojakgyo Brothers was one of the good ones, mostly thanks to the incredible chemistry between all the cast.
Now for those dramas not family labelled, all is possible. I remember a certain little week-end drama called Secret Garden... :) Also cable shows like Vampire Prosecutor. I believe the general channels could air more classic 16-20 episodes dramas the week-end. Competition is hard!
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kakashi
October 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM
thanks a lot, Mystisith! I thought it was about the 'family drama' or 'for-all-kind-of-people' thing, but Secret Garden and AGD etc. confused me.
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shelhass
October 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM
I think those are longer than the others, so much more investment from the viewer, and some of us are not prepared to wait so long for the finale.
Well, this is just a guess. Here at home it's more like an age thing. My mom likes weekend dramas, but not as much as the other weekly dramas (is that word right?).
I don't bother with those just 'cause I have a packed weekend.
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kopytko
October 19, 2012 at 12:14 PM
The weekend dramas tend to be longer than the other ones. And some of us still remember what happens when you get on board of a stinker like A Thousand Kisses - it was really bad, but we kept complaining to the very end of the show without missing a single episode - it sucks to get addicted to something so bad. I guess?
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24 sebsob
October 19, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Greetings sent via a dreary day that defeated me. I hope everyone is well and fighting fit! I was wondering if anyone else watched ‘The Thousandth Man’ which finished last Friday?
Spoilers!
I’ll be honest, I only watched it as part of my Friday wind down, nothing grand but interesting enough to just let my mind switch off and follow along. Throughout its run, I never compared, or rather thought of comparing it to MGIG because its execution was so different. This was a much simpler affair BUT that ending just threw me and I couldn’t help but compare it to MGIG. I liked the ending to MGIG, and I wouldn’t have changed it but the ending to The Thousandth Man had a bigger wallop for me. It knocked me sideways and resonated upon the level of ‘actual’ sacrifice. Beautifully done.
Also Kang Ye Won was superb!
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Anna
October 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM
I watched it, mainly because I loved MGIAG, and quite fancied another light hearted Gumiho story. And it was fairly lighthearted too, at least it was right up until the last 15 minutes or so. The ending also knocked me sideways, making me cry. Initially after finishing the final episode, I did feel a little bit disappointed as generally I like my endings to be happy (usually involving weddings and lots of laughter, sorry I can't help it, I'm a romantic!!) but on reflection I realised that it was actually a perfect ending. I don't want to go into it too much, as I don't want to completely spoil it for anyone who still has plans to watch it, but it certainly resonated with me too.
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25 Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM
In K-dramas, not covered, but still watching Ohlala Souses--funny, wacky, off the wall. And the actors seem to be having fun. Plus I've decided that the coordination between the actors is good enough for me to buy it. I like the funny twists-- you expect one thing to solve it and then it just twists and comes out funnier, but at the same time adds character depth.
Started the host of new J-dramas. So far my favorite is: Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo for the new crop. It's wacky, off beat a bit quirky and it's funny. Money isn't dripping off of it, but I still find it entertaining. (Plus the father/daughter interaction sells it for me)
I also have a special place for Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi because I liked the first season. I like the low budget, acknowledging the low budget and it's just damned funny for those even a hint close to RPG. (You can watch it with your son or husband that plays endless video games)
Also watching Watashi to Kare to Oshaberi Kuruma--which is just cheesy, but funny at the same time. I love the outright satire of the rom com genre.
Kodoku no Gurume 2 is also on my list 'cause I like Japanese food and I loved season 1.
Lower end is Kekkon Shinai, 'cause I have the feeling that they aren't going to do follow through and I'm going to be upset.
Akumu Chan I'll probably watch til the end, though I'm placing it into back burner for now. It's kind of dark and off beat humor with a very dark tone...
And I'm on the fence about Perfect Blue...
Resident 5 nin I'll probably skip.
Doctor X I'm also on the fence about.
Piece I'll probably skip.
I did finish Sprout. Nice easy, predictable drama. I like it more for the atmosphere and never pretending it was more than that.
On TW dramas, still watching Miss Rose, though fast forwarded through the last episode. I was still snarking it while I was watching it but I still can't quit. O.o; I know, I know.
I feel like I'm about to be pummeled because there are a crap load of new K-dramas to also watch... Jeon Woo Chi... (helping on viki on that.) The ending of Faith and picking up the Great Seer again after the ending of Faith, plus new Sageuk... and some romcoms I want to check out. (I skip melos usually and the doctor K-dramas)
Then also new Doctor Who episode for Christmas.
Did I mention I love stories... ^^;;
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Mystisith
October 19, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I'm watching Kekkon Shinai too (just saw the 1st episode). So far so good. I love the tone chosen for it.
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 11:35 AM
I'll do a warning... though it might be untoward. Every single last drama of this theme where they talk about marriage and the church seems to end in the women deciding they don't need men to be happy. The relationship breaks up and the argument is something like, "I'll still find the right guy yet" or it ends up with a *maybe* on marriage. *blech* I always feel like the rug has been pulled. That's why I'm not watching with high hopes.
*still watching it* but I'm really really wary... 'cause if they keep pulling it, I don't have much faith in this drama either.
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Exactly what I feel. I just don't want to get invested and to find this silly weird nihilism or righteousness at the end. The last Japanese drama that annoyed the heck out of me was Suzuki Sensei. I was so upset I wanted to scream. In fact...uhm... I think I did scream. And I couldn't sleep that night i was so upset. So I am very wary of the Japanese drama need to NOT give adult stories a happy ending.
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shukmeister
October 19, 2012 at 8:36 PM
@ Kim Yoonmi @ Carole McDonnell
Okay, now you've got me worried about Kekkon. I want another feel-good fest like RMPW.
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Thanks for the reccs. Will check out TZS.
Looking forward to Ikuta's dorama which premieres on Oct 23rd!! EXCITEDDD!! Please let it not be a mess.....pleasse!!
Did anybody check out Abe Hiroshi's Going My Home? Would want an opinion before I check it out. Thanks, in advance. :)
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Love, love Abe Hiroshi. I have a huge acting crush on him. I've loved him since Trick. That given, I can't stand melos... and it looks like they are going to play up the melo angle... he's been doing lots of melos.
So it's a skip for me. If you don't mind melos, I'm sure someone has a better review...My own life has enough melo as it is, so I don't like watching it. (though I do prefer Japanese melos to Korean mostly because of the tighter character focus.)
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Saima
October 19, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I believe with the shorter length J-melos don't have the "time" to beat around the bush (that drives me nuts!! :@)
I am cautiously excited about Missing You but dunno I can watch 20 hrs of first loves separating, him becoming a cop to investigate her whereabouts, yadaa yadaa!
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:16 PM
I wanna see Missing you cause i have a special place in my heart for yoochun..but will see how the angst and separation goes.
Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM
I'm looking forward to Missing You for YEH's possibility of being on Running Man. =P I know... it sounds shallow... but I've been waiting 115-ish episodes with each passing reference building up my hopes...
CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM
I like Abe Hiroshi as well. Loved him in Aoi Tori. But that said, Japanese melodramas just get too heavy and pious feeling and when Hiroshi is in it, the plots often do this weirdly worshipful "this is the guy who encompasses all that is noble in the japanese spirit" thing that just makes me want to scream. So I avoid him in dramas.
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Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Kekkon Dekinai was also good. I like Abe Hiroshi's Rom Com and Com stuff a lot. He has a good range... and he does quirky really well.
cv
October 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Hahha@ I started ep 1 of Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi too and it's hilarious! ^^ Low budget but very funny. I haven't laugh out loud like that in a while. :)
I watched ep 1 of Perfect blue also. Don't know about this. The dog being the narrator...interesting but... we'll see after the next couple of eps.
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zgznoona
October 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM
I watched Perfect Blue's first ep. It all depends in how they develop the mystery
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:18 PM
the dog is the narrator? uhm....
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM
PS will try watching Yuusha Yoshihiko to Akuryo no Kagi. The description of it didn't say it would be funny, only referenced a first season. So will check it out. Thanks.
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cv
October 19, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Hahah! yes do! I thought it was going to be one of those Jdorama but right off the bat, credit on scren said this was a low budget drama. LOL I was like huh? But yea, the dialogues are very entertaining.
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CaroleMcDonnell
October 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM
thanks! Will see.
Kim Yoonmi
October 19, 2012 at 4:34 PM
The first season was very funny too, but second season had me laughing pretty much in the first two seconds.
If you like Monty Python (especially Monty Python and the Holy Grail), and off the wall cheesiness/silliness that doesn't take itself seriously, it kinda runs in that direction. It says it's low budget and you know it because it's pretty much the same village shot from different angles, the same forest and the same mountain, but it makes lots of fun of itself. (You don't watch it for the intellectual--you watch it for the silly random)
I would rec it as something you could watch with a husband or son.
Does a ton of satire on RPGs, games and general fantasy tropes with lots of breaking the Fourth Wall by being self-aware.
Hotoke~ *love* Meruru *love* Yoshihiko as a straight man, even overly so. *love*
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