@langdon813

hey.. i didn't mean it that way.. i just think it'd be funnier if it happened to someone else other than myself... cuz once upon a time, for one longer handled lb_tmi, it happened on another forum where a real life person that knew said longer handle lb_tmi noticed her comments about said real life person.. and well.. longer handle lb_tmi no longer visits that forum. :D

the family's watching HOPE FOR HAITI, while mom is sitting here posting on DB. i got my priorities straight! lol.

250 posts! Urgh! How to catch up!

@ ockoala

Never watched Attic Cat. But watched Last Scandal and loved it (cried buckets), and THEN CJS killed herself. I'm pretty sure I can't watch it again. Unless I WANT major catharsis and crying myself distraught. Otherwise, it would just break my heart. She was so loveable in Last Scandal and there are too many similarities with her real life (brave mother and victim of dastardly husband soldiering on as best she can - in one scenario making it, but in another, not), it would just kill me. It's funny, because I don't think I would have this problem with other actors who have taken their own lives (Heath Ledger). I think it's just because I was particularly emotionally invested in Last Scandal.

@ skelly

"The Crossbeams" is perfect for Daniel Henney and whatshername! It's quite interesting - I think because I don't understand Korean I often don't fully appreciate how very BAD some acting is. When K-actors break into English (even when fluent) the flaws become SO glaring (see abovementioned DH & co, and Han Ye Seul in Fantasy Couple)

@ langdon813 / Devil/Mawang

Was it you who has just watched Devil? Sorry if not - too much on OT to keep up with!
But whoever it was, what did you think? Good, no?

Your old geekie friend - you shouldn't be surprised. Geeks suffer hell in school, but eventually rule the world. That's my theory of why investment bankers, particularly derivatives traders, are such prima donnas - they are former-geeks who now rule the world and they can't get enough of it!

@ Facebook

A great tool! Never before have I been able to be superficial with so many people at the same time!

Just wondering if anybody has received their order DVD set of "You're Beautiful" from minamDVD website..?

@ lb_tmi

No, I didn't mean you, sweetie! What I meant was I meant if my new FB buddy IS on DB and reads my comments, I guess I've accomplished my goal of getting him to back off without having to be direct, huh? Works for me!! :-D

@ serendipity

I did watch The Devil and finished it last weekend, I thought it was fantastic. I'd stalled on it a few months ago but this time I couldn't watch it fast enough. I thought the ending was perfection. I also see what all the Uhm Tae-woong fuss is about, too.

@ 6 deannadsc

I think the best place to ask is from RAKSO TRAVEL, in case you have not bought your tour package from them. RAKSO TRAVEL is the no.1 TA that handles tour to S. Korea in Manila, their tel no. 8129667. I booked a tour last oct 2008, the itinerary was Kdrama shooting places, take note they don't bring you to the actual shooting place of CP, they take you to a Coffee Prince franchise.

I hope this helps!! Enjoy Korea.

@ langdon813

*Mild Devil/Mawang Spoilers!*

Glad you thought it was good! I was reflecting on the ending, and I feel it's actually quite satisfying. It's true to itself. A happily-ever-after ending would have been so dissonant. Knowing from early on that it had to end in tears, and given that it *was* a tragic ending, I thought it was quite a "good" one. Almost positive. In the sense that there was (sorta) closure and (kinda) redemption.

hello everyone! Happy Weekend to all!

btw, anyone got a glimpse of Binnie (Samsooki's OR is it not?) at theFremont today? I read they're going to "Ride The Duck"! hahaha! Too bad I couldn't skip work just to stalk him. LOL

now, iF it's MY Won Bin, i'd be all over seattle looking for him!

CRAP!!!

I KNEW there was something I meant to do today (fly to Seattle)!

:-( :-( :-(

(See what I did there? Cussed AND contributed to the main topic of OT conversation today.) :-D

@ unni

Um, you know I love you, right.....but you may want to lay off the cheese(s). Or is it the wine you're imbibing with said cheeses. :-)

@244 langdon813

"Oh my. Just got another message from my former-nerd-turned-commando FB friend. OK, getting kinda weirded out now…yikes! :-("

I'm thinking of that scene in "Fargo" where Mike the old HS friend contacts Francis Mcdormand's character for a drink at a hotel and then proceeds to put the moves on an obviously pregnant Marge. Neither the fact that she has a bun in the oven or her rebuffs seem to deter him from putting the moves on her and giving her the sob story.

If only more men were like Steve Park and Steve Buscemi. There would be no single women. We can only hope right.

@ ockoala

Um...both? Perhaps more of one than the other?

Kidding. Pure caffeine high. I'm really fun at slumber parties. ;-)

@nycgrl... call me shallow but I don't want more Steve Buscemi. *hide*
but Fargo was one ridiculously awesome movie!

@l langdon813

lol. i guess that is one way to get nerdy army boy to back off. ha!

the only ppl i have on facebook are friends and family.. i don't have virtual friends on fb.. idk, the two lives of lb_tmi are melded yet separate at the same time.

@ samsooki

I heard Madonna say she pees on her feet in the shower because urine contains urea which is a good skin softener. So don't worry about stepping on it, just think of it as foot lotion!

I would like to hear more of your cleaning tips. I find mops to be so unsanitary I'm always throwing mine away.

#262 mookie

" call me shallow but I don’t want more Steve Buscemi. *hide*
but Fargo was one ridiculously awesome movie!"

Really I think he is kind of sexy in a wet-skinny-rat kind of way.

Fargo and Raising Arizona are my favorite Coen brothers films. I just adore Frances Mcdormand. I can totally understand why Mike wanted to put the moves on her bun or no bun.

Erm...Imagine my surprise after reading the extensive discussion on toilet habits here, to open up Assorted Gems ep 18, and be hit almost immediately by Mr. Goong sitting on the toilet, on the phone, giving one of the most visually and audibly explicit performances I've ever seen in kdrama yet. I mean, this is gut busting hilarious!!! I just couldn't believe what I saw and heard and I had to rewind just to make sure I wasn't imagining it. But wow, you would NEVER see something like that in American TV. Hahaha!!!!

Ok, just had to share that. Still laughing. I love Assorted Gems! Thanks to Thundie and all who recommended it!

@4 gailT Not sure if this helps but there's a japanese anime Toradora! where the main guy's a compulsive clean freak who cleans the bathrooms obsessively with a toothbrush...

@ockoala RE: Last Scandal and Attic Cat.

Just my personal experience...

For me it's all about familiarity with the actor/actress. I held back from watching Last Scandal for a long time for the same reasons but in a rom-com drought I desperately needed something to watch, so I finally picked it up. Not having seen her in any dramas but knowing her sad story well, it was a little weird at first and I couldn't focus on the show. But once the story kicked in the initial awkwardness (right word??) disappeared. I enjoyed the show tremendously. I'm glad I got over my hesitation because she was really good in it. She, more than the lead, held my interest since I didn't find the male lead particularly droolworthy. I would go back to re-watch scenes. (Side note: had a nice long discussion/comparison with friend on the YB parody of press conference face reveal) Anyway, if I ever come across another Choi Jin Shil vehicle I will not hesitate anymore.

On the other hand, I had finished Coffee Prince right before Lee Eon passed away, and his character as the very adorable devoted boyfriend MinYeop was so captivating and sweet that to this day I hesitate to go back into watching CP because I still cannot stand the thought of seeing him...it's too painful. I can't watch anything else he's in either because all I'll see is MinYeop, and then it'll be sad again...

Ockoala,
That's true, "The Cutting Edge" is the best ice staking movie ever!!!!
DB Sweeney & Moria Kelly were totally cute. And the opposite attracts thing is really so cliche, but at the same time, their chemistry is insane.

Another movie that I watch over and over about once or twice in a year is ABC family's "This Time Around." It's about a girl getting revenge on the guy that humilated her in high school, and he actually falls in love with her later. I mean the plot is soooo old, and done many times already, but Brian Austin Green looks really handsome in here.

Also, two last tidbits--- I am soooo HOOKED on Wish Upon A Star. The heroine is so lovable. Also the first still from the movie "The Housemaid" (Lee Jung Jae, Jeon Do Yeon, Seo Woo) was released like two days ago. So Delish (as in the words of Dahee)!!

http://daheefanel.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/first-still-from-the-housemaid/
(Credit: Dahee's Plastic Castle Blog-- thanks!)

@ gracefulmoonie

"is the best ice staking movie ever"

Really? Was an ice-pick involved? ;-)

Don't mind me, I'm just being a goofball, I know what you meant, but when the misspelling actually has a hilarious other meaning, you can't let that go without riffing on it once, right?

My embarrassing goof - I once typed ass instead of add in an email to a partner on a deal (and repeated the mistake multiple times in the same email), yes, I was a first year, and yes, it was past midnight, but I learned once and for all, spell check my emails for work!

As for DB, eh, you guys know what I mean (most of the time), I hope.

Oh, and I also really love what I've seen so far of Wish Upon A Star. No high expectations, but it's been quite touching and sweet.

Oh my...that is indeed funny LOL. THANKS Ockoala for correcting my mistake.
that's one of my faults, will double spell check next time.

@100...it is for one year...I am not looking forward to the plane ride since I hate flying but I cannot wait to get there!!!

OMG...I just saw Lovely Bones and I have to say it is really well done and totally hit all the right notes. Peter Jackson did an AMAZING job with it.

@JB, have you heard of Florence and The Machine? I think you might like her.

A big Hello from HKG...
you guys are cracking me up again...topics ranges are sooo wide- from wierd weather to bathroom rules/habits...the guys sitting next to me was wondering why I kept holding my giggles; little did he know that I was reading about growdy socks and #1 and #2 ;)
Oh @Samsooki, I know you're my fav for a reason. I suffer from OCD ( I wash my hands on average 100+ times a day).The fact that my whole time here is in the hospital is fine with me-mandatory alcohol hand rinsing at all entrances and masks at all times!!! I never touch door handles( I either "butt in" or use the ever so ready kleenex to pull the handle) and Yes, I "purelled" my hand after I shake hands( IF ONLY I feel that I would trust your personal hygiene). So reading your cleaning "rituals" reminded me about myself. Clorox wipes are my fav.I have them EVERYWHERE...
Urine- yes, it's sterile, but to me it's still my bodily waste, so , no I will no use it as "lotion". I , too, prefer privacy and quiet...it's one of my very rare "alone" time. Besides, it's only a few minutes ( less than 5) and not like the rest of my family, who bring a STACK of reading materials and spend eternity in there. My motto is, do your business and leave ASAP...THE LIBRARY is the place for reading.

If all goes well with the current pace, my Mom should be discharged on Mon. My sister will come on Tues , and I can join you all for OT #120.
Miss you all very much...try to be healthy and stay safe (from the terrible weather)...cingdoc

@lol...can you guys tell that it's me.. the internet just loooove me.... cingdoc

@ cingdoc

LOL. How come this happens so often only to you? o_O

Oh! Ms. Cingdoc, we miss you! I'm just trying to fall asleep asap. Typing it on my iPhone from my bed. Gotta get up at 630am. Help!

I didn't even realise it was Friday yesterday! Have had a shocking week at work and have missed out on WISFC, but thanks to JB and her recaps, I'm now up to speed. You all have a good weekend now.

While we are talking about pee. Once I visited this very remote village where old folks use their pees to cure pink eyes. Sounds gross but I was actually there to see it worked.

Caught the movie "The Informant!" on the plane yesterday. I came to it with no expectations, and rather enjoyed it. I particularly enjoyed Matt Damon's random geeky musings to himself on life, the universe, and everything. Not unlike OT at its most whimsical, actually.

＠278 serendipity

I luv Matt Damon!. I'd better see that movie.

... Its been more than an hour nd i still cant see the 'rant and/or rave' so i quickly scrolled down to say: loving the dfferent discussions so far. it amazed me how the topics changes quickly from a bizarre one to unusual issues like doing yr bussiness in toilet!

*scrolled back up*

I caught The Informant! too. I had no idea what it was going to be about, so I actually believed Mark Whitacre was a wholesome hero right at the start of the movie. I felt cheated multiple times during the show! I can't believe my ignorance now. Haha. Lesson learnt: for me: Shouldn't have taken The Informant! seriously. Just look at the ! at the end of the title.
But it was definitely Fun!

I guess i'm not the only one alone here wherein I'm madly in love with Sung Yu Ri and her acting. IT maybe not as perfect as it can be but it's wonderful for her. lol.

Love this motto: Dramabeans Open Thread: Join The War To Save Or Destroy JangNara and SungYuri.

@55 budsdiana

I think the best place to ask is from RAKSO TRAVEL, in case you have not bought your tour package from them. RAKSO TRAVEL is the no.1 TA that handles tour to S. Korea in Manila, their tel no. 8129667. I booked a tour last oct 2008, the itinerary was Kdrama shooting places, take note they don’t bring you to the actual shooting place of CP, they take you to a Coffee Prince franchise.

Budsdiana, thank you so much for the info!!! You're right, we haven't bought our tour package yet. We'll definitely check out Rakso Travel...being able to go to the CP Franchise will be one of our Korean trip's highlights!!!
Thank you soooo much for the info!!!
We'll surely make sure our DREAM tour will be FUN & Enjoyable!!!!

I don't even know why I watched Chuno 6 raw, I don't understand a single thing, but OMG I loveddd it. I also love track 3 of the OST, such a beautiful-sounding song.

@257 mzpakipot
Ride the Ducks?! HAHAHA! I hope they film this and show it in the BTS footage or in a news clip or something. :D

P.S. Super random, but omg I tried the Iced Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte and it is sooo not for me. D:

@langdon813,

CRAP ^^ i read too quickly at first and thought you were actually on your way to SEA. that would be cool. ::would greet you at the airport with a "Welcome Madame ICOMYM President" sign::

@mzpakipot

"btw, anyone got a glimpse of Binnie (Samsooki’s OR is it not?) at the Fremont today? I read they’re going to 'Ride The Duck'! hahaha! Too bad I couldn’t skip work just to stalk him."

OK, WHERE are you reading this?? 'fess up! so i can read too and try my hand at stalking. ^^ feel free to email me. thanks!!

@ serendipity
I'm sure many of us have watched and loved Devil/Lucifer/Mahwang. Count me in altho in truth I prefer Bu-hwal 부활 -- English title Resurrection or Rebirth.

I'm a day late! But it's been fun to catch up on the OT and read all the comments! My weekend plans entail some good Greek food (and baklava) since a good friend of mine has never had Greek and/or Mediterranean food and then we plan on watching The Happy Life w/JGS (much love to Thundie for this :) And maybe bake carrot cake from scratch...

On the drama watching front...I'm only watching two at the moment Assorted Gems and Chuno. Though I might start watching Wish Upon A Star since both JB's recaps and so many positive comments on the OT has me intrigued (and b/c of SDW too).

Anyone who's watching Yamato Nadeshiko Shinchi Henge/Perfect Girl Evolution/Wallflower is it any good? I'm not a big Kame fan but it seems like it'll be mindless fun?

@ockoala
So that's why Ethan Ruan wasn't getting lead roles. I loved him in Hana Kimi...but I thought it was so weird for him to go from 2nd lead in Green Forest My Home to a side character. Now it makes sense...

@cingdoc
I'm glad your mom is doing well! We miss you in the OT!

And to everyone who replied to my question about cheap places to stay in NYC in the last OT, thank you!

@224 Ockoala

LMAO with your Chinese dogs. I think they speak the same language as Filipino dogs!

@langdon813

hilarious story about watching Taereung National Village.

"Only bad part…hubby walked by, saw LMK and had the NERVE to call him goofy-looking. I’m like “oh, he’s only the guy I’m going to leave you for one day, no big deal.”

He seemed oddly unconcerned. :-( "

i had not realized that LMK is in Taereung. ok, now must watch, also with a nod to Thundie's Top 10 list. Why is it that husbands never see how hot our "next guys" are? ^^ In 8 years of k-drama watching, the only actor my husband conceded was handsome is Lee Byung Hyun ("clearly a movie star"), which is like saying that water is wet.

@ paula253

"my husband conceded was handsome is Lee Byung Hyun (“clearly a movie star”)"

Oh, same with my husband! LBH is the *only*, count it!, sole and solitary asian actor hubby has conceded is totally hot.

Of course, I refuse to show him JWS in AMTR and Daisy, but hubby was unimpressed with JWS in TGTBTW. Fine by me, the less he thinks these guys are a threat, the less grief I'm likely to get. He just makes fun of me. ;-)

@ cms lurver

Hee hee, yes, the Chinese and Filipino dogs clearly speak the same language - the language of self-preservation.

@ paula253

If I ever DO make it to Seattle, I'm going to be completely devastated if no one is there to greet me with a "Madame ICOMYM President" sign. In fact, I may have to start insisting on that for all airport arrivals henceforth. :-D

My darling boy is so sweet and goofy and adorable in TNV, I loved it. And The Voice is in it too, wearing...not a whole lot, since he plays an Olympic swimmer!

@ momosan

Thanks for the reply!
I appreciate it!

@ockoala,
"Fine by me, the less he thinks these guys are a threat, the less grief I’m likely to get. He just makes fun of me. ;-) "

exactly! let me drool undetected.

@langdon813,
have no fear ~~ i'll be there. LOL at insisting on such greetings at all airports. btw, it was wonderful arriving at Incheon Airport and realizing that the sliding frosted glass doors really do open exactly that way after you clear customs and that people are there with signs etc behind a metal gate waiting to greet arrivals. I'm not sure i can explain it, but after seeing that scene countless times on dramas, well.. there it was.

"My darling boy is so sweet and goofy and adorable in TNV, I loved it. And The Voice is in it too, wearing…not a whole lot, since he plays an Olympic swimmer!"

yowza. just moved up on to-watch list. so far, #1 on my k-drama swimmer list is JiSup in Misa. SJS really was a former swimmer, fab bod, and he was so achingly cool and hot keke in the scene where he rescues Yoon. what a scene. ::fantasies of trying to drown self to force SJS rescue::

@paula253, my friend forwarded me this thursday night.
http://www.fremontuniverse.com/tag/late-autumn/
....
other than that, i hope she find more sources. :D

@langdon813, sorry about that...i thought maybe a lot of OT'ers should know about him being in town..hehe

re: Ride The Ducks, I heard it is so much fun!

Just ate a disappointing lunch at a newish Korean restaurant. Mostly ethnic clientele, but the food was both bland and tepid. Back to the one that might be part of a chain, but has food so spicy my eyes (really just the left one) fog over.

@Langdon813 - don't you think that TNV is like a condensed Triple? Or rather Triple was an expanded TNV?

Too late now, but I see that tpsonline.org had auditions for 5-lines and under actors for Late Autumn; interesting to see what they were looking for. And a little more about the film at http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/archives/191131.asp (the PI being our local defunct newspaper, now online only, and Ballard being the Scandinavian part of town, at least originally.)

@ mzpakipot, thanks! i'll continue to follow that report.

@ isabelh -- sounds like you are another Seattle area OTer. please let us know if you're interested in a get together. sorry to hear about the disappointing korean lunch. no need for that!

Thanks for the links mzpakipot and isabelh! I can't wait to see the film... go Seattle! :D

@paula253 - get together sounds fun; maybe food would be involved?

Seattle OT'ers, Let me Know When and Where and I'm There! :)

@isabelh, lol, of course food! maybe... korean takeout while we stalk Binnie... ^^

email me @ my work and I'll answer you from gmail ...
http://admit.washington.edu/CounselorsAdvisers/Directory -- i'm 5th from the bottom. thanks!