October Faves

Sorry for lack of posts; lately I have had a lot on my mind but I haven't been able to express it in words.

Update: 5 days until VIXX Live in Dallas! I cannot wait. I am really hoping that things go smoothly although I am slightly worried since this is my first time traveling / spending the night in a different city without my family and it's going to be weird! Also, I am sitting alone so I do hope I sit by nice people. I'm also kind of short so I hope I can still see the stage and such, especially since my seats aren't way up close. Oh man, I hope I can get some good footage and photos. I want to wear something cute but can't find any cheap cute clothing around town so we'll see how that goes.

Ok sorry. Anyways I actually have A LOT OF MANY favorites so here goes!

Music

• Lee Seung Chul: My Love (it takes a lot for a video to make me cry but this one did, currently my ringtone)
• Bestie: Love Options (hilarious, perfect)
• Jaejoong: Just Another Girl (new song but sooooo good and soo Jaejoong)
• Boyfriend: Excuse Me (and all their other songs as usual)
• Untouchable: Only U (so cute, so good, can't wait for Untouchable comeback!)
• Nell's album "Let it Rain" (perfect studying music yes)
• LeeSSang: Girl Who Can't Break Up, Boy Who Can't Leave (it was in my head one day and then I listened to it and didn't stop for like a week omg)
• Nell: Cliff Parade
• Imogen Heap: Hide and Seek (rediscovered this song couple weeks ago and love it even more now)
• Beenzino: Boogie On and On (I basically listen to this when I walk to class every day)
• Young Money: Bedrock (don't judge me.)
• Dear Cloud: U ( still on my favs. amazing!!!!)

TV / Dramas / Movies

• Running Man: I've always loved Running Man but recently found it to be a good pastime for when I am stressed or need a laugh. Kwang Soo especially has brightened my mood a lot this month and I even dreamed about him a couple times LOL. Honestly all of the regular cast is hilarious and I love them and they really make me happy.
• Two Weeks: Someone I know recommended this one...I was going to start Heirs but this one is so much better oh my goodness. I think it's a sort of City Hunter like drama except better! It's perfect. I love the drama, the storyline, the actors, everything! The characters are perfection and I love the way that it isn't your traditional love story drama but instead about the relationship between father and daughter and how it drives the entire story!
• Chilling Romance: Me and a friend watched this movie together the other day and loved it! Lee Min Ki is one talented actor and the drama is adorable! I love the way he expresses his feelings and the inflections in his voice when he does...that sounds weird to say but oh my god he's just amazing. Good good movie, if sort of weird at times hehe.
• Saw series: Me and my roomie watched 5 (?) Saw movies this month and have been pondering about their meaning / message and whatnot and they're just really good movies that make you question your values and morals and things. Good good. Good stuff yes good.

Fashion
~~~Firstly: recently I have bought many items online and not many items in person so most of these are things that I like that are kpop related lmfao
~~~Secondly: I definitely don't have sense of style but that doesn't mean I can't like things so that's why I'm sharing~

• LeeSSang hat: like I said, I've been watching a lot of Running Man and Gary wears LeeSSang hats all the time (obviously) and I've also really been wanting a snapback (originally I was going to buy a "geek" one or "comme des fuckdown") and I bought this on a whim and love it! It's a little big for my head but you know who gives a shit haha.
• Chanyeol Wolf shirt: I'm definitely not an Exo stan but seriously I have been loving that sort of black and white fashion like these shirts and I bought Chanyeol's because he's adorable and I love him but anyway I would literally wear this every day if I could because it's comfortable and goes with my style!
• jacket (above): My mother bought me this when I went home for the weekend and it's perfect!
• sweatshirts: Unfortunately I do not own any of these buuuut I saw THIS at Urban the other day and fell in love with the style (the sleeves are a different material and it's just wonderful omg)....not that I would ever be able to pull it off or afford it....nonetheless I really dig the large black and white sweatshirt type for some reason. I really love wearing the color black especially in sweatshirts so I went ahead and pre-ordered THIS ONE in a crewneck which I will pick up in Dallas on Friday. It's not as great as some like this, this, or this (i want this one sooo bad), which I would love to own but it's okay because I'm supporting VIXX and probably wouldn't pull the others off anyway.

Bloggers

• clothesencounters: Jenn is adorable and has great fashion sense and is really gaining popularity lately. Best of luck to her.
• feralcreature: Wow, talk about fashion inspiration! She's perfect, literally! I am insanely jealous of her build and make up / fashion talent.

Food

• Pineapple fried rice: I'm not huge on Thai food but me and the roomie tried some Thai the other day and this dish was amazing!
• bananas: always a staple in my diet!
• Gold Emblem: Cheese Snack Crackers: almost better than Cheez-it's honestly! I really like cheesy foods, like a lot, so when I found these cheap I had to try them and they're amazing!
• Gold Emblem honey roasted almonds: Mmmm, almonds...
• peanut butter jelly sandwiches: I find that if I don't eat lunch I get headaches until dinner and end up eating too much. A PBJ with some milk and a banana is the perfect lunch to keep me full and happy until dinner time.

August Favorites

Awk, I don't really remember what my favorites are...but I'll try! It was kind of a busy month so not much time to try new things but oh well.

Dramas

• The Master's Sun
• Good Doctor
• Who Are You

Music

• Glen Check
• Hologram Film
• The Neighbourhood
• F-VE Dolls
• XIA - Incredible
• ZE:A - Ghost of Wind
• A Pink - No No No
• Drunken Tiger - 8:45 Heaven
• NELL
• Changsub's cover of After the Love

Youtube

• Elleandish

Food / Drink

• Yogi Blueberry Slim Life Green Tea
• Market Pantry Mixed Fruit Fruit Snacks

Week of August 25 Song Rec

So I'm kind of sick as hell and my roommate is gone for the weekend so I'm a bit lonely but I tried not to let that reflect how I chose songs to recommend. I kind of like doing this song recommendation thing because I can reminisce about old songs I like and analyze them and kind of think about what they meant to me back then and what they mean to me now and it's really fun. But anyway, here are 5 songs that I find to be very well done.

1. Avicii - Wake Me Up
Yesterday my sister showed me this song and I've been listening to it like crazy because it's really just a good song! I love the beat and the sound and the guy's voice and especially the lyrics. "So wake me up when it's all over, when I'm wiser and I'm older. All this time I was finding myself and I didn't know I was lost." I think that is just a perfect way to express life, as kind of a blind journey through things not knowing who you are or what kind of person you are but also not realizing that this ignorance. I think it makes a lot of sense, that we kind of "wake up" when it's all over, when we're older and understand more, and we realize what all of our past choices and experiences mean. So I like this song because it's just really true and it makes me feel a lot less worried about my future.

2. Taru - 네가 있으면 좋겠다
I'm a fan of a lot of Taru's songs but this one is hands down my favorite. It's an OST for the drama "I'm a Flower, Too" which is one of my favorite dramas as well, so maybe that's the reason that the song stuck with me so much but in addition I think it's a beautiful and romantic song. The chorus in particular says things like, "As much as I hurt, love me," and such and I think that describes the couple in the drama perfectly; they went through so much pain because of each other but loved each other even more after and I really like the idea that in a relationship, though you might cause each other pain you make up for it through love. I think that is an important way to keep a relationship strong. Also, this song has a beautiful melody and whenever I listen to it I feel calmed and reassured, like you should in a relationship. So that's I guess why I recommended this song, its sound matches the lyrics and they're both really beautiful.

3. Daesung - Wings
This is one of those songs that you don't skip when it comes on, no matter what mood you're in. I'm not a very optimistic person but this song is so optimistic and it just really pumps me up! It's talking about a break up, and how "it's okay so just cry louder" and I just think of it as a really good way to think of things when they don't go how you want them to. Instead of hanging your head low and being sad or upset, just kind of let it all out and look at the positive things around you, find what's beautiful about the night and make that your motivation to get through it. In addition I think Daesung is an extremely talented vocalist and while I love Bigbang and their style I'm glad he got to do something that fits him so well.

4. JYJ - Long Way
A lot or most of JYJ's songs really speak to me, but this one in particular. Every time I hear it I instantly feel better and it drives me to move on in any situation. It's basically a song saying that as long as we keep going, keep following the long path in front of us, we'll eventually see our dreams again. So it's in a sense a song about not giving up on yourself, not lying to yourself, promising not to forget your dreams and aspirations no matter what happens. I find that extremely commendable and I want to be the type of person who never strays away from who I want to be even if I don't know exactly where I am going with life. "I'm walking forward yeah my long way long way..." JYJ's voices, the sound, the lyrics, everything about this song is just absolutely perfect!

5. TRAX - Blind
So this is one of those longing-for-love, one-sided love kind of songs and I guess the reason I love it is because I can kind of feel the desperation through his voice and the way the song progresses and whatnot. It's about the one he loves being blind to his love and not looking at him, and in a way he blames himself. I can kind of sympathize with this song because I have also been in this situation before and it really sucks, but all in all I just really love the emotion that is put into this song and I think TRAX is a very talented k-rock group that doesn't get enough credit!

July Faves!

This month I tried a lot of new things and it was a really enriching month for me because I spent time in Waco, Austin, Kansas, and then Waco again so I'm kind of all over the place but I'll try to list a couple favorites!

Fashion / Beauty

• Sally Hansen XTreme Wear "Breezy Blue" nail color
• New York Color Matte Top Coat
• Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil-Free Facial Cleanser
• ELF Healthy Glow Bronzer

TV Shows

• New Girl
• The Mentalist
• I Hear Your Voice

Music

• It's Poppin' - 4minute
• Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
• Forget About Me - Hologram Film
• Midnight Taxi - AA
• Bulletproof Pt. 2 - BTS
• No More Dream - BTS
• Waiting For You - Mr. Mr.
• No No No - A Pink

BOYS (who have been on my mind this month)

• Changsub as always
• Sungyeol
• Jay Park
• Woohyun
• _____

Internet Faves

• Bubzbeauty

Food/Drink

• kimchi
• hummus
• coffee
• coffee
• coffee
• omg coffee

June Faves!

Like I said I'm just sharing these because I want to look back on  it later on so here goes!

Albums

1. The Cab: Symphony Soldier
2. Neon Trees: Habits
3. EXO - XOXO
4. Beenzino: 24:26

Songs

1. BTS- No More Dream
2. The Cab: Angel With A Shotgun
3. Henry: Trap
4. The Quiett: Tomorrow

Tutorials / Youtube

1. BubzBeauty: Faux Bob
2. cutepolish: Floral Doodle
3. chelsimadonna
4. Nigahiga (as always)

Dramas / Shows

1. Law & Order: SVU
2. Nail Shop Paris
3. I Hear Your Voice

Food / Drink
1. Lychee Milk Tea
2. Fuze Drinks

That's all that I can think of for now...no beauty products this time because I haven't bought any new ones *sad day* but I did go shopping at Plato's Closet and got a lot of jeans and whatnot for only $10 total so I felt good about that.
Other than that~
That's all. haha.

Favorite Songs

To be honest, I think the songs that will stick with me the longest are the ones I don't share with people. Those songs by unknown bands that you fell in love with for the music...not the band members or the influence from friends or its popularity but for the way it makes you feel. You don't have to explain yourself to other people about why you like these songs, or even tell people that theyre your favorite. And you may have other temporary favorites along the way but these songs are forever. I have a couple of songs like these and when I hear them, I feel most..myself.