The actors in AGD are actually in their (very late) 30′s/early 40′s, but it is still interesting to hear them (or some of them at least) say that life *basically* is over at 30 (or something along those lines).
I did like the interview as well, and I do think that a season 2 of AGD could be written (well), as some of the stories/characters were underdeveloped/underwritten during season 1. I mentioned some of the ideas I had for a season 2 of AGD here:
3.4.1.1.1 Ivoire August 18th, 2012 at 3:49 pm

Like you, I don’t think that a 2nd season of AGD will happen, maybe something worth writing to Kdramaland or the dramagods about…

At least I will skip watching it. I’ll watch the recaps if anyone chooses to recap it.

So you are loving Seoul, huh? Where have been (as in places you have visited so far). I am so sorry that you have not been able to see your boyfriend , so I guess no juicy details for me then? *Sigh*
So I wonder, if your friend googles KB’s love life, would she really know (or find out) if he has a girlfriend? I thought those celebrities were very careful about their dating life and that it is not always easy to find out if they are in a relationship or not. Do you trust your unni to have mad detective skills and find out? It seems like a pretty tight net to get through (finding info about Korean stars’ love life).

I am glad you are enjoying your time in Seoul. How is the food? When are you flying back to England? I look forward to hearing more about your trip in Korea. Will you be just in Seoul? (just wondering… <3).

After much prayer, quiet time and deliberation, I did make a decision and I contacted the person to let her know. What is interesting was that I hesitated up until the time I made the call, I just wanted to make sure that it was the right thing for me to do. The way the person reacted made me feel better (she totally understood) and it was actually comforting and reassuring. I didn’t expect that, and that was nice.

That decision would have had me relocating from Minnesota (where I moved from 5 years ago to live in Northern CA) and so I wanted to make sure I didn’t make my decision lightly. I did live in MN for 12 years before moving to CA, so it’s not as if I don’t know the state. It was still a big decision to make and I am glad I gave it all the consideration that was needed.

“No need to worry about me, I think I just need to find my question, determine the methodology and ask for a few days’ break. My best friend is moving to Thailand this year, so I hope we can meet there sometime and spend a week on the beach…;)”
I am soooo sorry that you have gone through such a long period of time without a proper vacation. I do hope that you will come up with your question soon, and that you will be able to sort (with wisdom) through your advisors recommendations. I know how challenging those things can be. I think that you should keep on putting one foot in front of the other, not let yourself get discouraged, take a deep breath often and do something fun often. Hopefully that will help with you being balanced.

Do you work out? I know that when I was in school and I had exams, or challenging and time consuming papers to write, working out was really helpful and it helps release endorphins, I think. Exercising should also help with your sleep.
I also do hope that you will be able to go to Thailand soon and spend some time with your friend on the beach . Please be encouraged, you are making progress, even when it doesn’t seem so, and you have to keep plugging away.

I hope you were encouraged by my words and that you will find and think of creative solutions to help you (mentally and emotionally) during these times.

I was thinking of moving by the end of this month, but my friend is travelling to Europe at the end of the month, and I am hoping that I could stay here during the weeks when she will be gone (2 or 3 weeks, I think). I am starting to have some opportunities (job related) in CA, after over a year of not working full time, so that is encouraging, and it is the main reason why I felt that it might be OK not to have to move to MN, after all.
I have 2 part time jobs so far, and I am trying to find more, or a full time job that pays well. I am also hoping that I will be able to have my own place at some point (I was hoping soon, but I don’t know, we will see).

Speaking of move, didn’t you move recently as well? How did that go? Are you all settled in and organized yet?

I hope you had a GREAT weekend

It’s not just a Korean thing. I’m watching the Taiwanese drama “Queen of SOP”, and one of the characters has an apartment that I know was in another drama (although I can’t figure out which one, I’ve watch too many ). It has these big circles on the stairs where a bannister would be.

The SBS building tends to be featured in a lot of their dramas, both outside and the lobby. As you watch more of them, you’ll see the studio shots figure prominently whenever anyone works in a high-rise building.

And its a trope that no matter how poor you are in Seoul, you can always afford the rooftop apartment with the green-painted concrete. lol

I Look forward to more posts from you!

Glad you could stop by, even if it was a stop-and-run. Stay healthy and hope to see you in the discussions soon!

It’s going to be an awesome ending but would shattered my heart into a million pieces.