Little Boy - 2415k 19th February - so aggressive. such momentum. offf

Its very similar to revenge rally of stock markets. 3 months of slow momentum and them a single the typhoon in 2021. Even those 3 months were quite strong but now its far more cruel.

Little Boy such an apt name it is.

The Lunar New Year is one of the most celebrated holidays in Korea (and east Asia). Visiting family, worshipping ancestors, eating traditional Korean dishes and taking part in century old traditions all come to life during this color national holiday. Along with Chuseok, Korean Thanks Giving, Korean’s gather with family members to honor their deceased ancestors, clean off their ancestors tombs, give food and drink offerings, and pray is are the two most stressful holidays for single children and daughter-in-laws (as captured in many K-dramas).

Dating and marriage are not individual pursuits but family assets. Although Confucian culture originated in China, many scholars believe South Korea is even more influenced by Confucianism. Confucian values emphasize the importance of marriage and carrying on the family blood line. Getting married is considered a social responsibility. But young Korean women are increasingly leaving marriage behind.

The annual count of marriages registered in South Korea has been falling for years, with around 239,000 marriages in 2019. That year, there were 110,000 divorces. 1996, 9.6 people per 1,000 were married and 430,000 couples got married that year. In 2018, the country’s marriage rate was 5 per 1,000 people and around 250,000 couples got married—less than half of what was recorded in 1996. Less than 25% of Korean women under 30 are married; a 90% drop since 1970.

Throughout human history, marriage was an economic bond more than an emotional one. Marriage was necessary to survive in agricultural civilizations, as children were born to function as family labor and defense.

South Korea’s fertility rate has plunged to 1.06 (world average is 2.5). Birth rate is 7.00; Death rate is 6.35. Population is in steep decline.

In sharp contrast, in South Korea, 40 per cent of people in their 20s and 30s appear to have quit dating all together. It is referred to as the “sampo generation” (literally, “giving up on three”) because they have given up on these three things: dating, marriage and children. Korea is still a very conservative country in terms of morals and moral responsibility.

For career women in industrialized countries, the financial aspect of marriage is not strong. They like being independent and self-sufficient. However, many may still be living at home because of high real estate costs. The economic pressure of living at home probably does not help single men and women. And when they get out of the house to actually date, their sexual patterns fall in line with marriage commitment. Only 25% of dating couples have intercourse in the first year of dating. Another 25% reserve relations until after engagement/marriage.

Those men and women who have enjoyable careers and social lives are content to not commit themselves to a marriage partner and the baggage of traditional family responsibilities. In recent years, single children under 40 have stopped making the holiday trips to their families...

Had a stressful week both at work and inside my mind (those darned health check-ups twice a year always throw me off). Fortunately found She'd never know. Who'd tell that a mildly boring drama with pretty people wearing their a-game raincoats was all that I needed to soothe my mind 😂
And even better, I've got myself a 3 day weekend and Run on just landed on Netflix in my region, yay!

Having no relevant background or experience in my job meant that I have to rely on other people to confirm that I'm making the right choices in my day-to-day. I get commended for not being afraid to reach out and for not mulling on time-sensitive issues that I can't solve on my own, but that has made me insecure and unsure of my capabilities as well as apologetic to the people I bother. I honestly feel like a nuisance at times, constantly asking questions when I feel like the answer is already obvious to the people I'm asking, but I just don't want to make mistakes that potentially have significant impact and I care too much.

Sunbae 2 called me out last night for constantly saying sorry. "Why are you apologizing again? It's better that you're asking. I'd rather that you ask." I've always been hesitant to reach out to him since he's busy, but the past week or so I had no other choice and I've started overthinking that he may already find me annoying. And so you can imagine the wave of relief that washed over me when he said that, bless his heart.

I talked to my bosses and they said that I'm doing okay and that I could do better and that I should be more assertive because I can. My teammates say that I'm doing great as a leader. And yet here I am still doubting and still skeptical. I was always unusually hard on myself from a young age and it's hard to let go of that mindset. But the thing is, Beanies, I enjoy my work and the sense of purpose it gives and the adrenaline rush it brings.

And so I'm trying. ❤️

Happy weekend!

Beanies I had my first day of college today and my dad came home and didn't even ask how my day went. I finally was ale to establish some routine with my work and finally be in the mental space where I could start studying properly. I've enrolled myself in an online course on financial markets so I'm excited about that. I'm still getting used to the extensive studying after months of nothing to do properly because I graduated school in 2020. The first day was pretty tiring and I need to quickly need to learn driving, it's just that I once saw the aftermath of an accident when I was in 3rd grade so that memory is a bit discouraging. I also I realised how I had completely forgotten how to hold in person conversations with people whom I don't know. It's like I had forgotten to pick up the little social cues. Anyway, I think I made some friends but I don't know. I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone so let's see where it goes

Happy Friday, Beanies! I hope you're all well.

Things have been rough for me. Work is hard, the weather is terrible, and we're now in the eleventh month of this pandemic in the US, and honestly, this is the worst I have felt in months. Even the usually cathartic crying hasn't been helpful.

K-drama though continues to be a bright spot. I just finished Marriage not Dating, which was both hilarious and unexpectedly poignant. It really hit the spot in terms of just sheer entertainment. Still watching Hyena, and I also just started Should We Kiss First? in my attempt to watch everything Kim Sun-a has ever been in. I was surprised to discover that it has both heart and humor. I also love the idea that there are still stories worth telling with older lead characters. After all, fans come in all ages, so why shouldn't drama, right?

Oh, and the husband and I have just started watching Lupin on Netflix. It's very entertaining, Omar Sy is extremely easy on the eyes, and I get to practice my French a little. That's three-for-three on my why-to-watch checklist, lol.

Finally Friday, fellow beanies!

This has been a tiresome week to say the least. Upper management in my workplace has decided on remodeling and expanding our unit and hasn't really considered the working environment, like, at all. So that takes a lot of dedication and energy.

Me and the hubby finished season one of the Mandalorian. Great show, looking forward to season 2. I've also been watching a live play through of Final Fantasy VII remake on youtube. The vicarious pleasure is huge.

Since finishing Run On last week, I'm at something of a loss of what drama to watch next. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think I'm pretty much up for anything, except horror. X-files walks a very thin line in my case.

What is everyone watching? I'll have no kdrama to watch after this Sat Sun when Mr Queen ends but my week is already dry without Run On. Ottoke?

Happy Lunar New Year! I've been eating my weight in Banh Tet, a traditional Vietnamese New Year food and one of my favorite things to eat. I found a local guy that makes them in his home and promptly bought a dozen and been giving them away and eating them since. These are so good browned/pan fried or can be eaten right away and soft. Otherwise, COVID19 seems to be dwindling a bit where I am, which is a welcome feat. Waiting for the new strains to make it here though and start getting people sick again. Vaccines are all coming, you can sign up at Walmart now!

Kids are all virtual all the time, and the school had to go back to virtual this week due to kids in the live-person classes having COVID19, and a teacher as well. Which was good timing, because a polar vortex came and settled where we are and schools have been out anyway--at least ours has virtual classes available to the students. I have a story coming about this.

Also because it's been cold, my family has had less inclination to go out, so we've been watching dramas at home at night. Started "Fated to Love You" a couple nights ago and binged several episode last night. My husband finds Jang Na-ra adorable and Jang Hyuk is more than entertaining throughout. What a great little drama! I'm glad we picked it up. I think it started with a YOUTUBE Ailee OST that led us to it, although I've had it on my "to watch" list forever! Am also watching two C-dramas: The Rebel Princess (period drama) and Unrequited Love 2021 (college coming of age). Both are keeping me entertained. Both pretty slow moving but I'm fine with that right now.

Conversation:

Daughter: I don't want to end up like Math Genius.
Me: How do you mean?
Daughter: Since school has been virtual, he's super bored and texting me to see what I'm doing--like ALL. THE. TIME.
Me: That's because it's just him at his house.
Daughter: I know! With brother possibly going to the math and science school next year and living away from home, I'll be all by myself!
Me: Well just text math genius back and talk to him; that way, if you get lonely, next year, you can text him like he's doing to you.
Daughter: But I just said I don't want to end up like him!
Me: Honey, you won't you'll always have brother and be able to talk to him too.
Daughter: But, random texts are annoying. I don't want to be annoying. Also, he's being a bully to my best friend right now, so I don't want to text him back.
Me: *thinking to self* I don't think math genius will ever think you're annoying. Also, it's because he has a crush on your best friend, but whatever, I'm out of ideas now.

Moral of the story: I'm about out of emotional IQ points with the daughter.

2nd moral: She's not even a teenager yet.

3rd moral: Hope the new year treats all of you Beanies well! Stay safe!

Happy Friday (it is Friday, right? I’ve been off all week...) gray mid-February and I’ve had it with icy cold wind. I just want to live where it’s warm all year round, truly I do!
LITC 16-I am sad for Rin-i, that Kyeong-jun reveals how he feels about her lifestyle choices. It’s not enough for him. But it is for her, so why isn’t that ok? Conformity is hard to swim upstream against.
I love Sunbae Don’tput on that Lipstick. So the wedding dress - I feel anxious for when it’s discovered it was Hyun Seung’s sister who cancelled the dress ( not to mention the complication that Jae-won likes Ji Seung) - this scenario feels like a ticking time bomb to me. I absolutely adore Hyun Seung, but can a person be too caring? I’m shocked at the super low ratings for this drama.
Hurry up spring! (What I really mean is hurry up sunny warm days!)
Have a great weekend! ♥️🦉

Happy weekend! Hope everyone has had a nice week. We had my son’s friend round after school one day last week and the boys were running away from my older daughter, who was running after them plaintively crying “Don’t go! I won’t fall in love you!”
Which was both hilarious and also troubling at how young they pick these things up (the boys are 6, she is 4)....where do they even get it? I don’t see it in any of the tv they’re allowed to watch.

Happy weekend Beanies and keep Beaning On!

It has been a week of extremes, starting with the weather that went all Siberia on us all week.❄️⛄My poor poor feet!😬🧦🧦

After my parents last year it was my turn this week to strain my back. My sympathy goes to chronic sufferers, on top of the pain you can barely move around or along, because everything takes an eternity to accomplish. Yes, Turtie just said that.🐢

The day after my stomach was acting up, right when mom made her infamous lasagna!😤

The worst: I blinked and four extra formations appeared in my schedule for next week.🙄 The teacher in charge of the Thursday formation booked Tuesday as an extra formation day for us to prepare her assignments that are also due that day. I was looking forward to having a day all to myself to catch up on all the homework for all formations, since I finished most of her assignments already. A smart move, because she agreed last minute to let a colleague schedule his formation on Tuesday afternoon. “Tuesday was the deadline anyway, so you can make sure to have finished everything before then.”🤦‍♀️

First of all: some people depend on that day to finish the assignments without interruptions, because they lack the time to work on them. Secondly: only a couple of the students are required to take the afternoon formation, so some students do get to enjoy the full day uninterrupted, while some, me included, only get half a day.😞

Buuuut I said that it was a week of extremes, right?😊

Warrior friend is cancer free!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
The treatment goes on to make sure it does not return but this is the best news I received in 6 months!😀Okay, no. That is not entirely true either, because….

I passed the exam with a whopping 25/30 or 83%!!!!🥳🥳🥳
Thank you all for the support and the brain cells, I could not have achieved this without those and without going through hell for two months first. I got the news from the teacher, so it is not officially confirmed yet, but I slept as a log for the first time in weeks after receiving the good news last night.💤

OH! YO! Its Friday and I have a good update! Everything is still garbage but one thing has improved! I went on the nextdoor app--the app for specific neighborhoods and put in my dad s address looking to learn how the locals are getting signed up for the vaccine. This woman--a RN--offered to go pick my dad up, help him sign up for a mychart account, take him to her hosptial and get him vaccinated and take him home again!
And amusing but annoying: I dont know if the neighbors have lost their netflix hookup, their heat or something else altogether but I have overhears them having loud sex more times in the past 2 weeks than the 4 months before COMBINED. Quite frankly it sounds a bit boring. She says the same things in the same order EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. And all in all it lasts about 10 -15 mins. I could legit type up everything they both say in order. But my friend says that horrifying. Its not my fault! I dont want to be horrified! Netflix only blocks out so much!

The condition becomes the worst in our country, Burma or Myanmar.
Started from 1st Feb of military coup, we have been scared, depressed and hopeless.
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There have been Civil Disobedience movement and protests to reject the military.

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The military dictators are. arresting democratic political leaders , student leaders,journalists and doctors who are participating in CDM.
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But the dictators cant start the mass shooting yet because United Nations is observing.
They have been facing a crime of Genocide at ICJ so they dont want to risk adding another crime of human rights.
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So they are now using the criminals to supress us.
Yesterday prisoners from all prisons are released.
And During Night, the police and soldiers are illegally treepassing houses and arresting students and doctors who are against them.
The Criminals released from prison are
destroying public properties and people's homes and comitting arson .
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The police and soliders that supposed to protect us are attacking us .
The criminals who seem to be under the influence of drugs and following the Dictators orders are destoying things , doing arson and killing people.
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The Nights are not safe anymore.
We are gathering our strength and fighting them.
But without any armed forces on our side and under totally lawless condition, we are slowly losing our strength and hope.
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So we are hoping the help of international community.
The Sanctions against dictators are not enough , we are hoping military intervention .
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Although I dont want to ask for us, I wrote today because a soul who want to help us can save us.
We are tweeting the condition in our country as
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
and you can find our tweets under UNSpecial Rapporrter Myanmar.

Just signed on to do another BeanieBox order but it's no where to be seen. Has the program been discontinued? So sad, if so.

I was somehow moved to Watch Boys Over Flowers again-what I missed most was / is Java eatsome recaps! Witty, fun,so insightful-Oh Java beans and GirlFriday, I missyouso!