BL Drama Lovers Club

 RXinw:

Century of Love - Episode 3

I can't believe that no one has commented on the hilarious bathtub/shower scene! I love series like this which combine drama and a compelling story with cuties, feel-good fluff and just the right dose of comedy.

Thailand trip photos part 3 

The second row is Wat Phra Yai temple in Pattaya, also known as "Big Buddha".  When I saw the We Are gang walking up the temple stairs I could relate! 

The bottom two rows are a Bangkok neighborhood temple that my friend drops in to every morning on her way to work. She's a professor at one of the big uni's there, which is kinda cool since I've watched so many Thai university BL's!!

I got to visit a few temples, but my favorite is my friend's (my host) since it was more personal. And very beautiful too. We lite incense and shook the little red bamboo container for luck & blessings. The first rod in the container that comes out is your destiny, at least for that day. :-) (RX, my luck winning a legal case was very poor. haha )

Every time we went around Bangkok and happened to pass a university, I would wonder if THAT one was a location for a BL! Most of the uni buildings were white and had lovely green landscaping on the property. I got a little excited when I saw the students in their uniforms. (Oh, that sounds kinda pervy. But no, not in that way.) It's the little things, lol.

PS - The sunset is from a Pattaya beach. I love taking photos of sunrises & sunsets. My windows face East so I can see sunrises...when I'm up that early. There aren't really sunsets since the mountains are close. 

Updates:

Source: X (Twitter)

@American Fan remember that time we were talking about blessing ceremonies for series? Here are some photos of one:

Side-note -  I said I was not going to watch Rebound the series until a much later date but damn I saw a clip involving a bathtub and the temptation is too much. Too many times I have jumped into series because of these types of scenes only to be burned in the end but resisting is getting harder (no pun intended lol)

 RXinw:

Updates:

From the trailer, I have a terrible feeling that Cosmetic Playlover is going to be filled with cute moments, and I'm so ready for it 

Takara's Treasure
I found a bit of information that might mean something for Episode 3.

According to various sources, the Japanese meaning of marigolds (kinsenka) is multifaceted:

• Sweet love (可憐な愛情): Marigolds symbolize the bond between two people, often representing the affection and love that develops through shared experiences and trauma.
• Unchanging love (変わらぬ愛): This meaning emphasizes the enduring nature of love, as seen in the unwavering feelings one person has for another.
• Bravery (勇者): Marigolds can represent the courage and resilience needed to overcome past traumas and start anew.
• Sincerity (純潔): The flower’s meaning can also convey honesty and authenticity, as one can finally live without being bound by past secrets or shame.

These interpretations are rooted in Japanese culture and language, particularly in the context of hanakotoba (flower language).

 ShirleyCrow:

rooted in Japanese culture

Yes! Thank you!   Flower language is interesting to me.

 RXinw:

@American Fan remember that time we were talking about blessing ceremonies for series? Here are some photos of one:

Yes! And the YT vid posted has noooo subs!

 Simi_Tutu:

I'm sorry, I might have misunderstood. Did you take this photo of the sunset? Also, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I always get excited hearing from people who have actually been to some of these places. It becomes less of a dream and more of a reality. Oh no, not the bad luck. Did you happen to win that case? Lol

I was lucky that there was no existing case.

Yep, all the photos are mine. :-)

 ShirleyCrow:

Japanese meaning of marigolds

Thank you for this!!

 angeliviki2022:

I love these!

Aw thanks! <3

 American Fan:

Thailand trip photos part 3 

Beautiful pictures as always. It must have been surreal to standing on those temple grounds as well as being dwarfed by the statues of the deities. 

 American Fan:

RX, my luck winning a legal case was very poor. haha )

lol plead the fifth!

 American Fan:

I got a little excited when I saw the students in their uniforms. (Oh, that sounds kinda pervy. But no, not in that way.) It's the little things, lol.

Lol. I get you though, I would also be wondering if a real BL story was unfolding while I was there. I would love to hear Thai uni students perspective on uni BLs to see if there is any realism.

 American Fan:

I love taking photos of sunrises & sunsets

I love watching them. I normally arrive on campus very early because I live far from it so I normally watch the sunrise there and it is absolutely stunning especially since it is near the coast matter of fact if I go upstairs and stand on the corridor I can see the sea.

I will have to add visiting Thailand on my bucket list.

 Simi_Tutu:

From the trailer, I have a terrible feeling that Cosmetic Playlover is going to be filled with cute moments, and I'm so ready for it 

I need to go watch it. Oftentimes I forget to add these titles to my own watch list lol