BL Drama Lovers Club

Meet You at the Blossom thoughts: (Ep 1&2)

Immediately, I am concerned for his eyesight if he thinks  he's a girl. I suppose glasses didn't exist in that time, though.

Also Xiao Bao is cracking me up. That was my ex's nickname. Little treasure. I like this Xiao bao better.

Costuming is lovely for most part. I enjoy the period pieces for this purpose.. I especially like that Huai En dressed as he did with the veil. It's like he knew anyone with eyes would know he is a he.

The dub-con-esque at the start of ep 2 had me a bit uncomfy. 

Xiao Bao's big gay crisis made me giggle a little, but I was still uncomfy with above so it felt weird to giggle. 

So far it's cute and I am curious to see where they take the storyline. Hoping they will take the time to build an actual connection. I am also maybe having a slight hard time following some of the story, but I think that's because I have a headache.

 RXinw:

Updates:

Forgive my reaction, I can't keep up!!!!

I finished My Stand-In last night and so many thoughts and feelings are swirling in my head. I'm not good at writing or expressing feelings on "paper", but I can list a few descriptive words.

• Toxic
• Dysfunctional
• Injustice
• Controlling
• Possessive
• Needy
• Death
• Soul Reincarnation
• Second Chances
• Life Choices
• Setting Boundaries

And questions that gave me pause for reflection:

Given a second chance at life, would I live my life the same as before

What would it be like to be at my own funeral

How would it feel to see a stranger's face in the mirror and know that it's mine now

How much can people really change, in a healthy way, for good

What is the afterlife like and so many more questions...

I liked the series enough that I felt compelled to watch it as quickly as I could. There were inconsistent areas that I had to ignore though and why I couldn't rate above an 8/10.

I could never write a review! :-)

P.S. 

There were moments I felt a personal connection, such as Joe's mom. She smiled, talked gently, and had a personality  just like my Thai host when I was in Thailand. Also, the funeral location felt familiar, although I'm sure it wasn't the exact place. My host took me to her local temple, which was beautiful. The incense lighting, flowers, monks, sitting on the floor and so on, all bring back nice memories.

I saw another member's photos of Paris posted in the feeds.  I wonder if I should post a few photos of Thailand in my feed?

@AmericanFan 

I know I would cry at my own funeral, just seeing my own body lying empty. I've had poor mental health these last few years and one night I was having a hard time and I was watching outer body experiences, and one man's experience has always stayed with me. 

He said that he was in the corner of the room and he was watching his body die and the doctors trying to save him and for the first time in his life, he felt true appreciation for his body, flaws and all because it was like leaving a well loved blanket behind. It wasn't perfect but fulfilled it's purpose and he said he's never looked at himself in the mirror the same way again. He learned true love and respect for his body, and I was so touched by this I've always tried to practice that ever since. So if I was witnessed my own body being buried I feel like it would hurt more than burying a loved one.

Oh wow. I didn't actually hit "reply" for the above post about My Stand-In...MDL was down so I just closed everything out. So weird. And unsettling...

But there it is!

 p43425:

Emphatically yes!

Okaaayyy!! Will do this week! 

 Elfy:

I wrote a review for it if anyone's interested. 

I read it and it's very good!!

 Elfy:

@AmericanFan 

I know I would cry at my own funeral, just seeing my own body lying empty. I've had poor mental health these last few years and one night I was having a hard time and I was watching outer body experiences, and one man's experience has always stayed with me. 

He said that he was in the corner of the room and he was watching his body die and the doctors trying to save him and for the first time in his life, he felt true appreciation for his body, flaws and all because it was like leaving a well loved blanket behind. It wasn't perfect but fulfilled it's purpose and he said he's never looked at himself in the mirror the same way again. He learned true love and respect for his body, and I was so touched by this I've always tried to practice that ever since. So if I was witnessed my own body being buried I feel like it would hurt more than burying a loved one. 

Thank you for sharing this. And the outer body story. I hope there are some dramas that give a peaceful healing feeling for you. There are dramas and stories that I instinctively avoid for my mental health. :-)

I think about death and my own mortality a lot, but not always in a bad way. Yes, it would be a different kind of feeling if I saw my own body lying there compared to a loved one. For sure very surreal. I was trying to put myself in Joe's place during that scene. I thought he was fairly calm given the circumstances. 

I'm def going to find a cheerful fluffy drama to watch next. Kinda like having something sweet after a spicy or bitter meal. :-) Anyone have a recommendation that I haven't seen? haha

 RXinw:

Oh and the Internet connection is stable again so....I am back fully B*tchess (If you found that offensive I sincerely apologise) 

I'm offended. Can you tell?

Anyways, I have to catch up on Love Sea, WG and My Love Mix-Up! 

It's surely a Sunday. I woke up today with no motivation for anything. I don't even want to get dressed. :-(

Totally unrelated, but I wish there was a way to make group messages in the inbox, but no not for spamming.  I suppose that's why we can't though. I prob answered my own question.

 ShirleyCrow:

The house that Ming's family lives in, is an several BL shows.

I think I've watched around 4 or 5 Thai BL's in total. Reusing sets doesn't bother me. I get excited when I recognise places in cdramas LOL it was just the music took me back a bit. I wasnt expecting that.