As a fully functioning adult who is trying to get her life together, I adopt practices that would help make my life easier. Among these are ways to be financially stable.
We have to take care of our financial health the same way we take care of our mental, emotional, physical health, among others. One way to do so is by budgeting and sticking with your budget but you can also incorporate trading shares to fatten your bank account.
Although I have struggled at times, I am lucky to be surrounded by friends who have taught me over the years their best practices. In addition to the tips here, you can also try the tactics mentioned on blogs like the Immediate evex review.
So here are the tips I compiled from my financially secure friends. Read and learn!
As a certified 90s kid, one of the many cartoons that I had watched was Powerpuff Girls. And honestly, who in their childhood didnât? The girls are so cute, the professor is so kind and heck, even the villains are adorkable.
I especially related to the leader extraordinaire- Blossom. At a young age, she showed us how to take care of your siblings â from the rowdy one to the sensitive one. As a leader, she really looked after her team and their safety.
If you’re a BTS ARMY like me, the rap line consisting of RM, Suga and J-Hope reminds me of Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles. You also see the similarities, right?
Because of those great memories, even I am a fully grown adult, I still play the Powerpuff Girls games. Why? It is fun, has great graphics, nostalgic and really, a great stress reliever. Very useful in these times or if I want to take a break from Rhythm Hive.
Here are the top 5 Powerpuff Girls Games To Play Online that is also suitable for kids!
You have probably heard of the actor extraordinaire Kim Soo Hyun. If not, then you have seen him in one of his high-rating and award winning dramas such as Dream High, Moon Embracing The Sun, My Love from The Star and The Producers. Because of his high caliber and acting skills, he remains to be the highest paid Korean drama actor in 2020.
He finished his military service in 2019 and appeared as a cameo in IUâs big hit drama Hotel del Luna as the manager of Hotel Blue Moon. He also appeared briefly in the 2020 drama Crash Landing on You as an undercover agent acting as a chicken delivery man. His latest work is the psychological romantic-comedy series Itâs Okay Not To Be Okay which airs on Netflix.
So far, his latest drama has been creating a lot of buzz specially because it tackles a lot of issues that are still considered taboo to this age. Also, his partnership with the glamorous Seo Ye Ji stirs a lot of talk among fans and viewers due to their undeniable chemistry together. Although the drama is still airing, we canât wait for the rest of the episodes to air! While our anticipation builds, letâs look back at the top Kim Soo Hyun dramas that we could watch while waiting for the upcoming Itâs Okay Not To Be Okay episodes.
1. Moon Embracing The Sun (2012)
Set in the Joseon dynasty, Kim Soo Hyun plays the role of Crown Prince or King Lee Hwon who fell in love with Yeon-woo who was played by Han Ga In. Although they were destined to be married, Yeon-woo suddenly died due to manipulation of the queen mother. She comes back after eight years, not as Yeon-woo but as a shaman named Shaman Wol. This drama reached the highest rating of 42% viewership. His acting skills won him the Best Actor award in the 48th Baeksang Awards in 2012.
Wow! We’re down the the third and last part of The 30-Day BTS Song Challenge! I really had a great time choosing the songs though I think 30 songs is not enough to showcase how great the Bangtan boys are! Refer to Part 1 and Part 2 first if you want a smooth transition đ
As we enjoy the 2020 BTS Festa this month, I would like to share 10 more tracks that will truly comfort you, trigger you to think of some things and make you happy. The fun thing about the discography of BTS is it is so rich with quality content. So Lit!
Anyway, shall we proceed?
Day 21: A Song That Saved You: Black Swan by BTS
I recall watching the first live performance for Black Swan in The Late, Late Night Show with James Corden and wondered why BTS doesn’t have an official music video for it yet. I screamed when they simply dropped the music video on March 4 without fanfare or anything. BTS Army were shocked in a good way and I have to say this is my second favorite music video of theirs. It’s too classy! This song saved me from boredom and the lyrics made me think about my own creative endeavors. I will probably write a separate blogpost about that. Also, I tried learning the choreography of Black Swan. It felt great to dance again while in isolation.
Day 22: A Song for the Summer: Paradise by BTS
I imagine myself enjoying a sunset cruise in Boracay with a bottle of beer in my hand while this song is on full blast. This just gives you that ‘it’s ok to relax you deserve it’ kind of vibe, which is perfect for those who are on vacation but can’t disconnect from their work mentally. It would be nice if they can perform this song live or use it in their next Bon Voyage or Summer Package adventure.
Did you like the first part of my 30-Day BTS Song Challenge? I really had a hard time picking the songs. I guess that’s a good problem to have, right?
On the second part, I noticed that almost half of the tracks in this post are solo songs from the members. Hope you enjoy and take the time to appreciate what they can offer. Who knows, you might have a favorite or bias after you listen to the chosen songs!
Are you ready for a coffee shop-inspired BTS playlist? đ
Who wouldn’t want to stay in a coffee shop when you hear Jungkook’s endearing intro for coffee? This song was often played in the coffee shop I used to visit in our old neighborhood. This is a teenybopper type of track that will make you feel good and crave for that delicious coffee. I don’t like caramel macchiatto or anything with caramel or super duper sweeteners, but I will give it a go if Jungkook is the barista! LOL!
Day 12: A Song That Makes You Want to Fall in Love: LOVE by BTS RM
I first heard the intro of Love from the BTS Mini Figure teaser in YouTube. The song was played when RM’s cutie mini version was revealed. I searched for the full song and liked it in an instant. I didn’t expect that such sweet song will come from RM knowing that he tends to do groundbreaking rap tracks. I fell in love with it when I saw his live performance for this song and I was just amazed on how he was able to hype up the crowd on his own. Live and Love! That’s what RM’s LOVE can do!
Discovering and falling in love with the boys of BTS is the best thing that happened to me this challenging year of 2020. Well, I heard about BTS and I even saw their breakthrough music video before plus their song are played everywhere, but I never really immersed in their music and fandom not ’till that Carpool Karaoke episode with James Corden. During that time, I was so into The Beatles especially George Harrison. I will forever be a fan of The Beatles, but probably welcoming the BTS in the mix is a good idea.
Last month, I came across the ’30-Day BTS Song Challenge’ where BTS Army (name of the fandom) share their favorite BTS songs or which specific tracks trigger certain emotions or memory. Check my original Twitter thread (changed some songs last minute)
30-Day BTS Song Challenge (credits to @134340child)
Since I have no internet connection as I type this, let me elaborate why I chose these specific tracks. Are you ready for an adventure?
Day 1: A Song You Think Should Be Listened to More: Spring Day
Spring Day is considered as the ‘timeless’ hit song of BTS in Korea. In fact, this song is still in the charts up to this day (the song was released as a single three years ago!). Despite that victorious reign in the charts, I just feel that the international fans (especially newbies like me) will find comfort and solace in this simple yet moving song.
The music video triggers longing feelings in a good way. You can’t help but look back at the happy times with that person you miss the most.
Day 2: A song That Makes You Cry: Awake by BTS Jin
This song is quite familiar though I cannot really pinpoint why. Probably I’ve heard it in the coffee shop I used to visit or maybe I heard it on the radio without realizing it is from BTS. Honestly, I was surprised that Jin is the soloist behind this lovely ballad. He often shows his goofy side in interviews and performances, but in reality, he is the most hardworking member of the group. Why hardworking? He was discovered while he was on his way to the university – the classic ‘scouting’ story.
He was a university student who had no background in singing or dancing. He had to train hard to be a ‘deserving’ member of BTS. I can relate to his sentiments in this song. You know, that feeling of always being ‘not good enough’ or being ‘the second best’ in certain things you’re passionate about.
‘Wide awake, wide awake, wide awake don’t cry’ he sings. Kim Seokjin is a living proof that hardwork and dedication pays off. I just love this guy so much!
The reigning king of Korean dramas is back! Lee Min Ho finished his mandatory military service last year as a public service worker (since he was unfit for combat duties) and now returns with a new drama called The King: Eternal Monarch.
Now that our Oppa is back, and because we canât seriously start binge-watching The King yet (I have no self-control and I honestly could not wait for episodes to be uploaded), here are some of the top series Min Ho starred in. These series are the reasons why we began to love him. You can see from his work the versatility in his roles, the depth of his acting and his never ending charms.
BOYS OVER FLOWERS
We all can say that Boys Over Flowers is the break out role of Lee Min Ho. He plays the character of Gu Jun Pyo â a cocky, spoiled chaebol who reigns the school together with his group of chaebol friends. He bullies Geum Jan Di â a bright, hardworking girl from a poor family. In the twists and turns of events, he began to fall in love with Jan Di and they as a couple had to go through hardships because of their different social status.
Lee Min ho with curly hair is such a refreshing picture. Of course this drama was aired in 2009 and he was still in his early 20s. But you can see that he already has the talent to become the lead actor in such a huge drama.
How do you describe fine wine in two words? Hyun Bin. Or you could say Hyun Bin is a fine wine. I wouldnât mind. As one of South Koreaâs top actor, Hyun Bin manages to reinvent himself every other project. Seems like the more work he has done, the better he gets. Not only that, his works show how versatile of an actor he is. From playing a chaebol, to an engineering genius, to a sweet and cute lover, Hyun Bin displays his skills perfectly.
Hyun Bin in Crash Landing on You, My Lovely Sam Soon and Memories of the Alhambra
Just recently, Hyun Bin captured the interest of televiewers due to the release of ‘Crash Landing On You’. Now, fans from the past relive their love for him and he continues to capture the hearts of new KDrama lovers especially now that we’re all in isolation.
If you are as addicted to him like I am, here are the top 5 series I would recommend that is definitely worth the watch!
1. My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)
My Lovely Sam Soon
Even before the older lady younger kid type of drama became popular (Romance is a Bonus Book, Something in the Rain, to name a few), My Lovely Sam Soon has already started the rather nontraditional, out of template plot that is honestly refreshing. Not only the lady protagonist, Sam Soon, is âoverweightâ, and not your typical oh-so-pretty-helpless leading lady, she is sort of the anti-thesis to the traditional female lead that you would expect to see.
In this drama, Hyun Bin became a household name for his first male lead role in a drama. Although he was so young in this drama (it aired in 2005), you can already see the potential he has in terms of his acting ability and his presence in the screen.
2. Secret Garden (2010-2011)
Secret Garden starring Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won
Perhaps Secret Garden is what cemented Hyun Binâs name as one of the most versatile actors in South Korea. For this drama, he won the Grand Prize award at the 47th Paeksang Arts Awards. In this romance-fantasy drama, two people exchanged souls every time rain comes â the male protagonist, as played by Hyun Bin, founds himself trapped in a womanâs body â played by Ha Ji Won.
What enticed me to watch this drama and actually love it is that there is a really good chemistry between the two lead actors, and there is a huge character development from the two. Over all, I say, you should definitely watch this.
Big Hit Entertainment officially launches BTS, the newest Hip Hop group from South Korea. With 7 members, these newbies sing, write and produce their own songs. They are also working hard on their future performances and promises to show slick choreography with their heart-stopping dance routines!
BTS debuts with ‘No More Dream’: Meet J-Hope, Jungkook, V, RM, Jimin, Jin and Suga
Here’s the official music video of the first single of BTS entitled ‘No More Dream‘:
Wow, these rookies aren’t here to play around! They’re here to shock and they’re here to stay! It seems like they aim not only to conquer South Korea or Asia – they want to conquer the world!
BTS working hard for their debut because they want big house, big cars and big rings.
7 idols, 7 personalities. I heard that some of them were hired due to their rapping skills and are known in the underground world while one is a break dancer. One was discovered in an audition for a talent show. There’s a scholar from a contemporary dance school. I think the one who was approached because of his worldwide handsome face while he is leaving the bus will be my favorite and the one who was dreaming of becoming a saxophonist will be my bias wrecker.
I think what happened between this album and the last album is that everything has been happening nice for me. My life is getting better all the time, and I’m happy, and I think that it’s reflected in the music â George Harrison, 1979
George Harrison is my favorite Beatle. I adored him even way before I really knew who he was. Iâve been listening to his solo stuff when I was a kid not realizing he is the lead guitarist of the iconic band called âThe Beatlesâ whose performances are regularly shown in MTV Classics. Who wouldâve thought that the âquietâ one and the âgardenerâ on the cover of âAll Things Must Passâ is the same person? A five year old wouldnât figure that one out right away!
George Harrison (1979) album cover
I got more confused when I saw the music video of âGot My
Eyes Set Youâ. This guy is sporting a different hairstyle. Who is this man?
I decided to finally embrace âBeatlemaniaâ or more of âGeorgeManiaâ when I visited Liverpool in August last year with my best friend Maire. She is a big Paul McCartney fan while I knew I loved George, but I wasnât ready to be a fangirl again (I had a serious John Deacon obsession after Bohemian Rhapsody) but since this is George Harrison and Iâll be in Liverpool, I might as well.
After our visit to The Beatles Story Museum and the British Music Experience, I was inspired to finally take a leap and just watch the George Harrison documentary that was available in Netflix that time. Months prior, Iâve been planning of watching the documentary which was directed by Martin Scorsese. Now, if only I can watch the documentary on HandMade Films called âAn Accidental Studioâ (canât purchase the film from where I am at the moment).
George Harrison writing ‘Here Comes the Moon’. Something like this for the album cover would’ve been better đ
Geez. Isnât George Harrison something? I know he wrote ‘Something’ but there was so much going on in his life and I admire how in a way, he pursued all his interests. I can relate to him in that aspect.
Among all his albums, my go-to record is the self-titled 1979 album âGeorge Harrisonâ. Its cover may not be the outstanding (they couldâve chosen a different photo) but as they say, donât judge a book by its book. Or rather, donât judge an album by its cover! I listen to this album these days whenever I need a productivity booster. The first track makes me dance and set a happy tone. Oh yes, I will have a great day today!
If his previous solo works were full of angst, spirituality, regrets and mystery, the 1979 George Harrison album is relaxed, positive and full of contentment. If youâre new to George Harrison, I would like to give you a track-by-track preview:
1. Love Comes to Everyone
It’s so true it can
happen to you all there
Knock and it will open wide
And it only takes time Till love comes to everyone
This is the song I am most familiar with from this album although I was surprised to learn that this is by George Harrison. I used to dance to this song with my parents. Having a radio DJ dad meant I have access to compilation albums and he has a record collection of his own.
âLove Comes to Everyoneâ is the perfect opening track for this album. It sets a tone. I automatically transport in a scenario where I am just dancing as if nobody is watching. When I listen to this song, a part of me wants to fall in love just for the sake of having a dance partner I can dance as this song plays in the background.
If I am not mistaken, George Harrison only performed this song once in the Live in Japan Tour. Too bad thereâs no clear recording of his live performance (maybe thereâs one, but I am hoping the GH Estates release it ASAP!). No wonder he played it in Japan. I assume that his Asian fans loved this track and I think it was officially released as a single here in the Philippines.
