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Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food/ Something in the Rain [Reaction]

It took some guts to finish this drama, but I have to say, Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food / Something in the Rain was amazing. I decided to watch it because of Son Ye Jin and her exemplary acting skills, but I found myself admiring another actor a little bit more: Jung Hae In! I’m getting ahead of myself.

I think the best word to describe Something in the Rain (SITR) is realistic. It was hard to watch because it showed life as it is: happiness intertwined with challenges. There were no grand gestures, just the things that you encounter everyday. To be honest, the reason I kept watching was because of Jung Hae In’s character, Jun-hui. Jun-hui was such a boyfriend material in this drama! He was a dream. He is head over heels over Jin-a (Son Ye Jin’s character), yet mature and dependable. He puts Jin-a first above anything else and accepted her for who she is. I love how Jun-hui brought out the best in Jin-a, from being a pushover to becoming a brave woman.

I’m attaching photos as I go! Here are screenshots form the profile of Lim Hyo Seon! [SPOILERS]

The first time they held hands was probably the most kilig I felts in this series. There were a lot more sweet moments after but my reaction was different: the feeling that seems like a hug to your heart. There was this scene when they were teasing each other in Jun-hui’s car. Jun-hui casually told Jin-a that he has finally found the one.

Look how genuine the reaction of Jun-hui is when he found out that the girl he likes share the same feelings!

I love the chemistry of Jun-hui and Jin-a. I was so invested in their relationship and that was probably why I was so frustrated every time Jin-a’s mom or someone else becomes an obstacle in their relationship.

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I feel so bad for Jin-a when everything seemed to turn their backs on her: Gyeong-son, her family, her work life and at some point, even Jun-hui. In her words on episode 16, she felt like she was left alone hanging on a cliff. And she wasn’t the only one. Jun-hui was suffering too.

My heart breaks every time this couple encounter a challenge. It was so frustrating I had to stop mid-episode because I was overwhelmed with emotions. SITR narrated the storyline effectively that it triggered so many emotions in me. There were parts wherein it felt like Jun-hui and Jin-a will break up eventually. I know, not because I am good at guessing, but because I have been there. I know they were gonna break up, but it did not make the pain any less.

After all the challenges they have gone through together, they have reached the end, because that’s the best that they can do. All relationships are like that: they only reach the point that they were meant to reach.

This drama reminded me that a relationship is more than the heart-fluttering moments. A relationship is a lot harder than it seems. It requires attention, effort, sacrifice and everything you have for it to work.

Having someone that looks at you the way Jun-hui looks at Jin-a is definitely worth it.

This drama ain’t feel good, but the production was amazing. Aside from love, it also showed career life: the relationships formed and broken and the challenges as a woman. The background music enhanced the scene and added color to the story. I can Hear Stand By Your Man by Carla Bruni as I recall the scenes!

I am two years late, but I would like to thank the whole production team for a job well done!!!

He has laid it all; all we have to do is to put our trust in Him

Oftentimes, I wonder about different scenarios of “what ifs.” Last Sunday, I was reminded during a priest’s homily that God have taken care of it all.

I decided to pet my dogs a little more, before getting out of the house. To my dismay, the bus I was supposed to ride on just as I was getting out of the house. It would take an hour or so for another bust to pass by. I was frustrated, but I took a step back. I can’t blame anyone (not even my dogs) because it was my decision to play with them a bit longer. Everything happens for a reason.

When I have graduated University, there were several paths that became visible, yet my eyes were set on a specific path. Sadly, that path was blocked and no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t get through. It felt like I had no choice but take another path. It took some time, but I guess it was meant to be. Everything happens for a reason.

It is cliche, but there is really something better beyond closed doors. I have proven this time and time again, yet still doubts about detours in my life. Everything happens for a reason. I had to repeat that to myself over and over again, until I believed it. It doesn’t have to be grand all the time. Something better comes in little things too! Maybe I missed the bus because if I rode that, I wouldn’t have reunited with a friend that rode the bus after. Had I taken another career path, I wouldn’t have met the people I met today.

The priest’s homily talked about going back to God, because He has laid it all for us. All we have to do is trust Him. I should not put too much pressure on myself, because there really are things beyond our control. Dwelling on “what ifs” will only do more harm than good.

Today, I remind myself of all of God’s love for me, that all my worries are taken care of, that “what ifs” may exist, but I should focus on what lies in front of me.