Lock down… again. It starts tomorrow. We’ll be seeing a similar type of lock down we saw since the beginning of the pandemic. Some differences – retails will probably be more prepared for curb-side pick-up, which didn’t start right away back in the spring. And they won’t be shutting down any parks or outdoor trails since research now shows the risks are only theoretical. Schools also will continue their hybrid programs. Everything else that is not an essential public business will be shut down.
I feel I will survive another lock down simply because even as businesses started to open up again, I mainly stayed home. Other than one patio dinner, we did take-out/pick-up to help support our local restaurants. I’m more bummed about possibly not spending Christmas dinner with my parents, aunt and uncle. They are limiting holiday or any indoor social gathering to just household members. Previously, we could have no more than 10 from our social bubble (2-3 close knit households who would remain as the agreed social bubble). Unfortunately, this rule was severely broken by some during Thanksgiving and other festivities and weddings. I’m hoping more people will understand the sacrifices those have made to help keep the pandemic at bay. I know many who have gone on months without seeing their parents or those who haven’t been able to hold their grandchild. All for the greater good with the hopes of being able to see their families for Christmas dinner.
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K-pop updates!
As usual, I’m thankful BTS has given us a message of hope and healing through their music and artistry. No surprise to many, they came out with another meaningful song:
It’s a lovely song, with the music video directed by non-other than Jungkook himself. I admit it’s not my favorite song from the album. At the moment, Blue & Grey and especially Stay are really making waves for me! But I still love this song for its soft vibes and vocal lines harmonizing with one another.
Also, a big congrats to BTS for winning Best Duo/Group (2nd year in a row) and Social Artists (4 years in a row) at last night’s 2020 American Music Awards! Their performance of Life Goes On and Dynamite was nothing short of amazing! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – BTS are so good live. Their level of professionalism just never fails to amaze me!
I never thought I would ever be an NCT fan (aside from the sub-unit WayV) but their latest album RESONANCE Pt 1 is a game-changer for me. At the moment, I’ve been watching and listening to their rapper line track, Misfit:
Damn. I had to watch it more than once to see Yang Yang and Hendrey. Both of them just killing it! I’m not completely familiar with the full album because I keep on listening to both Misfit and Make a Wish back and forth.
EVERGLOW came out with La Di Da a couple of months ago and I really need to add this to my k-pop comeback update because the tune is catchy as is their style in the music video.
This is the first EVERGLOW song which caught my attention. I’m always happy to add new artists on my playlists!
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