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10 Korean Dramas You Need to Watch During Quarantine

You already know my love and affection for everything Korean don't you? Well, you also must know that I've seen more than 100 Korean dramas, I have a bast collection of favorites and I'll share with you some of my faves that you can find on Netflix.

 If you're new to the Korean wave or if you're like me an all converted junkie this is still a good place to start haha. If you've been watching K-dramas for years you must know that there were only a few sites online and apps that you could use to indulge your K-world needs, nowadays Netflix has been taking a whole lot of attention to that audience and is even filming their own K-dramas originals, crazy huh?.  

If you love Romance this list is for you, enjoy!

This is hands down one of the best dramas ever made, it deserves all the awards, it was beautifully made. Most of the story is based in North Korea wich already gives it another type of charm. These two actors together are simply amazing. 

Something in The Rain

Starring: Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-In

Here I'm a little bias because I LOVE Jung Hae-In,  his character here is so refreshing and adorable I can't take it. 

Itaewon Class

Starring: Park Seo-jun and Kim Da-Mi

This one is based on a Webtoon which makes it more entertaining, I also loved seeing Park Seo-Jun in such a different role and honestly, Kim Da-Mi's character has one of the best personalities I've ever seen on a K-drama such a badass. It also really makes you want to go to Itaewon tonight! Just saying.

My Holo Love

I really, really loved this one, it's a Romantic Sci-Fi with a lot of unexpected twists, this one is very adorable and you'll probably finish it in a day.

Tomorrow With You 

This is honestly one of the best Korean dramas I've EVER seen, this is honestly a gem. Shin Mina is also one of my favorite actresses, this is a story full of heart and emotions.

Memories of Alhambra

This is a very different and fun drama, a whole lot of twists and of course a lot of Hyun Bin because that's never enough.  It's a Sci-Fi story with its fair share of thriller, these are not my go-to genres but honestly, it's so worth it. 

Abyss

This is a Fantasy drama and the story is a little bizarre if you ask me but it's so captivating and so good.

One Spring Night

This drama has a similar vibe to ''Something in the rain'' also starred by Jung Hae-In. This is a very emotional and heartfelt story, Han Ji-Min is my all-time favorite Korean actress so watching them together was a delight.

Vagabond

One word for this drama, INTENSE also, who doesn't love Seung-gi and Suzy? Love them together! There's a hint of love but this is mostly action, crime, revenge, and looking for justice, still highly recommend to watch it, so well made.

 One More Time

This is a VERY emotional, heartwrenching, very intriguing and captivating story, I really loved this, definitely a #MustWatch especially if you're a hopeless romantic. 

Here are my 10 Recommendations for you to watch guys, of course, there're a whole lot more but this is a new section on the blog and I need to know if this is something you actually enjoy and would like to see more of. Let me know your favorites below if you have any!

Stay safe and healthy!
Love,Mandy

Hey everyone, feels good to be ''back on track'' there are a lot of looks I have to show you so here's a very casual and fun one I wore a couple of months ago haha, I know it's been a while, get to know what my life has been in this post.

The look is very simple, something you can wear every day during spring/summer and of course during the weekends. The pop of color was definitely the winner here. 

What do you guys think?

Hola a todos, se siente bien estar ''de vuelta''.  Hay muchos outfits que tengo que mostrarles, así que aquí hay uno muy informal y divertido que usé hace un par de meses jaja, sé que ha pasado un tiempo, si quieren sabercómo ha sido mi vida en los últimos meses ve a este post.

El look es muy simple, algo que puedes usar todos los días durante la primavera / verano y, por supuesto, los fines de semana. El pop de color fue definitivamente el ganador aquí.

¿Qué piensan ustedes?

I'm Wearing:

This definitely feels a little weird, this is the longest time I've spent without posting on the blog for the last 6-7 years? maybe? and wow, I don't even know how and where to begin...

Esto definitivamente se siente un poco extraño, este es el tiempo más largo que he pasado sin publicar en el blog durante los últimos 6-7 años? ¿tal vez? y wow, ni siquiera sé cómo y por dónde empezar ...

2020 has been quite something for the entire world hasn't it? it's simply crazy the amount of stuff we've all been through in only 3 months. We started the year with rumors of War, the fires in Australia, a volcano eruption, the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, political madness in my country (Dominican Republic), now the Coronavirus and in the personal side of things, last month I lost my grandma, it has been the biggest loss of my life so far, it was such an unexpected situation that I'm still trying to figure out how to feel about it and cope with the pain, her absence and the fact that I will never get to see her again, those are the situations that actually make you realize what life is all about. 

2020 ha sido algo bastante inesperado para todo el mundo, ¿no? es simplemente una locura la cantidad de cosas por las que todos hemos pasado en solo 3 meses. Comenzamos el año con rumores de guerra, los incendios en Australia, la erupción de un volcán, la muerte de la leyenda de la NBA Kobe Bryant, la locura política en mi país (República Dominicana) ahora el Coronavirus y en el lado personal de las cosas, el mes pasado perdí a mi abuela, ha sido la mayor pérdida de mi vida hasta ahora, fue una situación tan inesperada que todavía estoy tratando de descubrir cómo sentirme al respecto y sobrellevar el dolor, su ausencia y el hecho de que no la veré nunca más. Esas son las situaciones que realmente te hacen darte cuenta de lo que se trata la vida.

I know it may sound cruel or insensitive but there's beauty in the middle of loss, there's something magical and inexplicable when you go through such a big loss. You get to know parts of yourself you didn't have the chance to face, you get to develop and grow emotionally, psychologically and come to understand that things and life do have an expiration date, makes you appreciate more who you are, what you have, your past, present, your future, your loved ones, your health, the memories, make you reevaluate what you really want to do with your time on earth, isn't it all beautiful? I personally think it's mesmerizing, finding beauty in the middle of grieve and loss it's a necessary life lesson that I don't wish you would have to live but unfortunately, we would all have to go through that path sooner or later. 

Sé que puede sonar cruel o insensible, pero hay belleza en la perdida, hay algo mágico e inexplicable cuando pasas por una pérdida tan grande. Conoces partes de ti mismo que no tuviste la oportunidad de enfrentar, desarrollas y creces emocionalmente, psicológicamente y entiendes que las cosas y la vida tienen una fecha de vencimiento, te hace apreciar más quién eres, qué tenienes, tu pasado, presente, tu futuro, tus seres queridos, tu salud, los recuerdos, te hacen reevaluar lo que realmente quieres hacer con tu tiempo en la tierra, ¿no es todo eso hermoso? Personalmente, creo que es fascinante, encontrar belleza en medio del dolor y la pérdida es una lección de vida necesaria que no deseo que vivan, pero desafortunadamente, todos tendrémos que pasar por ese camino tarde o temprano.

Even though life has been very hectic these months for all of us I'm honestly very excited for the months to come. 

Aunque la vida ha sido muy agitada en los últimos meses para todos nosotros, sinceramente, estoy muy emocionada por los que vienen.

I see battles, challenges, and adversity as a confirmation of a soon to be received victory and the arrival of answered prayers, blessings, new opportunities, and open doors, that's the way I've lived my life so far. Yes there're a lot of crazy things happening all around the world but everything has a purpose, we may not get it and understand it at the moment but at the end of the day everything falls into place and we'll finally get to see their meaning and the reason why everything had to happen the way they did and when they did, of course, it's scary, painful and overwhelming but it's always darkest before the dawn isn't it?.

Veo las batallas, los desafíos y la adversidad como la confirmación de una victoria que pronto se recibirá y la llegada de oraciones contestadas, bendiciones, nuevas oportunidades y puertas abiertas, así es como he vivido mi vida hasta ahora. Sí, hay muchas cosas locas sucediendo en todo el mundo, pero todo tiene un propósito, es posible que no lo comprendamos y entendamos en este momento, pero al final del día todo encaja y finalmente veremos su significado y la razón por la cual todo tenía que suceder, por supuesto, da miedo, es doloroso y abrumador, pero siempre es más oscuro antes del amanecer, ¿no?

I always rather see the brighter side of every situation, we all have our battles individually but now we all are experiencing probably the same fear and nervousness regarding this Virus that's really getting into every corner of the world and has been taking lives along the way. What I see in the middle of the chaos is an entire world getting together and united as one, fighting over the same situation, don't you think empathy for people all around the world would grow because of this? people would be more understanding? see no boundaries and that we are all as vulnerable? despite of religion, race, age, gender or sexual orientation? people would be getting closer to God?.

Siempre prefiero ver el lado positivo de cada situación, todos tenemos nuestras batallas individualmente, pero ahora todos estamos experimentando probablemente el mismo miedo y nerviosismo con respecto a este virus que realmente está llegando a todos los rincones del mundo y ha estado cobrando vidas en el camino. Lo que veo en medio del caos es un mundo entero que se une luchando por la misma situación, ¿no crees que la empatía por las personas de todo el mundo crecería debido a esto? la gente sería más comprensiva? que no hay límites y que todos somos igual de vulnerables a pesar de la religión, raza, edad, género u orientación sexual? la gente no se acercaría más a Dios?

I only wish you guys can see the good out of everything, that there's no pain or hardship that will last forever, everything is going to be okay,  It doesn't matter what we're going through, we are certainly not alone. 

Solo deseo que ustedes puedan ver lo bueno de todo, que no hay dolor o dificultad que dure para siempre, todo estará bien, no importa lo que estemos pasando, ciertamente no estamos solos.

I wanted to sit and just write to you and this came out, my heart and my mind have been a mess the last couple of months and felt the need to share some love and some reassurement. God is good all the time and all the time God is good, please don't live in fear just stay safe, healthy and cherish and spend time with your loved ones, those are the most valuable little moments in life.  

Quería sentarme y escribirles y esto salió, mi corazón y mi mente han sido un desastre los últimos meses y sentí la necesidad de compartir un poco de amor y tranquilidad. Dios es bueno todo el tiempo, por favor no vivan con miedo, solo manténgase seguros, saludables y valoren y pasen tiempo con sus seres queridos, esos son los pequeños momentos más valiosos de la vida.

Thank you so much for passing by!

Love,
Mandy

Merry Christmas everyone!

I hope you had an amazing time with your family and friends, ate good food and received bomb presents. It's incredible that Christmas it's already over and that we just have 4 days left of 2019. I've had a very challenging yet life-changing year a lot of lessons learned, opportunities and growth, I'm so thankful for every little thing I got to experience in the last 12 months and I hope you are too. Like every year, we took some family Christmas pictures and I wanted to share some with you, I really hope you like them, thank you for always passing by, reading and leaving your comments, I really appreciate them and means the world to me.

Wish you all the best for 2020!! ***Cheers***

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¡Feliz Navidad a todos!

Espero que hayan pasado un momento increíble con sus familias y amigos, que hayan comido riquísimo y recibido los mejores regalos. Es increíble, la Navidad ya se acabó y solo nos quedan 4 días del 2019. He tenido un año muy desafiante pero que definitivamente ha cambiado mi vida, muchas lecciones aprendidas, oportunidades y mucho crecimiento, estoy muy agradecida por cada detalle y todas las experiencias que viví en los últimos 12 meses y espero que ustedes también lo estén. Como cada año, hicimos nuestras fotos de Navidad y quería compartirlas con ustedes, realmente espero que les gusten, gracias por siempre pasar por el Blog, leer y dejar sus comentarios, realmente lo aprecio y significa todo para mí. 

Mis mejores deseos para el 2020!!

Yes!! You're still on time to get those almost ''Last Minute'' gifts for your loved ones. Here I give you two different options for you the man of your life, these gifts can also be for your brother, best friends or even your dad if he's stylish. 

I feel these two options go perfectly well together as well, are very useful and there's no way they wouldn't like them

The first option would be these awesome 

SUDIO TOLV R wireless earphones, you can get them in black or white, they are great quality, love the packaging so sleek and elegant, the compact charging case is just adorable and so convenient, they are compatible with Android and IOS, are sweat-resistant which is KEY and they have a built-in microphone as well. Pay them a visit and take a look at the rest of their models which are BOMB as well! You can use the code: mandyandsudio for a 15% discount on your order, I knowwww, AWESOME!

Our second option is this bomb Nautical Color Block Jacket from Members Only I absolutely love this store and their amazing pieces if your guy likes fashion and looking good you'll find great things here.  This jacket is perfect for the season especially here in Miami where Winter is very decent and there's no snow. The jacket can be worn all year long and it comes in 3 different colors for you to choose from. 

What do you think of these? 

It’s finally the most wonderful time of the year! With the holidays right around the corner, the month of December calls for gatherings, dinners, friends, family, yummy food and of course – presents!

¡Finalmente es la época más maravillosa del año! Con las vacaciones a la vuelta de la esquina, el mes de diciembre nos llama a cenas, amigos, familiares, comida deliciosa y, por supuesto, ¡regalos!

Believe it or not, for some people it’s very hard to come up with ideas on what to gift their loved ones for Christmas. It can get tricky as some people are picky and may have a defined style or taste, but if I’m sure of something it’s that we all love to take pictures and cherish our memories, especially during the holiday season. I personally love everything retro and vintage and that’s exactly what I like most about Polaroid. Their concept of bringing vintage into our modern digital days is truly a match made in heaven.

The Polaroid POP Instant Camera is my new favorite camera because not only can you take pictures, but you can also pair it with your smartphone and print your pictures directly from the camera! The camera allows you to take photos, film videos and create boomerangs – it’s so much fun to play around with that my creations never stop. It’s truly a great gift for your loved ones, friends or even yourself this holiday season and allows your vacation and adventure memories to last a lifetime! Once printed, you can even use the photos for unique wall décor (a bonus idea for you there!). The camera comes in six different colors, so you have plenty of options to gift your special someone their new camera in their favorite color. 

La cámara instantánea Polaroid POP es mi nueva cámara favorita porque no solo puedes tomar fotos, ¡sino que también puedes vincularla con tu celular e imprimir tus fotos directamente desde la cámara! La cámara te permite tomar fotos, grabar videos y crear boomerangs; es muy divertido jugar con ellos. ¡Es realmente un gran regalo para sus seres queridos, amigos o incluso para ti misma en esta temporada y permite que sus recuerdos de estas fiestas y aventuras duren toda la vida! Una vez impresas, incluso puedes usar las fotos para un Wall Decor (¡una idea adicional para ti!). La cámara viene en seis colores diferentes, por lo que tiene muchas opciones para regalarle a su persona especial.

Make sure to pick up this one of kind camera to gift to everyone on your list this upcoming holiday season! And if you already own the Polaroid POP, share your thoughts and comments on how much you love it below! 

This has been one of my favorites ''finds'' lately, in terms of supplements of course. These gummies are not only amazing but extremely good. In case you haven't heard about Goli which I honestly doubt, they are the World's first Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy. They are gluten-free, organic, vegan and full of all the benefits Apple Cider Vinegar has to offer but without the Vinegar flavor.

Este ha sido uno de mis "hallazgos" favoritos últimamente, en términos de suplementos, por supuesto. Estas gomitas no solo son increíbles, sino extremadamente buenas. En caso de que no hayan oído hablar de Goli, que honestamente lo dudo, son los primeros en el mundo en hacer Gomitas de vinagre de sidra de manzana. No contienen gluten, son orgánicos, veganos y están llenos de todos los beneficios que el Apple Cider Vinegar tiene para ofrecer.

I don't know about you but I've always known about all the good Apple Cider Vinegar can do for you, your health and body, but honestly, just the thought of swallowing that was a nightmare, so having it in Gummies is just genius if you ask me. The flavor is soooooooo good, Oh my God I was truly impressed, it's really hard not to have the entire bottle in one sit, there's not a trace of ''Vinegar'' in the taste of it, it's pure glory. 

No sé ustedes pero siempre he estado consciente de todo lo que el vinagre de sidra de manzana puede hacer por ti, tu salud y tu cuerpo, pero honestamente, solo pensar en tragar ese trago amargo es una pesadilla, así que tenerlo en Gummies es genial!! El sabor es muuuuuuy bueno, Dios mío, me quedé realmente impresionada, es realmente difícil no comerse toda la botella en una sola ''sentada'' y no hay rastro de '' Vinagre '' en el sabor, es pura gloria.

Some of the benefits I love about Apple Cider Vinegar is that it supports healthy digestion Apple Cider Vinegar is a prebiotic that helps to clean out your digestive system, it helps improve complexion, it can help restore the skin's natural acidity which will make your skin look amazing, one of the most popular benefits would definitely be that it also helps to reduce weight because it helps to curb your appetite and increases the feeling of being full. It helps your body detoxify, it works in your body to help combat the toxins you eat by increasing good bacteria in the gut and It will help maintain cholesterol in a healthy range and are also packed with Vitamins B9 and B12, are you keeping up with me? this is amazing.

Algunos de los beneficios que me encantan del vinagre de sidra de manzana es que es ayuda con una digestión saludable. El vinagre de sidra de manzana es un prebiótico que ayuda a limpiar el sistema digestivo, ayuda a mejorar la piel, puede ayudar a restaurar la acidez natural de la piel por lo tanto hará que tu piel se vea hermosa, uno de los beneficios más populares definitivamente es que también ayuda a reducir el peso porque ayuda a frenar el apetito y aumenta la sensación de saciedad. Ayuda a tu cuerpo a desintoxicarse, ayudará a mantener el colesterol en un rango saludable y también está lleno de vitaminas B9 y B12, ¿van tomando nota? esto es increíble.

The bottle comes with 60 Gummies, that would be a month worth of ACV you can take 2-3 daily but honestly, I must confess that in some days I take more than 3 because yeah, they're THAT GOOD.  You can get yours with a friendly discount using the code: mandyshareslife5 enjoy you guys, I have no doubt you'll be hooked and will love them as much as I do!

La botella viene con 60 Gummies, eso sería un mes de ACV, puedes tomar 2-3 al día, pero honestamente, debo confesar que en algunos días tomo más de 3 porque son TAN BUENOS. Puedes obtener el tuyo con un descuento usando el código: mandyshareslife5, disfrútenlos, no dudo que estarán enganchados y los amaré tanto como yo.

You know how much I love sharing about Home Decor and  ''Decor'' in general, is something I enjoy so much and I really have a lot of fun creating and adding life and character in my space, it's something that I've found gives me a lot of joy. 

Saben cuánto me encanta compartir sobre Home Decor y '' Decor '' en general, es algo que disfruto mucho y realmente me divierto bastante creando y agregando vida y carácter en mis espacios, es algo que he encontrado me da mucha alegría.

I know you love Home Decor posts as well so here I show you some pieces I've gotten lately, that I absolutely love, all of them are small details that will add some spice to your space one way or another.

Sé que también les encantan las publicaciones de decoración del hogar, así que aquí les muestro algunas piezas que he recibido últimamente, que me encantan, todos son pequeños detalles que agregarán un poco de ''spice'' a tu espacio de una forma u otra.

These African Modcloth pillow covers from Kuishi Home are simply stunning, I want to have them everywhere, I love the vibes it adds to our living room now, I feel they blend beautifully with our colors and our Moroccan style rug. I loved all the pieces they have, the entire store is totally my style and aesthetic, I really encourage you to check them out, I'm so pleased with these, now I'm hooked! 

Estos pillow covers de tela africana de Kuishi Home son simplemente hermosisímos, quiero tenerlos en todas partes, me encantan las vibras que agrega a nuestra sala, siento que combinan maravillosamente con nuestros colores y nuestra alfombra de estilo marroquí. Me encantaron todas las piezas que tienen, toda la tienda es totalmente de mi estilo, realmente los animo a que le echen un ojito, estoy más que feliz con estas piezas.

I've always adored the look Pampas, so when I found ForLoveOfPampas on Etsy I was so excited, the store is like a Pampas paradise, I was impressed by the amount of variety they have. I think they look amazing and it's such a cute touch to the room and a nice contrast between the pop of green we already had with our Bird of paradise plant. I really like their height, it was perfect for the vase we had for them.  I love them!! I can't wait to get their bunny tails they are so adorable!

Siempre me ha encantado la apariencia de las Pampas, así que cuando encontré ForLoveOfPampas en Etsy me emocioné un mundo, ya que la tienda es como un paraíso de Pampas, me impresionó la cantidad de variedad que tienen. Creo que se ven increíbles y es un toque sutil pero muy lindo para la habitación y un bonito contraste entre el pop de verde que ya teníamos con nuestra planta de Ave del paraíso. Realmente me gusta su altura, fue perfecto para el jarrón que teníamos para ellas. ¡¡Las amo!! ¡No puedo esperar para obtener sus bunny tales que son tan adorables!

If you know me you probably know my deep love for baskets, I love them in every way shape or form. They are not only adorable but very useful and are perfect to decor with as well. This one from ChloeAndCottonBasket is LOVE, it's very versatile, you can use it as a laundry basket, to store your blankets and pillows as in my case or even as a planter cover for a large plant. I love the color blocking situation going on with it, adore the coziness it provides to the space and of course the boho feel of its style.  They have gorgeous pieces for you to choose from so pay them a visit. 

Si me conoces, probablemente ya sabes mi profundo amor por las canastas, las amo en todos los sentidos o formas. No solo son adorables, sino que son muy útiles y también son perfectas para decorar. Esta de ChloeAndCottonBasket es bella, es muy versátil, puedes usarla como cesto de la ropa, para guardar tus mantas y almohadas como en mi caso o incluso como una maceta para una planta grande. Me encanta el color blocking, adoro lo acogedor que hace que se vea el espacio y, por supuesto, lo boho de su estilo. La tienda tiene piezas preciosas para que elijas, echenle un ojito.

If you love crystals NouveauCrystals is the store for you, they have a very wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles,  all beautiful of course. I really loved this Aura Quartz Cluster, the tiny pop of color it has it's gorgeous, love how chic and little it is.  Another thing I got from them and I adore is the Himalayan Salt Candle Holder is so beautiful, love the color, the texture, the rustic look of it is so pretty.

Si te gustan los cristales, NouveauCrystals es la tienda para ti, tienen una gran variedad de formas, tamaños y estilos, todos hermosos, por supuesto. Realmente me encantó este Aura Quartz Cluster, el pequeño toque de color que tiene es hermoso, me encanta lo elegante y pequeño que es. Otra cosa que obtuve de ellos y adoro es que el Himalayan Salt Candle Holder es hermoso, me encanta el color, la textura y el aspecto rústico que tiene.

And last but definitely not least, these stunning dispensers I got from Rail19 Gosh, how I love these!! I got two, one for the soap and the other one for lotion, I always have those two options in my bathroom for our visits. 

Y por último, pero no menos importante, estos bellos dispensadores que obtuve de Rail19 , ¡cómo me encantan estos! Tengo dos, uno para el jabón y el otro para crema para las manos, siempre tengo esas dos opciones en mi baño para nuestras visitas.

I wanted the dispensers to be different in texture which is something I LOVED, I don't know which of them I like the most. But to make them look more like a ''set'' I chose the brass pump for both of them.  I got the Hobnail Vintage Glass and the Fluted Glass Vintage Nouveau Soap Dispenser they are amazing quality, the pumps look gorgeous, you have a very wide variety as well of pumps for you to choose from, that way you can really have them your style.  

Quería que los dispensadores tuvieran una textura diferente, que es algo que ME ENCANTÓ, no sé cuál de ellos me gusta más. Pero para que se parecieran más a un "conjunto" o ''set'', elegí  los pumps  en terminación ''brass'' para ambos. Obtuve el Hobnail Vintage Glass y el Fluted Glass Vintage Nouveau Soap Dispenser 
son de una calidad increíble, los pumps se ven hermosos, tienen una gran variedad de terminaciones y estilos para que elijas, de esa manera puedes realmente tener tus piezas a tu estilo.