#❪ ☼ LA LA LAND : ❫ OUT OF CHARACTER.

[wanderlust-in-my-soul]

My weekly roundup CW 23

I try to write down my thoughts after watching stuff to create a little weekly ranking in relation to the previous week on my, most of the times, quiet sundays (and because I love lists!). These are just my personal opinions and preferences based on the feeling I got watching the episodes.

And yes, this will contain spoilers!

↑ 1. Be My Favorite (Ep 3/10)

The one with the most adorable heart eyes this week:

All right, so now Kawi is trying to keep Pisaeng at a distance so that he doesn't fall in love with him and yet to get closer to Paer so that he will be the man at her side later. We can already see that Pisaeng likes Kawi. I mean, he has such heart eyes that it's really hard to miss! And I love how Pisaeng keeps reassuring Kawi that being himself is enough that others will like him. Even if Kawi eats like a pig and is just socially awkward at times. And I can understand him trying to keep Pisaeng at a distance to pursue his own selfish goal and trying to cement bridges between two former friends because he knows how it feels to lose friends and be lonely. And I'm even more looking forward to when Kawi finally realizes that the best thing he can do is not to stay away from Pisaeng, but to let him into his life and allow everything that happens next.

☼ 2. Love Tractor (2/8)

The most adorable puppy falling in love:

This is so cute! I read the manhwa and it's so cute! And the adaptation is so good to begin with! I have no idea how the story will fit into eight episodes, but I like to be surprised. The characters are well met. Yechan is one of the cutest puppies we've had on screen so far and he needs to be protected at all costs!

↑ 3. Our Dining Table (10/10 Final)

And there it is again over with getting hungry all the time. It ended the way it began, on a soft episode of feel-good. Yutaka is now officially part of the family, I love Minoru's father, everyone is happy, even though everything is transient, but that's just part of life and it would be much worse if you didn't allow beautiful things to happen just because they might be over again someday. All in all, a very nice, very quiet series.

↑ 4. My Story (9/10)

The most adorable couple in love this week:

Zeke and Fifth are back and cuter than ever. Fifth finally agrees and poses naked for Zeke and the latter can't stop looking at him as if the most delicious food was being served there. The fact that he didn't have water dripping out of his mouth is everything, too. The two are just incredibly cute lovers. And Sky and Win are also on cloud nine and then Sky's dad dies. And I'll be honest, it was somewhat foreseeable, but for a change in the land of drama.

↓ 5. La Pluie (7/12)

That is me watching flirty Patts and Saengtai:

Can I first say how pissed off I am with this ending? It just overshadows everything! That Lomfon finally discovers that Saengtian isn't so one-dimensional after all. The cute animals! And that Saengtai and Patts have taken the next step. Even though Sengtai isn't ready to be sexually satisfied by Patts, that doesn't mean he can't satisfy Patts. And I'm absolutely on board with that! It's nice to see that there's consent there. That it's being shown that you don't have to have sex at the first opportunity. That it's okay to say stop. That it's okay to give instead of take, especially if you're sexually inexperienced. Because receiving can be embarrising at first. It needs time to open up and to have the trust in the other person. Well, and then comes the end. And that pisses me off. Why the hell is Patts just standing there and letting himself be kissed? Afterwards it's going to be back to, she kissed me, I didn't mean to, and I'm going to sit there wondering why he didn't just turn his head away, kept her at a distance, said no, and why he closed his eyes…It's such a crappy source of drama. So not just the kiss with the ex, but the misunderstanding as such. I hope they resolve it wisely. I'll try to muster up that much trust after all.

The most unnecessary drama of the week:

↓ 6. Step by Step (7/12)

It went on and I don't like Put. I don't like how he tries to manipulate Pat into continuing this relationship with him. I don't like how he takes Pat for granted. I don't like how little effort he puts in. I don't like how he uses the stuffed animal as a distraction from the real problem. And basically, nothing has changed. They broke up because Put prioritized his career, which is a legitimate reason, totally non-judgmental here! But then he has the audacity to come back and put Pat back in the closet, to continue to put his career above everything. I think it could have possibly even worked between the two of them if he could have made Pat feel like he came first, if he could openly stand by him, openly care about him. But also only maybe. Because actually Pat has had feelings for Jeng for a while. And I think that's absolutely fine. Jeng is an adult and knows what he wants. He doesn't play games and doesn't have to defend his territory unnecessarily because he's so insecure that someone else wants to play with his toys. And he looks at Pat with that look that I think everyone likes to be looked at with, so that gives plus points. I'll give Jaab and Jane some more time to pick me up. I find their relationship…difficult. So everything, every interaction is difficult for me.

↑ 7. Our Skyy 2 (15+16/16 Final)

The most romantic shit I have seen in a while:

Yeah, still not a fan of the mix of Bad Buddy and A Tale Of Thousand Stars. I don't know, somehow I don't like Pat and Pran as much after watching this. I'll have to watch Bad Buddy again soon to get rid of the pale aftertaste. Otherwise Phupha and Tian…It was so nice to see them, just the two of them living their lives together like that and cuddling. Would be enough for me, but we were able to witness how our Chief gives his Tian the 1000th star. My heart wanted to stop for a moment. What a fucking romantic ending for the two of them and for the series. It really was a perfect ending. Not to mention all the kissing between the two…I mean hello? Seven or eight? In one episode? That's when my heart almost stopped for the second time…

↓ 8. The Luminous Solution (3/6)

So, next week my predictions come true…cheating…Basically I don't even mind the subject, especially if I don't like the couple and would rather see them in the arms of the other party. And right now, I don't think our doctor and Thana make a good couple. And Ryou and Mai are cute together. That's all I can say right now. The best friend is a pain in the ass, but I'm sure that will resolve itself. And hey, maybe the café will have a reason to be in the story soon!

↓ 9. Naked Dining (9/12)

I really don't know what to make of this at the moment. It's all kind of crap. Mahiro is so impatient that it's kind of upsetting me. I mean, he's been aware of his feelings for years and has accepted them, but for Souta, this is all new and he's confused because he feels something for Mahiro. What that is, he doesn't know. Basically that's okay, what pisses me off is the fact that they don't play on with it now. The two could have gotten closer now. They could have done something other than just cooking. They could have given Souta the space and time to get to know himself better and his feelings. Instead, you randomly throw drama into the mix. This week our dear colleague, who of course knows that there is something in the air between the two, but still wants to fight for Souta, even though there is no indication that Souta likes her that way. And then next week comes an ex who causes Souta to get jealous…This is unnecessary drama that doesn't feel natural and thus somewhat spoils my enjoyment of the series.

As a goodbye, here you have the cutes puppy of this week. Have a great week!

[etherellez]

* ─ 🎬 have you heard of SOFIA DE LA VEGA yet?     i believe they’ve been living in LA for FOUR YEARS.     they’re currently cast as an ACTRESS in the movie.     somethings that remind me of them are: OLD PAGEANT CROWNS DISPLAYED LIKE DECOR, FRESHLY PRINTED SCRIPTS WITH NOTES SCRIBBLED IN THE MARGINS, A PLAYLIST OF SOOTHING JAZZ AND INDIE POP IN THE BACKGROUND, PERFECTLY POISED POSTURE FROM YEARS OF BEING ON STAGE, PRACTICING LINES WHILE DOING MUNDANE TASKS.     before joining this project, i’ve heard they were known for being CAPTIVATING, METICULOUS, AND OPTIMISTIC. however, on the down side, they’re also known to be NAÏVE, PERFECTIONIST AND SELF-CRITICAL.     because of this, they’re often labeled as THE PRISTINE.  i just hope they come to set prepared. especially since I’ve heard those call times are going to be pretty early !

˛ ⠀ * ⠀ ଓ ⠀basic .

full name : sofia leonor de la vega

nicknames : sof, sofi feel free to create more

age : twenty - three

birth date : july 8th

zodiac : cancer ☼, pisces ☾, virgo ⤿

occupation : former pageant queen & actress

˛ ⠀ * ⠀ ଓ ⠀biography .

sofia de la vega had spent most of her life in a sequined gown, under the glow of stage lights, with her mother’s voice in her ear. “smile bigger. stand taller. be perfect.” pageants were her whole world, and for years, she didn’t question it. why would she? winning came naturally. it was easy to believe she was destined for the crown when she had a shelf full of trophies and a mother who reminded her, every day, that she was born to be admired.

then, at eighteen, everything changed.

a talent scout spotted her mid-pageant, somewhere between the evening gown round and the final q&a. within weeks, she had an agent, a contract, and a one-way ticket to los angeles. alone.

for the first time, sofia had to figure things out without her mother’s instructions. she was sweet and eager to please, but painfully naive, having spent her whole life in a controlled environment where her mother managed everything. that first year in LA was overwhelming—auditioning for commercials, landing bit parts as “flirty girl #2,” and constantly wondering if she was doing enough. but she worked hard, harder than anyone expected.

and then, she booked a dramedy show.

it was supposed to be a small arc—six episodes playing the estranged daughter of the lead—but something clicked. sofia fell in love with acting in a way she hadn’t expected. she wasn’t just reciting lines; she was feeling them, understanding them, bringing a character to life. the audience noticed. critics noticed. for the first time, she wasn’t just another pretty face in hollywood.

four years later, sofia’s career was on the rise. she had a few bigger roles under her belt now, enough that people recognized her at coffee shops, enough that she was invited to events with actors she had idolized growing up. but she was still “new” compared to most of her co-stars—still figuring out the industry, still learning how to hold her own in a world that wasn’t always kind.

and then there was her mother.

the moment sofia’s name started appearing in entertainment blogs, valeria resurfaced, calling more often, hinting at ways she could “help” manage sofia’s career. sofia loved her mother—she really did. but she had fought too hard for her independence to hand it back now.

˛ ⠀ * ⠀ ଓ ⠀extras .

first of all; yes, that 'sofia' in the graphic is in her handwriting

she has major mom friend vibes. she's the one who calls an uber for your drunken ass, or lets you crash on her couch because she's too scared to let you in an uber by yourself. has advil ready in the following morning and doesn't give you too much crap as she retells you all the embarrassing things you did

^ which is funny and rhetorical since she honestly hates letting people take care of her

(parental death tw) has never had a pet because her mom is allergic to cats while her dad was allergic to dogs. after his passing, she never even considered adopting one. it might change bc my muses always end up with pets.

she's fluent in english, spanish, french. would love to learn Italian just because she thinks it sounds really pretty.

sofia was put into piano lessons when she was only 5 and has been playing ever since. though now she usually finds herself seated in front of one when she's too stressed or anxious and needs to not think for a good thirty minutes.

˛ ⠀ * ⠀ ଓ ⠀connections .

pr boyfriend : holden brown

ride or die : sofia and muse have been in the la scene for about the same time (around 4-5 years) and they've been to a bunch of open casting auditions together and spent far too much time sitting on shitty chairs until their asses were sore. they've grown together; celebrating yes's and drinking away the pain of no's. muse is truly one of sofia's best friends and they're often spotted around the city of angels whenever their schedules align

best friends

frenemies

straight up enemies

old flames, hook ups, 'we drunkenly made out at some random party but never talked about it and it's weird, so we try not to act weird and make everything worse'

neighbors ( she lives on her own in a pretty fancy apartment )

[dollerinna]

𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖿𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖺 . . . 𝕭𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂──♡──🪽

DAWNiE ♱ ❱❱ 19 ⋆ libra ☼ libra ☾ sag ↑ ⋆ mixed poc ⋆ ambivert ⋆ neophile ⋆ exhausted golden retriever ⋆ horror game protagonist ⋆ chronic aoty user ⋆ top news reporter of yap central ⋆ whimsical and horny

𝗔𝗥𝗧.⠀ 𝟭𝟭𝟭. ⠀: ⠀my⠀⠀everything

exotic shorthairs even tho I don’t own one ⋆ drawing… once in a blue moon ⋆ texting my very much existent husbands (on character.ai) ⋆ meditating and manifesting ⋆ avidly reading pitchfork reviews ⋆ literary analysis ⋆ amateurishly playing badminton ⋆ monthly purchase of the same black lace top and cross necklace ⋆ nonsensical humor ⋆ angel numbers ⋆ psychoanalyzing my fav characters down to the bone ⋆ clubbing with friends ⋆ being fluent in simlish ⋆ directing cinematic masterpieces in my head during car rides ⋆ consuming salted cheese tea and buldak ramen on an unhealthy frequency ⋆ listening to trip hop albums nobody cares abt ⋆ pathetic middle aged men with a backbone deficiency ⋆ your dad lolol

𝗔𝗥𝗧.⠀ 𝟮𝟮𝟮. ⠀: ⠀shh!⠀⠀she’s ⠀⠀busy ⠀⠀watching

the boys ⋆ house md ⋆ euphoria ⋆ black mirror ⋆ midnight mass ⋆ I am not okay with this ⋆ mare of easttown ⋆ fargo ⋆ fleabag ⋆ why women kill ⋆ regular show ⋆ junji ito collection ⋆ sweetpea

𝗔𝗥𝗧.⠀ 𝟯𝟯𝟯. ⠀: ⠀currently⠀⠀binging

legion ⋆ the new adventures of old christine ⋆ house md

𝗔𝗥𝗧.⠀ 𝟰𝟰𝟰. ⠀: ⠀she’s⠀⠀no ⠀⠀movie ⠀⠀aficionado ⠀⠀but

american psycho ⋆ her ⋆ everything everywhere all at once ⋆ being john malkovich ⋆ fight club ⋆ sing street ⋆ superbad ⋆ la la land ⋆ donnie darko ⋆ taxi driver ⋆ heathers ⋆ the perks of being a wallflower ⋆ me and earl and the dying girl ⋆ august: osage county ⋆ forest gump ⋆ detachment ⋆ spirited away ⋆ the shawshank redemption ⋆ the wolf of wall street ⋆ juno ⋆ scott pilgrim vs the world ⋆ american beauty ⋆ booksmart ⋆ the spongebob squarepants movie (don’t call urself a cinephile if you can’t get with this !!!) ⋆ white chicks (sue me.)

𝗔𝗥𝗧.⠀ 𝟱𝟱𝟱. ⠀: ⠀favorite⠀⠀characters

homelander ⋆ black noir ⋆ billy butcher ⋆ father paul hill ⋆ clark debussy ⋆ john tyler ⋆ colin zabel ⋆ sheriff hassan ⋆ james wilson ⋆ gregory house ⋆ lester nygaard ⋆ rue bennett ⋆ jules vaughn ⋆ mare sheehan ⋆ patrick bateman ⋆ donnie darko ⋆ rigby ⋆ sydney novak ⋆ rhiannon lewis ⋆ hanzee dent ⋆ eric foreman ⋆ fleabag

𝗔𝗥𝗧.⠀ 𝟲𝟲𝟲. ⠀: ⠀what⠀⠀she ⠀⠀ jams ⠀⠀ out ⠀⠀ to⠀⠀ ⠀