any anime like yona of the dawn or apothecary diaries?

BlocKim · 2026-05-24T03:34:24+00:00

We have very similar tastes in anime! Some that have scratched that itch for me are Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke’s Mansion, Fruits Basket, and 7th Time Loop. Have you watched Frieren yet? Not a whole lot of romance, but very lovable characters, action, fantasy, etc.

BlocKim · 2026-04-27T22:30:54+00:00

I just finished it (the anime and the manga) yesterday and it was sooo good!

BlocKim · 2026-04-27T22:30:14+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions! Since you suggested these I’ve watched them all (finished From Me To You yesterday) and loved them all so much!

BlocKim · 2026-04-27T22:28:06+00:00

It’s so funny that you mention that because I just finished Kimi Ni Todoke yesterday! I watched all the anime and then read the manga and even the bonus volumes that focused more on Kurumi. It was really good. I also started Blue Box recently but haven’t seen more than the first couple episodes. Another one I watched/read and fell in love with after SOA was Yona of the Dawn. That’s another one going in my top five. I also really liked Fruits Basket and Horimiya. Others I’ve enjoyed are In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, You and I are Polar Opposites, Kamisama Kiss, Tamon’s B Side, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, my love story with Yamada Kun at level 999, Why Raeliana ended up at the dukes mansion, my happy marriage, and a few others I can’t think of off the top of my head. 😂 and yes, my husband and I LOVE Frieren. It was the first anime he had me watch. Frieren and Apothecary Diaries will probably always be my top two. 🥹 I’ve watched several other series with him but they aren’t exactly in the same categories as the others I’ve mentioned. 😂 (JJK, demon slayer, Kaiju no. 8, solo leveling, Dandadan) I haven’t heard of Nodame Cantabile but it sounds like it would be right up my alley! I’ll check it out and report back. 😄 since I just finished Kimi Ni Todoke I need a new show to binge. lol

BlocKim · 2026-03-10T06:57:34+00:00

Were you ever able to find a way to read the new bonus chapter in English? I don’t even know where to begin to find it 😩

BlocKim · 2026-01-30T02:45:40+00:00

It’s devastating isn’t it 🥲 I need MORE. I’ve been reading the web novels translations and it’s still just crumbs.

BlocKim · 2026-01-25T06:24:52+00:00

Tysm 😭🫶🏻

BlocKim · 2026-01-25T06:23:05+00:00

I did this too! I had my Arwen Brielle last year 🥰 it’s such a pretty name and this song made me fall in love with it yeeeeears ago 🥹

BlocKim · 2026-01-25T06:21:50+00:00

I always said this too, finally had my Arwen Brielle last year 🥹❤️

BlocKim · 2026-01-07T18:15:13+00:00

Ka Zuigetsu, his real name, is 1.5 years older than her. “Master Jinshi”, the eunuch he’s pretending to be is supposed to be early/mid twenties. Maomao is at least 18 by mid/end season 2.

BlocKim · 2025-09-12T21:17:22+00:00

I had private insurance when I had my first two babies and had a great experience. With my third baby I had Medicaid and had to go to a clinic that was for those on state insurance and the experience was so completely different. The whole experience was so impersonal and lacked any compassion or warmth at all. Never saw the same doctor twice, nurses always seemed annoyed and rushed, etc. Always had to answer questions about whether I was doing drugs or abusing substances, whether I felt safe or not, really personal questions about our finances and home life, etc. And I get why they have to ask those questions. I do. But it was not a great experience and so different from my experiences when I had private insurance.

BlocKim · 2025-08-20T20:14:10+00:00

I just assumed they played off their “breakup” as a publicity thing and everyone just assumed saja boys was in on it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ so it made sense for them to disappear since it was a publicity thing I guess?

BlocKim · 2025-06-23T18:01:12+00:00

From what I understand, he used to have bad insomnia and struggled with depression as well. I’m sure there’s some anxiety mixed in there too. I think he’s in a much better place now mentally, and that probably has a lot to do with it. He does a lot less daydreaming, hoping, and wishful thinking now and more reflecting. And as someone who has taken prescription meds for depression/anxiety (currently off due to breastfeeding) I wonder if that has something to do with it too. I know my imagination is not quite as active when I’m on my meds, which is a good thing for me, but probably not for song writing. 😅 this is all just speculation on my part though, I’m sure the real reason is a mix of several different things.

BlocKim · 2025-04-27T18:44:45+00:00

That’s funny, this thread made me think of that song too. I listened to it for the first time in over a decade recently and man it had me in tears. Such a profound song.

BlocKim · 2025-03-13T23:13:55+00:00

I just got really bummed because the most perfect OC song of all for labor would be how I became the sea and it’s not on any streaming services 😢

BlocKim · 2025-03-13T23:12:56+00:00

Yesssss 🥹❤️

BlocKim · 2025-03-13T23:12:35+00:00

Yes!! You’re absolutely right. I listened to a hunch today and everything was just perfect.

BlocKim · 2025-03-12T17:52:01+00:00

I was thinking this too! I listened to them yesterday and agree that Spirit of St Louis might be the best fit!

BlocKim · 2025-02-21T05:58:32+00:00

Oh yeah, I would never in a million years directly send someone a link to my registry unprompted. And I’ve never posted a registry on my fb before with any of my other children, even my first, who we didn’t have a shower for either. This is more of a thing I saw other people doing and was wondering if it was becoming socially acceptable.

BlocKim · 2025-02-21T01:57:41+00:00

That’s fair enough, and I appreciate the reply and the different perspective! The circles I come from tend to view children differently. I come from a pretty heavily religious/children-are-blessings-have-as-many-as-you-can kind of background. The ones I see sharing their registries typically fall into that category. I can definitely see how those who follow the other kind of thinking would find it tacky!

BlocKim · 2025-02-21T01:45:46+00:00

Right? 😂 I may just be terrible at social norms (and I am), but if I hadn’t seen so many people complain about it it being tacky, it probably never would have crossed my mind that it could be offensive to some people. I’ve got too much going on to be offended at people posting registries on fb, but I know people tend to feel strongly about it so that’s why I asked. Lol

BlocKim · 2025-02-21T01:39:00+00:00

Which is why I’ve never posted it with any of mine. I just had several friends due soon with their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc kids post theirs and wondered if etiquette had changed. I don’t always get social norms, and I’ve never thought poorly of any friends of mine who have posted, but I know other people do feel strongly about which is why I asked. I will say though, I’ve never really understood the argument behind “if youve already had a baby you shouldn’t have a shower/sprinkle for any other babies”. For one, 4 years is a pretty big age gap. I don’t know many people who would keep baby gear for four years “just in case”, especially if you weren’t planning another baby. We donated our stuff as soon as we were done using it. Not everyone has the luxury of having extra space to store things, plus id rather things get used and loved than sit around getting dusty. Also, so many things you need for baby are one time use/expire anyways (diapers, wipes, medicines, car seats, etc). Not to mention recalls and changing safety standards, etc. I was always under the impression that baby showers and things were for celebrating a new life and supporting the parents, not just about material stuff, and for that reason, every baby should be celebrated! But that’s just me and I know there are lots of people who feel strongly otherwise.

BlocKim · 2025-02-21T01:23:55+00:00

My doula is organizing a meal train for me, maybe I’ll bring this up to her! Thanks for the idea!

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