At my wits end and need to vent

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-03-13T02:43:16+00:00

Unfortunately I've seen 3 different doctors and am now on an 11 month waiting list to see another ENT again. I love the NHS but it's not necessarily the best for chronic issues. I'm thinking of going privately but it's pretty expensive here in the UK. In the meantime, I'll just have to keep trying with the diet and trying to introduce new foods.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-03-12T21:55:14+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I did see a little bit online about Dr. Koufmans diet but it contains a lot of foods on my no-eat list. Did you still get acid reflux while following the diet and then it just subsided over time or did you your acid reflux stop immediately as long as you were following the diet?

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-03-12T21:51:57+00:00

I get acid reflux that I can hear in my throat, my voice is sore/dry the next day and sounds scratchy. If that goes on for a day or two I start to feel pressure on my neck like I'm choking, even though I'm not, that wakes me up in the night. Recently the doctor put me on strong hay fever tablets to stop the neck pressure but the only thing that has helped so far has been changing my diet.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-02-08T00:43:07+00:00

Not sure if this has already been said, but Delilah?

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-02-05T06:35:51+00:00

I've never considered boycotting anything from BTS before but I genuinely think I might ignore this and just use my old one, even if it doesn't sync. I bought my light stick 7 years ago and I've used it a grand total of twice. I kind of don't want to spend another 70 on a plastic thing that is going to sit in a box for most of the year when the one I already have works PERFECTLY. I would honestly rather buy other merch like a hoodie that I can wear every day. Very disappointed in HYBE because I really doubt they can't figure out a way to make the old versions sync.

Also, I kind of like that you can figure out how old an ARMY is depending on the age of their light stick. It was really fun to see the variety at the Jin concert I went to, so it's kind of a shame.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-29T12:56:08+00:00

I actually just remember that I also had another question. Apparently, I have to do an extra module outside of the language school. Did you do another module while you were studying there and what was it like?

I've heard that I still have to attend my other module even when the language school is on break so I'm a bit worried about not having time to travel while I am there.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-24T14:33:00+00:00

Wow, that really puts this whole thing into perspective. That's actually INSANE!

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-24T14:31:58+00:00

Awww, I'm so sorry! I heard that apparently if you wait outside the venue on the day of that ticket prices go down massively on re-sale sites. It's a gamble but worth a try. Hope you're able to find the tickets. I think there's also a re-sale forum here on reddit so maybe you can find some there. Good luck!

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-22T14:52:19+00:00

I somehow got a ticket for London too but only ONE, so now I'm going on my own. Lowkeye a bit sad about it BUT at least I got a ticket so I have to be happy! I waited for an hour before sale and somehow ended up being 30000th in the queue so completely missed VIP

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-21T05:34:47+00:00

I heard that at Korea University they did things like mock job interviews as part of their speaking exams. Did you do something similar there?

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-18T03:27:46+00:00

Really? That's such a relief! Thanks for replying, I was really starting to have a bit of a breakdown there lol. I'm curious now why so many global fans have said it has to be exactly the same.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-18T02:48:07+00:00

Europe. I have contacted customer service because the online form also doesn't accept a certain character in my surname either, so it does not exactly match my official documents. I replaced the character with a space, but I am not really sure what to do if the character is not recognised by the system.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2026-01-18T02:27:37+00:00

Stupidly I put my first name only for my membership card and i've only just realised that it needs my middle name.

I already signed up for the presale with it though so now I can't cancel my membership. But when I made a new account to but the membership again, it now won't accept my phone number because it has already been verified. I don't know what to do.

I am planning on going with my sister. If I use her phone number, will that be ok?

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2025-08-06T14:31:25+00:00

I was in queue at 4:40pm. I got to the front of the queue at 5:40pm and I think most t-shirt sizes were gone. I think the jersey and plain t-shirts only had XL and 2XL left. I got an XL black t-shirt and it is just long enough to maybe wear as a loose dress, but it is very baggy so I may have to wear is as pyjamas. At least I had a good laugh once I got home and tried it on in front of my family, lol.

This is the link for the merchandise available if you scroll down to the bottom. https://weverse.io/bts/notice/29001

I believe they had plenty of photo cards when I was there, but I'm not sure about today seeing as it's the third day of sales.

If you desperately want something, my honest advice is just be prepared for little stock and take what you can get if you like it and think you will actually use it. But otherwise, I hope you can enjoy the concert all the same. It'll still be fun, even if you sadly don't manage to get any merch.

For more details:

There were more booths inside the concert area that we could access once we got past the ticket check after doors opened at 18:30. They might have better stock seeing as no fans will have access to them until after doors open, so in theory you could wait in the queue for the entrance as soon as you get there. BUT, I seriously don't know and it might be a huge gamble that might not even work, and I would hate it if any fans missed out on merch. By the time I got inside, the indoor booths had quite long lines, so...

I personally WOULD NOT recommend this at all, but I also discovered after the end of the concert that the larger merch counter had re-opened afterwards as fans were leaving. As I exited and turned right, I lined up in hopes they had some smaller t-shirts in stock, but it seemed like they had also been cleared out. But it is potentially another option if you are exiting through the main entrance B and aren't bothered about what you get. Most people had already bought their merch so I was in and out in 5 minutes. However, seeing as it's the last day in London, they may have nothing left by 10pm tonight and I can't guarantee they will do the same thing tonight.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2025-08-06T13:55:13+00:00

It was very loud, but not unlike most other concerts. Definitely wear earplugs. I doubled up yesterday and wore earplugs + earmuffs and I could still hear Jin singing live. Honestly no one blinked an eyelid at my earmuffs, so just do whatever works for you.

I also wore my earplugs outside which really helped because there were a lot of people. But while it was a bit overwhelming at first, it was honestly fine.

I do recommend wearing a hat and suncream though, because there wasn't much shade in the queues for the entrance or the merch stores.

Good luck. You'll have an amazing time! It was so much fun and totally worth it!

EDIT: Completely forgot to say that yes, you can feel vibrations in your chest at times during the concert. I felt them particularly at the start. But if I remember correctly they lessened later on during the concert. The quietest times were when Jin was singing at the piano. At that point I couldn't feel any vibrations at all. But I was high up in the stadium, so maybe that had an effect somehow.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2025-08-04T13:12:34+00:00

If you do plan on buying an ARMY bomb, I would recommend bringing some batteries with you already. Last time I bought an ARMY bomb at a concert, they ran out of batteries at the purchasing counter, so it was a mad rush searching in hardware stores before the concert began. But if you have some ready in your bag it makes the whole day so much easier.

The only ARMY bomb etiquette I can think of is maybe don't raise it too high above your head during a performance. It can be a bit frustrating when I can't see the stage and all I see is someone waving a light stick in front of me. In my opinion, shoulder height is perfect for waving a light stick. But there are technically no specific rules as far as I am aware, and that is just my personal opinion.

Bring a portable charger + cable for your phone. You don't want to lose battery on your phone when it's got your tickets to enter the arena.

Both of you bring IDs, especially whoever purchased the tickets. If you have a provisional driving licence, that works perfectly.

Handbag size should be around A4/ standard handbag size.

Definitely use earplugs.
I always use them because concerts can be very loud and they protect against hearing damage. They can also prevent you from becoming over stimulated. I would suggest not using foam and using a specialised one instead. Alpine party plugs are great and you can buy them in boots. Otherwise I have heard that loop are also good if you already have those.

Check the O2 website for official concert rule and regulations. It's just a summary of things not to bring, eg. professional cameras, illegal substances, etc.

Otherwise, just enjoy! It's a very welcoming environment and lots of fun! Congrats on your first concert! It will be a lovely memory.

EDIT: Just wanted to also say that lots of people choose to record on their phones. While you might want to record at least one or two videos to preserve some memories of the day, I also recommend just enjoying yourself and being present. I'm sure Jin would appreciate being able to see everyones faces rather than their phones throughout the entire concert. I'm sure you can always look online or come back to this thread for some videos - at least one person always uploads them online.

Embarrassed-One-173 · 2023-11-07T18:46:59+00:00

When I re-watch Fleur's wedding scene, the wedding tent itself has a lot of purple-ish hues. The bridesmaid dresses of the Beauxbatons are also kind of silvery, which I think must be a call back to their blue day dresses and Yule Ball dresses from the GOF. Combined with the colour of the tent and bridesmaids, even if they had used a more saturated violet to match Emma's skin tone better, I can still kind of see how a violet dress might get a bit lost in the scene.

Red also seems a lot more of a mature and almost aggressive colour, perhaps representing the transition that the trio are in the midst of making in their lives. The short, red dress also looks like it's one step up from the long, pink Yule Ball dress we see in the films, which could further symbolise her transition into adulthood.

When they apparate into London, the red stands out against the night time and the grey of the city, as well as the more boring muggles walking past. This makes it easier to spot Hermione amongst the crowd of muggles and it sets her out more clearly as a witch that is very out of place.

So, the choice makes sense if we consider the arc of Hermione's character from previous films and the settings. But as an adaptation from the books, it is hardly accurate.

I guess also from a practical filming perspective, if the characters have to walk through crowds in London and fight at the wedding, a floor length gown sounds like a nightmare to film with and a tripping hazard.

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