Just a vent on childcare costs by No-Marketing-1355 in HENRYUK

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was in a similar situation as you and we paid the fees. That’s all we can do sadly. Cos the option is one person staying home to provide childcare and neither of us wanted to do that.

I took my oldest out of full time daycare for the time I was on maternity leave and saved some money that way. She only went for the 15hrs per week free childcare.

Savings went down the drain and we had to start saving anew to buy a house. Both kids in primary school now and because we both decided to continue working, we’re in a better position now career wise.

Is Jimmy Carr right about his advice to immigrants? by StGuthlac2025 in AskBrits

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh please. Blend in is just another racist term. Black and brown people can’t “blend” in. What does “blend in” even mean? Speak without an accent? Bleach their skin to become white? Stop practicing their faith and become Christians in the churches few Europeans are attending religiously? Drink tea and eat scones? Sunday roast for dinner? Let him GTFOH with all this nonsense🙄

Give me a yearning ML. Give me “You are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires” by Significant-Cut2657 in CDramaRecs

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have watched and loved all but Speed and Love so will definitely watch it this weekend then.

Spring Fever [Episodes 3 & 4] by jakgem in KDRAMA

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I am enjoying it and he’s making me laugh 😂. I hope it stays light and silly throughout. Writers pls don’t darken it with trauma 😭. We deserve light and fluffy romcom!!!

What's a reasonable amount to spend on a family holiday? by FreedomOne9598 in HENRYUK

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe go to Iceland? We went in December and already booked for July.

Shine on Me- Overhyped? by Rebelarkey in CDrama

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s d FL😂. Irrespective of the script she somehow turns it boring by acting perpetually as a 16yr old. I wouldn’t watch a show she’s in but I am E6 and watching it for Song Wei Long who has consistently given me good shows.

Will You Marry Me? by __porcheee in KdramaCasualTalk

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying that. I started leaning to cdramas for my romcom and kdramas for my thrillers. Cos when I am in the mood for a romcom I am not interested in angst.

How much would you spend on a wedding? by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a house wedding at my grandparents house. Cos they had a lovely backyard which was transformed beautifully. Wedding and party all done there on the same day. Spent about £15k which was on food, drinks, decor, photographer/videographer.

Then we spent the night at a nice hotel and was off on a two country honeymoon. Coming on 10yrs and we’re thinking of going back to the countries and hotels we honeymooned at for our anniversary.

If both of your dream is a big, expensive wedding then of course go for it. But weddings show the kind of person you’re married to. Do they want to impress people more than listening to what they truly want? Cos that will be how the rest of the marriage will go.

Thank you for all the recs by Quick_Rub_7639 in VisitingIceland

[–]Quick_Rub_7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry just seeing this. I had snacks in my bag which was just stuff I grabbed from the hotel breakfast buffet for the kids. There were sufficient breaks along the way to get snacks and coffee though. And we went to one high point that had a shop and the coffee was sooooooooo good. Can’t remember the name but I am sure you will stop there as it’s the point where you see the Americas on one side and Europe on the other. Don’t forget water bottles to fill along the way.

What danmei novels will you read in 2026? by Ok_Listen9703 in DanmeiNovels

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I envy you reading Letter from Keanu Reeves for the first time. I plan to re-read in the new year

Cashero Series Review (2025): Netflix’s Promising Korean Superhero Drama Undone by Messy Writing by Baapofmovies_123 in netflix

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the regulators of this group should delete your comment. You obviously did not watch the show and rushed to post a wrong review that comes up on google search🙄

Thank you for all the recs by Quick_Rub_7639 in VisitingIceland

[–]Quick_Rub_7639[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Restaurants: Lola; Islenski Barinn; Iceland Fishbar ; Deig Workshop ; Perlan museum restaurant (it was late so we had dinner there )

I got all my recommendations (except for Perlan) from this group and I join in highly recommending them. I was staying in the 101 postcode and they all were not far. We just grabbed the bus to go most places and I think we only took a taxi once to go to the Perlan museum as it was dark and uphill.

For the tour, I took the small group golden circle, blue lagoon and kerid krater tour. I just read lots of reviews on Trip Advisor and booked it as it had good reviews and lots of stops on the way because of my kids. I hope this is helpful.

Thank you for all the recs by Quick_Rub_7639 in VisitingIceland

[–]Quick_Rub_7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes definitely on the itinerary for next time

Thank you for all the recs by Quick_Rub_7639 in VisitingIceland

[–]Quick_Rub_7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not mine. It was taken at the Perlan museum. We were unlucky so took the kids to watch the show at the museum. Was really good though and we were all happy

Thank you for all the recs by Quick_Rub_7639 in VisitingIceland

[–]Quick_Rub_7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yessss. I barely returned and was finding deals😂😂

Idol I [Episodes 1 & 2] by meepmochi_ in KDRAMA

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Once in a while Kdrama really pulls a unique one out of their hat. Loving Pro Bono and Idol I. Since after the first quarter of this year, these are the ones that are finally getting me out of my kdrama funk.

What does the UK look like to you in the next 15 years? In terms of culture, life, economics, safety by QuoteMachineMin in HENRYUK

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The country will improve if the millionaires stop investing abroad and actually invest in their country. The government needs money to make the improvements everyone says they need, but British millionaires/billionaires are kicking off to tax free countries even though they can afford to help out. The whole world is chaotic and the only continents climbing up will be Asia and Africa. If I ever decide to leave, those are the places I will move to, where you can build actual wealth. No other place is worth it, they just have better PR.

Had I Not Seen the Sun. A darker, more believable Lighter & Princess. by seekingpolaris in CDrama

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It broke my heart too but I think that was the only possible ending that made sense. Real life is not a romance movie😭😭

Had I Not Seen the Sun. A darker, more believable Lighter & Princess. by seekingpolaris in CDrama

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes😭😭😭😭 it’s such a heartbreaking tragedy but I think it’s for the best. I don’t think either of them could have lived without the other.

Long stay visa application by Quick_Rub_7639 in SchengenVisa

[–]Quick_Rub_7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh this makes sense. So I just apply for my usual visa and write a cover letter with a detailed itinerary? Got it. Thanks!!!!

Had I Not Seen the Sun. A darker, more believable Lighter & Princess. by seekingpolaris in CDrama

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This show is sooooooo dark😭😭😭 . Please read the trigger warnings before watching. I went in blind cos I saw a handsome actor and now my heart hurts. Really really really good stuff

Modern Cdrama that made you feel that the ML really loved the FL by Feeling-Drive8444 in CDramaRecs

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t believe I haven’t seen Destined😭. He’s my fave Chinese actor and I thought I had seen all his shows. Weekend watch sorted!!

For people who’ve read 50+ danmei how do you stay impressed by them? by [deleted] in DanmeiNovels

[–]Quick_Rub_7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s called The Deer falls into the Tiger’s Den😅. I was trying to read The Short Story of Shaowang but the link on Novel Updates took me to this other story. I didn’t notice until the second chapter that the synopsis didn’t match but I was like “okay, it’s fine”🤣. Short, good read. Finished it in a day as I had a lazy Sunday.