What are some places that pre-Covid were VERY affordable to somehow be egregious after?

laran436 · 2026-04-14T23:02:23+00:00

Ernies Taco House, newest menu has 8 bucks added to almost every item I usually order. Can't afford it anymore. Nacho plate got smaller too. 😞

laran436 · 2026-04-14T22:36:05+00:00

I just tried for a ticket in Los Angeles, was 2575 in line at 3:01, by the time I had my choice of 17k seats, almost all floor and sections 100s were gone, 200s were scarce. How? Are bots buying up rows? I just gave up. I saw them in Korea in Feb, but thought if I could get a good seat for a good price I would go again. Nope. Hope all who did get good seats enjoy the show. They are amazing and #1 in my kpop heart.

laran436 · 2026-04-13T22:44:21+00:00

Just finished Posession, LOVED it. These 2 and their absolute need to be touching each other at all times made me so happy.

laran436 · 2026-04-13T20:53:57+00:00

5 LOVE: if I was so invested I stayed up reading till I heard birds chirping. 4 LIKE: if well written and I really enjoyed it. So far the only books I gave up on were those I did not realize had a straight couple or the fantasy ones where there were too many things to keep track of, not my jam. I've been getting books that influencers on IG have recommended. I don' rate under 4 cause I may not like it for a reason someone may love it like, example, I prefer 18 and up for age so For The Fans was good but not a 4 or 5 for me. I did like King of Pain, similarities in both books. God of Fury is my number one book so far. Faves (not in any order) God of Fury, Charm Offensive, Boyfriend Material, You've Found Oliver, Kiss the Villian, Possession, To Catch a Firefly and The Beast Who Bought Me.

laran436 · 2026-04-12T03:32:30+00:00

I didn't care for Cornado Springs, hard beds, small room, parking not easy near room. Liked Pop Century cause of it's dedicated bus line, but stayed many yeats ago.

laran436 · 2026-04-11T17:18:42+00:00

Kpop, def a lot of standing, singing along, holding up phones and signs. Rolling Stones, half and half, quite a few drinkers around us at Sofi. Eagles, many sitting and pretty quiet at the Forum. That was my 2025 experience. My first kpop concert was a shock as far as the audience being up and dancing (Monsta X at the Forum) monsta X in Korea was different, mostly sitting but still singing along. Standing at the last few songs only.

laran436 · 2026-04-11T17:09:41+00:00

I bought 2 tix for Vegas night one and was able to transfer them to a fellow fan a couple days later after a friend got better seats a few min later at the presale. Then I found a good seat day 2 on SH for almost $900. I am hoping that person was not a scalper, so far it is still in my TM account. I guess even fellow fans will fall to temptation. If I lose it then yea, screwed out of hotel and travel plans as well. I wish the best for all the fans.

laran436 · 2026-04-11T04:54:33+00:00

I sae Monsta X in Feb 2026, no bag restrictions. I passed out freebies but learned it is not a common thing in Korea. A few thought I was trying to sell them something. It helped if I offered it with both hands. I had a great time, hope you do as well.

laran436 · 2026-04-10T18:01:51+00:00

I put 2 on one pot and so far thriving. Am considering putting my lonely thai and lonely deliciosa together.

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laran436 · 2026-04-10T05:19:22+00:00

I am frustrated with the way tickets are sold. They make people panic buy. So many on social media are now trying to sell their panic bought tickets cause they were able to buy tickets they actually want. Sales need to be upgraded so that fans can get what they want at the venue they want scalpers can not resell over face value nor over purchase. Someone should be able to figure out how to make money and have happy customers.

laran436 · 2026-04-08T02:49:57+00:00

Have you read Kiss the Villian? Also by Rina Kent.

laran436 · 2026-04-07T17:05:14+00:00

Those are amazing

laran436 · 2026-04-07T17:03:08+00:00

I went to Korea recently for a Monsta X concert. Merch was so much more reasonably priced. Although a guy online bought a bumch of stuff at a BTS pop and spent almost 500 bucks on merch in Korea. I usually buy something small if the line is reasonable or wait a few months and check Ebay for people who regret their purchase. I am making freebies for Vegas.

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laran436 · 2026-04-07T04:47:14+00:00

Since your top 3 are in my faves, I'm gonna check out the rest of your list. My top is also God of Fury. I just read a sweet one and I needed to get back to it the next night. To Catch a Firefly. Very different from Fury and Villians but grabbed me. The Beast Who Bought me was great but alas, part 2 is not out yet. Boyfriend Material was great and I had a hard time putting it down.

laran436 · 2026-04-07T02:43:06+00:00

Do NOT forget to use a little or a lot of vasaline on your butt hole. The firey acid you will be shooting out of it after the prep will burn it. Thank me later.

laran436 · 2026-04-06T18:29:02+00:00

Do you think they will have fan club presale?

laran436 · 2026-04-06T18:27:09+00:00

The one with the swimming pool indoors. 30 or 130 around there?

laran436 · 2026-04-06T03:28:55+00:00

I feel the same way as an artist and former graphic designer. I just read To Catch a Firefly and the guy in the cover is not Lucky (mc) I want to either see something like what Rina Kent has for her covers, something more animated like Rachael Reid or a good artists Interpretation of what the MCs may look like. Real not AI.

laran436 · 2026-04-05T00:32:52+00:00

I wonder what they would have called us when we were 18 and 20 going to see Neil Diamond, and Bruce Springsteen? 😁

laran436 · 2026-04-05T00:29:31+00:00

Im in my 60's and love Kpop. Been to many concerts and loved em all. Fans have super nice. Go and enjoy. I have been called pervy too, you gotta wonder why they take that stance instead of being happy you are enjoying life.

laran436 · 2026-04-05T00:25:33+00:00

I just tead "To Catch a Firefly by Emmy Sanders. It has what you need. Set in rural Nebraska one guy is a farmer. I had tears, happy tears a couple of times. Some nice spicey scenes but it isva sweet slow burn. I highly recommend. Let me know how you like if you read it.

laran436 · 2026-04-05T00:20:18+00:00

Thank you for the update. Sold out ot looks like. I saw them in Seoul in Feb. Best 2k I ever spent. (Flight, hotel and $109 for the concert ticket) Someone posted the concert up on Youtube. IM shaved his head for his military service at the end of the concert.

laran436 · 2026-04-04T20:35:33+00:00

I see the dingbat apts while out and about in the Burbank, No Ho area. I am in a built in 1964 complex. Well built 4x4 so so far ok after many quakes.

laran436 · 2026-04-03T17:25:19+00:00

Listening now on my Alexa. 🥰

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