Blogs by Ella Fisher

AAF AGAIN!!!! Say what?!?!?!
My bestie and I are absolutely over the moon because Alien Ant Farm is coming back to the Netherlands! Last year, we were front row, headbanging like our lives depended on it, screaming until we nearly lost our voices, thinking, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!" And now... it’s happening again! We are beyond thrilled. It’s going to be epic; I just know it. We’ve already come up with some fun plans... More on that in July or August when we've landed back on Earth.
Looking forward to ‘These days – Movies – Attitude and many many more’. I will, this time, certainly make sure that I won’t be able to speak anymore when I wake up next day.
 
Always fun with my bestie and me
While our daughters were off at a friend’s birthday party, my bestie and I decided to sneak off to a restaurant. Naturally, we started slow—with a coffee (because, you know, pacing ourselves is important). But then, of course, we couldn’t resist a nice glass of rosé. Little did I know, I had forgotten my house keys—oops! So, what did we do? We took it as a sign to pop open a bottle of (white - I love red normally ha-ha) wine at her place. It was the weekend, so no harm, no foul, right? And oh, the laughter we had that day. Bonsai!!!!!!!!!! (she knows what I’m talking about ha-ha – and yes, you’re correct reader, this has something to do with Alien Ant Farm).

환영받다 (welcome)

Finally, I’ve discovered my ultimate Netflix addiction. And let me tell you, it’s REAL. It’s almost eerie how much it aligns with some of the books I write—the style, the genre...
What am I talking about? K-dramas!
I can’t believe it took me 41 years to get into them, but here we are. And now, Netflix has taken it upon itself to flood my recommendations with Korean content. Do I mind? Absolutely not. In fact, when Netflix asks, "Would you like to watch something Korean?" my answer is always a resounding, "YES, OBVIOUSLY."

And before you ask—yes, I watch them in Korean with Dutch subtitles. But here’s the crazy part: I’ve fallen in love with the language itself. I don’t know what it is, but it just sounds so beautiful, even when Koreans are yelling in frustration. Thanks to my newfound obsession😆, I’ve started following some Korean language accounts on Instagram and practicing a few phrases. Will I ever be fluent? Probably not. But hey, never say never!

The only thing I would like to point out here is: come on ... why take so much time for ‘just holding hands / a kissing scene’, it’s a bit frustrating sometimes (Crash landing on you as an example).

Right now, I’m watching Vincenzo, a Korean mafia series, and I kid you not—it’s incredible! Oh, and before I forget, Koreans are also ridiculously funny. I already noticed that when I watched Crash landing on you, but with Vincenzo, it’s the same. Some scenes are even funnier than I could ever imagine. I love you Korea!

Ever since I started watching Korean drama series, I’ve somehow found myself deep in the world of Korean music too. Never in a million years did I think I’d be jamming to K-pop or K-rap, but hey, life is full of surprises! Guess miracles really do happen.

Thanks to Squid Game, I stumbled upon the rap music of T.O.P., and let me tell you—his voice? Pure gold. It’s got this deep, raw, almost dark vibe. Is it anger? Is it passion? No clue. But whatever it is, I’m here for it. Worth a follow-on Spotify.

Then there’s Crash Landing on You. The whole soundtrack is on Spotify, and of course, I listen to it all the time. But let’s be real—I’m totally biased. Since I’ve watched the series, every song instantly transports me back to the exact scene it was used in. Objectivity? Yeah, that left the chat.

Oh, and speaking of Korean stars, I’m also following actor Lee Sang Yi. The guy posted a picture with a song by John Park in the background. Naturally, I had to check him out, and turns out, John Park sings in both Korean and English. Multitalented king!

One thing I’ve noticed about the Korean series I’ve watched so far (*Crash Landing on You, Bloodhounds, and now Vincenzo*) is that Koreans have a killer sense of humor—and honestly, I am *so* here for it. Their comedic timing? Impeccable. Their ability to mix action, drama, and completely unhinged humor? Elite. I’m officially addicted.

But let’s not forget—the Japanese are also an incredibly funny bunch! I follow *Matcha Samurai* on Instagram, who teaches Japanese in the most hilarious way possible. Every single time, I end up laughing my head off. 

A) He has—besides Kang Ha-Neul (Korean actor from Squid Game - player 388, guess what? yes, you guessed right ha-ha, he is my favorite one —one of the *most* infectious laughs you’ll ever hear. Seriously, it’s a serotonin boost. 
B) His humor and sarcasm? *Chef’s kiss. * 

Do yourself a favor and follow him, even if you have *zero* plans to visit Japan or learn the language. He’s *that* good. 

And then there’s *Japan Walker* and his adorable dog. Wow. The man has *energy*—like, next-level enthusiasm. Plus, he’s ridiculously positive, which, let’s be honest, the world could use more of. Every day, he posts videos showing where he and his pup have wandered off to this time. It’s the perfect way to start the day, and he reminds you that life can be beautiful—without being all materialistic about it. Truly an inspiration.

Now, onto something shocking: I’m cutting carbs and ditching my beloved weekday wine. Normally, I’m the type who loves sipping a glass of red wine while cooking, but lately, I’ve just been feeling... off. The worst part? I wasn’t losing a single pound!

So, I did something drastic—I started a juice cleanse. Four days of pure suffering, especially on day two when I turned into an absolute gremlin. But I powered through, and guess what? Four days, two kilos down! Now, before you say, "That’s just temporary weight loss," let me stop you right there. Not if you commit to real change! So, no more red wine during the week, low carb (or at least limited), more protein and veggies... and how do I feel? Freaking fantastic!

So, tell me—how has your February been so far?