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Welcome back to Pretty Basic, I'm your co-host, Alicia Marie. And I'm your co-host, Remy Cruz, and we're back in the studio. I feel like it's just been a hot minute since we've been in here. A lot, a lot, a lot has happened since last time we sat in these chairs. And don't you worry, guys, you will be hearing a lot of it. All the dirty details. I'm wondering if we had been recording weekly as per usual, would this much have happened or do you think it only happened because we took a little break? I think because we took a break, which obviously for you guys listening or watching on YouTube, which if you're not, go subscribe to us. Subscribe! Because someone is wearing a delicious buttery yellow. Oh my God, which one you'll get in? Might I say your skin is popping. Do I look blended? You look blended, you look alive and well and resuscitated. Honestly, the clues that you just, the Easter eggs you just gave in that sentence, fucking fired. Pretty good. We'll get into that one at the end of the episode, or a little teaser for sure. But I've been commenting on your posts, like letting them know, like wait for the next posts, wait for the next posts, and people have some ideas on what it might be. I don't think they've gotten to what it is. No. Again, we will get there. I do think just for, to keep our, you know, everything organized for us, we should kind of go in chronological. I agree. Which, if you guys have seen the past few episodes, we had some fun ones, we did the engagement game was like literally one of my favorite ones. You were an amazing host. I think I just like knowing my role, like I'm like my role is to read these questions and be funny. You got the job. Done. Tell me what to do. Clocking in. Clocking in. Yeah, you did a great job. That was so fun. We did the Ollie Alicia Remy game. Yep. Oh, I forgot Cal. Us four together, which was so much fun. And I even saw some comments that were like, oh my God, like I love the dynamic. Like we felt so much more like friends than the first time we did that one, which was so sweet. Oh, yes. After the Remy birthday trip of us four, like it really bonded us. I just thought it was really sweet and fun. And this episode, obviously we're catching you guys up on on the month that we have been to the dedicated viewers who watch, you know, the fact that we were in Asia for two weeks solid. Yes. Maybe kind of gives it away. True. Oh, yeah. We were a little bit of a head with some of the episodes. So this is technically the first time that we're back in the studio in about a month. And honestly, I actually think it was so good because we have so much to talk about. We took like an accidental vlog misbreak, which we like planned for that all year long. This year, we didn't necessarily plan it, but it worked out in the way where we got a little break and upcoming after this episode, we have guests lined up. We're going to do some Alicia focused episodes, which are going to be really fun and just can't wait to get back into it before we get into our trip to Tokyo and Japan. Any like last sentiments before we left. I have been making a note slash also. I have too. It helps so much. I feel like we need a little like, honestly, the amount of things that happened, we could stretch into at least like three episodes, but we'll try and jam pack this one for you guys. I have to say beforehand too, and I would love to hear from the audience just some advice or what you guys would like from us because Alicia and I've been talking, you know, off camera about how obviously we have our vlogs, obviously we have TikToks, main channel, any other short form, Instagram, all that stuff. And then now we have two podcasts. And so obviously we only have one life and, you know, obviously we don't have writers writing our scripts, like it's just, we're not characters. Exactly. So we only have so many things happening to us. And so we're trying to figure out, you know, what is the best way to make sure that all of the different platforms feel fun and fresh. So we're trying to figure out what is the best way to obviously tell all these fun stories, but not tell it on every platform. So it gets redundant. Yeah. So right now what we're doing is like sitting down and trying to kind of divvy up like, okay, well, this story, we should tell them this podcast, this story we should leave for the vlogs, this story we should do for this, which I do. I like that. But then also I know if I'm a viewer of someone because I don't mind like I don't mind hearing everything. And also if I'm watching someone on multiple platforms, I just kind of expect there to be some crossover, which I think that I'm assuming that is the majority. But I also understand how people are like, Oh, we've already heard this story, blah, blah, - And then, again, it's like, I mean-- - One life. - Literally one life. - We're trying our best. - We're trying our best. - Also, I mean, anyone has the same stories that they tell people, you know, I don't know. - Yeah. - I mean, you and I will sit down and like, or I'll sit down with Kaylian, the way that we rehash the same story for the past 10 years. - Yeah. - Like, you reminisce about the same things and all that kind of stuff. So, I don't know, I'm curious if the more vocal people are just the people being like, "Oh, I've already heard this story, I'm annoyed," or, or you know what, maybe we're reading into it. Maybe it's more of like a, "Oh my God, I've already heard this story. "Oh my God, have we heard this story of what?" - Wait, I love this story. - Well, please let us know what you guys want, because obviously, we wanna take that into consideration too, but there are some stories that we'll like touch on today, but we've already gone into full depth onto, on basically, and filtered, or on the blogs or things. So, I just wanted to put that out there too, and maybe this could be a different conversation for later, but wanted to press this with that. - I know, I'm glad you did, 'cause I go back and forth. I see both sides. - Yeah. - So, part of me is like, different stories on all different ones, but then the other part of me is like, who did they make? - What do they make? - So, then they're gonna miss the whole story. - Also, some people don't watch everything. So, we can't assume people are that invested in our lives. - That is actually so, so true. - And we're just girls. - Stay clear. - So, we're literally just girls. - We're just girls, so we're gonna try our best, but please let us know. Okay, let's get into anything that happened before the trip. Do you have any stories that you'd like to add? - I mean, I don't even know what day it is, so. (laughing) - Sorry, we're getting-- - Do we ever know what day it is? - No, I literally never, I could not tell you the date today. - Okay, well, I have one big story that I wanted to talk about that I was going to vlog about, but I was honestly in such an emotional state that Cal was like, I don't think it's a good time to vlog, 'cause I was like, again, I'm like, oh my God, I want to vlog this. - This is why he's so good for you. - He was very good, he was like, and also we were in a bit of a rush. He was like, I think, like, wait for the pod, I was like, you're right, we'll save it for PB, so. - You saw the guy. - PB exclusive, yeah. (laughing) - You're so right, I'm like, you're so fucking right. - You're so right. So, I'll make this one short, because it's not the craziest thing that ever happened, but at the time, when it happened, I thought my world was ending. I threw my best friend, Kaylee's Bachelor at party, as you guys saw, I didn't vlog the party, because I just, obviously, that wasn't appropriate for a bunch of people that don't really do social media, that would have been really annoying, but I did vlog the whole planning of everything and setting it all up, and it was seriously so much fun. It was like the cutest weekend ever. I will say Cal just went on the Bachelor party for the groom, and let me tell you, there were two very different parties, very different parties. - We had a fun little chill weekend in Scottsdale pool, went to one bar. - We dressed up as different types of fills. - Yes, different types of fills. I was Dr. Phil, obviously, and it was so much fun, but leading up into it, I needed a lot of help, and I never, like, I thought about how much work throwing a Bachelor at party is, but like, oh my God, it was a lot of work, a lot of shit. - All of the money is a Mr. Brant. - And Bachelor at party. There's a difference. - Now getting to know my mom more, do you understand where I get it from? - No, I've always understood it, but it's just not normal. - Oh, really? - That was a brand trip from what I saw. I was like, damn, there's some brand trips that were not as good as that, and they got the budget. I appreciate that. I just really wanted to go all out. I mean, she was one of the best people in the entire world. Obviously, she's a teacher, and I wanted to just make her feels boiled, so I stuffed that car, and Cal was so sweet, and his sister lives in Scottsdale as well. And so it just so happened that his sister was going on a town for a wedding with her fiancee at the same weekend that I needed help with this Bachelor at, so Cal was like, oh my God, I'll come, I'll watch their cat for them, and I can have a sit by yourself. - Yes, exactly, like God forbid I get a flat tire. What the hell am I gonna do on the side of the road where there's a stretch from California to Arizona where there's nothing for like an hour or two. - You know what you would do? - You would have probably gone live. - Oh my God, you're tempted to. - Oh, right. You're so right. - Day in the life with my flat tire, but it was really, it was like, it would have been scary. All of a sudden Cal came with me, thank God. He drove me, I napped, we got there, and we had a couple hours before his sister and her fiancee Tyler, I'll say their names, Abby Tyler, we're leaving for the airport. So we went and got lunch with them, and then we went to their house, and they were walking us through everything. And so their cat's name is George Michael, and they were walking us through, you know, they have a three bedroom condo, and so they're like, you know, these are his few hiding spots that, you know, we have, we have like this cabinet, we have the closet, we have like under the bed. - That is such the difference between dog and cat people. I would never think to be like, this is where she likes to hide. - Yes. - Because dogs just don't really-- - Well, they don't hide, they don't hide like cats do. - And I'm sorry for the audience that I'm going to alienate. I don't like cats. Like, do I think they're cute? Yes, do I think kittens are so sweet? Yes. I am now-- - Your lifestyles are just very different. - And I'm also very highly allergic. So like, I can't be around them. Do I think they're so cute? Yes, but like, I am not. You won't catch me having a cat, especially after this trip. So they're like walking us through, and they're like, he, they're telling us all these stories about how there's like cats in the neighborhood that will literally come up to the door and like tap on the glass for him, they'll open up the door. He won't even like, he loves the neighborhood cats, but he won't even go outside. They're like, he literally has never stepped outside in his life, he never will, 'cause I know there's house cats, and there's like outdoor cats. - The one's not like, you're like, I don't know, they'll come back. Like they just, at least growing up, I had a friend who had a cat like that, and I was like, aren't you terrified? - Yes, I know. - But they're like, I know these are things. - They're also because like cats are feral. So I'm like, they will, I understand, but I know there are some, like there's a lot of domesticated cats that like wanted to say that, I'm like, same with me, George Michael, I would too. So all to say, they're like walking us through our little hiding places, they leave, and I have so much on the docket for this day before the bachelorette starts. You know, I've got all, I've got to make all the goodie bags, I've got to hang up all the decor, I have to be there for the decor people to come. I have to go to Costco, I have to stock the fridge, I have to do everything that I had planned, that I had, you know, that I was excited for. And so, you know, Cal and I are about to go to Costco, and it's like maybe like 10 minutes since his sister and her fiance left. And so I'm like, okay, you know, from my peace of mind, I felt like it was similar to like leaving your straightener plugged in. I was like, I just got to see the cat before we go to make sure he didn't leave. 'Cause we like, I pulled up the car, brought our luggage in, and made sure, you know, we got a little situated, and then like, we're like, let's go. So I'm like looking around the house, I'm looking at all the little hiding places, George Michael. - Thank you, I'm such a cat girl. - George Michael. - George Michael. - Auntie's leaving. - Yes, here, here, Kitty Kitty. - And so I'm looking, and I'm like, you know, I'm looking in this spot, I'm looking in the office, looking under the bed, I'm on all fours, under the bed. In the laundry, literally the pile of laundry, I can't find him. And I'm starting to get a little nervous. I'm like, oh my God, what's going on? I can't find him. And like, dogs you call, treat, they come. I'm like, oh my God, we lost the fucking cat. So I go and find cow, I'm like, cow, I'm screaming. I'm like, cow, cow, cow, like, I think the cat's gone. He's like, no, no, no, no, there's no way. He's like, he gets the treat bag, we're shaking it, cats don't fucking come. Shake, shake, shake, shake, George Michael. We're like looking everywhere. I've now turned this whole apartment upside down. No cat to be found anywhere. So I start to like, hyperventilate. And cow goes, well you did leave the door open. And I was like, buy a crack and they said he wouldn't leave. I was just making it easier. He's like, I mean, he could have ran out. Wait, you haven't told me this story. I'm like, what? Oh my God, I mean, it's like, it sounds dramatic. In the moment it felt very dramatic. And so I'm like, oh my God, like, did I lose their, like, lose their cat? And so we're like running around the house, we're turning it upside down. I'm starting to freak out, but I'm not crying yet because I'm like, I can't cry. There's no time to cry yet. So I'm running around their whole complex. And it's like a gated community. I'm like on foot, running around the whole house, cows turning the apartment more upside down if it was possible. We're looking everywhere, we can't find him. And then I get, he's like, you get in the car, I'll go on foot. So we switch. I'm driving the car around this gated community, going three miles per hour, like looking everywhere that I can, hyperventilating. I'm asking the neighbors if they've seen a cat, a black on my cat, they're like, no, sorry. I'm like freaking out. You already have flyers up. I was close. And then I'm like, no, no. But then I was like, at what point do we tell Abby and Tyler? - Oh my God. - 'Cause when it's someone else's pet cat watching. - Oh, no. So much worse. And so, and then I started thinking like, oh my God, well, I lost their cat. And then also like eight girls are flying into Arizona for this bachelorette party. Like it feels so wrong to go like throw this party. But like, if I don't throw the party, it's not gonna happen. And it feels wrong to go and like celebrate Kaylee when I just lost somebody's cat. Like it was-- - Also like your future in-law. - Hi. And Calligos, I had one fucking job. And I was like, I'm sorry, like it's all my fault. For freaking out, he calls Abby. And we preemptively called her. Now, fun fact, wait like maybe an hour before you call them. But I was like, we might need more help looking for him. Anyways, she's freaking out at the airport. She's like, if you don't find him in 20 minutes, I'm coming, I'm coming back. We're freaking out. And then I'm like, okay, I'm gonna go back into the apartment one more time. And I go into the closet. And I've like looked in the closet, but I hadn't gone through like Hanger by Hanger by Hanger. I was just like pushing the closet away. This is like maybe 45 minutes into it of me freaking out. I push the clothes, one, like one Hanger moves. And he's just sitting there and staring at me. And I fucking scream. - And I get, I don't understand Cat. So I go and I go, ah, and I scream, grab him. 'Cause I was so excited. The fourth thing fucking hates you. - Thinking it's a run off. - And like runs away. I literally stand up and I'm so happy. I've never like fallen to the ground like this. - I follow on all fours, convulsing hysterical. Stearically crying, shaking on the floor. And I'm like, yeah, yeah, he comes up. And he has to like pick me up off the ground. And he's like, are you okay? - I'm sorry, I shouldn't be the only-- - No, it's funny now, but like at the time it was the worst thing I've ever done. Because it's like, it's one thing if I lost my own dog, which would be so sad, but like to lose someone else's pet is 50 times worse. - And use your in law, like that could literally change your whole friendship forever. - Oh, she would fucking, like she'd never speak to me again. Oh my God, I know. And so all the say, I started hysterically crying and then I'm like, I have to update the vlog. And I was like, I think this is maybe not the time to update. So then we went to Costco, all was good, all was fine. - He's like, it's okay, maybe we can go to Costco. - Yeah, we can self-soothe in Costco. You know I love Costco. - I'm sure they have samples of all. - Yes, all the say, I was okay. - George Michael was okay. - George Michael was okay. - So he never even got outside. - No, but I was just like-- - Oh no. - I was just the whole day. I fucking hate cats, like I hate cats. I was so upset with myself and I was so upset at the cat. Even though he did nothing wrong. - Anyways, that was a story that I needed to tell. In the moment, I kept like, I kept being fine and I kept being like-- (laughing) - You know, like that's low key. Like I lost Daisy. - It was a little bit traumatizing. - Yes. - I know you would still love me, but I'd give you space. (laughing) - I would, I would, I would be like, hey like, if you need me to do solos for pretty babies. (laughing) - We don't have to be in the same room. - Same with Rosie, I know like you any time. - Like I'd be like, give me time, I'm not mad at you, but like I'm so sad. - You're just sad at the situation. - Yeah. - Of course. - But also? - It'd be a big hurdle. - It would be and like, 'cause every time you look at me, you would feel it and you'd be upset and I understand that. - And accidents happen, like obviously accidents happen, but when it's your like, when it's your baby. - Yeah, damn. - And like I have three, like losing, no, I'm just-- (laughing) - Also? - Each one would hurt the same, but like one cat and a big dog. - I know. And especially for even, even to see, they're definitely not watching. - Even to see cow being freaked out, like that probably made it worse for you. - Yeah. - Like appreciate it. If he's freaking out, like then we have a real problem. - He was like, but also he said he was only freaking out because I was freaking out. Like if he was alone, he'd be fine. And you know what's so funny? Abby was freaking out. Tyler was literally chilling. He was like, I'm not taking us back home. Like he's there. And I was like, we need to go back. He's like, he's there. Like, sometimes, and I don't know if it's like a man thing, or I don't know if it's just specifically like a very chill man thing, because Kal and Tyler are both very chill reasonable men. I'm like, I think they just like, they're calm and they're good for us in those situations. - Oh no, in that moment, I'm just so glad he was there. And you weren't by yourself. - Bitch. I would have called like. - Animal control. (laughing) - Yeah, I would have rounded up the troops. I don't know what I would have done. I would have like somehow gotten the feral cats to help me. Like I would have figured it out. - Snow White, you haven't come home and you have all these animals in their apartment. And you're like, we found him. (laughing) - No, I would have found a feral cat that looked like him and then like. - Stay. (laughing) - It's like, wait, wait, wait, wait. You know, does this sound, a man? - A man? - A man. - Yes. - They would have come home and they were like, that is my job. - A man? - A man? - A man. - And you're like, what do you mean? - I'm a man. - It's like, I'm a man. (laughing) - Yes. - All the say. Are you gonna eat cat anytime soon? So happy he's fine. They asked Cal to come be, a cat to again. I was like, I'll be home. - Oh good. - I'll be home. I won't be coming. - That's the true test. If they ever let you do that again, you know? - They didn't ask me. They asked Cal. - Oh my God. - I wasn't invited back and that's okay. But I mean, cats. - I haven't even seen the musical. (laughing) - You know what? I haven't either. - I heard it wasn't that good. - I know it's the longest running musical on Broadway. - Oh, so many musicals. - The longest showtime I'm pretty sure. - That's the longest running musical in both theater districts for a number of years. Congrats to the cats. - Congrats to the cats. - Anyways, that was my big story before we left that I had to catch up the audience on. The bachelorette was so fun. And then we got home, I had like a data pack and we left for Asia. - We left for Tokyo. It seriously was one of the best trips I've been on. Hands down. And everyone was like, why? Like, you know, you've been to Tokyo before. I was like, it's your first time to Korea. We did about four or five days in Tokyo. And then we went to Korea for about the same time, but we loved it so much. We extended and I'm really glad we extended. - Me too. - So it seriously was so fun. But let's start with Tokyo. We landed, we hit the ground running. I feel like we, because we knew we were only there for a few days. - Jetlag is a choice. - Jetlag is a choice. And that's what got us through Tokyo. Because we said-- - Taylor so sang that. - Taylor so said Jetlag is a choice. She had to go from Tokyo to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Then when we are just going to Tokyo and we're tired, you know what we say? - Jetlag is a choice. - Jetlag is a choice. - Spoiler alert, it's not a choice. (laughs) - Are you still suffering at home right now? - I am too, but like I woke up, we had to wake up early today and I have to say-- - It was you. - I think I'm gonna be happy tomorrow. Hopefully, I keep like having a little regression. I'm like a little four month old baby or whatever time that regression happens. But like, we're making it through. - So, but because we didn't have the option, I feel like we were like, we're here, we're just gonna power through it. Jetlag is a choice and it works then. - We met up with my really good family friend. She's like a sister, her name's Yuka. So she was in the vlogs and it was so fun seeing her kids. They've gotten so big, but like they're still so little. It's so fun and so cute. - Oh, cute. - I have to say, Alicia is incredible with children. You, like I've already talked about this, but like you are so good and patient. - I didn't realize I am until Ashley was the first person who told me that. - Yeah. - She's like, I need to like, oh my, you're so good. I was like, what? - I love kids, but I get really tired, really fast with them. - I feel like in my head, I mean, maybe it's different with like, 'cause they feel like my niece and nephew. Maybe like when Holden's older, like I don't, I don't know. - I don't know. I can't say yet 'cause I haven't like spent like that much time with him like days and days and days yet, but. - I don't know girl, I don't know if I have it in me 'cause you're, it's just very impressive. I was very impressed and you are so good to them and you spoiled them and they love you so much and it's really cute to see. - Oh my God. - And thanks for hanging out with your family. - Oh my God, no, that's how I felt in Korea. I was just like, thank you. I was like, in Tokyo, it was so funny 'cause I was like, Remy, you not have to come to dinner. I'm just letting you know, like I would love for you to come. Please don't get, like it's not that I don't want you there. - Yeah. - I want you there, but also like, please don't feel obligated. Like if you'd rather like go shop or if you'd rather just like, chill, no, it's totally fine. And then I felt like you were the same way with me in Korea. You're like, you do not have to, I was like, no, I want you. - I loved it so much. They are like, I met them in passing before but getting to spend so much time with Yuka and the kids. Also, but especially Yuka 'cause we had like some girly like adult time together. It was really fun and I. - Also we learned that Kao and her husband are so similar. - Yes, and she and I are very similar too. - I never put that, like, I always remember being like, Yuka, you would love Remy 'cause she watches the vlogs. Like she knows you so well that way, like online. But this was the most you guys have ever hang out. And then like hearing you guys talk about your relationships, I was like, y'all are bonding. - It was really sweet. - It was so identical and like similar. - I like wanna cry. She was just so sweet. Oh my God, why am I crying already? Ew. You know, it was really sweet. And yeah, I was asking her a lot of questions because obviously Kao and I are gonna get married sometime in the next year. And so I was asking her like, you know, what were some hurdles I needed to get over and there are a lot of things because she and I had very similar personalities and actually her husband and Kao do. And I was like, I could see us having similar, and we have already had very similar things to get over. And I was like, it was really cool to see her with her family and like kind of like glimpse into what Mike is. And like also he's white and she is Asian. - And I was like, oh my God, our kids might look similar too. It's really cool to see. - They're gonna look so cute. (laughs) It was really fun to see. And Alicia was so sweet. She brought them gifts, every, like multiple gifts, every single day and it healed like a part of me that I wasn't even expecting to heal. Like just to see the excitement. - It's so weird being older because like when you were younger, you didn't realize like that stuff meant so much to you when someone would bring you back a souvenir even if it was like a sticker. You know what I mean? - Sure, my dad would bring me the peanuts from like Southwest by the company. - Oh my God, yeah, my dad would do that or do you remember that you used to have like canned water? - No. - They would have water in a can. And he would bring it, I thought it was like the most innovative thing ever. - And now water in a can's coming back. - Is it really? - And liquid death. - Oh my God, you're so renovation. - Innovation, anyway. So Tokyo was amazing, it was super fun. I definitely, the next time I go to Japan, I for sure want to explore other places than Tokyo. - I agree. - 'Cause I feel like we've done that enough now where I still would want to go there for a few days. Obviously more to see Yuka, but then I also would love to go to either Kyoto or just other places. 'Cause I know Saka's really big too. - Yes, I need to see other parts of Japan because when people ask me to compare it to Korea, I was like, it's really hard 'cause I've only been in Tokyo. And I know Japan has so much more to offer. - Agreed. - Also a large part of our trip, 99% of our trip was eating and shopping because that's what you and I love to do. - Oh my God, yeah. - And we did see a few historical places. - Well, in every day, we saw Yuka. I feel like it was less about seeing historical things and it was more about seeing family time. - Family time, yes. - And I totally understand. And I got some comments on my blog. They were like, I wish you had done more historical things and I totally understand. But also, this was our vacation and people spend their vacation doing things that relax them. - Well, and again, they live in Tokyo. So it was like when they were at school, we would go shopping or do something with Yuka or get dinner, but by that time, dude, the school day when you're a kid feels like years. When you're an adult, I'm like, we already have to pick them up. - Also agree with that, but they were at school for a long time. - I think it was going from like eight to four so they was like, that's long. - But also it flew by as the adult in the situation and I was like, oh shoot, we already have to leave soon. But knowing when you were a kid, it was just like, it's only 11. You know what I mean? - It just drowns on and on and on. - But yeah, we did lots of good eating, lots of good shopping, which the vlogs are up. We killed the vlogs, Rem. You would have thought it was vlogmas up in here. We did talk about this on basically unfiltered, but we have to talk about the hotel situation 'cause it's so fucking funny. No, it's so also the thumbnail. Like everything about it, hilarious. The episode's already up for basically unfiltered. It's like Rimee and Alicia's paranormal activity. - Hot on camera. - Hot on camera. - Hot on camera. - Hot on camera. - Hot on camera. - We never talk about like paranormal spiritual ghost stuff. - Yeah. - And do you believe in ghosts? - For sure, for sure, that's why-- - That's what I actually, that's the first question I asked you before I talked to you about it 'cause I just didn't wanna freak you out. - Yeah, you're like, do you get scared by ghost stuff? And I was like, no, no, no, tell me. - I do. - So really, again, we'll breeze over this quick, but we were out shopping. - Shopping. - We were at the mall. - We were at the mall with the kids and like getting them cute little lessons at the mall. Honestly, I just, I can't, I'm sorry, I have to harp on it again. They are just so cute. And it was so sweet. And I feel like I really got to like experience what their life is like there. Like we rode the bikes to the mall, which is what they do. And then the kids have lessons at the mall and they like switch off. And so during that time-- - Every Saturday, that's what they do. - Yes, during that time, the family will like get, you know, take the, one of the kids around the mall while one of them's doing their lesson and switch. And I just thought it was really sweet. And sorry, again, to jump in. But it's a boy and a girl with the same age difference between Shane and I. And so I saw a lot of Shane and I in them. And then even when we were gift shopping, I remember you were like, oh, what's fine? Like we'll get these gifts and we'll get these gifts. And like it wasn't a correct, like an even number. And I was like, no, no, no, trust me. It needs to be the same number. And they're like, it's fine. I was like, no, no, trust me. And when we got to Yucca, I was like, we had to make sure they're the same. She's like, it doesn't matter if once $20 and once $500, it has to be the same amount of gifts. And I was like, it's so funny how it's just, it's the same thing that Shane and I had growing up. - You guys always ask me where I get my shoes and I'm so excited that Nine-O-Wise is sponsoring Pretty Basic. If you know me, you know, I love shoes. And I have a few pairs of boots from Nine-O-Wise and I swear you honestly can't go wrong. They're so comfortable. And they're honestly like, they're trendy, but also timeless at the same time. Like I feel like they will last so many different seasons, but at the same time, they just look so good. There's the naps, dress boots. Those ones, I'm obsessed with. It's weird because I love boots all year round. Some people only like them during fall. I think they're perfect for summer. Like you can wear a cute little sun dress with them. It just like adds so much to an outfit. Also, they have the caba-heeled harness boots. You've definitely seen boots like these. Like they are so popular and trendy. These ones, I honestly, highly, highly, highly recommend. - Now, normally you're the stylist between us two, but I, can I give you some outfit ideas with your shoes? - Are you getting done? - Okay, with your naps, dress boots. Like the heels making me think, normally you'd wear those obviously to like dress up, but I think it'd be really cute if you dress them down actually. - Are we talking sweatpants? - I was like, okay, maybe not sweatpants, but I was thinking maybe like a jean, could be like a baggy or jean tucked in. - It could be kind of cute. - Okay, obsessed. - With maybe like a very simple white t-shirt and like a bunch of your gold jewelry. - Oh my God, 'cause I love your gold jewelry. That could be really cute. - Sleek bun. - Ooh, I like that. - Like a messy bun. - Ooh. - I kinda like the idea of like grunging up a little bit. Honestly, I see it, I love it. 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'Cause he made it so much more serious than it needed to be. - Don't deflect. - I do believe had we not been in a mall that was bustling with people and we were able to watch it. I can't even make excuses. - No, I know, I know. - 'Cause we could have easily gone back to the hotel and watched it. All in all, I'm a dumb fuck. Okay, so he was watching my parents' house because my parents were obviously in Asia. And so he was alone with the dogs. He said, exporting, sending now. Dude, Remy, go to 2456 in the vlog and I dare you to tell me there's not a ghostly man voice saying, stay clear. I'm freaking dude. I said, no, don't say that. No, I'm scared. Where was I? He said, on my life, I said, no, I'm scared. And then he sent it to me and this is the audio. He said, right there, I'm alone at mom and dad's right now with two dogs and I'm paranoid. (speaking in foreign language) - Oh yeah. Is that universal experience? (laughing) - I still have my thoughts. - I think it sounds like it if you think it. Long story short, we went on basically unfiltered and Alicia and I were like freaking out. - We were so excited to bring something to the table. We were like, guys, we actually have the, and here's the thing, when she showed it to me, we were out and about, not at our hotel, where the incident happened. So then it was even more eerie because we're like, holy shit, we have to go back and still sleep three more nights in this hotel room. - Yes, be alone in the hotel room. - And that stuff normally doesn't scare me in the sense of like, I'm like, it can't hurt me, but also it is eerie to think about and like, oof, like we do have to walk back into the room and like, if it feels weird, like, I don't know. - Yes. - We go back to the hotel room, everything's fine. I say a little prayer, I'm like, we're good. We are safe, dear Lord, protect us from all evil. - I'm sorry, that makes it so funny to me. - Are you praying? - I mean, I pray literally every minute of the day, so I'm like, I'll literally pray, like, pray over my shoes on, right? Like I like pray over the most random things. - No, but it's like protect us from evil. - It's okay, no, no, no, no, no. - But like, we should always be praying to be protected from evil, evil, evil. (laughing) - Also, one of my weird irrational fears, which I think every influencer or editor experiences this, like when you end your vlog, or you're vlogging, and then you edit your vlog from that day, and you like, see something in the back. Like, that's always in the back of your head, like, that's terrifying. So then we go back to the hotel room, we see the table that we were sitting at where this whole thing happened, right? Like, this is crazy, whatever. And then it hits me, oh my God, I was vlogging that too, which my editor didn't say anything like, oh my God, I saw this, she had cut it out of the vlog, so I was like, okay, she didn't say anything, but then I listened to my audio and it's even more clear that it sounds like stay clear. And then I was like, that's not the tone of either of our voices, whatever, I'm rambling. Point being, we do the basically unfiltered episode, we upload, and then all the comments are literally-- - Immediately. - Oh, I'm really into like ghost paranormal shit, and I'm 99.9% sure positive, there were a few hundred percent positives in there too. That it was Remi saying so good while she's eating, 'cause we were eating and we were so delusional, and we were doing like a taste test from seven to 11, our family mark. - We were tired, we were jet lagged, we were delirious, we were exhausted, we didn't keep saying that we're like, we're so tired, we're so tired. And all the same, no excuses. - And now, once I saw that, I was like, I still don't hear it being you, but that makes way more sense to me. - You still don't hear it being me, me, me, me? - I hear it now. - I don't, like, I don't hear it, but I see it from you, 'cause your camera angle showed the corner of your mouth, my camera angle didn't, so the only ones we were watching was mine. - Now, I hear it, but it's still like-- - It's just a different octave of my voice that I had never unlocked also. Okay, I'm gonna play it again now. Now that you know it's so good, I'm playing it again. - It's good, it's good, it's good, it's good, it's good. - Oh yeah. - Is that universal strings? - When you hear so good, I hear it, 'cause Alicia's the one that flagged it to me that it was me, and I was like, when you said that, I was like, it is me. I just can't believe I prayed to protect us from evil and you were the evil. (laughing) - No, maybe your prayer is what made it. - Yeah. - You know? - Yeah. - Maybe your prayer changed the trajectory of the clip. - I found the Bible and the fucking drawer. Do they even have Bibles in there anymore? I don't even think they do. - I think some, like most what tells you, I think. - I said, "Dear Lord, protect us." - And you did, and he did. He did, and I think that I wish I had known, 'cause even on the episode-- - We were so confident. - How good would it have been for that episode, had I built it all the way up, and they were all in on it, and then at the end, I was like, by the way, it was me. - No, boom. - The fact that we were, oh, and yeah. So then we were just like, okay, okay, I think that happened. I caught on camera, like whatever. So then the other hilarious part of it is we upload the "Basically Unfiltered" episode. I do the thumbnails for that podcast, and for whatever reason, it didn't hit me until I got multiple DMs of people being like, oh my God, I thought that was Alicia's leg in the thumbnail, and I'm like, what do you mean my leg? I look, as I have a watermelon popsicle in my mouth, it looked, I cut, the way I cropped Remy out, 'cause it's Remy's arm, it looks like I'm literally straight up showing my whole vagina to the camera. It literally looks like a fuck. I don't even know. It looks so sexual, and it was funny, is how did we not notice that? It was a flop of an episode all the way around. It's a hilarious episode. - And we were supposed to record it earlier, but everybody was jet lagged, so we pushed it, and I think it was just, it was, we also keep saying on that podcast. At some point, it's gonna, you know, not everyone's a winner. That one was not a winner. - Full circle, that happened. We were like, wow, this is so embarrassing. I would say that was one of the biggest things in Tokyo that happened, because it was just so intense. Similar to the cat situation, we can look back and laugh. - We can look and laugh. - In the moment, we were terrified, it's fine. - I think I'm starting to realize actually, I always know when I'm a dumb bitch, like I always knew that, but as the days go on, especially in the past months, I'm like, oh, I'm like really, I'm gullible and I'm stupid. - I'm very gullible, call us dumb and dumber. - Yeah, and that's fine. Like, that's just how it's going to be. Like, I don't think we're gonna-- - Hey, you know-- - It's Elle Wood's can get into Harvard. - What, like, it's hard? - What, like, it's hard? - Going back to kids real quick, I got ready to fill the few times. - Oh. - And this is the thing I love about kids. Like, there's no filter. Their ages are four and seven, four and six, four and seven. - This was crazy. - Literally this is crazy. Like, we sit down at dinner and it was the first time seeing them and Yuka's little boys, like, he looks at me and he points and he's like, I'm so shocked you still have that. And I'm like, what do you mean? And he's pointing to my mole and he's like, I thought it would have popped by now. The last time I saw them was a year ago and I was like, oh, he thinks my mole's a zit. And I literally go, yeah, you know, I thought so too. I guess it didn't. And then I was crying laughing because I was like, oh my God, this is so funny because like, of course, like, it was, it made me write up. And I was like, oh, I was like, you are so right. I was like, oh my God, I know, right? It's still there. Like, wow. - Isn't that crazy? - Isn't that crazy? - It's just somebody too. Cause like, now we're at the age where we are, I feel like in my head, I'm not 29, but I'm 29. We are obviously, we relate more to the parents than obviously the seven year old. And so I look at the parents and you guys' husband is just like, like shaking his head, like, oh my God. And I'm just in my head, I'm like laughing because I get the parents' side work. If I had to kind of be like, oh my God. - You're like, don't say that. - Are you kidding me? - Yeah, or yeah, whatever. Cause I was sitting next to him and you were sitting on the other side and I was on the end of the table. So, and he was in the middle. So like, anytime he talked to me, I feel like no one could really hear. - Yeah. - And one time he like looks at me and he's like, so where's your dad? And I was like, my dad? I was like, my dad, you know. I was like, he's back at home. And he was like, where's your daddy? And I was like, oh, he's back at home, remember? When you came and visited us and dah, dah, dah, dah, doing the whole ant thing. And he's like, oh, but why isn't he here? And I was like, oh, because he didn't come here this time but something, something, something. And he's like, oh. - Cause the last time you saw them, your parents went, right? - The last time I saw them, my parents weren't there. It was just me and Ashley. But the time that I saw them before that, they visited California. - And he's probably too young to remember anything, yeah. He's like, now he's making memories that he might remember. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. And I was like, oh, and he looks at me, big eyes. He was like, where you live, is it fine to have girl girl and boy boy? And I was like, what do you mean? And he was like, you know, like boy boy and girl girl. And I go, oh, like, I think I'm like, oh, he means marriage. So like, you know, it's Pride Month. Obviously it's Pride Month, hello. So, and I don't know one what they've been told, but obviously like he's asking me this. And I was like, oh, like yeah, I say something to like kind of like steer the car. I was like, where are you going with this? And he goes, is that why you're here with Auntie Rem? And I go, hey, thanks, Remy and I are in a lesbian relationship. But are we not? I mean, it hit me and I go, oh, well, what really did it is 'cause he said one more time, daddy. And I was like, oh, I'm daddy. - You're my daddy. - So I think he's talking about my dad, AKA what we call grandpa Jeff. So I was like, oh, you know, grandpa Jeff said, how many goes, oh, and you could tell he like, he meant, oh, yeah, I know grandpa Jeff, but he meant like dad because mom and dad obviously married couple. So he was like, is that why? And I go, in all the meantime, I'm letting the little girl try on my engagement ring. - I'm so shocked you let her do that. - Of course I will let her try it on. She was so cute, but it was so funny 'cause I'm like, the ring and he's probably like the ring. - Yeah, yeah, he was like, oh, they just must be together. - Yeah, it literally was, again, kids are so freaking funny. And like, they're just at that age where they're listening and they're so aware and there comes a point where you're like, oh, it's over their head. They don't know what you're talking about. But then I'm like, damn, they seem so young to me. - Oh, wait, I remember something else. - Oh, what else? Because I remember there are two things that the dad was like, oh, yeah, yeah. Because first the little boy says the thing about your mole and then the little girl goes, it's like we're halfway through dinner and she goes, and I knew it's so funny because I, this is obviously the first time I've spent like a significant amount of time with them. We were getting videos leading up of them counting down the days 'til we arrived. And I was like, oh, this is so sweet. They're obsessed with you. Like, that's so cute. Oh my God, like, that's so nice. Like, that's adorable. And then we get to the first dinner and like halfway through dinner, the little girl goes, Auntie Lita, where's my present? And it all clicked and I was like, oh, that makes sense for the countdown. Then the dad shakes his head and he goes, the two things I told them to not ask. And I was like, I know they've rehearsed it. - Can we have our kids? - It was the friend told them to blow. - I told them to blow. - I was like, put it over their heads, if they're not good, they won't get their gifts from Auntie Lita when she comes. The countdown made sense. - Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. - It was the countdown of the present. - It was the countdown of the present. - It was so freaking funny. So more of the story, kids will reach you to filth. And you know, one day there'll be little Marie's and they'll probably be like, can I have your wedding ring? Oh my God, I love it. - It was really cute. - The way her eyes looked like she level unlocked. Like she like won, not the lottery. I don't even know. It was just like, she didn't even know this. She's so, she loves her tail. - She's like a little pigeon, she loves shiny things. - Yes, the last story about her is one day we had a girls day with Yuka. And she comes with this little like pink bag and we were like, oh, like, and she holds it up. She's like, oh, you know who. And we're like, wait, wait, what do you mean? She goes, well, we're picking the little girl up from school today. And this morning she comes up to me and goes, muh. I wanna have my own outfit because if we're having girl day after school, you guys are gonna look really cute and I'm gonna be in my school uniform. She's four. And then so, so you're goes like, okay, yeah, yeah, yeah, for sure, I'll pack you a dress, don't worry. And she goes, no, you're gonna forget, I wanna pack it. So she packs her own outfit and I'm not kidding. So Yuka, so then Yuka like has it and she's like, she made sure I brought it because she knew I would forget. And I was like, oh my God, I'm dying because how is this girl four? And like, thinks this way. She's like, I don't know what I'm gonna do when she's a teenager. I'm literally gonna like have her go to Auntie Lita and like figure it out because she's like me, but worse. My mom said I was worse as a kid. I was just like, oh my God, it's so funny. - Oh, she was worse. Yuka said her mom always said she was worse. - Oh my God, I've always wanted a little girl. And after hanging out with the little girl, I was like, she's so cute. But I was like, it's so different. - It really is a mini you. - It's so different. I was like, I don't know if I'm brought for this. - They always say when you're looking for a partner to realize like, who would you wanna pro-create with? Like if they were them as a kid, like, would you be happy? - Oh my God, I never thought about that. - I've always heard, oh, I've seen that on like the toxic TikTok side that's like, - Women empowerment get overhead. - So real. - Like, I'm not as good as a kid. - So real. - So real. - Anyway, moving on from Tokyo. Tokyo was honestly amazing. I feel like there's not too much to talk about. Like, that was crazy other than the ghost who was of Remy's past. - Yes, that was me. - And us being ants the whole time and having a blast. - It was really good. - It was so fun. And then we hopped over to Korea and we met up with my parents. - Because they were already out in Asia. So in which that obviously started, we've talked about this before, but that started the whole trip in the first place of wanting to meet up with them. - Exactly. - When we landed in Korea. - I don't know what I was expecting, but both of us, we get our taxi, we tell your parents we're on our way to the hotel. We're both on our phone 'cause it's like an hour drive. And at one point we look up and we're going over this beautiful bridge and there's water everywhere. - Even like landing in the airplane though. Like we landed like, it looked like you're landing in Hawaii. - I literally was like, I don't know what I was expecting Korea to be like, but like this was not it. And I think because I had such low, not low expectations, but I think I was so excited to see Yuka. But I was like, oh yeah, we're going to Korea too, but I hadn't been there. - I think I had such an amazing trip because I had such low expectations. Like I was like, I'm just happy to be here. And then we landed and it's beautiful and the hills and the greenery and the nature and the water. And I was just like, I literally. - It's stunning. - It's coming out from my phone. I was like, what? - It's stunning. - I was just like, I was like, Ruby, look. - 'Cause it's like a, it's just a city right in the middle of like water and-- - It's a peninsula, right? - Yeah, yeah, yeah. But like the, it's like, so it looks like you just took like a very bustling city and plopped it right down in like mountains and water and it's so beautiful. - So beautiful. The food, amazing. - Yes. - I still can't tell you any of it's called. - That's okay. - But next time, I'll know. - Also like I commend Alicia because she's a very good eater. Like you are, you like zero judgment. I feel like obviously like I would have been a little offended or sad if like, you know, you turned her nose up at things or like, you know-- - Or like make comments. - Exactly, yes. Which I know you're not that her person. But like, you know, it's being strong though. - I'm sure there's people like, with that, growing up and things, yeah, for sure. - I feel like, oh, I remember one time we had, this exchange student at school and she had seaweed and people were like making fun of, they weren't making fun of her, but they're like, yeah. And like, which is, I had a can imagine she felt good from that. And I'm like, oh, I wish I had a better palate back then 'cause now I eat my seaweed like crazy. I would have been like, it's amazing. - Yeah. There's a lot of Korean chefs, like Roy Choino is one that speaks about it a lot of how growing up, you know, going to school, and the same thing with me, I'd bring like King Pop to school, which is like, it's so funny 'cause it's like, so viral on Trader Joe's now. And it'd be like, what's that? Like, ew, it smells. - If it's not like a ham sandwich, they're like, oh. - Exactly, exactly. So, I just, I very much appreciated your open-mindedness, even more than me. There are certain things that I was like, I don't know if I wanna try that. And you try it and I'd be like, okay, well, now I gotta try it, just trying it. So I really appreciated it. And as foodies, we had like, the best time in both countries. - Yeah. - Especially Korea, because I, like, Korean food is slowly surpassed Japanese food as my favorite food. And so it's really fun. - Also, there's more, I feel like having your parents there, too, and then being like, you have to try this dish. Like, I grew up with that. I was like, oh, I have to try it now. - Yeah, you can't say it now. - Yeah, I can't say no to this. - Yeah. - Little things like that made it extra special. And I never, we never had, we never really went on vacation when we were younger, like, we weren't really poor, but we definitely didn't have extra money for that. And I feel like, because I went to a private school, like, when you go to private school, there's two types of kids. There's people who are, like, really rich, who are there, and then there's other people who are, like, on financial, like, eight, who was us, you know? And my mom was a teacher, so we got a discount, so, like, that was a huge reason. Oh, that was the only reason we could even go there. And I just remember, like, coming back from summer, everyone would be like, oh, we went to, like, Florida, or we went to Italy, or we went to this, and they would, like, would be able to, they could bring a friend or something like that. And I always was so, not jealous, because I just was like, that would never be my life. There's no way that could ever happen. And, like, I just felt like, I was like, that friend on this trip, like, I literally was like, oh my God, like, I just, it was so funny. But it was just, it was just so funny, 'cause I was like, oh my God, I literally feel like, I'm, like, the friend who got to come on their family vacation, and I had, like, a blast. - Yeah. - So, I was just, like, they're, like, cute. - They're so cute. - So, it was just, like, so fun for that, but I loved your parents being there, and it was so special. - Agreed. - And I, the amount of times I cried, like, for you. - I was like, I was, well, no, I'm not the biggest cryer. Like, I cried the most in this studio. Like, I don't cry at home a lot, really. - Yeah. - Yes. And it's like something about the lights, and, like, just like you and I talking. And I knew I was gonna cry when I got there, for sure, and I didn't. It's not that I was, like, holding it in, but I just didn't, like, I don't know. It didn't feel right until there was one certain day where I just, like, I was laying in the bed, and Alicia was just talking about something random. - I probably was like, anyway, so yeah, if we go back to the Maldamara to get some more sunny angels and then, like, maybe we could do this for lunch, because we're gonna be in that air. I was talking about the most random, like, shit, ever. - Yeah, but I was still listening, but I was also, like-- - No, I was tuning out a little bit. - Like, I was aware I was talking to myself. - Yeah. - And I, like, stand up, and I go around the corner, and I look, and she's crying on the bed, I go, (gasps) just so happy. - She's so happy. - I koala jumped you so quick. - She's so happy. She, she, um, what is the word? - Cuddle. - Cuddle, but, like, spoons. - Spooned, yeah, you spoons. - Spooned me. - It was really sweet. - I know when you don't love physical touch much, you know, I read the room, and I was like, okay, 10, 10. - No, I appreciated it in that moment, I did it. - Seven, and then I go, 10 more extra seconds for me, and then I'll leave. (laughing) And then, honestly, the tears were over anyway, but it was-- - And I was so happy for you. 'Cause I kept looking at you at the whole trip, and I was like, "Ram, I want you." Obviously, it's, like, such a privilege that we could even be there, and, like, and in such nice places, and nice hotels, and, like, obviously, and then, also, I feel like, part of you was like, oh, I feel so bad, 'cause, like, my dad grew up, like, so poor, and, like, the fact that I can come to, like, this hotel, like, what? And I was like, remember, like, I hear you, and I love that, but also, like, I don't want you to not be present at all during this trip, because you're thinking this way. Like, your mind-- - Yeah. - Now, like, the fact that you can, like, bring your parents here, and, like, that's such an amazing, like, I want you to enjoy that, and not be, like, oh, I should, like, I don't, I don't know. So then, I was just like, I need you to feel everything, but you wouldn't cry. So I was like, okay, no, not everyone cries, but, like, I'm a crier, so I was just, I got so happy when I saw you crying, I was like, she's feeling it. - Are you feeling it, Mr. Krabs? - No, are you feeling it, Mr. Krabs? No, I just have to say, thank you so much. Nope, not today. - No, we've got to film two more episodes after this, so I'm gonna just keep these right on. - That's true, better be-- - No, I, thank you so, fuck, I'm sorry. Thank you for being, I can't look at you. - Thank you for being so supportive to me and so giving and generous to not only me, but also my parents because I know that I keep, like, getting texts and vocals for them, how it was, like, the most incredible trip of their life, not only for the, like, I need everyone to know also. So I knew when we were meeting up with my parents, I wanted to pay for their hotel room because I wanted to stay in the same hotel so that things were just easier, you know, like, we could always leave at the same time, I can make sure they get back safely and all those sorts of things. And when I totally show, like, that I was gonna do that, she insisted on paying for half of their hotel with me, which I really appreciated because you did not have to do that. And it means so much to me that you just, like, before even going on the trip, you're so insistent on that, which I know it's money, which I know, like, we're always like, it's not a big thing, but, like, it meant more to me that you were, like, so insistent on it. And it just was, I haven't been able to, like, eat breakfast because of that. And Alicia said everything up, like, I didn't, honestly, I didn't know what was going on to be honest, I didn't set up much, 'cause I was doing the bachelorette, so Alicia's like, I'll handle it, don't worry. And so I didn't know, like, in the way that she set it up, we also got to do breakfast every morning with them, which I was like, oh my God, yeah, breakfast, like, whatever, for free. But also, I didn't even realize, like, this trip was so healing in so many different ways. I mean, for, like, our relationship, we grew even closer, which I didn't even know we thought. - I know. - Did not know we could even do that. And also just, like, so healing for my relationship with my parents, which, I have a very good relationship with both my parents, but something that, like, it was a little thing that stuck with me, 'cause we did do, like, some historical things, we did a lot of shopping, we did a lot of eating, but it was more of, like, the things that were happening, like, behind the scenes, that little things that really stuck with me. - Even, like, seeing them get so excited about the buffet. - Uh-huh. - Like, that's a core memory for me, I mean, a core memory. - That, and, but even, like, within that for me, too, like, eating, I haven't eaten breakfast with my parents in 10 years since I lived at their house and getting to do it for, like, 11 days straight. It was, like, day, like, I looked forward every morning to getting up and seeing them, and, like, I did not wanna wake up, but I was, like, I wanna, I don't wanna miss this time of, like, eating with them and getting to share what we're having, and, like, again, I came from a family of foodies, so it was, like, "Oh, my God, you gotta try this!" "You gotta try that!" And just getting, or being able to spend that time together and, like, seeing you get to bond with them, too, I got a really sweet comment on my blog that was, like, you know, like, I love the vlog so much for me, and, like, sometimes you will just be yapping, and, in the background, it's really sweet to see, Alicia, like, having a conversation with my dad or having a conversation with my mom, and I got to grow so much closer to them, which, again, I'm already so close to them, but being there and bonding over foods that they ate when they grew up, or memories that my dad had, you know, we got to see the military base that he had grown up on, and my dad's a very nostalgic person. - Oh, I am cute. - Yeah, I grew up loving it. Like, I knew my one role this whole trip was to get, like, candid photos of your cuts, whether you wanted it or not. - I didn't ask for it, but I, like, there's a documentary in my own. - I love that you gave yourself that role, it was in it, and, like, I'm so grateful because it's not, that's not something I think about. I know if it was your parents, I would have been the same thing. - That's my love, like, that's my fucking love language. - I'm gonna treasure those. - I'm gonna treasure those. - We went to your dad's old military base, and the way that they did it is, like, half of the location is kind of, like, guarded still, 'cause I think it's still US-owned, correct? - I think that's what we were trying to figure that out. - But then the other part of it, like, they built this huge, like, the museum of-- - Korea. - Yeah, South Korea, like, is, like, a damn near a football field song. It's stunning, it's beautiful, it looks like a spaceship on, like, the other part of it, so we kind of get lost, but-- - And that park, too. - Oh, yeah. - It was, like, a beautiful park. - It used to be, like, a golf course or something, so he's, like, yeah, this did not look like this at all, but I lived here for two years, and we, like, go. We wander, somehow we make it to this museum. We weren't really trying to get there, but we did, and it felt like a movie moment. I felt like I was fucking on Pride Rock, okay, because, like, we go up all these stairs, like, literally, like, 100 stairs. We go up, and then it has this, like, overview of the whole area, and it was crazy, 'cause this was better than us just going there to look. It was overlooking the whole entire area. He's, like, oh, my God, it's freaking, I was, like, that's the old military, like, that's where I lived, like, right there, and that's the baseball field. - And I go through this, I'd ride my bike through that gate over there. - Yeah, and, like, we could oversee the entire area, and what got, so I'm, like, my camera's out in it. It's, like, Remy and him, and he's, like, pointing, and it's so pure, and I was just, like, sitting there, like, filming, like, crying, I'm, like-- (laughing) - That was so beautiful. - Then, on the hell, there's this, the tower, the nomsun tower. Every time in a vlog, I'd be, like, "I hope I said that right." Honestly, I pronounce everything wrong, too. I really, I try my best. - Nomsun. - I sound so bad when I try. - Nomsun. - I hope I said that right. And he, oh, my God, the thing that stuck with me core memory from the trip was your dad sang when he first went to America. He was so homesick, he would have dreams of that tower, and he pointed to it, and I'm gonna cry. I was, like, I was, like, oh, and, like, now he's full circle here with his daughter, and he's, like, (laughing) So I'm, like, getting all these, like, I put cinematic mode on my phone, and that's how you know. I was, like, cinematic, like, but it was so beautiful, and that was just so, it was so cool. And that, it was just, it's just we're getting older and realizing, like, oh, my God, your parents are just, like, people, and-- - Yeah. - And to be able to go back to, you know, like, where he was born and meet family, that was also so awesome. - Yes. We talked about that, how that was gonna happen, and what you just said, I forget when, but it had to be a few years ago, where that really clicked for me, where I was, like, your parents are doing life for the first time, and I know when we grow up, we're, like, you know, we had that certain age, certain time of puberty, where you're, like, you know, you're, yeah, you're resentful, you're mad at them for all these things, and then at some point in my 20s, I just hit this point where I learned a lot of, I just, I started to realize, like, they deserve grace, like, they are-- - Yeah, and majority, like, you grow up. - They're trying their best, they really are, and they're, you know, they've never been parents before, they've never been this age before. - And no matter what you do, even with the best intentions, you're gonna fuck up your kid somehow. - Absolutely. - Like, that you're gonna cause some sort of something or trauma, even if you don't mean to, and usually, like, you overcompensate for how your parents treated you, and then you do the opposite for your kids. - Absolutely. - And then it hurts them in a different way, so it is, it's really weird when you're like, wow, like, you didn't mean to, I don't know. - It's just, I think, and once I, like, learned that idea, my relationship with my parents was, it was healed in so many ways, and we've been able to grow stronger in so many ways, because I held, I had a lot of resentment for my parents for a long time, and I wouldn't be able, eight years ago, you couldn't have taken me on a free trip to go with them anymore, you know what I mean? Like, I wouldn't have wanted to go, and now I'm like, I'm paying, and I'm excited to go, and it was just, I'm so happy that I've been, I was able to let go of a lot of that, because it really hindered my relationship with them. And so one thing that we did, which we'll get into that after the, what we were doing at the same time, but my dad went and met up with his cousin, who he has not seen in 47 years. - Another time I cried? - Yeah, that's how I did cry, too. - And it was just, it was so beautiful, and so there was a day where, the day before he went to go see them, I was walking and talking with him, and just, you know, asking is he excited? Is he nervous? You know, what's he feeling? All these things? - 47 years. - 47 years, and so yeah, my dad left Korea when he was, I believe, six. - Now you know my 15 years, too. - I think he was six, and then he kinda bopped back and forth between the US and Korea a couple times, because my grandpa was in the military. And so that's when he came back to Korea for a couple of years of high school, went back to the States, and then after that I believe he stayed back in the States for the rest of his life, until he visited for vacation. But my mom came when she was eight, and then never went back. So it's interesting seeing also, there are two different histories and kind of relationships with Korea as well. - I'm sure your mom was homesick, too, but at a certain point it kind of probably felt different versus him, 'cause it's like you go back for two, and moving around a lot, and even just being a military kid, like, that's a lot. - Also, like I remember almost all of my freshman year of high school, which is when my dad went back. My mom left when she was eight. Like, I don't remember anything when I was eight. So she doesn't have as many memories, obviously. And so it was really fun just like hearing about their stories and like, you know, I'm like mom, where did you grow up? Dad, where did you grow up? And so when my dad was telling me he was gonna see his cousin, I was like, I really, I wanna go. I was like, I feel like I should go. I feel like I should really be there for this, because I feel like this is something that I'm gonna regret not being there at some point in my life. And one of my really good friends just actually lost a parent. And so when I came home and saw them, you know, they were saying, like, it was so nice to see that trip, because I can't even imagine how healing it was for you. And, you know, they're actually moving back home to be with their parent that's still here, because they're realizing, like, I don't know how much more time I have, and I need to be there. And so I was like, you're so right. And it was so healing to be able to experience that with my family. And then also, you know, my dad was like, you know, I knew my dad would worry. And he was like, you know, I think I'm gonna be more worried for you if you're having a fun time than actually like, yeah, spending time with his family. So I was like, I don't understand. Do your own thing. But we got to see them the next day, which was so great. And we got to meet the family. And they came on down to the hotel. And Alicia came to, I was like, you don't have to come. She's like, I'm not missing this. I was like, hello. It was really fun. So we got to meet. I have a very, very, very small family. I have two cousins and that's it. - Which we've always bonded over that. So I felt like I was like, I also understand how it can be a lot when it's like, okay, we're family, but you're like, I don't know, you're still a stranger. Like, so like, I would want you there for me. So I was like, I love her. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. - Like, hi, what are we talking about? - Yeah, yeah. And they're definitely was a language barrier. And so Google Translate came in clutch. - Oh my God. - I literally was like, Google Translate. - What were you saying? You said something so funny to them too on Google Translate, I forget what it was. But they're all, Alicia was like a little jokester. They're all left. - I knew my role. You knew my role. - Great buffer. And so it was so sweet. I met my dad's cousin and so my dad, this was like my dad's older brother essentially growing up. And so they were super, super close. And my dad was like telling us all these funny stories of how like my dad's the biggest scaredy cat, which is where I get it from too. And he was like, it's because of him. Like he was scaring me in the corn fields walking home and all these things. And it was really sweet. Just like hearing all that. It was like corn fields. It was some sort of field. Okay, that's how I get the field on. - And so it was sweet. My, I guess kind of like uncle or whatever he is to me in the sense of family. He's like, Google Translate. He's like, he looks so much like your dad to me, which I always get. It's always 50/50 split. I think I look like my dad. People always say I look like my mom. And I was just like, that's what I'm always saying. And so we were able to talk to him. I met my cousin who was his son who I technically, he's like not my first cousin, but it was really cool to talk to him. - He brought his wife and their daughter, the daughter was, it was so funny. The daughter was like the same age as Yuka's daughter. And they were so different. She was so like, it was so cute. It was so, she was so cute. And then I look at Remy, I'm like, we have to have toys upstairs in the room, 'cause we've been doing a lot of toy shopping. If you saw the vlogs. - I love a toy. - And Remy's like, oh, you're right. Let me go, 'cause we met at our hotel. So she like goes up and then comes back down with like four different toys and like goes up to the mom. Like, is it okay if I give her one of these? And it was so funny because like, it looked like you didn't want to give it up. Me and your mom were dying. 'Cause it looks like you were like, oh, are you sure that one? You know what I mean? But I knew you were, I knew you were like, oh, I don't want her to see. 'Cause obviously if the kid sees and wants it but the parents, I don't know. - I wanted to ask because like, I don't know, some parents, everyone parents differently. I wasn't sure if she doesn't let her kid have toys. Like, I don't know and I don't want to offend her. So I was asking her and then she was like, trying to take them. But I also wasn't sure like, does she want me to hand them to the kid? Like, what is okay? And so I was trying to figure it out. And so that's so funny. I says, Emily, she was like, I looked like you did not want to get into the toys. - It looks like she was like, I mean, I guess, if she wants that one. - No, no, no, maybe, maybe, maybe not. - I had not that one, maybe, like, that's what it looks like, so me and your mom were dying. But, yeah, that was a very, very special moment. - It was really fun. - She was so cute. And we got to my cousin's wife actually works for Korean Air. So she speaks pretty much fluent English. So we were able to talk to her a lot. - We were like, what are the best? She also brought us makeup and skincare for all of them. - Oh my gosh, she brought us decorum all of young. - We were planning on going later that day again. - Yes, oh my God. - And that spray that she gave me when I saw on TikTok later, I saw people were like Korean Air flight attendants swear by this. So no wonder she gave it to us. - Oh my God. - That means it's good. - Also her skin, amazing. - She was stunning and so sweet and they're going to come. It was so funny because they're like the Asian way, and very much the Korean way is like you're fighting, like physically fighting over the Czech to pay. Like that is the thing. So she and I both ran up to pay and we were like racing each other. - And I had already said, I wanted to pay. - Yes, I know. And Alicia, we did the thing with, you do the dance, but you're like actually physically fighting. - You're like, no, it was funny, but now I'm really good at it. - But it's real. I'm like I'm paying for it. And she was like, no, you can pay when we come to the stage, so they're going to come visit. You can, obviously you'll be there. - I would love. - And it was funny because this video went viral of Jenny from Blackpink and Irene, I think it was Irene from Red Velvet, and they were like physically fighting over the Czech book too. I've been like at lunches, like at Korean restaurants, where they're fighting so loud, like the Czech goes flying. Like it's just, it's so dramatic for no reason. - I love it. - But it was really sweet. And then while my dad was seeing his family, and he actually spent the night in there. - Yeah, he was gone all day. - Yep. - And we had set up facials. I don't know if you guys maybe didn't realize that it was actually us when you first started watching this video, because we look like K-pop idols now, because our skin is like glass skin. - Yes. - Yeah, we got new faces. We have face transplants and BBLs. - We did. - We did get BBL. - Okay, okay, okay, okay. We got so many things. We did the, everyone says when you go to Korea, like because they're the best in like makeup, skincare, everything, you have to get your like a head spa, you have to get your skin care done, like facials, lasers, plastic surgeries huge there. And we also did our color analysis. - Yes. - Did you notice I'm wearing butter yellow? - Is she popping? - Look at the popping off the pages. - Because I was told this is one of the best colors I can wear. - It does look amazing on you. - I like, where's that from? - Danielle Guiza. - Love hers. - Love hers. - So cute. - The kiss isn't the typical first kiss. It's carnal and dirty and makes me excited for more. Ooh. Hold on, Kindle Vella. What do we have here? What's all this about? Okay, wait. Here's another good one. The monster couldn't find me here. I was free. What monster? Free from what? I need details. Those are a couple of quotes from stories on Kindle Vella. And believe it or not, those are the juicy parts you can read for free. And if those aren't your speed, you can definitely find your own Vella vibe. You don't already know what Kindle Vella is. 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If you're looking for short episodes, you can read in pockets of your day, download the Kindle app and scroll to the Kindle Vella tab and start reading for free. Rem, I know we still have some time, but I cannot wait when it's time where I can start planning what to get for you and cow for your royal wedding. I always say this, but it's literally going to be the wedding of the season. I'll be honest, you can be really tricky to shop for because you literally have everything. I already told you I don't need anything. Please don't buy me anything. And everyone keeps asking me, what do I want for our wedding? Kal and I are so excited because we actually created our wedding registry at Macy's. Navigating through the details of my wedding planning has been overwhelming to say the least. I'm going to be honest, sitting here right now. I still have made literally zero decisions whatsoever. We are starting back at square zero, square one, whichever it is and amidst the whirlwind of decisions and arrangements. One thing that brings me a sense of reassurance is the Macy's wedding registry. I noticed that Kal started adding things to our registry and saw that he added the ninja wood fire outdoor grill and smoker. You guys have already, he loves a grill. I keep telling him also like this summer, I want a grill, I want a barbecue, I want all the things. It's a master grill, a barbecue smoker and air fryer. You all know I love an air fryer all in one. It's powered by electricity and real wood pellets. It's super hassle-free for barbecue smoking and outdoor air frying. It's also weather resistant and has enough capacity to cook for our friends. AKA me, Ollie Kal and Alicia and my family with an easy cleanup. Honestly, this actually gives me a great idea of what to get you guys for your wedding. And when you create a wedding registry with Macy's, you get a 10 to 20% newlywed discount and a 90 day return policy. Just in case you change your mind, visit Macy's.com slash registry. And if you're listening to this, DM on Instagram on ideas at what I should get, Remi and Kal. Big things in Korea, big things specifically in Seoul. I'm not sure the other places and we definitely have to go to like other places. I've been actually to Busan and I've been to one other place when I went the first time but I don't remember too much. But a big thing, big things in Korea definitely are cafes. Like obviously food and cafes are very big. Shopping is very big. And treatments are very big or like, you know, different sort of, I guess I could call treatments. I guess like appointments and things you can make. Okay, beauty is very big. Skincare obviously. Now I get why because my skin has never looked better. We both uploaded vlogs of the actual process. But we went to a very well-known clinic where like you can get plastic surgery, you can get facials, lasers, whatever. And your mom was like, so cute to come with us. One, I'm glad though because she translated a lot, which a lot of these places had translators. But now I'm just like, I will go back there and I will always go back every year to get my skin done there. Same. Oh my God. What I loved too is since your mom was there, she'd be like, "Oh, is it okay if they film?" And that way we didn't have to like get in trouble. Yeah, it was nice knowing like, "Oh, we have permission to film at like all these places." Because they're like, "Oh, yeah, why?" and she's like, "Oh, well, they're influencers, blah, blah, blah." And I just like knowing ahead of time because I never want to be like, "I'm sorry, I don't know, I don't want to be that person." So they let us film and everything, so we have a full vlog situation. I think they did about eight different lasers to our skin. I told them, "Do whatever you got to do." Also, I need to preface. Before we went, my mom is a planner. My mom's like a control freak. That's where I get it from. And she was like, "What do you guys want to do making sure we have all the appointments?" I kind of figured we'd get there and like plan it, but I really did appreciate that she had planned it for me. I knew we had to do ahead of time. I was like, "We got to figure out which one." She was so great. She was like, "What do you guys want to do?" And I told her the only thing that I wanted to do, treatment-wise was the head spot. I was like, "That's the one thing that I really want to do." Other than that, I'm good. And so in the group chat between my mom, Alicia, and I, you know, Alicia was like, "I want to do this. I want to do that. I want to do that." And I was like, "Perfect." I didn't even read the text because I didn't care. I was like, "I'll just tag along. I really don't care." And so when I heard we were getting facials, I thought, and even in my vlog before we laughed, I was like, "We're getting facials today. So excited." I think I was imagining a spa. The relaxing, the steam, the maybe the gel mass. Like the music, the massage moment, oil. Exactly. And I was super excited about that. I don't love a facial because of extractions. Because extractions hurt. And I don't like to be in pain. So I usually tried to avoid facials, to be honest. But I was like, "Obviously, when in Rome and Korea, you know, I can do what Alicia wants to." Yeah, I could do it with a little pain. That's totally fine. I can muster through that. I did try to get out of it to go see my family, but my dad would literally not let me go. So I was like, "I guess I'm getting my facial." You're like, "I don't even really like facials." I was like, "Rim, I really think you'll regret not getting it done because it's going to look really good afterwards." And now it's hilarious thinking you thought it was just a facial because I would have thought I was talking BS, too. It's just a fucking facial. Yeah, I was like, "It's fine. It's not that big. I can get a facial at home. It's not that big at all." I was like, "No, I really think. I was especially with your wedding. You know what I mean?" Yeah. A little snack. And so we show up. And on the way there, my mom is like, "By the way, Rem, this is going to be very painful." And I turn my head 180, 360. I'm like, "I'm like, "Why are you saying it like that?" We arrive at a plastic surgeon center, and I'm like, "I should have read my text. What is going on?" You didn't tell me this moment. I was like, "She did." And I normally read, but I turned my brain off on this trip because I did not need to have my brain on because my mom was there. And again, my mom will do it. Yeah. No, no, but literally. I'm like at the dentist with my mom. It's fine. She'll handle it. She made my appointment. Exactly. And so, you know, we get in there and I am, I'm looking towards, that door's looking pretty sweet. Oh, I was like, "I want to leave this country looking like, like, yep." Oh, sorry. And I, like, my mom and Alicia are sitting there absolutely getting, I got photos of them because they were looking so excited. They're so happy. And I'm like, "I'm not. I don't want this. I don't want this. Like, I don't, I'm good. I'm good." And Alicia's like, "You're a wedding. Like, they're going to, oh, because I hear now we're doing about eight lasers." And I'm like, "I literally don't want this. I don't. I'm sorry." And she's like, "You're a wedding. I'm like, there's something called Full Coverage Foundation." You said that. You said there is Full Coverage Foundation for a reason. For a reason. And I was like, "True, but, and then, but then you were there. And it's like, okay, one year." There, I was sat. I didn't, I don't know where else to go, to be honest. I couldn't spend, like, five hours at all. We do find out it's going to be a five-hour procedure. Oh, yeah. So we, our point one was at 11. And then we're talking to this really hot guy. All my comments in my vlog were like, "Okay, but the charan later, though." Hark, yes. Your mom literally goes, "Are you an idol?" "Oh, my God. Are you an idol?" She goes, "In your spare time are you an idol?" His skin was perfect. So I was like, "Whatever that is." His lips were so plump. Everything. I was just like, it was gorgeous. I feel like that was different. Your dad asked me, he's like, "Hey, so any men catching your eye?" And I was like, "Honestly, not really, not yet." And then after that, I was like, "Hark." I was like, "He was awning. He knew you should've saw him." He was, he was stunning. And his voice? He literally could have been an idol. Yeah. Like, he probably is in training, I'm assuming. Oh, my God. He was so beautiful. And, yes, they sit us down, they walk us through what they're going to give us. Because they, because your mom asked if we could film, they're like, "Oh, you're like influencers." Like, "Yeah, you can film this. You can film this. You can do this." And I felt so special. And then the next thing we know, I don't know if this would have been the case anyway, or because we were filming, but they give us, like, they have us meet the head doctor. Yes, doctor Jew. The doctor who's done literal, like, celebrities, right? So then he's like, "Reads me to film." He did. He basically was like, "Your skin's really bad." And I was like, "Oh, I've always struggled with my skin." And I, it was so frustrating. I feel like so many people can relate to this, because I never had cystic acne. But I, like, had really bad texture, which, like, is acne, but because it's not active, or, like, I feel like it's always gotten overlooked my whole life, even at dermatologists. They're like, "Oh, yeah, like, your skin's fine." Like, but it's not great. But they'd never be like, "Oh, you need to be on this," or this, which maybe that was a blessing in disguise. But this was the first time he was like, "No, like, you definitely have acne, but it's your pores. It's this." I left that vlog pretty long of everything he's explaining, because I thought it was such interesting information. So he's explaining everything. He's like, you have a lot of, like, natural sebum and, like, oil, which is good. However, if it solidifies, or if you don't clean it out, it, like, basically turns into, like, glue on your face. And, like, it just packs on more bacteria, more bacteria, and that's what's making him. He kept saying bacteria. He'd be like, "What causes that to the bacteria?" He was like, "Imagine having a piece of food stuck in your teeth and it's there for a long time. It's going to smell, right?" And I was like, "Oh, yeah. That's basically what you're doing to your pores." I was like, "I smell. Like, I smell. Wow. Great. This is, I feel." And, of course, you're there with no makeup, so I already felt like a little fucking fetus. And I was just like, "He, he, like, oh my God, I like disgusting." And then he did this black light thing showing, like, all of our, like, the UV rays and the damage and all this stuff. And I was like, "Wow. He literally said verbatim. Let's make sure next time you're here, your skin's never this bad again." And I go, "Oh, okay." And that's one way to get a customer, take my money, take anything. Where do I sign? I will move here if I need to. Needless to say, I was like, "Do what you gotta do, doctor." Yeah, so do it all. So they, like, write up everything that they recommend for us. And I will say this type of stuff is more expensive. I feel like the head spa, the color analysis, all that was, like, not that bad money-wise. Like, maybe, like, a hundred-something. This, I would say, if you're going, definitely save up for this. Like, I would rather, I would, like, do, just fucking do it. Like, fucking, you don't have to get as many things done. We got stuff from your mom, too, so we were just, like, all excited. Oh, I have to say this. Okay, yes. He also read me to Filt as well. We have a joke amongst our friends that I have a very symmetrical face. And no one ever said I have a symmetrical face. But have you done the TikTok filter? We don't know. Yeah, but, you know, I figured it would have been sad if it was. Oh. Well, he didn't tell me I have a symmetrical face. Oh, oh. You're looking quite symmetrical today, by the way. Thank you. And so, yeah, all he loves to go, like, he likes to laugh and joke that, like, I have a perfect symmetry. And while it's so flattering, and I so appreciate it so very much, the doctor sat me down, and, you know, I was like, what do you want to work on? And I was like, you know what? I have a lot of hyperpigmentation and discoloration that has gotten so much better over the years. The reason why I got it was I got the worst birth control for my body. Little did I know. Body rejected it. Also scarce. It sticks so bad. So I've been working at it over the past few years, and it's gotten so much better. I feel like both of us thought we were doing really well. And then for him to be like, okay, like, there's actually a lot. Oh, sorry. There's also a lot that I can't help. You're fine, but there's a lot that I can't do often. There's so many treatments here, but they're always like, oh, we can't do it because you have active acne because my PCOS. So I'm always trying to actively work on my acne at the same time in conjunction, trying to work on my dark spots. And they're so ahead. Like they have lasers that the world doesn't have. Yes. And so he sits me down. I say that I would like to work on that. And he goes, okay, amazing. He's like jotting it down. And then he goes, and then let's talk about asymmetry. And I go in those three words. He read you. He ate me right up. He said, bitch, you'll face not symmetrical. Not symmetrical. And you know, he was right. He took photos and he showed me and I was like, oh my God. Yeah. Here I was thinking I was symmetrical. Well, from one angle, we thought. And then he goes up. He goes down. He goes dying. I was like, oh shit. It was all wrong. One cheek was fully higher than the other. It was my good side. Not anymore though, because we're symmetrical. Now we're symmetrical. So while I'm sitting down looking at all of the procedures that they're recommending in my head, I'm going to get everything. I'm literally going to get everything and I don't even care what it is. But I look and I see three little letters that kind of stand out to me, but I like don't say anything right away. I'm like, I thought they say thank you. Yeah. We didn't talk about this. I didn't want to ask. Yeah. But in my head, I was like, bitch, you said you'll get whatever. So like, I guess whatever they think you need, you are getting. And maybe that shouldn't be the way you go into any doctor appointment. Agree. You know, again, when I'm in Korea and they are literally the number one leading thing for all beauty, I was like, cool, I see three little letters. You may recognize called BBL. Yep. I saw that as well. And I see it and I'm like, am I about to get a BBL? Something I said, I would never get in my life. But suddenly I'm like, if they said it, like, I literally was like, he said, let's talk about asymmetry. That is flat. I was like, I thought we were only touching my face, but like, okay, okay. And then I see it on the list, but I'm like, we'll get there. Okay. I don't want to, you know, if they think it, we finally get to it and then literally. And then our hot K-pop idol guys, like, okay, yeah, also we really think three BBLs. And I was like, and that's you, me and my mom sitting there, like one for each. I was like, three BBLs, like, damn, I thought I had a good ass. I'm like, look, I don't like, okay, okay. So if you don't know, a Brazilian butt lift, also known as a BBL, is very popular, a lot of celebrities get it where they liposuction your body and take your own fat and stick it in your ass. And that's where, I feel like most people know what a BBL is, but some people may not know. Yes. And it's, at one point, I think it's gotten better, but at one point, it was like the most fatal surgery because essentially if you stick the fat into the ass, said ass, and you inject it into, there's a lot of arteries that are in your ass. You're like my butter term. And as soon as you hit an artery, boom, you're dead. Like very, very dangerous and a big recovery too. We know a few people who have had them. And when I tell you, I was like, I wasn't offended, okay? I really wasn't offended. I more so was just like, I knew they were right. I needed three. The fact that I didn't even think of, oh, I don't really want that. I didn't even ask for clarification. I was like, I'm getting a BBL, like, like, how am I going to tell my mom? No, it wasn't even shit, maybe we should leave. It wasn't anything like that. Because again, very well-trusted clinic, like I fully trusted them. They have amazing reviews. Go to Lamish, literally amazing. We didn't even talk about it. And then finally, a good hour passes because again, we got there at 11. I feel like it took a long time to get the paperwork and like everything started and whatever. Finally. And when I tell you, I was so relieved because the guy then says, yeah, we're going to do three BBL turns on you and that laser, blah, blah, blah, blah. And I, and suddenly it was like the world just like, I could sit in my chair a little day. I was like, oh my God. You could sit. I could sit. But you wouldn't have been able to do it for a wee did a donut. Apparently there's a laser for your face that they have called BBL. I don't know what it means, but it's not Brazilian butt lift, but literally I looked at Remy in the eye. And I feel like we telepathically were talking because I pictured us leaving Korea getting BBLs and we have to lay on like the plane or something, we can't lay on your, you can't sit. You can't do the donut. You have to like, like, on your stomach. Yeah. So I was just like, we might need to extend our trip. Totally. Like, like, oh my God. Two weeks in bed. You can't move. No, literally. And the fact that I didn't even like, we didn't even talk about it. Like the fact that I was just so willing to go under the knife, get light, but like that was never on my list of things to do. But clearly when I'm in Korea, I'm like, whatever you need to do, doctor, whatever you need. Like, okay. And I remember I had the same thought process with the BBLs, but then I did read the little paragraph next to it like very quickly after and I was like, uh, because there was a photo of like a machine. And then I will say throughout the lasering process, you know, that they did laser, laser, laser, laser, laser, and I sit up and I'm pretty disoriented because it's been a long time and they are just boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. I sit up and then a park comes in with Dr. Jew and you know, they walk in and I'm like, am I done? And then they go time for injections, lay down, I lay down. They come just and you know what? And like in the middle of this, I'm like, you know, I'm normally an inquisitive person. I'm normally. Yeah. Keep asking questions, keep being curious, especially when it has to do with your face. The way I did not ask a single question, I said, shoot me up, whatever you got to do to make me symmetrical, boom, boom, boom, Botox filler, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, all the things. Um, and then after I was like, I felt a little sad. I was like, maybe I should have asked questions. Then a few days later, face is glowing, symmetry comes in, suddenly I just looked it up. The BBL. It's literally called BBL. And then when he finally went over it said times three and then I remember he wrote down face and neck and I go, Oh my God, BBL machines are equipped with multiple treat mode in advanced sapphire cooling features, allowing the high powered energy with minimal side effect and heat damage rely on wide wavelengths from 400 N M don't know what that is to 1500 N M, it is beneficial to treatment of acne pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, neck tightening, poor hair removal, et cetera. That is what the BBL laser is. Interesting. It is not a Brazilian butt lift. Honestly, again, none of them really hurt. It was all like totally good. And I would absolutely do it again. The funniest part of all of this was I was the one who was running for the door as every time I could. We finished our whole day. My mom was in a full hour longer because obviously she's just older and had older skin. Also, they did a lot of free stuff for her too. Yes. But you're not saying it was a free shot. Absolutely not. And so we get to the hotel and I like we looked at a tuck my mom to bed. She had like blood on her jacket because she'd just been in there for so long. I made sure she ate, we gave her medicine, we closed the blinds, we get her in bed and my mom was out for the count for like quite a few days, honestly. And you were pretty in a lot of pain. I was in a little bit of pain. And so you were laying in bed and I was dancing. She was fine. LOL because you were the one who wanted this least. I know. Honestly, that's the best scenario though. I'm grateful because I think I would have been like, they said they did say they're like honestly in a perfect world. We would love for you to come back like two more times to get like the perfect results. But this will last you a year. And I was like, honestly, it's not bad compared to like when you do the girl math. Mm hmm. Anyway, those were our BBLs. We got in Korea. We can't. I love that we had the same thoughts and didn't. We didn't even talk. But telepathically, we knew. But also I was like, bitch, if I'm doing this. To be honest, if it had been a real BBL, I would have said no. Would you have just gone through? I think I would have, no, but it would have, I would have, I would have been so nervous. I would have been like, but clearly I wouldn't have because I thought it was. But I will say they didn't, I think in my head I was like, there's no way or no way. No way. When push comes to shove, shove it in the ass. I will say you were joking and you were like, ha ha, oh my God, we should get no jobs. Like this is the place we should do it. And I was like, oh my God, like, yeah. And then later I was, and then, and then I go, honestly, realistically, I probably wouldn't do it this trip, but maybe next trip. You look at me and you're like, I was kidding. I was like, oh, also when we were doing the initial paperwork, it was like, do you have any beauty marks or moles that you want to remove? And I was telling you, I was like, after you got eaten up in Japan. I know about my zen. You got to get it removed before the next time you see the little boy. And I've never, I've always like considered it. And I was like, I guess this is the place to do it because I just don't want a bigger scar. Yeah. But then that, that's something you should go in and like see on a paper and be like, oh, it's an option. Yeah. You didn't think about it. Yes. Exactly. So needless to say, learn from mistakes, do all your research. You're going to do it. We don't regret a damn thing. And I would get that BBL again. And I would do nine times over, nine times over. And I have to say, if you are in the States and you want to go see somebody to do some of these treatments, go see Belle. Oh my God. She is our injector. She does our Botox. She does filler. We don't get keep here. No. And I love her so much. This face is only 50% genetic. This face is brought to you by Bell.U. I'm going to link her down below. It's M.U.A. and Arrow some U.A. Oh, today and Mr. M. Ashton. We'll link her down below. So she's amazing because I just saw her recently and I literally brought the paper of everything that they did. As soon as their FDA approved for the state, she does it here. So she does some of those things here. So I just have to give her a shout out if you want to do that. I want to do. There's one that, like, the injector. Sam and sir. You already told me. She's doing that. And she said, I can do that next month. I literally, I'm like, tell me when. Let's go together. Let's go. Okay. Ah. She said it doesn't hurt that badly because I showed her everything we did. I'm not going to hurt that much. Oh, my God. Well, especially because, again, our appointment was at 11. We left around 5 p.m. Yes. We laid in a picture, a hospital, like cubicle room, but the fourth wall is open. So instead of you moving room to room for different procedures, you stay laying down. And the doctor who's most specialized in that laser brings the laser around and does it to you. And then they move. And then someone else comes up and then does it in a move. I literally felt like I was like, like, in a K-pop idol workshop. Like, I just felt like I was like, okay, like, they said bill to bitch. Literally, literally, fall apart. It was so, I don't know, just the way that they did it was so, what is the word that I'm looking for? Oh. Effective. Like it was like, fuck it. Just like, God, I can't think of the word right now, but just like, so incredibly, just like, boom, boom, boom, boom, assembly line, boom, boom, boom, boom. So easy and so great. It didn't even hurt, honestly. It, like, certain things did. They had laughing gaffes as an option, but like, neither a, none of us used it. They even did a few free things for us. Like, they gave your mom, like, they, like, they did, like, so much. Yeah. They did. And also, oh, I have to say this. My mom got stuff done too, and, which I was so happy about, because she kept just coming with us to our things and just sitting there and I'm like, no, like, this is the one thing she wanted to do. And she'd just been so helpful with us, like, booking all these things for us and I just, I'm translating, like, honestly, Korea was a little harder to get around without knowing the language versus, I feel like, Tokyo a little bit. Yeah. It was something that I wanted to do for her. I was like, mom, I want to pay for your treatment. Again, Alicia was like, I want to also pay, which again, you did not need to do. So we paid for her and she just kept sobbing. And so, uh, oh, I also had upgraded their flights. I called the airline one night because I could not sleep and I had upgraded, secretly upgraded their flights to business class. And we didn't tell them it was four seasons, hotel until, yeah, we didn't tell them the hotel and, like, so they were just, they were flabbergasted by this trip, obviously. And so this is their first time flying business class. Your mom was freaking out. Yeah. So I upgraded her to business class and she was like, Oh my God, this is like too much. This is so sweet. She gets to the hotel. It's the four seasons that Alicia had booked. She's like, absolutely overwhelmed. And she starts to think, Oh my God, like, am I dying? And no one's told me she's like, well, this is too much, like, yeah, like some things going on. What's going on? Like, you're already engaged. If you weren't engaged, they'd be like, Oh, maybe Cal's coming out and like something, you know, no, no, no. And she was like, in my dad, like, is there something happening? There's got to be, there's got to be something wrong. She's like, this is like, like, this is like a dying wish trip, like she's like freaking out at this time. And then I think I, I bought her a, a Chanel that I found her in Tokyo that I knew she'd love. And she's just like freaking out. She's like, I'm dying. Like there's something seriously going on. And she had asked my dad, and now you know, my dad, my dad is like golden retriever core. He's like, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, all day long. And so I guess she had asked him at one point, like, onnie, is, is there something wrong with me? Is there, is there something going on like you're not telling me? And he hadn't heard. So he's just like, nah, nah, nah, nah, and like ignored her. And she took that as like, something's terminally happening. And what he's, this was so funny, he was, he said what he actually was thinking during the time was like, something about the game or golf or like some, and it was so funny just seeing that dynamic. Yeah. I was like, oh my God, like, because he didn't answer, she took that as a yes. Yes. But in reality, he was just like, oh, and he's, maybe I'll go ahead the golf. I don't know who like won the game last night. Every morning he went to the, like the, the golf simulator. He'd get his workout in, he'd go to the, um, the spa or something. He was living his best life. And so finally we had to tell my mom like, you're not, you're not dying. And even when we paid for the treatments, we're like, again, you're not dying. Don't worry. It's okay. But she kept like freaking out. It was so funny. We were like, just letting you know, this is the last thing. Yeah. Don't expect anything else. Nothing else is coming. So other than we did upgrade the flights on my home to, then it was over, then it was over after that. But it was, it was so sweet and to be able to do that for my parents was truly indescribable and absolutely priceless. And again, you did not have to put a dollar in. You did not have to put a dollar in. And that's the thing about this life. Like we're so blessed and so grateful and we've been able, and I told them this, that breakfast, I was like, we've been able to do and experience so many amazing things and like go to Paris for free or go to Bora Bora, like all this crazy fucking shit, like it's just like crazy. It's too many things that one person should experience. Yeah, and I even told them I was like the most fulfilling thing I've ever done is when I took my family to Tokyo and like paid for them and I was like, like that is worth so much more to me than like going and buying XYZ things or another car or like what I like. That type of stuff. And like, and that's why I was so excited for you because I was like, no, I've experienced this a little bit. Like this is the most fulfilling thing ever and it's so much more special to be like to experience with your family than like other influencers who you're not close to. You know what I mean? Absolutely. And like so, like yeah, like I mean, there's not a dollar that was like, you know, you didn't know that. I mean, I did experience all of it too. So I will say that. I mean, but yes, and as you should and you spent your hard on money on that, but you didn't need to split anything for them. And I like, I'm so grateful and I know they're, they're even more grateful. No, like I, I, yeah, I love them. And also, I mean, they gave me you. So I'm indebted. Oh, don't keep it. I'm really sad though, because we still have so many more stories. So next week, we'll have to pick up a few because there's still a lot we need to talk about and we've been over an hour talking. We have been, but I love you so much. I love you so much too. It's okay. We'll do it. We'll do it. We'll do a trip with my family. I wouldn't. And yes, absolutely. And I'll be paying for the whole thing because that like truly, I can't thank you enough. Thank you for just like being fun and having with like the best trip ever and we kept saying also, like we've gone on so many trips for work things and obviously a brand trip is it's, it's work, but it's not work, let's be honest, but it's different when like it's a trip that we've planned ourselves that we have like full autonomy over and to have gone on such a long trip together, like we've gone on vacations, but they've always been like with a work trip or with other people. And like this was really, I mean, your parents were there, but it was like the only time we've spent two weeks together and like even it being like before you get married, it just felt so special. Like this was like girl time, two weeks sleepover, literally, it was so ghost, one ghost, two weeks sleepover, one ghost, two girls, one girl, lots of sunny angels, two girls, one ghost. Anyways, go watch the vlogs. We have a lot, a lot of Korea and Asia and Tokyo content. Yes. And go listen to basically unfiltered that's coming out tomorrow because you're going to want to hear it will, um, spoiler, spoiler alert, Alicia did go to the hospital. We went to the hospital. We went to the hospital. It's not clickbait. And even though they may think it from the paranormal one being clickbait, this one is not clickbait. And not that it was payment, what I did for the trip, because obviously I do it no matter what, but it was a, it was just a little thank you. Okay. A little thank you for everything you did. Now it feels even, especially after the, that hello and you're paying, I'm taking your parents and then we're even anyways, I'm okay. I'm okay. She's fine. I'm fine. Just dumb bitch. I just over here. The podcast between the ghost and that, dumb bitchitis love you guys so much. We will see you next week. And if you've made it to the very, very, very, very, very end, I feel like you should leave a, the cherry blossom emoji, a little flower. We love it. We love it so much. Love you guys. Bye. Bye. Bye. [inaudible] Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
