Personal – Lisa Espinosa AKA Raine

What Happens to a K-drama Fan When She Moves to Korea?

If you know me, you know I love Korean drama. If you’re new here, you should know – I love Korean drama. My love started way back in 2011 and has followed me for the past 10 years of my itinerant life. Within that time I graduated with a masters, worked in publishing, worked asContinue reading “What Happens to a K-drama Fan When She Moves to Korea?”

I Got Hitched and Now I’m an Alien

Hello Rainy Crew, I’m back again for another life update. April 19, 2019 I did a special thing with a special someone with some special guests. There were rings, flowers, smiles, and hair appointments.

Goodbye, 2018, the Year I met My Korean Fiancé!

Hello everyone, It has been ages, nearly a year, since I last reached out to you via the Dichotomy. Many things in life have changed. I now reside in Korea, which should come as no surprise as I am known to have a liking for all things Korean. (You know, having a blog about KoreanContinue reading “Goodbye, 2018, the Year I met My Korean Fiancé!”

Holiday Greetings and Ruminations

(Russian River, California) I want to share my holiday and year-end greetings with all of you, the people who I’ve met in person in the U.S., my home country, in my travels all over the world, and in internet communities. I treasure the relationships we have created and the diversity and richness you’ve brought toContinue reading “Holiday Greetings and Ruminations”

Hello Cello – My Journey Back to Music

Because my life has mostly shifted away from music and towards journalism, my cello Dotty and I haven’t spent much time together, which is a strange feeling for both of us – I assume she misses me as much as I miss her. No, I’m not anthropomorphizing my instrument; she really does have feelings!

To Jonghyun

(Jonghyun on the red carpet at KCON LA in 2016) To a boy-to-man who I’ve watched for the past six years, this is my dedication to you. As a musician, I resonate with your passion for music, for creation. My sister and I grew closer together over your music. I admire your vocal dexterity andContinue reading “To Jonghyun”

Diving into Korean film and drama!

So if you follow me on social media you might know that there has been change in my life. I’m currently writing to you from a state that starts with a “C.” I’ll give you a hint — it is no longer Colorado!