I'm really enjoying the drama for two main reasons - the slowburn romance between LYA/SSC and because of LYA herself.

1. The romance was cathartic to watch. I dated a guy 5 years younger than me many years ago and we parted way after about 7 years on/off together. I generally avoid dramas with young man-older woman romance partly because of my own real-life experience. But I decided to give this drama a shot and was pleasantly surprised. Its nice to watch the relationship between SSC and LYA unfolds with such sweetness. It truly takes courage to date a younger man and I totally can understand LYA's concerns. My younger partner had the zest and optimism of youth that I see in SSC which can take time for someone older to adjust to. When SSC told LYA, 'Trust me, I am able to do this'. It reminded me when I was being told similarly but unlike LYA, I just couldn't take that leap of faith. Ultimately, I'm happy for LYA and for her happiness with SSC. But I have to say someone as mature as Song San Chuan at 22yrs old in his first relationship is somewhat a fictional creation (hahaha).

2. There are so many traits of LYA that I admire. I worked in a corporate education institution for 13 years and even got a long-serving employee award.... and I totally feel for LYA. When LYA has to face really unreasonable people (e.g her boss, that arrogant badminton player etc) and their demands, I really salute her for being able to keep her cool. She listened to what they had to say, and will calmly say 'Okay, I will see to it'. But she did still manage to express her thoughts and make clear her feelings esp if something is not right. LYA is so hardworking, such a great troubleshooter and not overly dramatic. I told my husband that I'll willingly work for her as my boss.

3. I am happy LYA has her female support system in Luo Nian. They help each other, cheer each other on, do girly stuff together and speak honestly to each other. Such a treasure. I enjoy their interaction.

Other thoughts:
1. Words of Wisdom. The one saying that really stuck with me was 'It takes more courage to let go than to persevere'. It totally resonated with me. I had an underlying eye problem that can lead to blindness and it recently worsened . In the end, I had to withdraw from my PhD studies and resign from my long-term job. It was scary to do that but I did it anyway. Some ppl was like 'It's your dream to do your PhD, don't let go of it'. In the end, I told them 'Dreams change... and I like to be able to still have my vision 4 yrs down the road and not exhaust it in exchange for a PhD'

2. I didn't think I'll like Liang Tao but I really warmed up to her in the later episodes. Her unique take on life and her ethics on things are good. However, her relationship with JiaoJiao I don't quite feel it. JiaoJiao as a character is really insufferable although he gets better in time.

3. I'm cheering for the relationship between Luo Nian and coach Zhang Yan. It started with a bit of dislike when they first meet, then to mutual respect as they worked together.

4. The OSTs are great. Enjoyed listening to the tracks play at all those pivotal heartwarming moments.

5. Tong Lu's Story Arc. I have to say leaving your family behind when you are terminally ill and not giving them the chance to say goodbye before dying is very traumatising for those left behind. I took care of my father for 4 years from the time of his incurable cancer diagnosis to his death. The time caring for him was the time we used to say goodbye to him. To have it taken away would be so so sad for me.

Overall, I find this drama soothing to watch - relatable, great female and male lead, sweet romance with thoughtful words of wisdom thrown in.