GG Vlog Milan Fashion Week 2024

Board the "train" bound for Milan and "circle" for a few days. Feel the city scenery washed by drizzle and dust; Listen to the surging heat of foreign streets; Record the moment of tranquility belonging to Xiao Zhan under the afterglow of the setting sun; Walking in the huge "circle" of "the world". Every moment, we pass by a new "margin".

Xiao Zhan - TOD'S headquarters

Who dis?

Every part of him is so beautiful!! Even when blurred.

He's so silly.

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Oh please tell me that there's all inclusive gifset/video compilation of GG drinking with a straw existing somewhere?! Just stumbled again to one version and it reminded me from all the rest I've seen and now I think I need it more than than I need air! He's so cute and adorkable my heart bursts ❤️!!

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Him using a straw. lol. In hindsight, the budweiser w/ a straw thing totally makes sense now. I kept the rest under the cut. I have a few for you 🤍🤍

Most adorable pitcher

So, I have finished Gossip Girl (2008-2012, CW) once again and I have things to say. I was 14 when I started watching the show when it aired and since I was at school back then it was only fair every girl in my class was obsessed with it. One of my best friends even copied Blair Waldorf for quite some time. Easier times that were. Being 25 now gave more perspective during the re-watch I did after being completely swept off my feet with Penn Badgley's performance in YOU (2019, Netflix). As Joe Goldberg reminded me a lot of Dan Humphrey I decided to share my thoughts on the character development in Gossip Girl through 6 seasons we have.  I do not think I will be watching the reboot though. The OG GG is too close to my heart. Anywho, let's go! (spoilers ahead, so I will humbly continue under the cut)

I may express an unpopular opinion on here, but Dan being GG is actually very logical to me as a viewer. That can come off as infatuation with the characters and the bougie lifestyle shown in the series, but if you think deeply about that it is the only possible answer. You never think of the "good guy" to hurt those he seem to care about so much, but no one ever asked Dan about his true feelings. 

Serena Van der Woodsen Starting the series with her comeback to the Upper East Side we first see Serena as a girl with baggage. Troubled past (if it even is past) and huge desire to be better. She was trying, but the Upper East-Side is irresistible with it's scheming and diamond glow covering all the bullshit in the closets. Serena did her best and her final redemption act was to forgive Dan for everything he caused and how he hurt her in the past because for ONCE IN HER LIFE she was able to relate to his outsider experience. She had plenty of her bitchy moments but I still believe that at her heart she is the little ray of sunshine we saw in season 1. Serena as a character wasn't overcomplicated or really vicious, she just wanted to be seen not as a shallow rich socialite, but for what she really is - a young girl who made mistakes on her way, and to be loved for that. Serena is my baby.

Blair Waldorf Blair was supposed to be the show's real bad bitch and she definitely is. She truly showed her bad and bitchy sides lots of times but the real fault in her is that she is an annoying privileged know-it-all white girl who thinks she has the world at the palm of her hand. We all know how that went down. Blair isn't evil either. She is an attention whore even more than Serena, but she mostly imposed it on herself thinking her father neglected her when he never did (while Serena's father did neglect both his children and manipulated his way back into theirs and his ex-wife's lives). Blair is strong and loyal and those are her fortes. Her and Chuck are that magnetic painful love not all of us experience, but those who did - understand it takes hell of a character to abandon the toxic and face your own demons for the sake of the loved one. Blair is amazing and we should take up her courage and blatant honesty.

Chuck Bass On a related note, Blair's one true soulmate, Chuck, was the most complicated character on the show. It looked pretty obvious in the beginning but the development of his kept me watching till the end. I mean, daddy issues, substance abuse, deviant (and predatory at times) sexual behaviour are some of the first impressions of Chuck. Still, Chuck (as all of the Upper East Side kids really) is the product of parental neglect and lack of proper care and upbringing. It makes my heart so happy to see he did the work and realised he doesn't have to be like his father (heartless piece of shit, if you ask me) but become his own self and thrive. His connection to Blair was painful and heartbreaking but in the end it was worth it. They are invincible together and their love is the realest.

Nate Archibald The Golden Boy or should I say the Golden retriever? I mean, he is a bit smarter version of Mr. Peanutbutter from BoJack Horseman. Still, Nate has something in him to attract people. Maybe it's his natural himbo charm or just plain desire to be good. I believe Nate also did his best throughout the show to sustain his adorkable self on the required level of being a main character. His obvious motivation was to achieve something himself, with his own effort and it done him good to accept the help in need and make amends. His love choices are questionable, but being easy-going, really kind and naive actually made Nate my favourite on the show. He just wanted everything to be good, who can blame him?

Dan Humphrey Last but not least, huh? The main reason for the years of public humiliation and complicated social interactions for all of the people in GG world. The outcast, the underdog, the Lonely Boy. Who could have thought... Dan first comes off as the integrity itself, righteous and mostly flawless good boy. He fell in love with Serena and that was the starting point of all the shitshow we have witnessed in 6 seasons. Still, Dan is the most human. That's why he knows how to manipulate. Yes, he is obsessive and controlling, he pulled off a lot of shit. Still, he is just at the same level of troubled as Serena is, but in a different way. Mommy issues, divorced parents, lack of socialising with peers and pressure of being an outsider in a very high-end school - no wonder he did what he did. It is not an excuse. He is guilty for causing so much damage. But he still is human. And I admire the strength to reveal himself in order to be with the love of his life, Serena. His damaged teenage mind found a way into her world, but his real self totally won her heart. Was all that drama worth it? Perhaps not, but we wouldn't have something exciting without it. Dan is the OG realest sickest bitch on the Upper East Side. And I love that for him.

Honorable mentions: Jenny Humphrey - totally ruined by the writers. Taylor Momsen is fire though. Rufus Humphrey - best dad ever, but he could've toned down that righteousness. Lily Van der Woodsen - got what she deserved. She's okay. Eric Can der Woodsen - a baby, we love him, he is the best. (and we forgive scheming against Jenny, she wasn't the best, but she tried) Vanessa Abrams - she was a lot and selling Dan's first book was evil. We forgive her, she was also ruined by the writers from the very beginning. Georgina Sparks - so chaotic evil / neutral it was fascinating to watch her do her stuff. Her ending up with Jack Bass is the best we could have had. Would love to see what they do in the shadows.

Most of the supporting characters were amazing and totally logical except for Juliette and Ivy Dickens. Both deserved better treatment from the writers and could have been next Georginas. The real Charlotte Rhodes was wishy-washy. This show taught me forgiveness is very valuable and we are under surveillance 24/7. To quote one of my favourite TikTok sounds - everybody makes mistakes. credit to the gif owners, you did amazing.

Was there ever any kpop songs/artists that you didn’t think you’d like, but ended up really enjoying? For example, I didn’t think I’d like twice, because I thought the ‘adorkable/sweet and silly’ act had been done to death, but found the lyrics of Likey interesting and the song super catchy. Also, was there any u thought u would like, but ended up not being able to get into; e.g, none of got7 songs really grabbed my attention

Interesting ask, thank you! Taemin’s MOVE, believe it or not, first had me confused and bored (!), that was such a case. I didn’t realize how much of a subby masterpiece it is for long, probably because Sexuality/ Thirsty were too stuck in my head :D Tumblr did a good job hyping it so I changed my mind months later. What I thought was monotonous first was actually pretty good tension and it shows Taemin’s appeal so well. What never grew on me was GG’s discography except Catch Me If You Can. As for BTS, House of Cards doesn’t rouse me much — probably since the lyrics are rather sad and dark than erotic — and I prefer their upbeat songs where I can yell along. I feel sexier blasting Base Line. I have no idea where my bangers only policy comes from but it’s always proving itself to be consistent. From every BTS album, the song with the most energy becomes my favorite.

Rose.

I mean, GG might steal it, but I don’t think I’ve seen enough of her to really take the top spot. I do love how genuine she and John are with each other, but so far, her entire characterization has been focused within lens of their friendship.

Dave is funny, but exudes a lot of the macho-ness that’s kind of off-putting for me.

John, I love John a lot. He’s just so adorkable and he’s not ashamed of that fact. He’s so cute sometimes! And I do like he’s so concerned for his dad now that their lives are on the line, despite their history. But yeah, Rose still takes the top spot.

While she’s made a number of questionable decisions, Rose is just amazing. ^^ She’s sassy, intelligent, and analytical. I like how she comes off very cold, but she really does care deep down. Kind of the “jerk with a heart of gold” kind of deal, except without the off-putting macho-ness that comes with that trope so often.

And again, mostly just want to get to know Gamzee because of the RP forum. I don’t know what he did to earn your ire, but I played as this character:

So I can handle some crazy clown troll.

GG New Year Vlog

May the new year capture more of Xiao Zhan's smiles and touching moments. Wishing everyone a happy new year, and may all your wishes come true!

Nineteen-year-old Xiao Zhan and his classmates represented Chongqing Technology and Business University on local TV stations.

Zhan Zhan's New Year's selfies over the years. 2021 - present.

Cute GG Hotsearch

I can't believe this is still trending on hotsearch, it's been up there all day! 😅

A blogger who was in the area when GG got off work reported this story - apparently there was a cat and dog fighting nearby, and when GG saw it on the way to his car he stopped and tried to get people to help break up the fight.

Welcome to the fifth day🤔

GG City Walk Vlog

At the end of the year, the world is hidden in the cold, waiting for spring.