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Unhappy For You

Watched the movie yesterday and here are my thoughts:

The movie and the storyline in general are 7/10. Nothing new and a typical love/heart break story. BUT JoshLia serves. Acting and visuals wise, they are giving. Did they make me cry? Of course! Ako pa ba? Baka iyakin lang talaga ako pero I felt the story. I don’t have the same experience because I know for myself that I cannot be casual with my ex. It is just JoshLia showcases “that” chemistry. They make you feel the love that they share and the pain that they suffered on that relationship. Sabi nga ng Tita ko, Juancho and Zy’s story tells what really happened to Joshua and Julia. I do not want to give spoilers but if I am a JoshLia fan, I would agree. It is like they are narrating what between them.

There is a bit of comedy also. Julia and Joshua is effortlessly funny and such a joy to watch.

People get tired. People have limits. People only have so much to offer and so much to give. There are also people who are really madly and crazily in love to the point that their way of thinking and decisions do not make sense and are just pure stupid.

And it is also true that sometimes, the best and most logical choice is to let go, even if you do not want to, even if never wanted to. Letting go doesn’t mean love vanished or given up. Sometimes, you just know that better is coming when you decide to go out of that situation or relationship.

Unhappy For You also tells us that there is always two sides of the story. One’s perspective is different than the other. There should not be a good guy bad guy in the relationship because both parties are mutually happy during the relationship and also mutually suffering during or after the relationship.

Communication, growth, support, and dreams should always be present and should always be mutually understood and committed. One cannot function alone to carry the relationship. It always takes two to tango.

For the technicalities, Star Cinema always produces beautifully shot scenes and angles. I guess Moira’s Paubaya is really JoshLia’s breakup theme song since it was released. The scoring made me cry. The writing is good also —- the movie is romantic but has comedy on the side.

Everyone can enjoy the movie and the chemistry of JoshLia. Tho I would say that this movie is best suited for couples who are young in love and just starting life together. They will learn a lot from this movie.

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Sharing my Vietnam Day 2 Vlog

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Sharing my Vietnam Day 1 Vlog - Hanoi

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ICMC, MBA

A Repost from FB (July 30, 2023)

Today, I stand before you with a heart filled with joy, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment as I proudly announce the completion of my MBA journey at UP Diliman. Sumablay na ako finally! It has been an extraordinary adventure, full of challenges and opportunities, pushing me to discover new things within myself. I offer this achievement to the Lord, who has been the source of my strength and wisdom; Tatay, who has been so patient, understanding, and proud; Inay, who has been very supportive in every way; my furbabies – Othelo and Pepper, who have been my stress reliever and source of my happiness; and of course, my friends, colleagues, and mentors, who have been my motivation and constant reminder of my potential.

The path to earning my MBA was anything but smooth. It demanded relentless dedication and sleepless nights, striving to strike a balance between academic excellence and professional commitments. Yet, every hurdle and obstacle I faced turned out to be a stepping stone toward my personal growth.

Throughout this journey, I had the privilege of meeting some remarkable individuals who became my friends, my mentors, and my inspiration. To Kath and Van, my Ohana, thank you for all the memories and learnings that we shared. To Block X and Y, thank you for the experiences I had with all of you even though most of them are online.

The learning experience was exhilarating, and I couldn't have asked for more passionate and insightful professors who pushed us to think critically and creatively. Imagine writing case studies almost every day until dawn. They challenged us to go beyond the obvious, encouraging us to question the norms and explore new paradigms.

But amidst the challenging coursework and intensive requirements, there was an element of fun and excitement that transformed the MBA journey into a truly unforgettable chapter of my life. I discovered the joy of collaboration, the thrill of presenting ideas and solutions, and the satisfaction of getting the approval of the professors on our proposed courses of action for the problem.

And again, I can't thank my family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, and mentors enough for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Their encouragement and belief in my potential were the driving forces that kept me going even during the toughest times (remember COVID?) and even during those times when I broke down and lost confidence and motivation.

To all those who stood by my side, who lent a listening ear, who shared laughter and tears, and who believed in me when I doubted myself—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your belief in me made all the difference, and I dedicate this achievement to each one of you. Please know that I just really need to mention a few – Tatay, Inay, Ching, Ate Yan, BLB, Sir Gamats, Eva, Jessa, Mary, ShotPuno, Jygcy, Honey, Kakampink – thank you for your full trust, for making me feel that you genuinely believe in me, for your motivations, for uplifting me during all those hardships and tears, and for always being there, reaching out when I needed you the most. BIG THANKS AND APPRECIATION. Mahal ko kayo. Salamat rin mga Tita, Ninang, Tito, and mga pinsan ko sa pag suporta sa Inay and Tatay, for always looking out for them. Thank you po. I am grateful also to Aki – now I can share my achievements, goals, and dreams with someone special to me.

As I close this cherished chapter, I carry with me not just a degree but a treasure of memories, learnings, and a mindset that embraces challenges with open arms. This MBA journey has transformed me in ways I could have never imagined, and I'm excited to embark on the next chapter with a heart full of ambition, thirst for continued growth, and unbreakable grit. I also promise to honor excellence and integrity in everything that I do and will do.

Sa lahat ng nangangarap, remember that no dream is too big, no goal is unattainable. Embrace the challenges, cherish the moments, and believe in your abilities. With prayers, faith, dedication, perseverance, law of attraction, and a dash of fun, you can conquer any mountain standing in your way.

Padayon!

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My boyfriend asked me what’s Tumblr? And thanks to him, I was motivated to write here today — yeah, blame his curiosity.

So what’s with Tumblr? I would say it’s a blog site. It’s like Facebook but different. It’s a platform where you are free to write anything without people judging you. I would say X (Twitter) was like that before but now, everyone is criticizing you for anything that you say or post per se—- at least for the celebrities, I am not a celebrity but surely there are people that judge me, and I already accepted that it is just how people are. Is it part of our genetics? I don’t know. Anyways, this post is not about them. This is about my first public Tumblr post in the longest time (2 or 3 years since). And I hope that Tumblr is still the same —- the artsy, weird, inspirational, and freedom platform that I know. (Don’t mind the noun among the adjectives, I can’t find the right word to describe further ksks).

So what’s the update about me? Number 1 is the second word in this post. Yeah! I got my loves after four years of tears, pandemic, and school. A reward? No. He just came at the right time. We call each other Aki — no, it is not a shortcut for Akin. It comes from a japanese word that means autumn or serenity. He is truly my serenity. My peace and my rest. He’s the best cook, I swear! Blame him for my weight increase. He’s good at singing too. Hopefully we can agree with the genre tho, he’s the Beyonce and I am the Paramore.

Number 2 - I finally got my MBA from UP Diliman! I had a long post about my MBA application journey here and I am so glad I was able to finish my studies and graduate. I graduated last July 2023. I was planning to post here last year about that but I just rarely use social media except for Twitter and I became more lazy on my writings so, I apologize to my calaycay blog.

After I graduate (yeah you can’t stop me from repeating it over and over, it’s my pride!), I was able to get a part-time teaching job (Number 3) from our affiliate school. It’s a whole lot different experience. I think I need to post about this in a separate narrative. But I am very happy to be able to do that at least for a sem. They did not give me a load for this sem. They did asked me to teach Research but I don’t think it’s my forte so I declined. I am not ashamed to admit that I am a lazy reader. I would read only if I had to. I would rather be sleepless binge watching than reading. Sorry this MBA is not a reader. Ksksks.

I traveled to Coron (number 4)! I posted my reels on my private account. Don’t worry, I will finish our long-length vlog and post it here. I am thankful to be with Aki on this trip. I crossed out one of my bucket list with him. Coron is such a treasure. Definitely one of the best beaches in the country! I wanna go back.

I got my ebike (number 5) last year. I would say it is an expensive but good decision. Luigi, the name of my ebike, gives us convenience. I drive him only once a week since I am still working onsite and only goes home on Thursdays to weekend. At least I have something that I acquired for convenience. :)

There are a lot more that happened—- my Tatay and Inay are very healthy and I pray that they would stay that way; I am now an iPhone user but I am still a big fan of Andriod; Othelo and Pepper still cannot get along.; We have a new cat named Sab because he is a substitute to Pepper’s kitten who got escaped from the cage before he was given to us; I travelled to Vietnam with my persons. Vietnam is very reach in culture —- definitely a must-visit country but I recommend Hanoi than Ho Chi Minh; and I got promoted at work (will have separate post about this). There’s a lot more!

I would try be as active as possible in writing here. I also need this to have something to look back in the future.

It’s good to be back, Tumblr!

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Aspiring management students, FAITH Colleges is looking for scholars! Check out the poster below for more information.

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Just reminding you of your rights as a Filipino.

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Finally, nagka-time rin kahapon and finished our Kota Kinabalu 2020 video. 😉

Ito na siya! Enjoy. ❤️

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Peculiar Night

Tonight, tomorrow night, and the nights after tomorrow will be quite different. I'm home and will be at home for the next 14 days, at least. The street lights across the hectares of sugarcane in front of our house, the poor puppy who is squeezing himself in the soil because it's cold, the chitchats of our neighbors, the sound of the engines of the motorcycles passing by, the sways of the leaves of the trees, the barking annoying dogs, the little sounds of the crickets - I can see and hear them clearly. Tonight, tomorrow night, and probably the nights after tomorrow will give me this feeling. I can feel both peace and chaos at the same time. I want to cry but I also want to be positive and just smile. The peace of being at home in the province - I would rather not have this if it has to be this difficult for the world. As I spend quality time with my lola, I can't help but to think about the crisis the we facing right now. I'm scared. We are all scared. But I'm more terrified with the fact that elderlies are the most affected by this outbreak. All I pray right now is for the healing of everyone. I pray for the cure against this virus. Mostly, I pray for the the protection and health of my Lola and Tatay. Lord, please spare everyone from this novel virus. Tonight, tomorrow night, and definitely the nights after tomorrow, we will entrust everything to You, oh Lord. I know that everything will be okay with Your grace. And as I look up at this quiet dark sky, I receive your promises oh Lord. The promise of peace.

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Hi guys!

This simple video for our latest travel in Brunei is up!

I-co-compose ko pa yung blog after ko tapusin yung video for Malaysia.

Anyways happy viewing! 🇧🇳❤️

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Let your heart be happy. ❤️

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Ito ang aking pasasalamat sa lahat ng biyaya na aking natanggap sa taong 2019. Maraming salamat Panginoon sa pag-admit ko sa MBA Class 2019 of UPD at sa maraming pang biyaya na natamo ko at ng aking pamilya. Mahal na mahal Ko po kayo.

Maraming salamat rin po Sto. Niño. Salamat rin sa lahat ng mga tao na nag-asikaso sa akin sa araw na ito. God bless us all! 💓💙

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Happy New Year! ❤️

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Dumping my happy Baguio photos. Also to remind myself that I can still have this beautiful smile despite of what I learned about you today.

*Claiming I will meet my happiness this 2020.

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Taal Lake Tour

November 24, 2019

Part of my work is to visit the sites of our newly acquired properties and other developments. Our ED let me join the Taal Lake Tour with the wild life Specialists of UP Diliman. We were joined by Ms. Lilian, a botanist; Ms. Gizelle, an entomologist; and Ms. Lala, an ornithologist.

It was fun. I learned a lot of things especially about birds. Did you know that different kinds of Heron, Egret, and Swallow birds from China migrated here in the Philippines and they are now enjoying their stay at Taal Lake? Hmmm. I guess we really cannot avoid Chinese invasion. (Oopss).

It was my first time to ride our Queen Fisher boat. This boat has a deck, and woah, the view and experience from the deck is really different. I love it.

We were also joined by the famous Architect in Sports Facilities, Arch. Ike Madamba.

I'm so proud of this shot. He is like Ninoy Aquino here. 😅

The captain of our boat was also amazed by the facts that we learned from Ms. Lala.

Our last stop at the lake is Manakah. This is a perfect retreat destination. We have a tree house, swing, and cottages here with the mesmerizing view of the lake, plus a free buko. 🥰 A Red Balete tree will welcome you in this site.

Fact: Did you know that Balete trees are parasites? When their seeds get pollinated by the birds to another tree, the seeds grow roots and make that tree into its host. That's why Balete trees have hollows, its the trunk of the host tree. 😲😲😲

This tour is a perfect weekend getaway. Just south of Metro Manila. We can also arrange a pick up from the city if you want. 😉

Let me know if you also want to Experience Batangas! 💕

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Carpool please

Hi I'm looking for a carpool from Makati/Manila to Balayan/Calaca/Nasugbu every Saturday. Then vice versa every Sunday night or Monday earliest in the morning. Passenger here. Thank you.

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Fight that demon.

Stand up.

Smile.