Two of my favorite KPOP artists recently released new music. Sharing with you here my WayV On My Youth x Taemin Guilty Playlist. Taemin Guilty On October 30, SHINee's Taemin released his 4th Mini Album GUILTY. The title track is Guilty and it has 6 tracks in total. My favorites are The Rizzness and Not Over You. Taemin is my favorite KPop artist and one of my top favorite artists overall. My TAEMIN Guilty Album Unboxing is on my Youtube channel now: LINK. Related Link: More SHINee WayV On My Youth Meanwhile, my favorite NCT unit WayV released their 2nd Album just a few days later. The album is On My Youth with a title track of the same name. It has 10 tracks in total including an English version of On My Youth. My favorites from the album are Invincible and Rodeo. WayV On My Youth x Taemin Guilty Playlist I collaborated with local SHINee fanbase SHINee World Academy Philippines (SWAPh) to host a Taemin x WayV Listening Party on Stationhead. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20nAqLl5qanrdiO2irsYuG?si=0c7152d1e488450a I created the playlist with the songs from the 2 new albums. Plus, their older releases that fit the vibe and story of the new songs. Hope…
TypeKita is Here
Do you enjoy reading and writing stories? I do. As do most Filipinos. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy fiction, a new app TypeKita is here. During the TypeKita Launch event, the app and its various features and exciting opportunities for readers and writers were introduced. Enjoying Fiction I rediscovered my love for fiction during the pandemic due to the variety and abundance of fanfiction readily available and easy to digest online. Pre-pandemic, I was struggling to reignite my love fore fiction and for reading but I never quite had the right mindset for it. But I was happy to discover that fanfiction and short-form fiction actually gave me the enjoyment I was looking for. Although, I never really considered myself a creative writer, moreso a fiction writer, exposure to fiction encouraged me to explore creative writing. Furthermore, it was really eye-opening to be exposed to different cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles through the stories I read. Plus, the people I met through the KPop fanfiction community really helped me to be more open-minded. So when I heard about the TypeKita Launch, I got excited. Introducing TypeKita During the launch, the team behind the app shared that…
Solo Dating Ideas
I'm single. Unmarried. No partner. Most years I would spend Valentine's Season dating myself. Obviously, not on the day itself. That's a hassle. Anyway, the past few years I have been spending it here at home. And I quite enjoy it. To be honest, I date myself even on other days. Anytime I feel like it. Here are my Solo Dating Ideas if you want to have a fun and memorable day. What is Solo Dating? I am not even sure if that is a legit term for it but it is the word I use when I go out and date myself. Been doing it since I was in college. And I have been doing it more often now that I am usually just at home. I love eating alone. Watching a movie alone. Basically, treating myself to a fun time. Alone. Before, I would usually do it when I want to celebrate something special. Not necessarily Valentine's Day or my birthday. But anything I want to celebrate. Like closing a client deal. Finishing a project. Whatever or whenever I feel happy. Or even when I feel sad. Preparing for your Solo Date What makes a solo date different…
Introduction
This is a prequel(?) to "Reunion." The two stories are connected but each one may be read on its own without reading the other. You may or may not read both. But if you plan to read both, read Reunion first. Or whatever. Anyway, enjoy reading "Introduction." Related Link: Read REUNION First Day of ClassesJune 2, 2008, MondayClassroom Caloy: "Good morning! I am Haechan Carlos Jose. You may call me Carlos or Caloy. My favorite subjects are Math and English. I do not really have a hobby but I love singing and playing the piano." Migz: "OY! Perfect. Jose Mari Haechan pala yan. Kanta ka sa Christmas Party ha." Caloy darts Migz with an annoyed look. He picks up his pen and almost throws it. But he is interrupted... Ms Kim: "Dahil maingay ka, transer here in front. Introduce yourself next." Migz excitedly gathers his things and takes his spot next to Carlos. Migz: "Hi, seatmate! Hi, classmates! I am Mark Miguel Lee. Migz na lang. Wala akong favorite subject kasi magaling ako sa lahat. My hobbies are chess and playing video games." Caloy rolls his eyes. "YABANG!" Freshman YearSeptember 1, 2008, MondayClassroom Migz enters the classroom. It's 7:15 am.…
Reunion
"Hey!" Migz calls on Caloy. Caloy pretends to ignore him. James tells Caloy. "Kausapin mo na. It's time. Close kayo ni Mama niya pero siya mismo di mo kinakausap. Pati mga kapatid niya lagi mong kinakamusta. Usap lang." It's December and they are at Migz's house for their annual class reunion. Caloy never misses their reunions but it's always a little bit awkward because Migz and Caloy have not spoken a word to each other ever since Caloy blocked Migz on social media when they were in first-year college. It has been 10 years. And Caloy feels he should be a little less petty. "Okay, sige na nga. Pag lumapit ulit, kakausapin ko na," he tells James. James goes to Migz, "Lapitan mo na." James hands over a glass of whiskey to Migz, "give him this para kausapin ka. Wag mo kasi asarin." "Oy! Grabe to. Usap na kasi tayo." Migz approaches Caloy again, handing him the glass of whiskey. "Unblock mo na kasi ako." Migz asks Caloy. Caloy retorts "Bakit kasi ang hilig mo akong asarin? Magme-message ka bigla para lang mang-asar. Alam mo naman pikon ako." Migz answers, "Ayaw mo kasi ako pansinin. Lahat na ginawa ko, di…
Dear Love 08.22.2022
Dear Love, It's me again. I just wanted to write today. I have been meaning to do something. I never thought I would seriously consider it. I never did. You know me. I know I will not be good at it or the best at it, I do not even try. But this time... I want to do it. Like think about it everyday kind of want. I do not have a good enough reason other than the thought would not leave my mind. And though it scares me, it excites me and makes me think I should have tried it a long time ago. Will you jump in with me? I need you there. Will you smile and be proud of me? Are you going to tell me I did well even if I end up being mediocre? As I write this, I am listening to songs that remind me of days when I was a little bit more confident. When I thought I was the best and infallible. When I did not have plans but it did not matter because I was smart and good at almost everything. The songs also remind me of the days that inspire…