Everyday, I think of going out, venturing back into the world. Leave my cares and worries and go someplace else. On most days, I want to go back to La Union... or as most people fondly call it "Elyu." People know me well will wonder why I, a person who always tries to avoid the beach, would ever want to go back to Elyu. To be honest, I do not really have a definite answer. La Union is up north and quite a hassle to go to. The first (and only) time I went there, it was a sponsored trip which I was kinda required to join. I was hesitant to go alone to a town I have never been to. And that time, I did not have any friends in La Union. Related Link: La Union Itinerary I did not go there to surf nor to lay on the beach. I went with just the itinerary and the task to take some photos and post some stuff online. Pretty basic. But that trip turned out to be one of the best I have ever been to. My Elyu I went on the trip with strangers and literally ended up…
Dear Love
Dear Love, The past few weeks have been great. The past two days have been especially wonderful. I have been laughing and also been very productive. But today, just a few moments ago, I read a piece of fiction that I have already previously read. I loved it when I first read it. It is a happy end to a sad story. So when I saw it again, I re-read the last few parts. But it made me sad. And suddenly, tears were about to fall. And I found it difficult to move, to lift the glass of water, to stand up. I felt weak. I do not know why. To be honest, I do not want to know why it made me sad. I have things to do. But this, I can do to try to lessen the pain. Or numb myself. I write about it. Tell this story to you. There is nothing more than a sad story here. No lesson, no insight. Nothing new. Just me being randomly sad and not feeling ok for no particular reason. I do not want to cry it out or sleep it off because I really want to finish what I…
Dear Love
Dear Love, It's been a while. Suddenly, it is August... and before we know it, the ber season is here. And 2021 will come to a close. It's like I blinked to rest and the year went by, without much really happening to me. But really, a lot has happened since. I would like to say I am much better. Truth is, I do not know. But this I am certain, I have come to know, learn, and realize a lot these past few months. Whether by mistake or mere happenstance, I have come to understand more about myself. Not intentionally. Definitely not deliberately. But I welcomed it. Like a flood, memories came rushing back. Along with it, more tears than I had expected. Countless nights spent thinking. Mulling, And yes, crying myself to sleep. I am not ok. But this time, not because of the usual reasons. One day, I will be brave enough to tell those stories. Share those memories. Meantime, I will spend more time thinking, asking, and seeking answers. Not because I need closure, but because I need to do better. Be better. I am not ok. My heart is not ok. My mind is clouded.…
Marry You
Yes, SHINee is back. Before you start wondering when and why I suddenly became a KPop fan, let me tell you it is a long story that developed in just a few weeks. Will definitely share more about that soon. Meanwhile, let's enjoy this SHINee comeback teaser "Marry You." Marry You Live Performance SHINee recently held a digital event entitled "The Ringtone" and at the end of the show, they performed one of the songs from their 7th album. Baby Cheese Taemin has been hinting about this song and some viewers even guessed the title during the broadcast. It has been weeks since I first watched this and yes, I do watch it at least once day. The song is not yet available on Spotify but will be online soon. Watch their performance and tell me you were as enthralled as I am. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GG9hPKwmeYo This is such a nice song. A bit slow but definitely a good showcase for the vocals of all four. And their styling in this performance is just impeccable. Key always be serving. (Do not miss his Allure feature on turning 30 and his views on femininity and masculinity. ) Marry You is the so-called "Side…
Dear Love 02/22
Dear Love, It has been a long time. I have been meaning to write for weeks now but I always forgot to do so. Not because I have no reason to share but, well, because I have been too preoccupied. And I have also started journaling. My entries are mostly short and not as profound as I would like them to be. I often write about an hour before I sleep. So I am usually sleepy or tired. I am still undecided about how I should proceed with journaling. Should I just do as I do now and write about whatever my thoughts are at the end of the day? Or should I try to be more creative? I do want to try to do creativity exercises but I am still unsure about that. My days have been long and productive since January 1. But the past week has been hard. Nothing bad happened. Nothing big really. I was just exhausted. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. I did not plan to rest or take a break but I slept late on Monday because of F1 and was happy to see that I had coincidentally scheduled Tuesday as rest day. And I…
Coffee and Tea Time Playlist
Good day! How has your week been? I have mentioned that Coffee Time is my favorite part of my Morning Routine. And one of the reasons I love this part of my day is my own Coffee Playlist. The playlist is entitled with the Coffee and Tea emojis on Spotify. I just like it that way. Anyway, I thought of sharing the playlist and how I created it. Creating a Coffee Playlist This playlist did not actually start as a "Coffee Playlist." Initially, I wanted to make a playlist of two of my favorite French songs, La View en Rose and La Mer. I included Lanca Perfume and added a few other French, Italian, and Spanish which had a mellow but upbeat vibe. It was mostly jazz and bossa nova songs. It was originally titled "Of Roses and the Sea." https://open.spotify.com/track/3lAun9V0YdTlCSIEXPvfsY?si=xPbRRxXnQPWA4ue6RWqSeg https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZeHwwyO4hRMKYk5L1uke6?si=gv0YZyNaS262VNiDkWwy5Q https://open.spotify.com/track/3cijWAljXxxJDco4N2aLQl?si=mVA1xxz3To-l-RfHhSNEPQ I listened to this playlist often and kept on adding songs as suggested by Spotify. Eventually, I realized it actually gave me cafe vibes. It was the perfect playlist while having coffee or tea, any time of the day. So I sought to add more songs that were not just French, Italian, or Spanish. Adding some Asian…