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…
NCT 127 Chill Playlist
Happy 127 Day, NCTzens! It is January 27 (0127) and it is a special day for NCT 127 and NCTzens. To celebrate this day, 127 is sharing their own playlists via the NCT 127 Youtube Channel. Taking their cue, I am sharing also a few of my favorite 127 songs. Specifically, these are songs that I love to listen to on days when I want to just chill and relax. Hope you enjoy my NCT 127 Chill Playlist recommendations. About 127 NCT 127 is the first fixed unit of NCT (Neo Culture Technology), a KPop boy group managed by SM Entertainment. NCT 127 Favorite.BUY the album. NCT's concept is quite uhmmm... complicated to explain. Just think of them as an unlimited boy group composed of multiple units with different concepts. Some of these units have a specific city "home base" where they do most of their activities and promotions. NCT 127 is based in Seoul, Korea and 127 is the longitude of Seoul. They currently have 9 active members and 1 inactive member. 127 debuted in 2016 with "Fire Truck," an energetic and powerful hip-hop song. I mention this because Fire Truck, along with all of 127's succeeding title tracks…
Rainy Days and Mondays
Hanging aroundNothin' to do but frownRainy days and Mondays always get me down Rainy Days and Mondays, The Carpenters First, I love The Carpenters but I don't hate rainy days and Mondays. I used to love the rain. And I used to love Mondays. Keywords: "USED TO." In fact, I loved rainy days. As a sweaty person, I avoided any and all chances of being under the sun and getting sweaty. Growing up, I barely commuted, except going to school and going back home a few times in high school. And for a few semesters in college. And when I started working as an adult, I also barely commuted. Hence, no real reason to hate rainy days. Even when there were flooding in some areas or when traffic was a hassle, I did not mind it much. When finding a cab is a hassle because of heavy rains, I would just spend time at a cafe or wherever I am and just wait it out. I did not mind the rain or its hassles. Plus, rainy days and nights also make the weather cooler and more comfortable for me. Rainy days would usually be spent sleeping in or just lounging…
WayV x Taemin Playlist
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…
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…