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Admittedly, I'm far from being a perfect (heck, even a good) partner, but everytime I think about how pure my partner is, I come back to my senses.

i just miss being this hot

*now lol

I might've been absent from my friends' lives for quite a while now, but I really want them to know that I'm still here, that they can still depend on me, especially know that I have more autonomy.

Maybe 2025 will be the time to reconnect more. I miss a lot of people.

There are days when I think about whether or not I'm ready for a full-time remote work set-up.

A bit sad that I haven't read a lot of books this year but I also have to understand that I did a lot of things also — watch films in theaters, travel inside and outside the country, socialized more.

The way my friend had to let me know that she was planning to meet me on the third week of January 2025 so that I can book my schedule already screams so much of how and who I am as a person.

Oh fudge, I have to be here in the office until 5:30-ish. I'm so sleepy pa. 😴

Thinking of adding more CDs to my collection before the year ends. 🤔 I enjoyed listening to Punisher from start to finish while adoring the cool booklet of lyrics.

I appreciate how I value "clout" less now than when I was with my ex-date before. Dante keeps me grounded, less anxious about the things I stress myself over with like uncertainties and plans and the future. It's not always glitters and fairies but we march on, we make way for each other's growth.

Time and time again, it's proven that controlling the narrative is as important (if not more) as being on the side of truth. Whether in art or real life, there's always that gray area that makes stories and people more colorful, more interesting.

🤍 happy heart

Always fun to experiment on photographs in RawTherapee, like I don't understand the majority of the sliders and tools I toggle there but I learn something new everytime I use it. It adds another layer of excitement and exploration every time I take photos during travels.

Today, I mourn the passing of Proton. I never imagined that I would grieve for someone I hadn't met yet. Run free along the rainbow bridge, Proton.

Some interesting things I've seen on the internet today: (1) Olfactory Opprression PhD dissertation; (2) Termites vs Ants standoff; (3) Mingyu pit pics.

Maligayang Kaarawan, couz! 🥳

Agree, I feel like this idea needs to be expounded. It's a critique of our (queer) culture, yes. But it's more than that I guess.

There's a part of me that's relieved that my partner isn't part of and don't care about Twitter gays and cliques, like he's not part of and participate in the "subculture" that I belong to.

Baguio is like Tagaytay on steroids, meaning that the traffic and the volume of tourists are also on overdrive. 🥸 But despite this, you won't make me hate this city, maybe.

Initially watched Wicked for my girl Ari, but god, Cynthia, sorry I wasn't familiar with your game. I'm Not That Girl is now on top of my favorite Wicked songs!!

I'll let you in on a secret. One of my greatest weakness is opening an onigiri properly. I haven't done it yet, if frustrates me but brings some color into me, like how I used to not know how to use chopsticks. 🥴

My long weekend starts today. I'm thinking of grabbing a book I can read while waiting for the boyf later. 🤔

Competitiveness will always be a "masculine" trait for me, because what do you mean we have to be ranked in order to boost our value and self-worth? Why can't things just be communal?

If only coffee here is as cheap as Vietnam's, I'd take the "coffee running in my bloodstream" to heart.

RIGHT? Hngh

One oomf from Twitter said something about someone being a "chunknito." I want to be THAT. Lol.

The way I'm living for the SZA crumbs from Kendrick Lamar's new album lol.

A spontaneous trip to Baguio this coming weekend promises to be one of my most rejuvenating trips this year and prolly my last for 2024, to celebrate my partner's birthday.

They say couples who visit the city are doomed. We believe otherwise.

Arcane finale feels a bit rushed. But might have a change of mind tomorrow once I've let it marinate. But some of the things I love: (1) Ekko's time manipulation thingy, (2) Fight scene: Ambessa vs Caitlyn & Mel; (3) Alternate universe where Powder is alive. 💙

I have high hopes that I'll be able to pursue [redacted] next year. It's gonna be tough for sure, but maybe it's the push I need to get motivated again.