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I was a casual kpop listener starting with 2ne1 when Sandara / Dara was part of (yes, 2009 i'm such an OG)

I got curious, she was so famous in PH.. it's a new world and was interesting.

I went to Seoul, Korea last January 2020 and bough few little things of Blackpink. 

Then came the pandemic which started my craze / seriousness about kpop with TREASURE and BLACKPINK. The rest is history.

Bought merch, kpop albums, lightsticks - I even have a Twitter stan account haha! 

Also had few giveaways in Youtube and Instagram about them. Gosh. I even donated and voted. 

Why? They made me sane and happy during the pandemic. They effectively entertain me and at the same time stressing me with some fan wars hahaha. 

Anyway, to cut the story short, I just attended BLACKPINK Concert in Abu Dhabi last January 28 2023 in Etihad Park with my boyfriend Levi and her sister Jas. I was able to attend their online concert but this is different. I was disappointed on myself for not buying the VIP because my reason was I will be standing (my old body will be aching hahaha). 

I still enjoyed it in Gen Ad. We did not even wait too long like we went there 1.5-2 hours before the concert? hahaha the tita in me is showing really. 

I got teary eyed when the show started - I was happy. They inspire and motivate me. I love them all and their songs. I hope they renew their contracts in YG and stay together as 4. 

My first concert was 2NE1 in Manila wayback 2011. I was with my sister that time in Araneta and this Born Pink in Abu Dhabi was my second kpop concert. And you know what will be the third? It is for TREASURE in April and bought VIP Soundcheck - I will be alone and will be standing for long hours. OMG. 

Better book my flights now. Wish me luck as I went home this December - January 2023 for 6 weeks. 

It may cost a lot of money but the joy and thrill lasts for a lifetime. 

Exciting things ahead!

More Results in 2023

Happy New Year!  

How time flies really, we are now in 2023!

Spending the day extra special as I’m home with my family. Nothing fancy, just us relaxing and eating lots of food haha! 

I slept almost all day hahaha. Watched some anime in Netflix and posted on our business accounts. And excited for Blackpink’s little sister - BABYMONSTER hehehe. It was basically a chill day! 

I have high hopes for the year. I felt that I planted enough seeds from the previous years. 

Hopefully this 2023, I claim to gain great and satisfying results, better health and more peace of mind. I hope to save more too though I have many plans to travel hahaha. 

Overall, I am hopeful and excited for this year. I am ready! 

Thank You Lord for everything.

I am blessed to have this kind of life. 

Almost at 2022

 Few hours to go and it is the New Year! 

And here's the traditional Year Ender blog post :) 

It seems 2022 was too fast - even my boss felt this too. 

Is it because I am too busy? There was even a time that I never left home for two weeks but it doesn't mean that I did not do anything - it was actually the opposite. 

In general, this year was so productive that it was exhausting yet I am thankful of the opportunities. And weirdly, I want more. 

This 2022, I am claiming for fruitful results, better overall health and genuine happiness to me and others. 

Indeed, there were results in terms of my career and businesses. My family and I are healthy & happy. 

It was a great year though I felt I given so much that I forgot to receive. Claiming that the new year, I will be able to feel the results of all the hard work and back pain of 2022 haha :) 

Travel, Finance & Health: I guess this year, I prioritized my mental health more by traveling. 

Thankfully, I was able to go on a new country which is Georgia (you know my life goal of visiting atleast 1 new country a year continues). Then I went home in the Philippines twice - which means I spent lots and lots of money. No regrets but I hope to save more next year haha! 

I also visited clinics most this year due to my eyes and skin issues that hopefully will improve. I also experience back pains lately (really need to improve my work chair).

Career & Relationships: Still the same, nothing new with my bf and I. I am happy for his success in terms of his career & business and I hope it will continue in the coming years. 

For me, I hope to still be an added value to my work company. It was my 3rd year already and one of my bosses posted on Linkedin about me which was unexpected and I am grateful. Need to work harder and smarter. 

Businesses & Investments: This year, my sister and I expanded our businesses which mean more efforts yet we received results. Need to improve more and plan things ahead. We need to be more organized and creative as there are too much competition now. 

It looks like I really spent a lot of penny this year (which means giving away too). Oh well, you really get what you pay for. 

Overall, 2022 is not too bad. I am thankful for all the blessings and opportunities, for the good health of my parents, myself and loved ones and for the peace of mind. 

It is not always perfect, there were things I am longing for but did not get. As they say, you can't have it all. But thankfully, I have them at ALMOST. 

Thank you 2022. I felt you can be better that's why I am looking forward for the New Year more :)