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─── ⋆⋅Girls’ Generation 소녀시대 ‘FOREVER 1’ inclusions⋅⋆ ──

as of 04/17/2025

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📸 hellophoto.ph

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📸 D’Festa BGC

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📸 Photoism — SM City Fairview

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📸 Retrato Self-Shoot Studio

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📸 Fotogràfi

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📸 Insta Mirror

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midnight sun (2006) — dir. 小泉徳宏

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April 2024

April was such a mess. I thought I would finally be free from my job, but my resignation letter was declined again. I'm starting to feel numb. I can't come up with any more reasons for my resignation, as it keeps getting rejected, all for that flexible trainer position I don’t even want anymore. I just want to be free—to breathe without feeling stressed by my incompetent team leader and coworkers, and all the other bullshit that comes with it. I don’t wanna work as hard as I did before, especially since I know the stats will just be manipulated anyway, all to secure that WFH setup.

The only good thing is that I have friends to get through this chaotic phase with. Some of them have noticed how drained I’ve been lately, and I’m really grateful that they’ve respected my sudden silence.

with love, j

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📸 인생네컷 (Life4cuts) — Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces

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March 2024

march wasn't that kind to me either, but these people kept me sane.

most of us ay galing sa shift pero inilaban talaga nang malala makapag-recharge lang at some point. nasaktuhan pang nag-peak ang acid reflux ko dahil walang matinong tulog + wala pang kain + rurok ang stress level.

with love, j

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📸 Mirror Studios — SM North EDSA Branch

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📍Chachago — Montaña

— R E V I E W —

ella and i actually went out for a coffee but i suddenly craved for a milk tea after seeing chachago, as i've been watching mama lanlan's videos on fb reels recently lol. anyway, i never wanted to try here 'cause of their low, small tables that would be very inconvenient for those who came to work/study. i ordered matcha with salted cream cheese and the classic corndog (the corndogs are the only available snacks at that time ror). it was definitely good as i can taste the green tea, but i couldn't taste the cream cheese at all, even after mixing it. their corndog is good, too! not the "puro harina" type of corndog. we had to transfer to a different cafe as the place was too cold for us. haha.

i wasn't even able to study at all 'cause i couldn't find a comfortable position to do so + i felt so sleepy with the aircon at 18°C, so we had to transfer to the cafe next door to finally get some coffee lol.

📍Kape Rudy — Burgos

— R E V I E W —

we find their branding cute lol!! i ordered the "mainit" americano. did not like the available pastries, so we just went with the coffee itself. i had to taste test the americano before putting in the provided creamer. it was good, but less bitter/stronger than jollibee's brewed coffee tho. i had to put the creamer after a few sips as it started to taste bland after being less warm.

the place is quite small yet convenient for studying tho.

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February 2024

This love month has been filled with irony and exhaustion, both physically and emotionally, especially in my career. I feel like I've reached my breaking point, and it's finally taking its toll on me.

I've already submitted my resignation letter given the circumstances I found myself in. However, the ACCM has decided not to process my attempt to leave the workplace, insisting that I am better suited for the Trainer position they encouraged me to apply for.

Despite being warned not to expect much due to a prior warning for punctuality issues during critical working days, I was persuaded to pursue the Trainer position back in December. I insisted that I wanted to wait until next year to apply (with the resignation in mind once the 13th-month pay has been credited), but I was urged to seize the opportunity. The ACCM, the Assistant Training Manager, my Trainer, and TL promised to do their best to help retract the warning, ensuring a smoother path to the desired roIe, but the CM remained firm in rejecting my application—a reality check of the politics in the workplace.

I want to apply discreetly due to potential power dynamics, but somehow the news spread. I felt pressure from peers rooting for me to get the position, which added to stress. Dealing with this pressure, alongside the insensitive people making it harder for me, led to my decision to resign.

Hoping for better days ahead...

with love, j

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📸 ligaya studios

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Manila Chinatown

📌 Polland Hopia

📌 Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli / Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House

📌 Wai Ying Fastfood Main Branch 嶸嶸小食館

📌 Shanghai Fried Siopao

📌 Oishiekun Bites

📌 Lord Stow's Bakery

📌 Lucky Chinatown

📍Binondo x Escolta

HUB | Make Lab

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📍Kalinaw Coffee Co. — Montaña, Montalban Rizal

— R E V I E W —

i had vietnamese coffee with dark choco cookies (i think) and they were actually good!!! the vietnamese coffee was served nang nakahiwalay ‘yung milk. i actually tried it with the milk little by little as the cookie was too sweet for me already. but without the milk, it basically tastes like americano (duh!). can’t remember why i have decided to order a green apple soda after. lol!

the place is indeed aesthetic as you are surrounded by paintings + there’s a big mirror near the cashier. my only problem is that the place’s lighting is too dim for me. not sure if it becomes brighter at night haha.