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The Haircut by Carlo Ledesma

"Negrense Carlo Ledesma 32, son of Gerry Ledesma and Ramona Coscolluela, won the Best Film Award and a 10,000 - euro prize from the Mini-Movie International Channel at the Short Film Corner of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival for his film "The Haircut".

The film, which tells the story of a barber who is confronted by a bald customer's request for a haircut, was directed by Ledesma who is based in Sydney, Australia. It was produced by Mel Lozano."

Link: http://www.philmug.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=22658

OMG!!!!! CARLO LEDESMA IS ONE OF MY HIGH SCHOOL CRUSHES! Candy Mag, Seventeen, Game Plan and Probe days pa lang i super duper admired him already. Super good move that he left for Australia to study film. Oh how i wish I can do that too. The film is funny, but keeps that spark of absurdity that i love. Kudos to Carlo Ledesma. I still crush you!

By the way, i heard he's 32 yrs old now. Geeez, i do have a thing for 32 year olds. Hahaha

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A lot of things are keeping me from blogging regularly, I hope to post something about my life soon. :)

I can feel it coming.

It’s Saturday once again, and im here at home, typing away my school miseries. My whole family is checking in at Manila Hotel tonight because it’s Couple’s for Christ Anniversary tomorrow, and they want to be there early so they booked two rooms to accommodate everyone. Goodbye Ylang- Ylang Buffet, cold cuts, cheese, wine, centralized aircon and  bubble bath. Oh geez im so envious. Funny how everything in that hotel smells like Ilang-Ilang, but not Chanel No.5. My high school barkada is having the monthly inuman tonight and im also not going, because I have homework to do. Sounds so college and proper and mature, isn’t it? Riiighhhttt.

For the weekend I have to finish the ff:

      1. Philo Paper about the Nexus exhibit

      2. Read the first article on the Philo handouts

      3. OpMan HW: answer all problems in Chap1. Read chapters 1,2,5. Read Malou's notes. START DOING THE 1ST PARTIAL PAPER!

      4. Macro- Read chapters 1-3. Read Bianx's notes

      5. Marketing- Read chapters 1-5 for Saturday. Review Rhea's notes. START DOING PASS 1 PAPER

It’s only been two weeks and I already have a lot to do, with the Marketing and OpMan passes due the first week of July. Gaddemit thinking about it makes me stressed. OpMan with Mike Tan is information overload every meeting as he crammed 5 chapters in only 3 meetings. Talk about fast teaching. The class is really fun because he’s quite informal in dealing with us, talking to us like adults, asking us to wear corporate attire every Thursday, but I’m worried about the departmental tests ‘cause he’s not going to do it apparently. So I’m back to MSP learning OpMan the Michelle Reyes way which is just the best. Marketing is really interesting and all, and makes me really think if I’d minor Marketing and work with marketing and sales stuff or pursue Law. I'd minor Marketing if I get a grade higher than B+ for Mkt 101 & 102. Im seriously thinking of what to do with my life after college- work or take up Law or study abroad and earn an MBA in some important sounding degree. Sabi nga ni Arlene, “bakit ang aga ko raw kasing tumanda.” I don’t know the answer. I really don’t know.

From the missed inuman parties with my friends, I compensate with org activities. The upcoming recruitment week for the Rowing Team will surely make me busy, interviews for MECO, AJMA and AMA will also take up most of my time. I'm planning to go all out active in all of my orgs this year to make myself an asset to the BOA orgs and for future resume use. Speaking of the rowing team, we had a team building session Yesterday courtesy of team mates slash Strains people Lorenz and Miguel. We super had fun doing all those modules at the Xanland roofdeck and hanging aroung Peabo's pad. Just visit my Multiply for the pictures.

Mango Sale at the end of the month! OMG i'm so excited.

Anyhoo, I have to start my Philo paper. Till the next update.

eli
Daniel Luis R. Convocar
IV Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy
Senior School of Humanities Central Board Representative
Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola
ng Pamantasang Ateneo de Manila 2007-2008

Hello world, updates:

I went to school earlier to get a free elective advisement from the Economics department. So aside from Marketing, Opman, MacroEco. Philo101 and Theo131, I'll have Law11! Whoooppeeeehhh Im so excited although I've heard it requires a LOT of readings. I really want to try it and see if I really want to pursue Law. Im really thinking of studying in the States, probably after a couple of years after college. Yale University is really my dream school but I dont think my family can handle it financially. But still, I'll never know what the future holds.

I accepted the teaching job for 8days that will earn me 1600php. Good enough for one hour of reviewing English to four students daily. Hahaha it sucks. Anyhoo im planning to buy some rubber shoes but Im not yet sure if i'll get a pair of spikes or just some classic Keds. Mother agreed to cover for whatever's kulang. Shemers i need to shop for new clothes before May 28, because from that day until June 9, I'll be really busy. Fucking busy i want to fake an illness.

Anyhoo, the GSK female contact is ruining my RegCom marketing work because her phone is dead. And i dont know any of the company's conact number because i was assured that I will get the deal. Mr. Marc i need you to leave Malaysia now! Wokei Desperate.

So my friends (Tins, Pepa, Faith, Patrick, Gelo and Topher) and I watched Shrek3 in Gateway last Saturday and the movie is so fabulously hilarious. Snow White, Ginger Bread Man, Donkey, Cat and Arthur rocked! "AaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH". Classic. Dinner at Taco Bell because the boys didnt want to try Butter Diner. Boo. I really hate it when people are afraid to try out different things. Tweeners come on, we have the right to be unstable and impulsive! Anyhow i did manage to make them agree to go to Marikina Shoe Expo because it's one of the best places in the Metro to experience contemporary Filipino art. Check out pictures from my Multiply.

So anyways, Maiti i dont really think i can join the Quezon trip. But Quezon or No Quezon we must have a back to school party ha!
Yey early reg for RegCom tomorrow! Whoooppppeeeehhh

And i have thought of a topic for my next entry: 5 women that i would do if i were gay. Exciting!

This is just soooo funny

M: great in bed.
A: you like to drink.
N: you like to drink a LOT.
Z: always ready.
O: awesome kisser.
N: you like to drink a LOT.

Do I have to be reminded that I like to drink a lot? No comment on M,Z, & O


WHAT DOES YOUR LAST NAME SAY ABOUT
YOU?:
A: you like to drink.
B: you like people.
C: you are really silly.
D: one in a million.
E: great in bed.
F: you are dead sexy.
G: you never let people tell you what
to do.
H: you have a very good personality,
looks and a very good kisser.
I: great in bed.
J: people adore u.
K: you're wild and crazy.
L: unbelievably great in bed.
M: great in bed.
N: you like to drink a LOT.
O: awesome kisser.
P: you are popular with all types of
people.
Q: you are hypocrite.
R: fuckin crazy. (in a fun way)
S: easy to fall in love with.
T: you're loyal to those you love
U: you are really silly.
V: you are not judgemental
W: you are very broad minded.
X: you never let people tell you what
to do.
Y: best boy/girl friend any one can
ask for.
Z: always ready.

DELETE THE OTHER PERSON'S NAME AND
REPOST THIS WITH THE TITLE "WHAT DOES
UR LAST NAME SAY ABOUT U"

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I havent slept since last night because I finished MSP's article for MEco! Whooopeeeeehhhh!!! And something great happened at around 12:39 am: Marc Manalastas from Glaxo Smith-Kline texted and said he was interested in my RegCom proposal. I already sent him the email, but I havent spoken to him yet. Shemers I musn't jinx this deal or else Im doomed. I just love connections (Thanks Michelle)!

Rowing today was fun although it was just 3000 meters for our crew, cause we were tricked by some  greedy rower named  Encar. Haha joke. Sayang eh we could have brought the participants up to the Guadalupe Bridge, so that's 4000 meters in total. It's not that far once you get used to rowing.

Anyhoo i had an effin great time with car ride back to Katipunan with Mix, Jeff, and Dan the Man: with us teasing Jeff on his not-so-hidden-desire for Didi; having to laugh about the team's gayness in general; green jokes and Dan's type of girl. It was so hard thinking of a batchmate who's smart (Dan prefers someone studying in Ateneo), pretty, sexy, kinda flat chested, blessed with a huge ass, and nice. Para kasing walang great package akong kilala na ganun. Hahaha. Gaddemmit they make me laugh so hard. Can't wait for liquor ban to be lifted so we can have a team bonding inuman session!!! Crash Peabo's condo! Yey!

So I'm just waiting for Dad to get home so i could get some money from him cause I'll be meeting Arcel, Arlene and Camyl later at Starbuck's. Bonding time, aylaaaaaveeet. Hahaha

I better get some sleep later

Ohmygaaaaaddd I can't think of anything to write about MSP's article for MEco. *PANICPANICPANIC* It's due tomorrow and all I have is three sentences. I actually have a lot to say but that little spark of inspiration hasn't come yet. Sheeeeettters. I have to finish this by tonight or else I wont row tomorrow or I cant go with Arcelli, Arlene and Camyl for some bonding time. I have to finish this cause Michelle will kill me and ruin my fantasies about you-know-who. I have to finish this!!!!

Crap it's still technically summer but the rain is ruining my plans for ultimate frisbee. I missed last Wednesday's meeting because it was raining so I assumed it's cancelled but no, at around 5pm I saw those highschool kids playing in the Bellarmine field. I was so jealous. Boo. But i did see my potential crush twice that day. Hahaha. I promise myself that the next time I see him I would definitely get his number for some lame excuse.

"Hey _ _ _ _, can I get your number?" Weh get over it Vero. Hahahaha

I find myself in this stupid predicament called Marketing and Possible Tutoring. My marketing work for RegCom is making me stressed because of inavailability of contacts. Sheesshhhh dapat kasi yung companies hindi iisa yung trunk line para hindi ako nahohold for 15 minutes. Damn Unilever and Sbarro. So yun I havent closed any deal with a bigger company. Next week it's marketing hell week for me. And I'm having second thoughts regarding the review tutorial job offered to me because (1) I'm not a great teacher (2) I have too many obligations and (3) I want to enjoy what's left of this summer vacation. OJTs next year doesnt promise relaxation I am sure.

Gad I need to fix my life.

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Off topic: Mika is love!!!!! I love his music. And it doesnt hurt that he's hot too. Haha.
He should play Freddie Mercury in his biopic.

Summer Rowing Clinic started a bit late today, and despite having Biswind (fyi: the most F*d up boat ever) as my crew's starting boat, it was all fun. The participants we got are all so eager to learn, so unbalanced boats are to be blamed on those damnedcracking wooden boats that are way older than me. I shall upload pictures on Friday cause I've got to take more pictures next meeting. Coolness.

Anyhow I'm really disappointed in Myself cause I haven't done so much marketing work for RegCom. I spent 2 hours psyching myself to dial some company's number and i chickened out in the end. It's so not like MSP where  I knew the owner. I honestly get nervous talking to some stranger about some business deal that concerns real money.

Jesus help me release all the butterflies in my stomach tomorrow by 9am sharp. Farts all the way! Wahahaha. Gross.

And you know what I am so preparing myself for some male-bitching soon because of 

( this )

So my mind is clear now. Must step up on work tomorrow.
9:00-10:30- Call up company contacts for RegCom Marketing
11:00- meet up with Dan to get check
11:30-12:00- meeting with Michelle
1:00- 4:00- marketing work with Monique Avila, Katipunan Area
4:30-6:30- Ultimate Frisbee all the way!!!

Yeppers you've read that right. But not available for those with perverted minds. Unless your Orlando Bloom or Marc Nelson or Derek Ramsey or Rob Reyes. Hahahahahaha. Ano ba of course i want to do something productive other than that. Whatever that means.

Anyhoo i am in dire need of money, 3000pesos to be exact to buy a Lomo Holga or Lomo Fisheye camera. I've visited Ebay and starting bid is around 2000pesos for a 2nd hand *hopefully* still in good condition Lomo. As if i'd get money from my parents or some distant relative. Grrr. This is why I hate not having classes and not getting the daily allowance i deserve. Right. But the problem is I dont really save much during regular school days. Probably because of impusive shopping sprees or weekly trips to Starbucks. So no one's to blame but me. I should really save next sem. Right.

Speaking of school i miss my blockmates and English blockmates for all the bonding and parties that we have. Even if it's just the usual Eastwood rendevous with my block or inuman at Miki and Uana's place, there's so much fun memories about them. Haaay i wish regular sem sets in soon.

Anyhoo, tomorrow will be the start of my so called "busy schedule" wherein I'll be juggling Rowing-Ultimate-Jogging-Review-RegCom and not to mention spending hours watching some television series. Should i start whoopeee-ing?! Haha. It's past 12am and I'm still not ready to teach our eager participants in the summer rowing clinic. Oh God, please wake up Encar and Andrea tomorrow so they could save us from drowning those poor kids. Hehe joke Martin.

Okay gotta go. Will post pictures tomorrow of rowing participants who will get an early swim in the Pasig River. Haha

Happy Birthday Monica Borja!!!! I miss and love you lots dearest!

Anyhoo

My Ateneo survey after two years :)

(x) eat at Manang's
( ) learn the alma mater
(x) get on the dean's list
(x) sleep on a bench
( ) be a TNT
(x) jog around the campus in the evening
(x) visit the art gallery
(x) know at least one xerox lady, manong, or technician by name
(x) get a Jesuit for a teacher
( ) itch from higad bites
(x) have gotten an F in something
(x) have taken a crap in school
(x) watch a La Salle vs. Ateneo UAAP game live
(x) give a powerpoint presentation
(x) study in the caf upstairs
(x) watch a T.A. play
( ) sit on the SEC ledge and watch the stars
(x) eat in Full House, Martha's Kitchen, and Ken Afford
(x) sleep in the lib
( ) visit Mr. San Andres (why would i want to visit him?)
(x) go to the chapel
(x) have gotten a pebble stuck in your shoe/slippers in the middle of the quad
(x) cut class with your block to watch a movie
(x) sign up for those institutional (i.e. difficult but brilliant) teachers (Go Fr. Nic!!! He gave me an A!)
(x) go to CERSA night
(x) have tried siomai rice
(x) learn how to smoke
( ) fall in love
(x) actually read the book you keep borrowing from the lib (why bother borrowing if you wont read it)
(x) play cards during your free time
(x) dress in business attire
(x) learn to stay awake for more than 24 hours straight (2 and 1/2 fucking days)
(x) have gotten side comments from ASSOC (does teasing from Dan and Mix count? Hehehe)
(x) take Saturday classes -- just once or twice
( ) go to your immersion
(x) eat Food for After Thought sandwiches
( ) get a boyfriend/girlfriend
( ) take time to read the vandalism in the CR doors (haven't seen any vandalism at all)
(x) watch Minsan Lang Sila Bata and Macho Dancer for class (I bow down to Ditsi Carolino)
(x) do a last minute paper
(x) have spent a lot for 1x1 ID pictures
(x) get exempted from final exams
(x) attend a college mass
( ) promise to quit smoking
( ) play hide-and-seek in the mini-forest -- second floor, MVP :))
(x) know where the best restrooms are on campus (MVP and 2nd floor Xavier Hall)
(x) join an org (MEcO, AJMA, YFC, Rowing Team)
(x) allow yourself to make mistakes
(x) take summer classes
(x) admire the sacred heart statue in the evening
(x) make a video for a project
(x) have a crush on a teacher (Dr. Floresca. Hahaha)
( ) attend a Jesuit retreat
( ) have gotten a parking ticket
(x) come to school in your crappiest yet most comfy clothes
(x) learn how to use the Bayantel pay phones
(x) participate in school activities
(x) catch the Blue Babble Battalion tryouts
(x) ride a tricycle on campus
(x) find a tambayan
( ) admire the marikina valley at night
(x) go drinking along Katipunan
(x) learn how to beg for a higher grade
(x) use your cuts wisely
(x) volunteer to be class beadle
( ) had the worst lottery schedule for reg
(x) admire the trees on campus
(x) have forgotten about your freecut and gone to that class
( ) eat in the ISO canteen
(x) be active in your org
( ) have signed up on an ACP class just because the girl or guy u like signed up for it
( ) get as many app forms as you can during the job fair
(x) learn how to cram (it's the only way to get through hell weeks)
(x) sell tickets (or watch) an org-sponsored movie premiere
( ) save money to Xerox all of your seatmate's notes
(x) have accidentally seen a make-out session
( ) check out the Meron Lagoon and Lambingan Bridge (where are these located? Lambingan Bridge? SEC ledge?)
(x) have dozed off in class
(x) learn how to work with groupmates from hell
( ) perfect the art of parking on campus
( ) had a bad encounter with one of the guards on campus
(x) develop a love for sisig
(x) learn how to pronounce AEGIS properly
(x) have used typing rooms at the library
(x) have reserved a classroom, AVR, etc. for a class or org function
( ) have asked the library for an endorsement to research in other libraries
(x) have lost a perfectly functioning umbrella (ruined 4, lost 3)
(x) have used consultation hours properly
(x) Looked forward to lab breakage refund, in case you didn't break any equipment (1000+!!)
(x) visit the Guidance Office
(x) and Infirmary
I'll add more next time.

Went jogging with Arlene, Faith and Patrick earlier.

So dead tired. Dead tired. Tired.

But on other news, Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson are out! Yeyness! I hope Lakisha goes home next. :) Blake will win I can feel it.

And i'm out.

Anyhoo can I just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE BLAKE LEWIS' rendition of Bon Jovi's "You Give Love A Bad Name"!! That was by far the best original version I have ever heard from American Idol. That is truly AI history right there.

Check this out if you didn't watch the show:

Blake is hot!

That sheer talent and riksy creativity will put Blake at least on the Top 3. But I do hope he wins. Other than Melinda Doolittle who is so overrated, no one stands a chance with Blake.

If i believe that Blake is a demigod in the land of True Artists, then Jon Bon Jovi is one hell of a rockstar god! OMG, that man is truly talented and hot. You see, I've already confessed to my friends (particularly Arlene) that I have a not-so-hidden-desire for Jon Bon Jovi. I can't really help myself being fascinated by older men. Hahaha

Okay enough of AI.

I went to school in the afternoon to play ultimate frisbee with Uana, because Andrea and Ross couldn't come today for some reason, so I had to learn again the basics of throwing and catching the disc which I really need. Because apparently, last week's beginner's day wasn't much of a help to make me throw discs like the experienced players do.

(FYI: The word "Frisbee" is actually a brand name of the disc, while "Ultimate" is actually the name of the sport. So it's not right to say "let's play frisbee". Say "let's play ultimate frisbee" or "let's play with a frisbee". Basta. You get it.)

Probably a few more days of practicing some throws would make me better. I'm actually embarassed to see those high school kids play better than me. Envy. Envy. Envy.

And oh, I did find someone cute. But I won't tell it now cause Uana might be reading this. Hahaha

(Tomorrow 5pm jogging Uana!)

Since I failed to wake up at 430 am to get ready for rowing, I shall spend my futile hours blogging, and watching Prison Break, until i have to go to Ateneo and play Ultimate Frisbee (new sport, i'll make another entry about it soon)

So.

Spiderman 3 is hot.

It was an old battle of good vs. evil, black suit vs. red&blue, revenge vs. friendship, and you know what happens in the end. Same old story but it was tweaked into cinematic goodness  with all the movie effects and Hollywood glam. I dont want to spoil the movie for those who havent watched the film but I just have to say that  James Franco stole the show. Grar! Although he earned to be the on-screen Peter Parker, Tobey isnt much of a strong actor.  He couldn't even carry that emotional scene on the bridge with Kirsten or show enough of his struggle within himself.. He's probably better doing stunts or acting goofy. James Franco on the other hand radiate invincibility and vulnerability at the same time with his underplayed but striking acting skills. And how could i forget, hotness? I could have strangled Kirsten if I was on that set as she kissed him. Boo. Spoiler. Hahaha.

Speaking of Kirsten Dunst, i just envy that woman. At age 25, she has
(1) played the role of Mary Jane Watson in the SpiderMan series
(2) played lead roles in "Bring It On", "Crazy/Beautiful", "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Man this girl gets good breaks.
(3) earns an average of $8 million per big film
(4) will play the great music icon Blondie (Deborah Harry), in the band's biopic by Michel Gondry  (directed "Eternal Sunshine..." and  "The Science of Sleep!")
(5) could definitely carry a tune. "Dream of Me" from the movie "Get Over It" is one of my all time favorites
(6) directed by my favorite director Sofia Coppola, TWICE! "Marie Antoinette" is a fresh take on doing conventional bio films. The famous "The Virgin Suicides" is on top of my must-see-films-before-summer-ends-list.
(8) kissed Brad Pitt(!) when she was 11 years old in "An Interview With A Vampire"- included in the must-see-list
and lastly
(9) kissed, made out, kissed, had sex (on screen with fade-out), kissed and kissed Orlando Bloom in my favorite movie "Elizabethtown"

Gaaaaaaaaadddd!!! I am such a fan. Borderline Personality Disorder rising. Haha

Maybe something's wrong with her. Can't think of anything. I shall snoop on the gossip sites all over the Internet and hope to find some interesting tidbit about her. Hahaha. Fan.

Anyhoo, back to Prison Break

Finally after months of making this account today's the first time that i customized this journal to start this damn blog. Haha i didn't want to post until I can have a decent layout. But it's still below average compared to others; so calling all techie friends: help me change my background!

I wont bother introducing myself to the whole livejournal community, cause as far as i know nobody would care. And besides im just too lazy to do that and this account is strictly for friends only. Well this one isnt cause it's the first entry. And i have to inform everyone i know who's into livejournal that yeppers I'm alive! hahaha. Baduy.

Anyhoo latest news:

I went to Baguio last Friday to accompany my Mom and Paul (youngest brother) to the 10th International Kids Village. It's a Kids for Christ Event, so we went there with some people from the community. It was a fun-filled 3 days but it wasnt my thing, and i didnt want to babysit the kids so i went gallivanting around the city alone. So Friday night i checked out the infamous SM Baguio, which was nothing special except that it wasnt shaped like a box and they don't have airconditioning (since it is in Baguio. weh). The weather wasn't that cold, it was just like the same temperature in Tagaytay, so you wouldnt want to bring wool or leather jackets when you go up to Baguio this summer. Then went walking around Session Road where lots of shops are open for the people who are still hanging out on the streets at night. Disturbing lang when i saw groups of people in hip-hop wear complete with bling blings. Bleh. I'd rather stay with the goth/ emo/ rocker dudes who were hiding in the dark. So anyway, i ate in Zola Cafe where their 4-Cheese Pizza and Tunnel Cake are famous for. Everything's cheap in Baguio (P114 for the pizza for two and P45 for the tunnel cake) so good thing i dont live there cause i would probably blow up into a huge ass balloon. I didnt stay out long that Friday, so gallivanting continued the next day.

Saturday was fun cause i began touring at 8am. Spent a couple of hours in the Ukay-Ukay shops, Baguio Cathedral, Grotto, and Saint Louis University where i met up with my cousin Jill as we headed for their house. Had lunch there then went back to my solo tour as i visited Mines View and Wright Park. Bought a knitted black jacket for 200pesos (cool yet cheap) and paid a manong Igorot for some pictures. Check out my Multiply for pictures. Around 6pm i met up with my cousin's friends Pats and EJ and we went to the Forest House to try their unlimited coffee and iced tea for 44pesos. Sarap super. Then we went back to Session Road and ate dinner at Pizza Volante where their salads and pizza made my stomach very very happy. Hahahaha. Everyone.must.eat.there. Hep enough of food talk.
I met my cousin's boyfriend, Jian, the most emo person i've ever met , and i liked him. Then we met Jill and her friends at 18BC, a bar that features a boring rock band. We left the place at around 2am, then spent some bonding time at a Caltex Station until 330am. I super had fun with them, and makes me think that if i went to study in Baguio, they would have been my barkada. And i'd probably be emo, a chain smoker and have tried out illegal drugs. Dont get me wrong. They aren't juvenile delinquents, they're far from that. It's just how teens in Baguio are. Yown.

Sunday was very tiring like a rat race because we had to buy pasalubongs for my Mom's friends (sorry guys i dont have anything for you).

Anyhoo the Baguio trip was short and sweet. It wouldve been better if I spent a longer time there and really enjoyed the place. Haaay i miss those summers we spent in Baguio as a family. I cant wait for the next trip.

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Okay next journal entry would be interesting (i hope)
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Must get back to sleep.