ACAn’t Forget #1: The Plan

I always fear that someday, I won’t remember the things I’ve done and how it made me feel which is why I started blogging in the first place. Which is also why I wanted to start this new series I will shamelessly associate my name with: ACAn’t forget! (Get it? Char!). Instead of patiently waiting for throwback thursday to share something from the past, I finally found a new excuse!

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It has always been the plan – to go and build a life in California. It seemed so easy and at reach but complicated all at once. There were contradicting paces none of us could figure out. We had different timezones and timelines; My world was a whirlwind while his was stagnation. Looking at those things now with more seasoned eyes, I guess it’s safe to say the plan failed because we weren’t in sync with how to go about it. I am happy and thankful nonetheless. Because the plan will always be a wonderful memory of my youth.

How does this fit in my new blog series? Well because unexpectedly, this time last year, the plan was partly carried out. I was in California. This happened last year but my brain has a way of storing all this information making it look and feel like it just happened yesterday. That’s why I am also just writing about it now lol.

Now that I’m reminscing, I couldn’t help but feel emotional because all those years, the plan has always been there; it has become my guiding force to help me achieve my goals. When it ended, all these plans came crashing and for a moment I felt lost. By some miracle, I never thought there was still a possibility it would happen. Not the way it was originally drafted but still, I was more or less there. Same but different me.

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Random Snippets #12

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This month has definitely kept me on my toes. Super super busy BUT I am not complaining. All the distractions kept me from thinking of a difficult yet fleeting moment from a few months back. Haaay, life!

I’ve been planning to write about some of the things I’ve been up to in more detail soon but na-sipagan lang ako magblog about a movie we’ve watched literally just now – The Write Moment. It’s a Filipino indi film which stars Jerald Napoles & Valeen Montenegro. This movie doesn’t have the typical pinoy movie twist we’ve all grown up to. Ang simple ng treatment. Not too fussy, not too dramatic. Ang simple ng story but, it sends an important message.

Napaisip lang ako, at some point we all wanted our happily ever after. We all got stuck on the idea to the point na we keep on looking for it from every person we love. I’m not saying it’s bad. It’s ok. It’s normal. And why would you get into a relationship na hindi ka naman masaya in the first place di ba? That’s what I appreciated in the movie. Kasi, hindi pwedeng masaya all the time. Hindi pwedeng nakangiti at nakatawa lang kayong dalawa 24/7. It’s not realistic. In the end, mapapa isip ka, nagkaroon ba ng substance? May naging katuturan ba yung puro happiness lang? Mas naging matibay ba kame? Have we even learned anything? Naging masaya nga ba talaga?

Sabi nga ni Eminem, snap back to reality. Naipasok ko pa talaga yan kasi yan lang naisip ko lol. Ayun nga, reality tells us na that is not what having a relationship is all about. Requirement yung mga trying times kasi it strengthens you and your jowa. It can reveal your true self and can bring out the best (or the worst) in you. Tapos, hindi ba mas sulit yung saya na pagtapos ng lahat ng unos, kayo parin.

Other reality though is, you learn na despite trying, may mga bagay talaga na won’t work. Yung tipong alam mo sa sarili mo na you did everything, you gave it your all. And as hard as it sounds, kelangan talaga minsan mag let go. Yung andami ko talaga nasabi hahah baka akala ng iba humuhugot nako lol. Pero yun nga, despite the heartbreak, it gives you chance to have a fresh start. Who knows, yung fresh start may kalakip na new beginning with someone else di bels?

Ang refreshing lang nung mga ganung story nadaldal tuloy ako. Naalala ko lang, bank pala ako mamaya tapos clocks go forward today so mabibitin ako ng 1 hours na sleep so babush na muna! Next time na yung next na chika ko. Taaaaaaaa!!

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Random Snippets #11

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Just watched Crazy Rich Asians and I enjoyed it! I wish I could say I could relate but i think crazy asian fits more of my personality and lifestyle. Ang sha-shala nila veh pengeng beryeh

I’m so relieved that the typhoon is over. It hit our city so bad that our house took some serious damage. Fortunately, everyone in my family’s safe and that’s far more important. #BangonCagayano

I’m cooking a project and I can’t wait to show it to you guys! I do hope I deliver it well.

Excited for the coming days ahead because I’m gonne be one busy bee! A) One of my bestest friends is coming to visit, yeeeey! B) I’m starting my degree in 2 weeks- hello University of West London C) Watching Dreamgirls on Westend – Just to share, I got my really cheap tickets through raffle and if you love to watch west end shows, I would recommend for you to try it! Just download the TodayTix app and normally, they send you regular updates for when they drop the prices or when they have draws where you can just give your email and get tickets for as low as less than 10 quid! Bongga! D) Watching Jo Koy live – I’ve booked this for the longest time and if you’re reading this and looking for tickets, I’ve got a spare one which I am selling! Drop me a comment if you’re interested to buy it! E) By January 2019, I have lived in the UK for 5 years already! Unbelievable how those years just flew by! Dreading the paperwork and the gastos that comes with it but few more steps and we’re almost finishing this stage (fellow immigrants you know what I mean).

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I’m sick still. I’m coming to a conclusion though that my asthma gives me a hard time whenever it’s a change of season. I’m trying to manage it by myself because honestly, it scares me to be reunited with steroids again. Booo hoo! Please body, get well na.

And that’s about it! Thank you for tolerating my randomness hahaha! Till next time! Taaaaa!