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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

January

Too lazy to write anything for January. Amma make this a photodump!

So, this year, I sold some of my figures, had a newborn photoshoot with Kean and met up with Team Flex where we ate and went to the Cloud 9 in antipolo. And of course, my cutie photos of Kean! 



























And of course, shout out to my lovely wife. The one who sacrificed the most, and loved the most and I just can't thank God enough for his guidance and provision towards us. 

Jas, thank you for everything that you've done. You've sacrificed sleep, missed meals, and kept on going. Your love for Kean is unmatched. We both love you so much!


//sebajisoka

Monday, January 22, 2024

K-ON!




K-On 
Season 1: 12 Episodes
Season 2: 26 Episodes 
Specials: 2 Episodes
Movie: 1 Episode
Date aired: Apr 03, 2009 to Dec 03, 2011
Duration: 24 min
Genres:Comedy, Music, School, Seinen, Slice of Life, Iyashikei
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

A perfect example of an Iyashikei. People live in a peaceful time and no conflict will make you emotional. It's fun to watch anime and it's as simple as it can be. 

Each character stands out on their own and they shine during their queue. Well, Ritsu would like that shine but definitely not Mio. 

It's an anime about this light music school club. We journeyed with them from starting the club, little problems like having few members of 2 to buying stuff as a person that likes music and also plays some instrument. This show is straightforward and relatable. I love it with all my heart. 

Their day-to-day life and cute little struggles and challenges are really calming at this point. The comedy will make you giggle and it's impossible not to smile when watching them. 

I really like this one episode in Season 2 EP 9: The scene is participating in a local talent show as a duo of Yui and Azusa. A cute little number and has a touching scenery. A really simple day in a park while people are enjoying the music. 

You'll definitely enjoy their music. Yes, aside from all the adventures. All the school performances and their music are a definite must-have in your Spotify playlist. 

At some point, I realized that this is how heaven would look like. We live our daily lives with no conflict and no sin. Just peace. 

All I can think about now is how can I obtain all their figures. 

Anyway, K-ON is an ideal world. No bullying. Just people having fun and fulfilling their dreams. supporting each other.




“To the me back then, you don’t need to worry. You’ll soon find something you can do, something you can set your heart on.” – Yui Hirasawa

//sebajisoka

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Perfect Blue



Perfect Blue
Date aired: Feb 28, 1998
Duration: 81 min
Movie
Genres: Drama, Horror, Psychological, Thriller, Avant Garde
Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆

This is an old anime that has been sitting on my watchlist for a while. The only reason that I picked this up is because, I'm assigned to take care of our baby, and to entertain myself, I wanted to watch something. However, I'm only halfway through an anime I've been watching and want to finish one now, so a movie is perfect. 

Perfect Blue is the first one to appear on my watchlist. I started the movie with no idea of what was coming. I didn't watch the trailer or read the synopsis. 

It opened up to a Power Ranger type of play with a classic anime art style. I had no issues with it but I expect good things when they animate it this way. Things are slowly building up to something, there's a lot of premonition. 

Then, we went to the climax, and boy, I'm confused. It's beautifully put together, yes it's confusing and yes, that's what made this show great. It plays with your mind, makes you think, and fools you. 

You thought you already knew everything all along but it's all a lie. It's an illusion. 

//PerfectBlue
//sebajisoka

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Berserk



Monster
Date aired: Oct 08, 1997 to Apr 01, 1998
Duration: 23 min
25 Episodes
Genres:  Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Military, Seinen, Supernatural, Demons
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

I've been hearing Berserk ever since I started watching anime and it is one of the old anime that looks like a classic but you do not have the eagerness to start. 

Well, after reading so many recommendations. I started the series. At the time, I'm wondering why do they like this. It does not feel anything special. But, I gave the show a chance and watched it like a normal series. Weekly. Then, just this year I decided to binge the remaining episodes and I can't get my hands off of it. 

The ending is insanely beautiful and tragic. I was surprised by the sudden change of theme. But they pulled it off amazingly. 

I immediately hop into the manga to continue the experience and they say that this is how you consume Berserk, through the manga. And it did not disappoint. I regret not consuming this sooner. 

//Berserk
//sebajisoka

Monster




Monster
Date aired: Apr 07, 2004 to Sep 28, 2005
Duration: 22 min
74 Episodes
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Thriller, Suspense
Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★

I can't believe that I only watched this now. This show is only for the mature. The elements of this anime are just insane. It's one of the best, suspense and psychological anime out there and a classic. 

The story revolves around a Japanese Doctor, Dr. Tenma. One of the finest young surgeons of the generation. There's almost nothing that he can't do. He met this kid who was shot in the head and tried to do an operation with him and succeeded. But this is where his nightmare begins. 

He became a suspect in the killing of his own director and it skyrocketed to many killings and each episode is getting more and more interesting. All you want is to know how will it end. How will the people know the true killer and the mystery behind it all? 

This is a journey. A definite must-watch.


I woke up from the dream. There were so many visions I had of the end, but now I'm picturing a different ending altogether; a clearer vision of the true ending.


//Monster
//sebajisoka

Monday, January 1, 2024

TWENTY-TWENTY-THREE

My 2023 summary. 

Playlist:

 




MOMENT OF A DAY IN A YEAR:

I woke up on a brand new day. Collecting things that made me smile. Dreaming about the things that I wanna do and say but breakfast comes way too early with all the laughs and understanding. Enjoying every dish made with love. 

A few hours pass by and we're at lunch, launching things into the air to absorb what life throws at us. It's odd and challenging but you know that you'll get through it all. There are doubts and uncertainty and worry but you know that you have a companion that will sympathize with you to the end and a God that will always be there. 

Just like that dinner came in a rush. Lots of worry and proper thinking, you can only do much and you can only trust Him that everything will go so well. Then, you'll find a place so safe because it's set by the hands of the creator. And scrolling through the white walls of this room with the brightest smile of it all. A young boy appeared out of the seemingly exploding tummy of the pregnant wife. 

I never thought this life would be this good. I never asked for anything more than I could handle, God gave me the gift of life, an offspring of my own and I never imagined overflowing with love and hope.


BIBLE STORY OF THE YEAR: Luke 5:1-11

Jesus Calls His First Disciples
5 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.

4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”

5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”

6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.

Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.


THE LAST SONG:

These are the last songs I've played in the previous years

2008: Declaration - David Cook
2009: Centerfield - Stellar Kart
2010: Your Name High - Hillsong United
2011: Happy - Ayiesha Woods
2012: Keep The Candle Burning - Point of Grace
2013: When You Call My Name - Vineyard Music UK
2014: Like the Sun - Stellar Kart
2015: Kung Wala Ka - Hale
2016: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever - Hillsong 
2017: Take Me Away - Lifehouse
2018: Saving Name - Mid-Cities Worship
2019: I Offer My Life - Don Moen
2020: Lay It Down - Victory Worship
2021: Lord of All - Victory Worship
2022: Stand by Me - The Peggies
2023: You Alone - Citipointe Worship

You alone are mighty to be praised! 

A LOVE LIFE

A lot happened this year. We're into our 2nd year of marriage and everything is going smoothly. I'm not saying that we figured it out. But I felt that God is leading us along the way and He is so gracious to us. 

I love her. But I love her more now and this love has a fruit - Kean. Now, we're becoming a small family. May God guide us and protect us always. 


SPIRITUALITY. RELATIONSHIP. GOD

From the beginning
We are founded in Your love
All of your promises hold true
And for Your purpose
Whatever it takes we will endure
Even through darkness we’ll break through

Faithful then
Faithful now
Faithful always

Then, Now, Always - Victory Alabang Music


//2023
 //sebajisoka

Two Blue Vortex

It went by just like that. 

This year culminated with an incredible blessing. A baby boy named Kean. Before that, allow me to look back:


Coffee with TFs

First time eating at Mary Grace. Very tito and tita

The biannual Prayer and Fasting. First time to fully participate as a married couple. We asked God for many things. Particularly many miracles for this year. 
Kuya Allan's Birthday. We were invited to eat out at Manam's. Suprisingly, we are with Pastor Jun and his wife
Of course, my mom's birthday at Max's. 
Starting off the new month by going on a trip to Batangas for a child dedication, this time, we brought Shiro. It's tough leaving him at home alone when we're out for a really long time. It was fun and tiring. Bringing a dog along is a real hard work. You have to guide them at all times, you don't want your dog to bite or to be bitten by strays (Or kids :x), you have to feed them, play with them, and clean them after they dig every square inch of the ground. 

After a few years, we're back at concerts. This is a gift to my wife as Moira is her favorite artist.

I also bought a glass cab for my growing collection

Quick and simple date during valentines


Quick date at a park in alabang

First and last time I volunteered at Victory. This was at Leader's Convergence.

Ate Kat also visited us earlier this year 


Discipleship conference!

Enchanted Kingdom to celebrate RJ's birthday

Shiro's birthday with a messy cake

Finished the foundations class

Quick coffee with my bratha in Christ

We are so glad to see these people again after more than a year of working with them during our wedding.

Men VG

First time to fine dine at the Nest in Alabang.

Oh yeah. Jassie's preggy

There were celebrations but there we grief. We lost Blackie this year due to an accident.

Joined our parent's VG for mother's day


And the Father's Day celebration

We also went to Davao to visit our ninong and had some tours

The annual buffet ft our team.

Met the team again for some training.

Couples VG

Gender reveal!


VG Christmas party

Year End Party

Victory Alabang Anniversary - food trip

Victory Alabang Anniversary


Meet Kean






Ate Kat visited us

At the hospital few hours after giving birth.


Dumplings:












This year has been amazing. Mainly because of God's Faithfulness and protection for Jassiee and Kean!

//TwoBlueVortex
//sebajisoka