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March 17, 2024

If only I could bury all the memories I had from the year 2023, I would

I'm fortunate enough to realize that year was a mess. Someone took advantage of your kindness and, worst of all, used you. They perfectly show how much they care for you, but it turns out it was all for a show. They played it all. I should listen to my gut more and follow it. I know there's something wrong with those actions; that's why most of the time I just stare at them blankly, like I didn't know how to react to them. At that time, I just did not know how to express how uncomfortable I am with it, yet I'm still observing them. People I thought I could trust turned out to be secretly harboring feelings of envy toward me. A person I thought was different from the crowd turned out to be one of them. 

Another thing: Am I a joke? Am I really a joke? How could they say those words just because they thought I could easily believe in them? How ironic! It turns out it was all a lie. Little did they know, I gave them my benefit of the doubt. Those half-meant jokes aren't even funny, to be honest, and the not-so-sweet words they utter were really bitter and fake. I guess things could be more different if I could react and respond to them frankly every time they made those things a "joke,"  not just a silent reaction they got from me. Of course, without sounding offensive, don't be like them, lol. Every time those moments crossed my mind, I could laugh it off now and realize they made themselves fools and stupid for doing it. Good thing they didn't get what they wanted from me. I am thinking too that maybe there's really a motive behind to get me to fall for their trap without my knowledge; we don't know. Only God knows all of it. They perfectly played with my emotions and made my mind confused at the same time. I feel betrayed tbh. Now that I am reflecting on all those memories I had from the past, I just let karma do the things for me. As the saying goes, "what goes around, comes around". As Taylor Swift also said, "You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes". Pity them cause I learn that I am not a prize to be won.

Now, I am at a point in my life that you cannot easily trust people around you. It's heartbreaking when someone broke your trust. I must say, "c'est la vie." That's life. Only time heals all wounds. Just learn from those experiences and move on with your own life but never ever ever forget what they did to you. Forgive but never forget.

Yours truly,

Grace 🌻

I hate getting flashbacks from things I don’t want to remember.

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can we just talk about the Kambals' masks for a moment?

it was never explained in the series*, but in the komiks, the lore states that the masks are akin to a dog's leash and muzzle-- some asshole famously used them to control two aswang and make them fight for him in some entertainment death ring before the Trese family saved them.

Anton (and Alex's lolo) chose to put the masks on the Kambal as a precaution to keep the Trese family safe while they taught these boys to be part of an actual family. in case the boys decided to turn on them, Anton could control them.

now. in the netflix series, Talabugsao removes the masks to control his sons**. then, after Alex breaks his hold over them, what do the kambal do?

they put the masks back on.

no prompting. no hesitation. they stand up, face their father, and put the masks back on.

because it's no longer a muzzle or a leash to them. it's a sign of loyalty and a sign of family and a rejection of their past as child soldiers and murderers.

they reject their father and go stand behind their ate. it wasn't just Alex claiming them as family in this scene, it was the kambal claiming Alexandra as their family, too.

*they also don't show it in the series (maybe because they lacked time) but there's a flashback scene in the Book of Murders where the kambal and Alexandra go snooping in the family library and are attacked by an unknown entity-- the kambal, even as kids, immediately defend Alex without her prompting, suggesting that, as they grew closer and became family, the kambal grew more protective of Alex. this happened after the masks were put on them and before Alex entered the great balete tree. it's actually a really sweet scene-- the second Alexandra was in danger Basilio screamed "stay away from Alex!" before kicking the halimaw in the face. both boys were in pambahay clothes. cuties.

**in the komiks Talabugsao verbally states his distaste for the masks, saying that he feels like they hinder his sons from reaching their true potential.

I don't know why this particular person keeps appearing in my dreams. I have a recurring dream about this person. It made me feel confused. In our waking lives, please talk to me personally if you have unresolved feelings, issues, or business with me. I feel like we need to confront each other and, say something about what you've done that keeps bothering you, and vice versa. Communication is the key, after all.

The world is not unfair but the people who are living in it.