Dearest Jacob,
Hello!!! 🥺 It's been a while! I feel like my excessive worrying from more than a week ago really drained me so I needed the rest but now I'm doing okay!
After my exam (which I felt went well, am just waiting for the results) I was able to watch bits of the fancon! Not entirely because Saturday's the day we get to talk to my brother who's working abroad. We really enjoyed the awards show and the performances you put on for us 🥺 After your ending ment I just really wanted to tell that you've always been doing a great job. It's completely valid to wonder if you've been doing well in these times. I might not know what each and every one of you are going through, but the mere fact that you're doing what you can for us is just more than enough. You are way more than enough, Cobie, and your hard work is always valued. Thank you for everything, really.
You guys have been putting on amazing performances at awards shows and even bagging awards!!! Congratulations 😭 My favorite performance so far has definitely MAMA, it really blew our minds to see you take Reveal and Checkmate one step even further. I'm really happy for you guys and I'm so proud to be part of The B. I hope you guys have been taking the time to celebrate your achievements as well despite your schedules! Your achievements are definitely well-deserved after years of hard work ❤️
On my end, my birth week has just begun! It's my birthday on December 16, Wednesday 💕 Honestly I was really excited to start my day with my yearly birthday tradition and then laze around the rest of the day, but I just learned today that I had to do something for my small business (I'm selling my baking while waiting for a grad school to accept me).
December 16 is an amazing time in the Philippines for Catholics because it marks the start of Simbang Gabi. Simbang Gabi, although translating to "night mass" in English, is a series of dawn masses held on the nine days leading up to Christmas. It's not an obligation, but many of us like to partake in it. We wake up really early to attend mass at 4 or 5 in the morning, and then after the mass.usually there are vendors selling puto bumbong or bibingka, rice-based delicacies that we love to eat. It's a festive time especially since Filipinos love Christmas and the air is chilly and there are usually Christmas lights around!
I always love to attend Simbang Gabi because I feel like there's no better way to start my birthday by giving thanks and praying for another good year! Since the nearest church is open air and social distancing measures are implemented, I think I'll still be able to try going. I just hope that I'll be able to handle everything with my business that day and still get to enjoy despite the hassle 😢 I was actually pretty bummed out this evening about it. But I'll make sure that it'll still be a good day! I can't wait to celebrate it with you guys and all my other The B friends.
Just as I'm writing this, you've entered Sunwoo's Vlive so it's time for me to watch you guys until I fall asleep! Thank you for reading this letter even if it was long 🥺 I hope you're always staying warm, Cobie!!! It must be freezing these days for you guys. Please keep taking care and getting enough rest. I love you, stay healthy and happy ❤️
Love always,
Andie
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No reason in particular, I just like this song!!
• Suitcase - James TW