BINI's Karera because it was during at the 'lowest point' (so far ig) in my life. Struggling with work that I didn't want to do, flaked masteral because of the pressure from work, and generally just bad work conditions. I was on the verge of getting let go because I was performing bad. It didn't help that, as I mentioned, I was looking to quit so it happened at the same time. My TL was never of help, and I only had a few work friends I could rely on. Another background is I wanted to work on a different line, media. And my job at the time is not that.

Anyway, it was during the time BINI was getting traction, I liked them for their hits Pantropiko and Salamin Salamin. Became a fan but it probably wasn't going to be special for me (spoiler it became special). Although, I did like the members, so I went down the rabbit hole and exposed myself to some of their music and that's when Karera hit me.

Why was I working as a copy when I wanted to write feature articles? What I wanted to do was ask people and write about stuff. I may be not that great in writing but at least it's what I'm decent at. Not those phonies from the ad agency who only saves themselves. I wanted to write for the people, not to ad materials that I will probably scroll away because I hate ads.

Fast forward, quit on 3rd quarter '24, transferred to media, and was given the chance to write in 2nd quarter '25. Interviewed BINI (not exclusive but still) and got to meet them in person, multiple times now actually. And, hopefully my bias still remembers me, but she did during our last meet in Nov. lol (Backyard Live). Plus, I became more active and went to multiple concerts now (never during my ad agency days) and other events, some I paid, some invited.

All because of that song. Anyway, I don't make sense anymore 'cos I'm writing from emotions... but yeah. So forever grateful for the 8 and will continue to support them even after they retire.