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The final edit. My goal was to make it cheesy like the sildeshow montage they show students at the end of a school year. Just imagine this on a projector in a gym type setting with most not paying attention and wanting summer vacation to start.

Anyway, I had the time of my life.

Fin.

To be continued?...

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Ah yes where do I even begin to describe the adventure of a 1000 lifetimes. I guess ill start at the very beginning.

It all started when I was scrolling Instashirin* (shirina is my social media platform, without her I wouldnt be on here) and i saw a post about an upcoming show Shirina was going to be in. Together, one moon. What first appeared as a vampire themed or perhaps a werewolf kind of concert quickly turned into an opportunity. So I thought to myself, that would be cool to go see her in Sydney, it may be my best chance.

I was going through some mental/physical health issues during the end of August so never fully thought it was a possibility. It was depressing to know that fate was out of my hands and I wouldnt be able to go. But the very last minute (and pretty much the last minute) my health was feeling better and I jumped at the chance and booked on the night of September 20th. My flight was September 23rd, and the concert was September 26th. I woke up on both Monday and Tuesday and said to myself over and over again* that I would cancel and I dont have what it takes.

But I kept going. On Monday, I went to the bank, Tuesday I bought new black dress clothes to match the together, one moon vibe. I just kept going and even though my mind and body didnt want me to go, I pushed on.

The rest is history. It was an adventure I would never have dreamed would have been (kim)possible. I got to see Shirina perform in a concert, and the privilege of seeing her busk 4 times. Got to meet her, Dan, Michelle and Elise. Ill never forget the moment Shirina realized it was me in the crowd. And later, Shirina mouthing to Dan saying "it's Tommy slay". And we both dart our heads towards one another in disbelief.

I keep imagining another timeline where I didnt go and all these memories never came to be. I picture myself being home getting a shirina tik tok live share on that friday of her busking in Sydney, knowing full well that I could have been there... Im grateful

What started as a pipe dream that I thought would never be, turned into the best time of my life. I love u Shirina,mochi gang & Australia.

And In the words of #shirinaholmatova,

go for your dreams.

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What happens when Shirina disappears from TikTok for more than 48 hours?

The Mochi Gang begins to unravel in spectacularly different ways.

Tommy launches a citywide search, becoming a real-life Spider-Man and plastering missing posters of Shirina across the city.

Chad suffers an emotional breakdown and impulsively marries an AI singer, apparently deciding that artificial love is more reliable than waiting for Shirina’s return.

Elise becomes physically ill from the emotional turmoil and is forced to abandon the situation entirely and fly home.

Dan, seemingly unaffected by the unfolding catastrophe, eats a pastry.

And Michelle? Despite the missing posters, emotional breakdowns, spontaneous marriages, and citywide panic, she casually enjoys her iced coffee and carries on as though absolutely nothing has happened.

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Ill never forget them.

Thank you both

#wildpack #mochipack

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About Melbourne, music genres, blocking celebrities, and inflation

Recorded in June 2024

#chat #music #busking #inflation #melbourne

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Happy 23rd Birthday, Mochi Queen!

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What is it to be a Dreamgirl?

Could it be as simple as a girl who chases her dreams? Perhaps, but that is but a taste of the power a dreamgirl possesses.

A dreamgirl is someone who wakes up day after day and continues to strive for greatness. They will stop at nothing but to show you what they are made of, inside and out. When the world becomes hardened around them, they use their superpower of softness to navigate the storm.

Dreamgirls are not desired, they are desire itself. Whether it is through tik tok live shows, writing music, traveling the world sharing a gift, being a role model, learning, teaching, loving, striving, motivating, being grateful, passionate, compassionate, empathetic, beautiful, sarcastic, rebellious and so on. A dreamgirl is someone you want to be around, it is someone you wait tirelessly for a share to their tik tok live so you can join in the fun and light that they bring. You scream for them ,and cheer their name. In the hopes that they remember how valued they truly are.

So what is a Dreamgirl? It is someone who brings out the best in themselves and others. They are gonna be-gonna be-gonna be always on your mind and enough. The most beautiful part of being a dreamgirl is that anyone can become one. All you have to do is look in a mirror, turn off the lights and say Shirina 3 times. That and we are all already dreamgirls, you just gotta show the world what you are capable of.

So with all that being said, Happy Birthday to you Shirina. I am honored and proud to cheer you on in the dreamgirl adventure of a lifetime. There's no other place I want to be ( especially on social media). I wish today brings you all the love and grace that you have given to all of us.

"Ahoy me #sweeties, Onward, for the next adventure awaits!

Yoho ,yoho a dreamgirls life for me."

(I wanted that to sound like a pirate so read it in a pirates voice please. ☠️ *)

Bang bang , MOCHI gang *pew pew*

#shirinaholmatova

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I ain’t losing sleep on what you’re wearing

📷 @danmatdc

#meandyou #songwriter #newmusic

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Kim, I wish this birthday is one you will always remember. You are the embodiment of love. I dont know your full story, but I do know that Shirina helped you get through storms that seemed impossible to escape from. The world is grateful , the universe is thankful, and the mochi gang appreciates that you battled and came out the other side.

The night you finally met Shirina must have felt crippling to you. Im sure you wanted to play it cool and lurk just as you did today on Shirina's live. The crippling feeling you experience is the most purest form of love imaginable. Love is energy and your feelings being released in that moment you met Shirina is proof of that. You give so much to Shirina and others , you deserve all the happiness, laughter, excitement, and love that shines bright today your special day and everyday in between.

April 17th will always be a day to celebrate, and April 18th will always be a day to hibernate.

Kim possible you are a beautiful marilag person through and through, dont you ever forget that. Please keep showing the world who you are and what youre capable of. I will be here to cheer you on. I love ya, we in the mochi gang love you. Happy Birthday bud ♾️

---Thank you and Shirina for allowing me to make this trilogy. It has been the honor of a lifetime to try and capture your incredible bond. I look forward to seeing you both continue to thrive and be there for one another. It is an absolute privilege to witness.

Kim & Shirina forever ♾️ Part III. Mahal kita.

....to be continued

-Happy Birthday Kim.

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From the moment you take one step into Shirina's orbit , you sense Kim's presence. At first you maybe think to yourself , who is Kim and what do all these rose tik tok gifts mean?!

Then the more and more you listen to Kim's words , you'll see her actions not only match every letter, but it is far beyond what a human is capable of understanding.

Being a number 1 fan of anyone isnt easy. It doesnt happen overnight. Much like winning Netflix's SquidGame, it takes a little luck and a whole lot of determination.

Kim has shown that determination time and time again for Shirina. Undying loyalty is just but one trait that shines the brightest. Take for example Shirina's Xfactor journey. It had so many rollercoaster 🎢 moments, and the beautiful part was that Kim was always waiting at the end of the ride with popcorn and mochi in her hands. Oh and a nice big hug of motivation and love to remind Shirina that she will always be there waiting when the ride is over.

If you can do anything in this world, believe in someone. Even if you just believe in yourself. Kim believing in Shirina proves how much it can change a life, change lives.

Kim is a 1 in an infinity ♾️ fan. Number 1 fan doesnt really do her justice to what she offers in her kindness, compassion, love, respect, empathy, and most importantly she makes me and all other fans want to be the best versions of ourself as well. Kim has set the bar of what it means to have someone's back. If there's anyone reading this that loves and admires Shirina, put some of that love towards Kim too. Just do it softly or she will likely mysteriously enter a hibernation like state. We love you Kim.

Mahal kita ♾️ Happy early bday Part 2

Kim + Shirina forever Part II
( tune in for the conclusion Part III coming soon)

(PS, I hope Shirina can forgive me for using the no makeup opening Kim's gift video, it was for a good cause)

#Shirina #Kim #numberonegirl

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Once in a lifetime, once in a generation the conditions become perfect for a special kind of love.

A love so powerful that nothing and no one can weaken, or come between it. Kim and Shirina have a bond and a love that transcends time and space. It is everlasting, uplifting and most importantly, is getting stronger every second.

I believe in destiny, I believe souls and energy can be connected. This connection binds them in every life where they always find eachother.

A comment, a story, or even a hi has so much meaning when pure and unrelenting love is behind it. It is the little things that create the bigger picture. And that picture is one that makes life worth living.

No matter the storms that arrive in their lives, struggles that manifest, battles that are fought and lost, victories, distance or even the passage of time itself, Shirina and Kim have one thing that carries them forward. Love. So when you have the opportunity to witness it ,don't take it for granted. Take a moment, take a breath, smile and realize that there is goodness in this world.

And that goodness is forever.

On a personal note this was the hardest video/message ive ever done. There is so much to live up to that I had writers block for a few days. At one point I wrote a story about Shirina being a princess and Kim rescuing her from a tower with nothing but a rose for a weapon, that didn't make the final cut. In all seriousness I hope I did them justice in this tiny edited video slice of their journey that will last for infinity.

mahal kita ♾️. #Shirina #Kim

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