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Saturday, May 09, 2009 
the final curtain call. my time here is over. -jesse barrera well in 4 days. i'm almost outta here. and one thing that has been on my mind for a while is staying here at Berklee. it's so hard to think that i won't be around next fall, or spring, and i'm not sure how long it will take for me to come back, it could be never. but right now, i hope you guys understand that some places are not for everyone. as much as i enjoyed Berklee College of Music, i must bid my goodbye. for now at least. right now, what's important to me is being with my family and focusing solely on my career as an artist. it's almost been 5 years since i've written my first song, and since then i have worked so hard on songwriting, singing, and performing. i'm not saying i deserve anything because everything i have is a blessing and i wouldn't mind if this was as far as i got, but i long to spread my music to as many people possible, and i think right now the ball is rolling for me and it's all about timing. i hope you all support my decision, and know that i have had plenty of fights with my family about my decision. as far as my mom goes, she supports me 100% and i am very blessed to have her support because i know its hard to support someone trying to make a living off of music. while i'm out in California, i'll be taking a few classes at RCC (since i'm already enrolled and was attending a year prior) and just taking it slow for now. hope you guys know that i have thought long and hard about this, and right now i think i need to be in California. believe it or not, jam sessions till 4am happen more on the west coast. i love you guys. and i'll keep you guys posted with everything. people at Berklee (and the rest of Boston); thank you for your friendship, and teachers too-- all of you are inspiring. i wish you all the best of luck. and for those i shared close friendships with; i will miss getting classrooms with you all and staying until security kicked us out at 1AM. thank you for believing in me, and for the good times. i will never forget them. but im not gone yet, i got 4 more days. and my family is here with me until monday, but wednesday i go back to the west coast, stay at my house for a day, then fly up to Canada for a show in Winnipeg on the 15th (more info on my myspace), and im back home for good. ps sorry its been a while, i was waiting for the right time to write about this. take care ya'll AJ
Shay✌
Shay Mehr

 
Yayy for following your dreams. The west coast could always use more Aj. =)
 
Posted by Shay✌ on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 5:47 PM
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ツ CupCakes™
Johnny Phann

 
niceeee.
 
Posted by ツ CupCakes™ on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 6:03 PM
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MO.cannon

 
you got supporters EVERYWHERE rooting for you
and your decision:]
 
Posted by MO.cannon on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 6:39 PM
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crystaalll(:

 
yayyy. good job on following your dreams. dont give upp, everyone in this worlddddd needs to hear your music. :D cali loves youu & you'll be around my area so hopefully i get to go to one of your shows SOONNNNN! take care aj<3
 
Posted by crystaalll(: on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 6:56 PM
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trammyღ
Tram Nguyen

 
I'm glad you're doing what is best for you.
& YAY coming back to california.
Nice choice of a song for this blog c(:
 
Posted by trammyღ on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 7:00 PM
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Xtina Spice
Christina Valverde

 
You are so incredibly talented! I just know you're going to do amazing things with your music. I love it. :)
 
Posted by Xtina Spice on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 7:01 PM
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kaylee elizabeth

 
we all love you Aj and if you think this is what you should do, you should bc we will always support you. im moving to the west coast too. never been there before. im kinda in the same situation as you and the only advice i have is ... follow your dreams. =]] loves youuuu!
 
Posted by kaylee elizabeth on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 7:33 PM
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araaaani, ™

 
you are so amazing.

:)!
 
Posted by araaaani, ™ on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 7:37 PM
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☮♥ Julie ♥☮

 
aj, you rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your my favorite singer! i hope you perform at rcc kus i only live like 20 min. away!
 
Posted by ☮♥ Julie ♥☮ on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 9:30 PM
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SUPERhuman. [mamaa chester]

 
you have such an amazingg future ahead of you:)

 
Posted by SUPERhuman. [mamaa chester] on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 9:47 PM
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[[Christian]] BabyGaga [<311]
Christian Ah-Ching

 
Yay im in cali. An hour away from there. We should kick it and jam out. :)
 
Posted by [[Christian]] BabyGaga [<311] on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 10:27 PM
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Andyy

 
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the west coast could use some more aj :] haha espically the I.E. :] yeahh baby.

it sucks that you have to leave Berklee, but at least you will still have your music, and RCC :]
 
Posted by Andyy on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 3:37 AM
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♠Anyass™
Anyssa Aguilar

 
hey aj.
i'm a huge fan of yours.
i'm glad that you're coming back to cali and i wish you the best of luck.
<3
 
Posted by ♠Anyass™ on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 5:01 AM
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The Official Ryan Bandong Fansite

 
yay, cont, following you're dreams.

we're always gonna be here for you rooting you on, every step of the way!

WE LOVE YOU AJ(=


 
Posted by The Official Ryan Bandong Fansite on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 6:19 AM
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Robertt. ♥ Jna.
Robert and Jenna Quindara

 
Awe I'm glad you followed your heart. I still admire you so much with the choices you make and your talent.

God BLess.

-JENNAFROMGUAM
 
Posted by Robertt. ♥ Jna. on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 10:21 AM
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Silvia
Silvia Ielmini

 
follow ur dreams and believe in them... i always support you =)
 
Posted by Silvia on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 4:26 PM
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IcKy ViCkY
Victoria Villegas

 
wow its so cool that your coming back to cali cuz ill get to go to one of your shows. and i live in the IE so youll pretty be right where im at. well im so glad youre following your dreams and i definitely think youll make it =)
 
Posted by IcKy ViCkY on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:35 AM
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Mrs. Nolan ♥
Isabel Ai Valdez

 
never actually payed attention to the lyrics till you sang it the way you did... I like your version a lot... Keep doing what you're doing! It's completely normal to want to follow your dreams and your passion, sometimes your passion/dream is well supported by the majority of ppl (being a doctor/teacher/engineer) and sometimes it's being a ballet dancer, song writter, performer... the arts is usually a hard place to succeed in but if you have TALENT and great marketing skills, you should accomplish something... Anyway, You're doing an amazing job and your choice is exactly YOUR choice! I'm not a very important person, wait two years and i might be, in the music industry but you have talent and I support you 100% in your decision! I wish I had the guts to do what you're doing... but instead of attempting to put my music out there I'm trying to get into producing, which is my #2 dream...

Anways, this is so long.... Good luck with all of your music making! keep pushing for #1 on Youtube.com and myspace artists cause ppl really do notice talent when they see it :)

Isabella Ai...
 
Posted by Mrs. Nolan ♥ on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 12:56 AM
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hello kdee

 
visit carson again soooon =D
 
Posted by hello kdee on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 6:21 AM
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ADXM [ Z00! ]

 
I wish i was as brave as you, but you got the talent to make it happen! God bless.
 
Posted by ADXM [ Z00! ] on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 7:16 AM
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diana.

 
I support you all the way! You're such a talented person, and your music brings me, and many other people, so much joy(: Good luck with everything. I live Cali LOL
 
Posted by diana. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 7:53 PM
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[Challenger Pinoy]
Dom Torreto

 
I dont go to RCC anymore..but i'll drive there just to see you!! hahaha ;P youre awesome dude. keep it up =]
 
Posted by [Challenger Pinoy] on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 6:23 AM
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Fatali
Jesse Young

 
You have such a nice voice :)
 
Posted by Fatali on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 6:45 PM
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* adri espiritu.
Adrianne Espiritu

 
do what you feel is right and follow your dreams[: i love you ! perform at rcc :D

kbye, &hearts; adri

 
Posted by * adri espiritu. on Sunday, May 24, 2009 - 8:54 PM
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MAR

 
Wow, I like ur version of the climb better than d original. lol Serious.
You can really sing; it's amazing.

 
Posted by MAR on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 1:43 PM
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Jennifer Nguyen

 
Aj. evry1 supports ur choices n u.u folowed ur heart n dats wat count.i hope u keep on with ur music tho... GOOD LUCK we re all here for u.... ~jenni nguyen hav asian pride ^^ luv ya
 
Posted by ♥ℓσvє yα on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 4:46 PM
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