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It is late and I can not fall asleep. I am just too excited.
I take my phone and decide to look through some of the conversations we have had since we met.
Marko Purrrišić
11. July 2023 18:35
Nashi Pear
Hello
If you are not Marko, I am sorry. He’s had a few beers
I can see on his phone that this is the right number
Marko Purrrišić
😂
15. July 2023 10:05
Marko Purrrišić
Hello, Nashi
What day was it you were coming to Umag?
Nashi Pear
19th
Gonna be good seeing society again. We’re currently very far into the woods
14. August 2023 15:25
Nashi Pear
Okay, so Esma and Chris told me to get your opinion since you’re like, an actual musician
Marko Purrrišić
I’m not quite there yet, but you can show me what you got
Nashi Pear
[test.mp3]
This might not be your style, but like, anything helps
Marko Purrrišić
I like the piano in the beginning, it has a fun tone to it. Also I like the build up of the instruments, but you’re right, this isn’t quite my style
I'm sure it'll be even better with lyrics
Nashi Pear
Aw thnks 💜
I'll make sure to have a translated version once we put it together
Marko Purrrišić
Oh? It's going to be in Danish?
Nashi Pear
Yup. While I am good at English, if I do say so myself, I think I’ll have an easier time singing in Danish
2. October 2023 19:20
Marko Purrrišić
[rimtimtagidim.mp3]
What do you think of this one?
Nashi Pear
I feel so special getting to hear your music before everyone else 🥹
And this is sooo good! Marko, you're so talented!!!! When are you gonna release this?
Marko Purrrišić
Aww Nashi, thank you! I feel special hearing your music too
Well I want to start off with IG Boy, but maybe it'll be the next one
Nashi Pear
You know what? I think you should submit it for Dora!
Marko Purrrišić
Hmmm… I'll think about it
What about you? You’ve mentioned whatever your contest is called a few times
Nashi Pear
It’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
And yeah, still playing around with the idea. I’m not sure though
Marko Purrrišić
If I’m going to do it, so are you
Nashi Pear
Sure! It's a deal!
🇭🇷🤝🇩🇰
26. October 2023 21:10
Nashi Pear
Okay I did it. It's submitted. No going back, my anxiety attacks
Marko Purrrišić
Haha 😆
Good job, but that also took you long enough. Hasn’t it been finished for like 2 weeks now?
Nashi Pear
It was only 5 days ago
You haven’t submitted yours either, why are you calling me out like this? 😠
Marko Purrrišić
I did, actually. Just before you texted me. Your submission window literally ends tomorrow, I still have until the end of November.
Nashi Pear
😭😭😭
That is a funny coincidence tho. We're so in sync ✨
Anyway Imma go on a walk
26. November 2023 15:25
Nashi Pear
I’ve been thinking about it for a while now. You from now on you’re called Marko Purrrišić 🐱
Marko Purrrišić
😂
Elizabeta actually told me the other day that your name is a pear, so I guess you’re Nashi Pear now.
Nashi Pear
🍐
15. December 2023 11:55
Nashi Pear
I see a certain someone's name on the Dora list 👀
Marko Purrrišić
That was fast
It felt pretty crazy seeing my name, even though I’m just a reserve.
Nashi Pear
I’m a bit of an esc brainrot, and I’d always keep my eyes out for you ;)
Also, HRT is doing you dirty. There shouldn’t be any questions whether you should be among the competitors or not!
Marko Purrrišić
😳
You’re going to make me cry. Thank you!
3. January 2024 14:30
Marko Purrrišić
NASHI!
I just got a call from hrt!
Someone withdrew so I’m in!
I'm in Dora!
Nashi Pear
Holy sweet potato, congratulations man! 🥳
What did Eliza say????
Marko Purrrišić
I haven’t even told her yet! You’re the first to know!
Nashi Pear
Dudeeeee tell her. Tell everyone u know!
But thanks for telling me first. My day was going pretty bad, tho this makes up for it 😄
Marko Purrrišić
Sorry to hear that. What happened?
Nashi Pear
I’m on a walk rn. Give me a call and we can talk
3. January 2024 19:15
Nashi Pear
I didn’t say it during the call, but thanks for talking with me for so long. I really appreciate it 💜
Marko Purrrišić
Of course. You can always give me a call whenever you want to talk.
25. January 2024 10:30
Marko Purrrišić
I see your name on the DMGP list 👀
Congratulations Nashi! 🥳
Nashi Pear
Thaaaaank youuuuu!!!
I’m so happy!!!! I'm literally crying as I’m typing this
Marko Purrrišić
Are you going on a walk?
Nashi Pear
Nah I have an interview in like 5 min
Marko Purrrišić
But after that?
Nashi Pear
You know it 😌
I’ll call you when I’m done
17. February 2024 13:35
Marko Purrrišić
The day has finally come! How are you feeling?
Nashi Pear
I’m literally so nervous. I've just been walking in circles for the past, like, 30 minutes
It’s driving Esma crazy lol
I feel like a lion in a cage
Marko Purrrišić
What about Chris?
Nashi Pear
He’s stuck in traffic, which he’s both happy and annoyed about lol
17. February 2024 19:55
Marko Purrrišić
Good luck, Nashi! Elizabeta and I will be cheering for you 🇩🇰
Nashi Pear
💜💜💜💞💞💞🥰🥰🥰
17. February 2024 22:15
Marko Purrrišić
Congratulations, Nashi!
I'm so happy for you! I feel extremely blessed to call such a talented person my friend ❤️
18. February 2024 00:30
Nashi Pear
Aaaaaaahahhh 💜💜💜💜💜
A million times thank you, Marko!
23. February 2024 13:10
Nashi Pear
Tonight's the night! Are you excited?
Marko Purrrišić
Yep! And nervous. Now I partially understand what you were going through 😬
Nashi Pear
Not to add onto your stress, but you better make it to the final or else 😌✨
Marko Purrrišić
I’ll try my best 🥲
25. February 2024 19:30
Nashi Pear
Good luck tonight, Marko! Esma, Chris, and I will be cheering for you all the way from Aarhus
🇭🇷 🇭🇷 🇭🇷
Marko Purrrišić
Thank you ❤️
25. February 2024 22:35
Nashi Pear
Omg!
Holy shit you did it!
This is actually happening
Huge congratulations Marko! 🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉💞
This is so deserved! You were amazing! I can already feel that the people will love you!
But not as much as me and Eliza :)
And by the way Marko, I’m happy to call such an amazing, talented person like you my friend.
Reading through these old messages always makes me smile. I can not believe the next time we meet in person is at the Madrid pre-party. While it will definitely busy I hope we can still get some good memories together too.