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I Cannot Pursue You Yet

I cannot pursue you Yet, And I might never do. I may be starting to like you a lot, in more ways than I had expected. I like all your go...

Tips Para Iwas Pokmaru

Part 1 1. Mindset: wala siyang gusto sayo, friendly lang (unless umamin) 2. Isiping mataas ang sugar level niya kaya sweet sayo 3. Expl...

Why Take Your Time

1. Take your time. It is non-negotiable for someone to know your worth if they truly deserve you. 2. Take your time. Magbuild ka muna ng cr...

Paano Magsulat ng Love Letter?

1. Pray. Nobody knows your spouse and how he or she is best loved like God. Pray that He’ll enable you to love and honor your partner well. ...

BASTED: HOW TO DEAL WITH IT

WARNING: HIGHLY OPINIONATED BASTED: HOW TO DEAL WITH IT Rejection is part of life. You can’t get EVERYTHING YOU WANT IT IN THIS LIFE. ...

Relationships

3 Month Rule

As to where it originated and to whoever invented the idea(s), I don’t have any knowledge about that. But if you’re curious about what it means or im...

to the ones who still believe in genuine commitment

May you testify that there are still men and women in this generation who still desire a genuine commitment and Christ-centered relationship.

Things I hate about NLR

I can’t blame the people choosing to be in a no label relationship. Sometimes, these people are even treated better than those who have label. I must ...

Loving a Strong, Independent Woman

Loving a strong, independent woman can be intimidating. She carries herself well even being alone. She can do all the things that she wants alone. She...

HULING LIHAM PARA SAYO.. SALAMAT.. PAALAM..

Alam ko na darating ang araw na kung saan matatapos ang lahat ng anumang meron tayo. Minsan naging bahagi ka ng buhay ko at nanging parte ako ng buhay...

To my “patiently waiting” suitor,

To my "patiently waiting" suitor, I really want to say the words that you want to hear, many times (I love you). But, I couldn't. I even don't wan...

Poetries

this may not be our lifetime, but…

Sabi nga sa kantang Lifetime ng Ben and Ben, “was there a lifetime waiting for us, in a world where I was yours?” Maybe we weren’t meant for this lifetime? Kaya? This ma...

Maraming Salamat at Paalam, aking Ama! Hanggang sa muli nating pagkiki...

Tatay, Daddy, Papa, Erpat, Tatang, Itay…Anumang katawagan pa yan.. sila ang tinagurian na ating haligi ng tahanan… Sa aking ama, salamat sa walang sawang pagmamahal. I...

Open letter to a struggling self

Dear self,  I know you’ve been struggling lately. You’re not yourself and you seemed lost in a place you’ve never been before. I know you’re wandering thru the m...

I Love You From The Bottom of My Hypothalamus

When I glanced at you for the first time, I felt a little jump in my heart. Woah. That was unexpected! I remember briefly how my breathing hitched when I looked at y...

What if, I’m praying for you?

In the realm of our shared unusual days, I catch glimpses of you in countless ways, You're beautiful from the inside out, But I fear commitment, I still have doubt. &...

Moving On

To Those Who Were Ghosted

Dear You, I know how hard things are for you. You were left hanging, and without an explanation by that person whom you entrusted your heart to. It's insane how you woke up one day, feeling lost an...

To your self in progress

Waiting

Waiting takes time. But what if I’m nearing 30s?

You are nearing your 30s, or perhaps you are beyond calendar days and you are still single. Maybe you have not experienced any past relationships or maybe you had once, twice or more but things went d...

To My Future Wife

Faith

this may not be our lifetime, but…

Sabi nga sa kantang Lifetime ng Ben and Ben, “was there a lifetime waiting for us, in a world where I was yours?” Maybe we weren’t meant for this lifetime? Kaya? This may not be our lifetime, but… I ...

Singleness

Let Love Find You

Let Love Find You Don't be afraid of people leaving you behind Let them go if they want to. Stop Chasing for someone who let go of your hands. Stop looking for someone you taught- "he might ...

Sa ngayon, ako muna

No Boyfriend Since Birth?

If it is pure, I will not come out bitter but will be grateful for what God has preserved for both of us. Some people will always be important, with or without a conversation. I'm not in a relationship. I'm just in love with the woman inside my prayer. Ang sarap ma-in love. Per...
I don't know what to feel when I heart about your new crush. At first masaya ako dahil kahit papaano naka move-on ka na sa taong mahal mo. Pero napaisip din ako. Bakit hindi na lang ako? Bakit doon ka pa sa taong hindi ulit masusuklian yung pagkagusto mo? Pwede naman ako. Nandito...
Ever wondered if what would your future be like with the man of your dream? Or maybe the question is, have you ever dreamt of it? For some people, that dream had gone out of the window a long time ago, while others are still dreamy over a fairytale-like, prince charming thing, Ci...
Dear frightened heart,I know you wanted to continue loving but you are afraid to be hurt. I know you're ready, but the fear is still there. Be brave to fall in love with beautiful places, with beautiful people, and with moments. Fall in love with the way your heart races when...
Naranasan mo na bang umiyak sa gabi, ilang oras bago pumatak sa alas-dose ang kamay ng orasan hudyat na malapit na ang iyong kaarawan? Marahil oo, marahil hindi. Pero ipinapadalangin ko na sana hindi mo maranasan. Ibang-iba sa nakasanayang mga kaarawan. Karaniwang masaya, may ...
My Beloved, As I write this letter, my heart overflows with emotions that words struggle to express. It has been six remarkable years since our journey began as friends in the virtual realm, blossoming into a love that defies all odds. Do you remember how it all started? A ...
Sa pagitan ng patawad at salamat, Ang salitang pagod. Pagod na ako. Bibitaw na. Hanggang ngayon di ko pa rin alam Kung anong nagtutulak sa'kin para lumaban pa At kahit na alam kong wala na at mali na. May pag-asa pa nga ba ang tayo? Pinagtagpo nga lamang ba tayo? O...
Loving a strong, independent woman can be intimidating. She carries herself well even being alone. She can do all the things that she wants alone. She is self-minded and self-sufficient. She seems comfortable with herself and often perceive as someone who does not need a man. You...
Moon and Sun Love's story The moon and sun have been lovers for a long time. The moon relies on the Sun's brightness to give light to the world. And, even distance and space are keeping them apart. They adore each other and are willing to wait for the eclipse to be with eac...
Life in a state of survival Living in a world full of uncertainties. Trusting oneself is a must. The process is not easy. You  need to accept the imperfect things about yourself. Your Broken heart and crushed soul are caused by a lot of things. You became a wanderer of th...
Isang tula para sa isang taong mula no'ng unang pagkikita. Tatlong taon na rin mula nung una kitang nakilalaUnang inimbetahang maging kaibigan sa makabagong teknolohiyaFacebook kung tawagin ng madlaNgunit di man lang nagusap matapos ma aksepta Matapos ang ilang buwan ay ki...
One of the biggest irony that we encountered a lot is the phrase” the simplest thing to say is the hardest thing to do” and that really encapsulates the whole dilemma we always encounter “MOVING FORWARD and LETTING GO OF THE PAST”. It’s hard to fathom and to say that even the str...
May you testify that there are still men and women in this generation who still desire a genuine commitment and Christ-centered relationship.
How to forgive the person who hurt you so much, cheating behind your knowledge. He honestly tell all his mistakes and ask for forgiveness and one last chance. How to consider himself towards me. I actually thinking to how to forgive him despite of the lies that he made. He was my...
There could only be enough suffering that we will encounter throughout our lifetime. God will never give us anything we can't carry, so they say. It's been so long since I bared myself through my words. It's always been my avenue for expressing my emotions - writing, that is. How...
In the most unexpected time I met a genuine and amazing you You were so perfect for me. However, ours had a hint of fallacy. It was never a real love story. I gave you my heart and my all.   You were my answered prayer. You were the future I longed fo...
Hi. I don’t know who you are yet. But right now, I just wanna let you know that I’ve been waiting for you all my life. Every night I always think of who will you be, it’s a mystery that only time can tell. Have we crossed paths yet? Have I known you all this time? Have you been ...
"Paano kaya kung tinuloy mo?" "Sayang no, nakakapanghinayang." "Malapit kana sana" These viewpoints have been on my thoughts recently as I have a conversation with my caseworker. We talked about how sad nung sinuko ko yung kurso ko and how this job that is not my dream r...
Tell me it’s okay to cry when you see me in pain. I couldn't unlove you the way I wanted. Cause all I can see are the years spent no matter how many changes happened. It feels like emptiness is everything between us. I no longer know my worth and yet I choose to stay. I wanted th...
In the realm of our shared unusual days, I catch glimpses of you in countless ways, You're beautiful from the inside out, But I fear commitment, I still have doubt.   Love at first sight, an undeniable spark, Serving God together, our souls embark, Blessed by moments ...
Glimpse on Love In the Domain of Love words are powerless For only silence can contain a love that is endless Unfathomable by mere intellectual perception Inconceivable to any mortal cognition Language is but a barrier that dissolves in this domain The place held sacred f...
I'm consumed in the thought of my dear As i stare at the vast ocean and lay here The cool breeze that softly brushes my cheek Reminds me of your touch that makes me weak This glimmering star is like your smile at day Such beautiful sight that removes all my dismay How I long to h...
I am well aware that both of us now reside in an inevitable reality. We have a variety of aspirations that we want to accomplish to become a better version of ourselves, such as achieving success, improving our quality of life, and working toward our goals for the future. The...
To the woman I've been praying for: Hi 🙂 How are you feeling today? I hope this letter finds you well. I'm thinking of you right now. I'm just wondering about how we will meet each other, and how we communicate our feelings in the purest form of connection. I imagine the day...
Thank you. Thank you for bringing the best in me despite my attitude, the distance, and my shortcomings. But, I guess things would definitely change. I miss you playing arranged songs for me in your guitar and will send it to me first before you post it online.  I’m sorry for ...
Oh my love, the fire within you At night, I always have a flame inside of me.   Your slim silhouette and supple proportions seem beautiful. Oh, how I enjoy running my hands over your spine. I find it difficult to breathe because of the way you move. I'm con...
Hindi sa lahat ng laban pwede kang manalo. Minsan matatalo ka, minsan tabla, minsan panalo tapos tsamba pa. Hindi ko alam pero sinubukan kong ilaban kahit na ilang taon kong sinarado yung pinto ng puso ko. Nilaban ko pa kasi akala ko kaya pa baka kailangan lang natin ng oras, kon...
Should I stop or should I still continue? Should I start or should I just let it be? Should I dare to try or don't give it a chance? We are double-minded beings. We have so many uncertainties to face and most of the time we do not know what and which one to choose. &n...
I can't help but compare my last attempt for love versus the love I am chasing right now. Before I had to push myself to like what the other guy wants, hoping that we can meet somewhere in between. Now, we just coincide gracefully and unexpectedly; liking the same things (I gu...
They say when you love someone nothing can be wrong no matter how ugly the truth is. When you know for a fact that love isn't enough for both of you to stay and hold on with each other. Sometimes no matter how foolhardy and risky you both been through, you will end up losing each...

Pure Intention: You’re my sanctuary and serenity.

If it is pure, I will not come out bitter but will be grateful for what God has preserved for both of us. Some people will always be important, with or without a conversation. I'm not in a relationsh...

Bakit hindi na lang ako?

I don't know what to feel when I heart about your new crush. At first masaya ako dahil kahit papaano naka move-on ka na sa taong mahal mo. Pero napaisip din ako. Bakit hindi na lang ako? Bakit doon ka...

Save the Best to Last

Ever wondered if what would your future be like with the man of your dream? Or maybe the question is, have you ever dreamt of it? For some people, that dream had gone out of the window a long time ago...

I am afraid, but I will brave my heart to continue.

Dear frightened heart,I know you wanted to continue loving but you are afraid to be hurt. I know you're ready, but the fear is still there. Be brave to fall in love with beautiful places, with bea...

Luha sa Kandila

Naranasan mo na bang umiyak sa gabi, ilang oras bago pumatak sa alas-dose ang kamay ng orasan hudyat na malapit na ang iyong kaarawan? Marahil oo, marahil hindi. Pero ipinapadalangin ko na sana hindi ...

LDR: Layo’y Di Rason (an open letter to my beloved)

My Beloved, As I write this letter, my heart overflows with emotions that words struggle to express. It has been six remarkable years since our journey began as friends in the virtual realm, blosso...

Sa pagitan ng patawad at salamat

Sa pagitan ng patawad at salamat, Ang salitang pagod. Pagod na ako. Bibitaw na. Hanggang ngayon di ko pa rin alam Kung anong nagtutulak sa'kin para lumaban pa At kahit na alam kong wala na at ...

Loving a Strong, Independent Woman

Loving a strong, independent woman can be intimidating. She carries herself well even being alone. She can do all the things that she wants alone. She is self-minded and self-sufficient. She seems com...

Moon and Sun Love’s story

Moon and Sun Love's story The moon and sun have been lovers for a long time. The moon relies on the Sun's brightness to give light to the world. And, even distance and space are keeping them apar...

You are Loved.

Life in a state of survival Living in a world full of uncertainties. Trusting oneself is a must. The process is not easy. You  need to accept the imperfect things about yourself. Your Broken he...

1st KitAnniversary

Isang tula para sa isang taong mula no'ng unang pagkikita. Tatlong taon na rin mula nung una kitang nakilalaUnang inimbetahang maging kaibigan sa makabagong teknolohiyaFacebook kung tawagin ng mad...

Unshackled

One of the biggest irony that we encountered a lot is the phrase” the simplest thing to say is the hardest thing to do” and that really encapsulates the whole dilemma we always encounter “MOVING FORWA...

to the ones who still believe in genuine commitment

May you testify that there are still men and women in this generation who still desire a genuine commitment and Christ-centered relationship.

I just need some advice

How to forgive the person who hurt you so much, cheating behind your knowledge. He honestly tell all his mistakes and ask for forgiveness and one last chance. How to consider himself towards me. I act...

Things are better and life is beautiful

There could only be enough suffering that we will encounter throughout our lifetime. God will never give us anything we can't carry, so they say. It's been so long since I bared myself through my word...

My Almost Forever

In the most unexpected time I met a genuine and amazing you You were so perfect for me. However, ours had a hint of fallacy. It was never a real love story. I gave you my heart and my a...

To my Future

Hi. I don’t know who you are yet. But right now, I just wanna let you know that I’ve been waiting for you all my life. Every night I always think of who will you be, it’s a mystery that only time can...

Minsan Ayaw Mo Narin Maniwala

"Paano kaya kung tinuloy mo?" "Sayang no, nakakapanghinayang." "Malapit kana sana" These viewpoints have been on my thoughts recently as I have a conversation with my caseworker. We talked ab...

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Tell me it’s okay to cry when you see me in pain. I couldn't unlove you the way I wanted. Cause all I can see are the years spent no matter how many changes happened. It feels like emptiness is everyt...

What if, I’m praying for you?

In the realm of our shared unusual days, I catch glimpses of you in countless ways, You're beautiful from the inside out, But I fear commitment, I still have doubt.   Love at first sight, an...

Love not yet Defined

Glimpse on Love In the Domain of Love words are powerless For only silence can contain a love that is endless Unfathomable by mere intellectual perception Inconceivable to any mortal cognition ...

I’m Always Yours

I'm consumed in the thought of my dear As i stare at the vast ocean and lay here The cool breeze that softly brushes my cheek Reminds me of your touch that makes me weak This glimmering star is like y...

I Shall No Longer…

I am well aware that both of us now reside in an inevitable reality. We have a variety of aspirations that we want to accomplish to become a better version of ourselves, such as achieving success, im...

Meeting You in the Purest Connection: The Woman I’ve Been Prayin...

To the woman I've been praying for: Hi 🙂 How are you feeling today? I hope this letter finds you well. I'm thinking of you right now. I'm just wondering about how we will meet each other, and how ...