Uncertainties

When we recall every moment that happened in the past days, months, and years, it was a random event that made our emotions sometimes unexplained. There are sadness and happiness since these somehow do exist. Too many memories were built...

Move to, HINDI Move on.

Dear You, Tayo'y masaya at nananahimik. Paglipas ng panahon, ako'y sayo't ika'y akin. Ngunit bakit nawala sa ihip ng hangin? Anong nangyari sa atin? Sabi mo kailangan mo ng pahinga. Sabi mo kailangan mo ng space. Sabi mo kailang...

Disconnecting from Social Media and the Peace it brought me; An act of Courage.

My Facebook Friends will definitely testify how active I am in Facebook, how many times I post photos of myself, what I am into, my activities and my circle of people hanging out with. My Instagram Friends will prove how crazy I am posting ...

Embracing Imperfections ❤❤❤

Fat body, dark complexion, pimples on the face and many more imperfections people used to throw towards me. Growing up with a lot of imperfection builds low self-esteem. It made me feel less than others. It places insecurities in my hear...

Kaya Pa?

Ilang araw na lang at matatapos na ang taon. Nakaparami nating pinagdaanan, samu’t saring mga hamon di lang sa personal nating mga buhay kundi na rin sa buhay ng mga taong nakapaligid satin, mga mahahalagang tao na malayo satin at sa mga t...

Be unapologetically YOU.

Growing up, I am used to consider other people's feelings more than my own. Being sensitive is my thing. Overly sensitive that mulling over the words I have said or actions I have done would take days before I get over it. There was a ti...

Happiness

Happiness is a loved ones smile, loyalty, warmth, conversations, understanding and time... freely spent... with you.

How to Cook Adobo

"Lagi mong tinatanong kung kumain na ba ako, teka Adobokita??? Ha!" Sabihin mo yan, baka hatiran ka ng ulam. Haha. Adobo lagi ang una kong naiisip kapag magluluto. Gusto ko lang i share kung papano ko niluluto ang adobo. Kunin ang ka...

Know your worth! (work edition)

Hi there! If you're a fresh graduate looking for your first legit job or struggling with work, I have few words for you. I remember that feeling after I graduated, "finally, I'm done with school!". But then reality woke me up. Now that ...

Respect is earned, not given

"Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they're different from you or you don't agree with them. Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. Respect doesn't have to come natural...

Rain

Sometimes, I ask myself, why do I love rain so much? Why does it calm me whenever I hear it? Why does it make me feel safe as I watch those droplets hitting wherever it lands? Well, rain pours because it’s heavy for the clouds to carry, an...

Tell me if it’s okay?

It's okay that you're broken, It's okay that you feel like crying, It's okay that you feel in pain.   Tell me if it's okay? Sometimes effort feels unrecognized. Sometimes relationships do not work out. If sometimes...

PAGBANGON

Pagbangon Sa panahong hindi inaasahan. Sa panahong tila hinanakit na lang ang nararamdaman. Sa panahong tila luha ay dina mapunasan. Sa panahong nalugmok at puro putik ang bumalot sa laman. Sa panahong hindi muna alam kung para saan....

This is a reminder that you’re doing well

You’re doing well, those things that are unseen weighed the most.

Lost and Found

Have you ever felt lost? Like before you are very certain of what you want, what you would like to be and your plans are all laid accordingly. But then in just a snap of a hand, it all turned upside down. You lost your job. You felt your bo...

Sunshine & Rain

Dear You,When the sun shines everything blooms around you. The garden explodes with vibrant colours all around. Its rays of light gives life to our world. But just like the garden, we can’t just bloom with only sunshine. We all need a ...

Pages of Yore

Dear You, Torn between risking and leavingYou put my book on trialFlipping pages of torn and tan at your fingertips Every sheet unravelled by your eyes It wrenched my guts to seeIt pinched my nerves to feelThe memories, the ...

Might-Have-Been

Dear You, “Of all sad words of tongue or pen,the saddest are, ‘It might have been.”– John Greenleaf Whittier ” It might have been a good year if only I did something.”” It might have been a successful relationship if only we did ...

Her.

A short story. Her. Her heart was a museum in ruins. She had enough of people and places. Hers was a rainbow through the storm. She soar through whirlwinds of time. Her life was an ocean of wonders that were yet to be discovere...

JUST STOP and START

There will be times when you feel like you were never enough and you feel like you never mean anything to anyone at all. There will be times when you feel like a failure because you just mess it all up and you can't undo it all. There will ...

Prince for a Princess

Marami sa atin (babae) ang gustong maging prinsesa. Maraming nangangarap ng isang prince charming at ang storya'y mauuwi sa happy ending. Maraming may gustong mamuhay kasama ang taong laman ng ating mga dalangin at marami din sa atin ang hi...

Does My PATH Leads Me To You?

There are one way, two ways, crossings and dead ends on a road. It's always easy to drive in a one way trip when you don't know where to go. You just need to follow the road and find the landmark of your destination. But what if there are t...

Letter to YOU

You, I can’t help but write. It’s starting again. All over again and I can’t help it. I am terrified. The sudden rush in adrenaline and the speed in every beat of my heart are once again relived. I thought it died so I buried it somewhe...

Self-love

People may not knock on your door with their hands bringing affliction to anyone whom they can find. But they might slip hatred and grudges under your door, disguised as fliers like somehow they cherry-picked you but truly they just want to...

I want to go back

I used to smile at every thing that I do It excites me to do something new I wish I could go back The day I first fell in love Fell deeply in love with what I do The first song that I produced Made my heart satisfied The first painting tha...

Keep It Real

Find peace in the knowledge that you can't sway people if they keep it real with you or not. What matters the most is your oath that you will always keep it real... with yourself. You can't afford to lose yourself over gaining the mun...

An open letter to my fellow Kabataan

Kamusta ka? Alam kong pagod ka na, nakakapagod kasi ang buhay. Paulit-ulit lang, walang bago. Ngunit hindi yan ang dahilan para tumigil, life is not a sprint competition, it’s a lifelong marathon. Takbo lang, pag napagod magpahinga. Mara...

Saram means Person

Saram means person. I want to have a balance perception in social media but I can't still avoid self-pity ING, and giving up. Social media displays how flashy you're life is. Share it and let them think themselves what are they doing....

Rainy day blues no. 1

Why are we still here? Why are we still hiding our deepest and saddest emotions? Why do we still we fight, despite getting weakened down to our cores? Why do we still get up despite getting swallowed by our nightmares? Why do we...

I wish I had a double-me

I wish I had a double-me to hug myself right now.I've been through a lot lately, and I'm exhausted. I forgot to prioritize myself in order to give a hand to people in need. I'd like to take a moment to breathe and relax. If I do t...