Why am I this attracted?

I like him, I am praying for him. But I am not closing doors yet. I am open to any other possibilities. He’s not the usual head-turner. He’s not what girls would be head over heels for. He’s not that “hot” nor is he that “rich.” My fr...

An Open Letter to That Christian Lady I Secretly Adore

I am not really used to this kind of thing. I am not the kind of man who just watches a lady worth knowing from afar. I am always making my intentions clear, always trying to make my purpose as pure and unadulterated as possible. But right...

To My Future Special Someone

This may sound more of a warning instead of a reminder I am telling you that I’m not easy to love There are nights I cry myself to sleep There are nights I stare blankly at the ceiling There are nights I let my thoughts consume me There are...

Hanggang Kailan?

  Pinasaya mo ako Akala ko okay ka lang Akala ko masaya ka din Oo, alam ko pampalipas oras mo lang ako Nadala ka lang sa pang-aasar ng tropa mo At eto namang marupok na si ako Nangingiti sa bawat chat mo "Good m...

Hiling

Panginoon, heto na naman ako Humihiling ng pabor sa Iyo Lahat naman dahil sa grasya Mo Kaya sa Iyo ako nagsusumamo.   Panginoon, heto na naman ako, May isang taong pinapanalangin ko. Hindi pa rin ako sigurado Ku...

Waiting Heart Beat

Beat sometimes hurts us, Beat sometimes sways us, but beat from the Heart allows us to live while waiting of what we Hope for. Don't rush in things, Heartbeat won't stop while waiting, instead its in training. Everything is worth the wait. ...

” Siguro sapat na ang anim na taon”

" Siguro Sapat Na Ang Anim Na Taon" Anim na taon na ang nakalipas. Nang unang nagtagpo ang ating landas. Di lubos maisip mga taon na nagdaan puso't isipan ikaw parin ang laman. Tayo ay pinagtagpo muli at magbabakasakali panahong sinayang a...

Para sa pusong handa na muling hindi magmahal

Aking Mahal,   Hindi kita inibig sa umpisa para iwanan makalawa. Mali ka, kung iniisip mong hinawakan ko ng mahigpit ang iyong kamay para lamang ito bitawan, nagkakamali ka. Hindi tayo pinagtagpo para lamang magkalayo. Walang uma...

The Great Pretender

Someone’s sometimes That’s what I am. Sometimes  a somebody But most of the time a nobody. Someone's option That's what I am One who would be considered But  never would be chosen. Someone’s song On their playlist. An old forgotte...

To my Seawoman

Have we met at the right time? Two lovers, who are oceans apart. We have just started to be together, But I have let you down recently. Unlike other guys that pursue you, I can't give enough time I can't give enough attention There ...

The How and Why of Guarding Your Heart

I remember getting this advice numerous times from my leaders when I was a baby Christian. Someone would see me tweet about my crush and she would reply “uy, GYH.” And I thought to myself “does GYH mean not tweeting about my crush?” or “doe...

Just When the Time is Right, I hope I could too

"Leaving doesn't already mean I haven't loved you enough." When I said I wanted to fix all the storms I've been carrying within me for so long, didn't already mean I was just making an implicit excuse of getting rid of you. I didn't look...

Ladies, Don’t Settle for Less

I know that sometimes you feel alone and that nobody understands but please do not settle for less because you feel like time is running out. I know that sometimes you feel like your life is nothing but an endless cycle of hurt but pleas...

Love and Weakness

A man taking a course related to calculations and numbers fascinates me a lot. But no, let me make it clear, I hate numbers, I hate mathematics and everything about it. It was just I am wondering how it feels to be loved by a man whose stre...

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ONE I AM WAITING FOR

Dear future boyfriend / husband (Insert the Meghan Trainor song here), I am having these crazy thoughts about you. I wonder what you look like, Do you have a mole in your face? Do you have better lashes than I do? Do you have thick eyebr...

PRINSESA

Pangarap ng bawat isang babae na maging prinsesa; na maituring na isa. Malayo sa mga taong nananakit sa kanila. Sa masamang madrasta. Naghihintay sa kanyang prinsipe upang sagipin siya. Ngunit, ang mga yan ay hindi totoo at kathang-isip lam...

I stopped praying for You.

I stopped praying for you Not because I don’t like you anymore Not because I’m tired Not because I’m impatient Not because I’m afraid Not because of “what ifs” But because I started praying for myself first To never get tired of waiting To ...

This Time : Healed Scars

To That One Courageous Man, I've walked this life with scars from people I thought trustworthy. I went through multiple stitches, painful anesthesia to surpass all these bittersweet moments in life. Nevertheless, I am here to present you t...

To Our Waiting Hearts

Dear Future Husband, Days passed by so quickly! It has been a year since I wrote an open letter to you. How I wish you had read it! For a year of waiting for you, prayer is my constant companion. Sometimes, I dream of praying and serv...

Alam niyo ba kung bakit?

Alam niyo ba kung bakit maraming nasasaktan? Alam niyo ba kung bakit maraming umiiyak? Bakit maraming broken hearted? Bakit maraming bitter? Kasi hindi sila makapaghintay. (Wait... Wag kang magmalinis, author. Ganyan ka rin nung rupok ...

Your person is worth the wait.

You might have many questions in mind, when, who, why? Even in your preoccupied time table you can’t help but ask. When everything around you seem to be doing well except with the matters of the heart. But dear one, don’t be anxious. For on...

Kung alam mong marupok ka, wag mong simulan.

Mahirap kapag na-fall diba? Mahirap kapag nasanay ka na lagi mo siyang kasama. Masakit maiwan diba? Pero mas masakit yung akala mo may something na kayong dalawa. Ito naman ang tanong ko sa'yo, Alam mo na ngang marupok ka, bakit mo siy...

Alone But Never lonely

There are times that I am alone but it doesn’t mean that I am lonely. I enjoy going out on my own, read books while having coffee or travel to places I have never been before. I am not allured with the idea of someone loving me as much I lo...

Someday…

Someday we will become the art in a museum, the poem in a book, the lyrics in a song.   Someday we will be loved.   In a sea of strangers, everyone will love us when we start to hate ourselves and bloom ...

An Open Letter to Students – From An Official “Tito”

I am a 25 year old licensed mechanical engineer and I’ve been working for an established Japanese EPC company as an engineer for almost four years now. First things first, “Why did I have to describe my status in life?” Because I had ...

A Love That Is Willing to Wait

Have you ever wondered why you are still single? Why you have to get broken hearted a countless of times? Why your ex cheated on you? Why your suitor didn't pursue you? Did you think you aren't pretty enough? You degrade your own beauty an...

To the woman who became tired of love, never lose hope!

You may be afraid to love again and entrust your heart to someone. You may have been beaten down by your past heartbreaks. You think that true love is hard to find. You are so careful not to fall for someone. You closed the door of your hea...

For The Girls Who Are Waiting For Love Because They Know Their Worth

She’s the type of girl who devotes herself to nourishing her mind and soul. A well-read woman, that’s who she is, the world is too small to contain her perspectives and ideals. Life is a mixture of hues and combination of euphoria for her m...

Let Go, Let God: To my almost

5am in the morning, I ate my spiritual breakfast together with God. And after my devotions, I asked Him if how could I surprise Him even though I know that He will figure it out because, yeah, He is God, He knows what would happen in the ...

Himbing

Huwag gisingin ang pag-ibig, maliban kung tama na ang panahon. Pero iyong ipagpaumanhin mo kung naalimpungatan muli ang aking puso sa piling mo, Iyong ipagpaumanhin kung masyadong nasanay sa hele mo hanggang sa mahimbing sa pagkakatulog. ...