Boiling Waters
“Kung hindi ikaw, hindi rin sila.” Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? Parang sa mga teleserye o k-drama na mapapanood mo, where the lead character confidently declares that line to the person they love… ang sweet, ‘di ba? But behind those words is a tough reality—it’s the kind of loyalty that slowly Continue Reading
Upon reaching the age of 30, there’s such a fuss over my marital status, which is common in Filipino culture especially in the province. And among the arguments there’s one that stands out: people’s fear of growing old — alone. That without a spouse and children, one’s life in the Continue Reading
In This Lifetime, I Loved Submitting to Capitalism So That I Could Pay Taxes and Do Groceries With You To pay the unlawful amount of taxes only to fill the pockets of corruption and fulfill the long lists of inflated rates of groceries are the tragic slavery we incorporate ourselves Continue Reading
Six years ago, I wrote this piece, “An Open Letter to the Man I Will Marry.” Six years later, I got married to the man whom I prayed for. When I wrote that piece, I never really understood the depth of marriage. I just knew that if God would allow Continue Reading
How to Fall Back in Love: A Guide for Singles Seeking Meaningful Relationships Falling back in love isn’t just about rekindling old flames—it’s about maintaining and enhancing the connection in any relationship, including the one you have with yourself. Here are insightful ways to cultivate a loving relationship with yourself Continue Reading
I’m already done chasing the kind of love that demands my full attention, time, and heart. That kind of love is exhausting and draining. I don’t want that. I want the kind of love that allows me to continue to wander, grow, and build myself. The kind of love that Continue Reading
Choose him. Choose him who does not choose you first. Choose him who chooses Jesus over you. If your man loves God before you, choose him. Do not get upset when he has little time for you, if his goal is to glorify Jesus. Choose him. When praying for a Continue Reading
My heart has been broken a couple of times; some are small cuts and bruises, others are wounds that left some scars. Yet somehow, I still have a lot of love to pour. It’s hard being a writer. It’s ironic not being able to grasp the right words to convey Continue Reading
Loud music from the speakers as we were surrounded by bottles of liquor, beer, and some chips, enjoying the night and exchanging shots. We had been talking about random things just a while ago, but it must have been the intoxication from the alcohol that led one of my friends Continue Reading
There’s something truly magical about love. Like it gives your heart that warmth, that heavy deep feeling from your chest that makes it almost hard to breathe. But it’s beautiful. And it’s pure. That even it makes you cry for some nights, it makes you question your worth at times, Continue Reading
This is for the girl whom I cherish, adore, treasure, value, keep, and deeply, sincerely, genuinely, and truly love. I wanted you to know that you really mean so much to me. The way you move, the way you talk, the way you walk, the way you think, the way Continue Reading
If by any chance that the right time for us will come one of these days, I won’t mind seeing you far from the best that you could be. I will take care of you, even if you’re a mess. When you get tired of doing your hair, drawing your Continue Reading
Thinking about yesterday how you were with me I was wondering if that was how you really treat everybody Or is there something special on how you were with me I don’t really know what to feel Should I be happy, excited or scared I was so certain bout how Continue Reading
Most often than not, people search for “love.” And that’s not a bad thing. But do I really know love? When I was young, I started watching some wedding videos and keep wedding songs. And I still do ’til this day. These videos made me wonder “will I ever get Continue Reading
Paano mo masasabing infatuated ka vs in-love ka? Baka naman kasi nag-fluctuate lang yung dopamine mo. It’s important to remember to have an anchor. Your perception of God might be undervalued, and in this undervaluation, the throne of your heart might be occupied by something or someone incapable of fulfilling Continue Reading
In the intricate tapestry of life, the question of how we navigate our existence often leads us to seek purpose and inspiration. As a young adult on a journey of exploration and discovery, I’ve encountered numerous pieces of advice emphasizing the significance of a purpose-driven life. The idea is to Continue Reading
N, I have been admiring you quietly for two years now, and I am still here. I have vivid memories of our first meeting, which was your first one, but it was the third time for me. You have no idea I was admiring you, even in those times when Continue Reading
Green, Yellow, Red Time stopped as you reached your hand Red, Green, Yellow I saw your eyes saying “Come on, you should follow” Yellow, Red, Green You reached out to guide me across the ped xing Stop, slow down, go My heart stopped as our hands reach The time went Continue Reading
Kay bait ng ating Ama Ako ang iniisip nang ika’y nilikha Niya Ang aking mga hiling ay ang iyong mga katangian Ikaw nga ata ang sa akin ay hinirang Kanyang pinatunayan na pang labas ay di kailangan Bawat kulang ay iyong pinunan Panandalian ay wala sa iyong bokabolaryo Ang pag-ibig Continue Reading
One day, on your shoulders will I lay my tired eyes On your shoulders will I feel the care of a mom to her child On your shoulders will I feel the warm of security despite this raging winter In your arms will I lay my sweet gentle head while Continue Reading
Dear woman in her 30s and wondering where is Mr. Right—if you’ve met him or not yet, or if you need to be forward about it—hold it right there! STOP worrying and START refocusing on things, people, and situations that matter most (like the NOW). To be in your 30s Continue Reading
The Love I Desire I no longer desire for that worldy definition of love, Someone to hold and someone to kiss goodnight. I no longer desire for someone to admire me, To tell me things and make me feel beautiful. I no longer desire for butterflies in my stomach, Those Continue Reading
Masaya kaya ako kung nag confess ako? Magiging mas exciting kaya ang araw ko kung lagi tayong mag uusap? Masaya ka rin kaya saakin? Gusto mo rin kaya ako? Magbabago ba ang takbo ng buhay ko kung ginawa ko ang mag confess sayo? Mga tanong na hindi ko alam kung Continue Reading
Every day I miss you. There was never a day that I stopped thinking about you. Every day the thoughts of you always visit my mind and heart. The laughter we shared together. The places we’ve been. The food we ate. The stories we shared. Those are still vivid in Continue Reading
We laughed without reasons, And pat each others back. Sang a tune or two, ’til our voices cracked. I thought it was only yesterday. But a decade already lapsed. You took a step forward, I chose to hold back. I want to stay where I am. You left to seek Continue Reading
Sana Ikaw na nga. Sana Ikaw na Yung matagal ko Ng hinihintay… Kung kinasasabikan Kong Makita,makilala at makasama Sana Ikaw na nga Yung tugon sa mga panalangin ko. Sana Ikaw na nga Yung magpapatibok Ng puso ko. Sana Ikaw na nga Yung magpapangiti at sa akin ay magpapasaya. Sana Ikaw Continue Reading
Papano ba tanggapin ulit yung taong mahal na mahal mo pero nung mga panahon na nasaktan ka niya, pinabayaan ka lang niya? Papano kita tatanggapin ulit kahit may nararamdaman pa ako sayo pero masakit lahat ng nangyari dahil madami ng naapektuhan? Papano nalang kung humingi ka ulit ng pangalawang pagkakataon, Continue Reading
—to someone I met in 2019 Puno ako ng panghihinayang ngayon. Hindi ko lubos maisip na mararanasan ko iyong ganito—magmahal sa tamang tao ngunit maling panahon. Apat na taon na makalipas nung una tayong pinagtagpo ng tadhana. Labing anim na taon ako noon at ikaw ay dalawang pu’t isa. Bago Continue Reading
Sol, When I tell you I love you, I am not saying it out of habit, I am reminding you that your soul is the love of mine. When I tell you I miss you, I am not saying it for you to miss me too. I am assuring you Continue Reading
When God created the world, He created man on the sixth day. He doesn’t want Adam to be alone, hence He created Eve for Him. God does not want us to live and experience life all alone. He created us for each other. That is why family and friends exist. Continue Reading
