It may not seem that you are moving right now, but when God says that I promise you this, He keeps his promises because He is not like anyone else. He is God and He keeps His promises. Waiting is something not all of us are really fond of doing. As the years go by… Continue reading Being Joyful in Waiting
Tag: Singleness
Alam ko… Sanay akong mag-isa…
Sanay akong mag-isa… Naglalakad sa gitna ng init ng tanghaling-tapat: Isang isip na sa galaw ng abalang lungsod ay sumisipat. Nayayamot sa hampas ng araw sa balat, Sumisimangot sa ingay ng mga tao’t sasakyang nagkalat. Sanay akong mag-isa… Nagmamaneho sa gitna ng kadiliman ng gabi: Isang kaluluwang binabagtas ang kalsadang sa mapa’y nakahabi. Nilalasap ang… Continue reading Alam ko… Sanay akong mag-isa…
“Love, Alex”
It took a while for me to have the courage of surrendering all the bitterness and anger to the Lord, our God. Despite that, you’re always worth the pain. I’m sorry for making you end the relationship. I hurt you, I’m sorry. I’m sorry for jumping into things quickly and without any proper analysation. Without… Continue reading “Love, Alex”
Bloom while waiting!
Dear Human, Stay single until you meet a person who is sure of you and never makes you doubt how he/she feels. The one who is certain of you and his/her career and a future he/she wants you a part of. Stay single until you find someone who can match your loyalty. Stay single until… Continue reading Bloom while waiting!
Ba-ak Series #1
In the North where I come from, people who are not seen in the arms of someone are called “ba-ak” as in Tagalog “matandang dalaga” or “matandang binata”. Personally, I have nothing against it but when I was younger, I cannot help but ask why some people are not married even if they are beautiful… Continue reading Ba-ak Series #1
Spinstering
I used to smileAt everyoneEven when I am by myself I used to laughQuite loudlyEven at the cheesiest joke I turned thirtyThen I learnedA smile is an invitation It is a wayTo welcomeSomeone’s unwanted attention And that laughterWhen it’s loudDoes not suit a single woman It can appearDisgustingVulgar, rude and rather childish And so my… Continue reading Spinstering
Things To Cultivate Purposely As A Single Lady
Marahil, magaling ka nang magluto. The best na rin ang iyong organization skills as well as ang pagma-manage mo ng iyong time. Palagi ka ring mabango at presentable. Magaling ka pa sa mga bata. You have it all na, kumbaga, and you are wondering what else to learn during your prolonged season of singleness. You… Continue reading Things To Cultivate Purposely As A Single Lady
Overcome Inggit Towards People Na Taken Na
On your way papuntang mall to buy groceries, you saw this young teenage guy na naka-school uniform at pinapayungan si high school girl. In your mind, “Ano ba ‘yan, kababata pa, ang haharot na!” Sa may entrance ng mall naman, si Sir na naka-suit and attache case, inaalalayan sa braso si Ma’am na pretty at… Continue reading Overcome Inggit Towards People Na Taken Na
Three Ideas To Stop Hoping sa Isang Torpe
You are pretty, wife-material and bagay kayo ni Guy according to your barkada. Yes, si Guy na close friend mo, na pati parents and relatives niya, ka-berks mo na rin. Pero sa years niyo nang pagiging close, sa dami na ng naipon niyang birthday cards and Christmas gifts from you, wala pa ring ligawan na… Continue reading Three Ideas To Stop Hoping sa Isang Torpe
Two Important Questions Bago Buksan ang Puso: For Ladies
After years of being a strong, independent woman, you’ve finally decided that you would no longer just be single anymore, but that you would now start to be active and go mingle-galore. Congratulations! But before mo buksan ang iyong sarili, lalo na ang iyong puso, for a romantic relationship, ask yourself these questions muna: 1)… Continue reading Two Important Questions Bago Buksan ang Puso: For Ladies
A Door Closed by COVID
February 22. I saw you and naisip ko ang amazing mo naman. You seemed carefree. Hindi atat ma-in love di tulad ng iba diyan. I like that about you. There is no rush. Only laughter. No pressure. Just fun. Kaya ginusto kong mas makilala ka. Malaman yung mga bagay that makes you laugh. Things that… Continue reading A Door Closed by COVID
Are You a Victim of “Mahal Kita Pero…”?
“Mahal kita pero.. i’m still inlove with my ex..” “Mahal kita pero.. hindi pa ako handa..” “Mahal kita pero.. you deserve someone better. .” “Mahal kita pero.. marami pa akong gustong gawin sa buhay ko..” “Mahal kita pero.. i don’t deserve you..” “Mahal kita pero.. kailangan ako ng pamilya ko..” “Mahal kita pero.. naguguluhan ako,… Continue reading Are You a Victim of “Mahal Kita Pero…”?
Hello Love, i Will Wait!
Hello Love, have we already met?Are you one of my friends or on my Friends List?Or are you the one whom i will meet in the future?Isn’t that thrilling & worth to long for? Hello Love, are you one of my crushes?Are you one of those i admire at school or at church?Or are you… Continue reading Hello Love, i Will Wait!
Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Minahal ang Sarili.
Many people said that love is a beautiful thing, that love brings happiness and love makes you smile. Oo nga, nung minahal kita, sobrang saya ko, na halos mukhang emoji na smile ng smile ang araw-araw kong nakikita sa sarili ko. Pero hindi rin naman nagtagal ang saya na ‘yon. Ang maraming ngiti ay napalitan… Continue reading Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Minahal ang Sarili.
Nawala Pero Hindi Nagpaalam
Ikaw ‘yung tinatawag ko na “My Unspoken Goodbye” Sobrang dami nating napag-usapan.Ano ang paborito kong pagkain.Ano ang paborito mong movie.Humingi ka pa nga ng payo sa akin.Kung anu-ano na lang ang topic, ‘di ba? Pero nung nawala ka, hindi ka man lang nag-informed. Andami mo ng alam tungkol sa akin.Andami ko ding nadiskubre tungkol sa’yo.Mga… Continue reading Nawala Pero Hindi Nagpaalam
Why i Choose To Let You Go
Yes, i choose to love you but i choose not to tell you. Yes, i choose to message you but i choose to stop it anymore. Yes, i choose to read our conversations but i choose to delete it & unfriend you. If only i have chosen to guard my heart at the beginning, then… Continue reading Why i Choose To Let You Go
Dear No One,
Bring me to a carousel ride Take me on a coffee shop date Let’s talk about Places we’ve been planning to visits, Bands, Movies, Music and Politics. Let’s talk about life in general. Ask me how my day went and i tell you a story of how i hated snakes, cockroach and anything that colored… Continue reading Dear No One,
Wrong kind of capture 📷
Perhaps right and wrong time doesn’t exist, because if you we’re right, this timing won’t even matter. An open letter: To that wrong kind of capture… We started with Hi and Hello. I caught you looking at me from a far. You smiled, and I do the same. There was neither slow motion nor butterflies… Continue reading Wrong kind of capture 📷
A Simple Encouragement to all the Single Ladies out there
You are loved. You are precious. You are well kept. Loving yourself more this time doesn’t mean that you are selfish. You are just more aware. Self awareness is so much different from selfishness. Please don’t feel guilty. It’s okay that this time you are more aware of your worth as a woman. You understand… Continue reading A Simple Encouragement to all the Single Ladies out there
To You Whom I Have Been Waiting
One day we’ll meet, maybe on a far away place; on a old coffee shop, one fine Saturday Morning during the month of October. I will be sitting on a corner wearing red dress, a pair of heels and a curly hair. You will be wearing white shirt, black jacket, a pair of jeans and… Continue reading To You Whom I Have Been Waiting
To All the Single Girls (Keep Waiting)
To all the single girls out there who are still waiting for their God given partner, mag hintay ka lang hanggang kaya mo. Dahil may mga magandang naibubunga ang paghihintay. Mas matagal, mas worth it. Mas mapahahalagahan mo. I know that there are times that you’ll be impatient kasi feeling mo sobrang tagal mo nang… Continue reading To All the Single Girls (Keep Waiting)
Confession of a 30 year old NBSB
Yeah, you read it right. I am 30– T-H-I-R-T-Y. A lady who is never been kissed, never been touched… not even a romantic holding hands. Why I remained single all these years? I don’t know. Maybe, it is just the way it goes. At this moment of time, some of my colleagues have their own… Continue reading Confession of a 30 year old NBSB
ORAS na para MAG-MOVE ON..
“Anong oras na? Lowbat kasi celpon ko!” Tanong ng kapitbahay naming nagmamadali na nakasabay kong naglakad papuntang sakayan ng jeep. “6:45 pa po”, ang sagot ko. Ito rin ‘yong oras na kasabay ko si M* papuntang office kasi first day of work masyado kaming excited nuon eh, early birds mode para maka-selfie selfie muna around… Continue reading ORAS na para MAG-MOVE ON..