love
June 21, 2020
Let me start this by telling you how I hated the times when you always ask me about that app you just downloaded that I think won’t be of use at all for you, because hey, it’s Instagram, and the times that I got annoyed when you asked me about the life updates of this certain vlogger because I actually don’t have any idea at all who that person is. And do you remember the time when you kept asking me over and over again like a broken record about this TikTok “famous dance”? I was surprised you know it because even I don’t have any idea about it at all.
It got me thinking, am I really the young one here?
I forgot that you are cool and that you just want to keep up with the trend like the way you were when you were my age… just like how I am today. I got to admit, you’re way cooler than I am, Dad, and I love that about you.
But not just because of being the “trendy old man”, but because you really are the coolest and greatest Dad in the world.
You taught me how to be kind even if others are not, and be patient even if it takes longer than expected. You taught me how to be contented and make the most of what I have. You taught me how to be strong and stand up every time I fall, and to never give up even if life hits me so hard. And most importantly, you taught me how to love unconditionally despite the imperfections. So, thank you, Dad.
Thank you for shaping me and for letting me pick a life that I love… that I dreamed of, even if society told me otherwise. Thank you for teaching me how to love my flaws and accept who I really am. Thank you for making me realize that it’s okay to be different, that no matter how different I am, someone will pick me, someone will love me. Because you did.
And you know what, Dad? Whenever people tell me I’m very hardworking, I always think of you because I got it from you. What can I say? Hard work is hereditary. I owe everything to you of what I am today.
I am so lucky to call you my Dad.
You are my strongest critic yet my biggest fan which makes it even because I’m also your biggest fan, Dad.
You are also the toughest yet most softhearted man I know and I salute you for that.
We might not say it a lot but we love you, Dad!
Like what we said to Mom, a “thank you” is never enough to match what you’ve done for us.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
***I wrote this article for a leading Southeast Asian budget hotel chain and was originally published at www.zenrooms.com.
May 9, 2020
How do we even start to say thank you to the woman who deserves the world?
In times when we thought we’re alone, you made us feel we belong.
When we thought we had no one to run to, you were always there.
You lifted us when we’re down and carried us through heavy times.
For the times you had to stay up late to take care of us when we’re sick and for the times you had to wake up early even before the roosters crow just to prepare our meals, we can’t thank you enough for all the things you have sacrificed for us.
We’re sorry if we lose our patience at times when you ask how to navigate an app over and over again when in fact, you never stopped helping us with our homework even if it took a lot of your time when we were little.
We’re sorry for the times you had to endure our shortcomings and worst version of ourselves; for not being able to comfort you on your bad days despite the fact that you were always there to ease our pains; you’re our favorite shoulder to cry on. You are our safe place, mom.
And we’re truly sorry for the times you had to cry in private when we’re hurt—or worse, for when we hurt you.
Please don’t think that we don’t appreciate you because we do. We really do.
We love you beyond words. We may not say it enough but, thank you for everything, Mom.
You deserve so much more than just a greeting, you deserve more than the most expensive designer bag, or more than just a staycation—you deserve the world. You deserve to feel special. Not just today. But every day.
We would like to take this day as an opportunity to say how grateful we are to be raised by such a strong woman like you.
A “thank you” is never enough to match what you’ve done for us.
Happy Mother’s Day!
***I wrote this article for a leading Southeast Asian budget hotel chain and was originally published at www.zenrooms.com.
February 24, 2013
You will never know who your real friends are until you see each other after a long time, but still, you're so close just like before.
Yesterday, I attended the debut of one of my best friends in elementary. We held our debut in the same place. Hahaha :)
I have something to tell you gals, two of my dorm-mates in Manila (boy and girl) told me that someone's crushing on me. They keep on telling me that, teasing me like there's no tomorrow. But this guy that they're talking about is someone I really don't know. They said that this guy is always looking at my Facebook profile. They even joked that he's stalking me. They always tell me to agree in meeting that guy because as what my dorm-mate (boy) said, that guy asked him to introduce him to me. But I declined his offer. I didn't believe that he's handsome slash rich kid good looking guy.
So here's the secret, my high school classmate introduced me to him! By the way, my HS classmate is his cousin so they really know each other well. And this guy happens to be the one my dorm-mates kept on talking about! What they've said are real. He's really cute! And boy he's a good dancer! :"> We exchanged thoughts, he asked me first why I am waiting outside and who I am with that night. OMG! Kilig Vibes! :">
January 21, 2013
As what I've promised on my past posts about my debut, here are the pictures of me, wearing my gown.
I hope you like it as much as I hate it. Hahahaha kidding! (I'm so bitter! -____- )
May 13, 2012
Time out for outfit posts. It's time for me to make a post about this special day for Moms.
As I opened the PC, I immediately posted this message on tumblr to honor my Mom, and here it goes:
HEY MA!
I may not show you everyday how much I love you.
Though I'm such a bad girl (daughter specifically) to Papa and you,
Though I shout at you at times,
Though I always force you to give what I want,
Though my sister and I are always being such spoiled brats,
Though I didn't think of how you feel every time I do something that I know would hurt you and Papa,
God knows how much I love you and Papa so much. There's no single day that I didn't ask God's forgiveness for what I'm doing to you. How I wish I can show you this simple message, but I don't have the guts to. I'm sorry, I love you Ma! Happy mother's day! :') ♥
(I hope you like it)
January 8, 2012
It’s not about having a baby to be complete but to be with the one you love that completes you. if having a baby is the reason why you married your wife/husband, then you are not in love with that person. because if you truly love him/her, you wouldn’t risk your relationship just because of that. Contentment is the key to Happiness. don’t force God to give you what you want and most importantly, never blame God for what He didn’t give you what you want. He just gave you what you need. and that’s the most important of all things over what you wanted. He is always thinking of you, if what’s good for you. yes! that’s our Father. one and only love of our lives. Jesus Christ
It’s been a long time since I call on You. And I’m sorry for that. I have been busy these days. I forgot to visit Your house just because of school works and happy hours. Sorry if I broke my promises again.
I’m sorry if at some time, I forgot to thank You for what You are giving me.
I send this message because I need help from You. I’ve been problematic in these past few months. Some of my quizzes were failed, getting left behind, getting my heart broken, being lied upon, and thinking my family problems. What can I do about these things? Honestly, I don’t have any idea that can help to solve my problems that’s why I called on You. Please help me. Don’t leave me like they did. I need someone to talk to. I need shoulders to cry on. Please help me. This is a letter for You God.
I’m sorry if at some time, I forgot to thank You for what You are giving me.
I send this message because I need help from You. I’ve been problematic in these past few months. Some of my quizzes were failed, getting left behind, getting my heart broken, being lied upon, and thinking my family problems. What can I do about these things? Honestly, I don’t have any idea that can help to solve my problems that’s why I called on You. Please help me. Don’t leave me like they did. I need someone to talk to. I need shoulders to cry on. Please help me. This is a letter for You God.
Love,
Me
Me
December 30, 2011
Ang sarap ng feeling kapag alam mong may gusto sa’yo ang isang tao tapos di mo pinapansin, pinapahirapan mo at pinagtitripan lang
Bakit nga ba natin un gingawa? Para ma-prove nating totoo sinasabi nila. oo mahirap ngang maniwala sa mga sinasabi nila. Di natin masisisi ang mga babae kasi alam niyo naman mga lalaki ngayon pero..
Naisip ba natin na paano kung totoo ung sinasabi nila? eh di ang sakit nun. Tagos to the bones
Teka sino nga ba ang mali? lalaki na nagsasabi ng kanyang nararamdaman o babae na natuto lang sa nakaraan?
Naisip ba natin na paano kung totoo ung sinasabi nila? eh di ang sakit nun. Tagos to the bones
Teka sino nga ba ang mali? lalaki na nagsasabi ng kanyang nararamdaman o babae na natuto lang sa nakaraan?
December 29, 2011
Being single doesn’t mean you know nothing about love or no one likes to be with you, there is this fact that it’s wiser to be alone than to be with the wrong person- someone sent me this
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