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December 12, 2018 Coron, Palawan, Philippines
At 15, I was sure about what I want to be when I grow up. I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to work for a magazine. Thus, I studied Journalism.
When I turned 20, I got my first job at one of the leading TV Networks in the Philippines to be part of a magazine even before I march on the graduation stage. I was an Editorial Assistant turned contributing writer. God knows how extremely happy I was when I got to work for a magazine, not for my dream company but still, it's for a magazine.
I did everything I said I would. I did everything I thought I wanted. I did everything people expected me to do. I thought, I was already contented that I got to fulfill one of my biggest dreams. But the excitement and proud moments of seeing your byline wears off.
So, I took a leap and found myself in the field I said I'd never do, ever. I was too brave that time, I wasn't afraid to enter a new path even if that meant a whole new world. I got in to a world I'm clueless about. And surprisingly, I'm still here. My bosses liked my work, some even praised me for it so I thought, maybe I'm good at this. I enjoyed those moments and those matter to me a lot.
People often praise me for knowing a lot of things. Sure I can do a lot—I write, I shoot, edit photos, basic graphics, style, do hair and makeup, etc.—but I'm not sure where I'm really good at and that confused me.
At 23, I discovered that my achievements were not enough to sustain me because it lacked soul and passion. All of that ambition, all of my accomplishments, and all of the hard work was not for me to feel good but for me to look good. In a way, it really didn’t feel like me at all.
I've come a long way, they say. But to me, I'm far from the best. There are other people at my age who has achieved more than I did. So I began to question who I was, who I am. Until I lost myself at 23.
But you know what, I've come to realize that not everything is for you, and the willingness to give up on that which you are not meant for isn’t failure, it’s a sign that you actually love yourself enough not to get stuck in a life you don’t really want.
As I enter 24 today, I'm slowly learning to just let things be. I will try not to dwell on my mistakes but rather focus on my achievements no matter how small or big they are. I'm going to do what I have to do until I can do what I want to do. I'll create the life that I want.
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November 14, 2018 Coron, Palawan, Philippines
All these years, I have lived a well-planned life. Okay, mostly. I've always had my planner with me, a pen, notebook, notepad or anything that I could use for jotting down.
I want my day to be planned to avoid unfavorable circumstances. I was afraid to make mistakes for having to allow things to flow in many different ways. I want everything to go as planned. Most of the time, I succeed but there are times that I don't and it frustrates me. It takes me down. So now, I don't want to force things to happen anymore. I won't try so hard to control my life.
It's not easy but slowly, I'm learning to just let things be.
Not all the things that I want will fall into my lap but I'm sure what's meant for me will eventually find me. I'm not going to be passive but I won't fight a losing battle.
I’m trying to be patient with myself. Taking it easy on myself and my plans seem hard but it helps. I’m learning to be kind to myself when I fall while making my dreams come true.
I’m learning to forgive myself for my mistakes and let them be lessons instead of labels. I’m learning to let these mistakes prove that I’ve tried; that I didn’t always play it safe, that I went for things I was unsure of and that I took chances.
I'm slowly learning to take a longer route without caring whether I get lost because at the end of it, I know I'll find my place. I’m learning that I won’t always get what I want but life will give me what I need.
It's not easy but slowly, I'm learning to just let things be.
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March 7, 2018
Summer is finally coming here in the Philippines! And what better way to spend it than at the beach, right? And because it calls for bikini season, I'm sharing with you some of the cutest and sultry swimsuits I found at Romwe.
The Bikini
It's time to take your shirt off and put on these alluring bikinis this summer! If you want to loook extra sexy, go for the dark-colored, especially red, bikini sets.
If you want to hide your belly, the high-waist bikini sets are perfect for you!
The One Piece
This style is perfect for those who are conservative yet still want to look sexy.
What are your favorites from the list? :)
August 20, 2017
City life is exhausting so whenever I find time to escape the stressful and oh so polluted corners of Manila, I will really make the most out of it. Though the photos below were shot at City Dreams in Manila. Hey, the place made me feel away from the city, still.
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July 25, 2017 Subic, Zambales, Philippines
Call me odd but I was never a beach baby. I don't like the salty water nor the rocky sands but just this summer, I fell in love with the beach life just as much as I love the season.
And one reason that pulls me to the beach is the swimwear! I don't usually share photos of me on swimsuits but with this crochet bikini top, how couldn't I? It's too cute and trendy and reminds me of Coachella.
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May 14, 2012
My friends say that as time goes by, I'm leveling up. Hahaha! That sounds funny (for me at least XD). When they saw my pictures wearing swimsuits, they were surprised because they never thought that the most mahiyain at mahinhin in class would wear such. But look at me now, I'm more matured than before. That's what they always say. :D In fact, I didn't imagine myself wearing swimsuits 'cause I never really want to wear those. It was sapilitan and to please my mom. Sayang naman kasi 'pag hindi ko sinuot 'yung binili niya for me and this swimsuit cost too much just to be wasted. And besides, spending too much just for a swimsuit is a lot. (Too much redundancy hahaha!) And that's one reason why I don't like wearing swimsuits. They cost a lot but the cloth is less than a yard :|
Swimsuit from Sassa at Robinson's Galleria | White top from Puerto Galera
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