

Joe Meets the Hey Joe Show! — An Online Interview Exclusive
The Hey Joe Show is a multi-platform group on social media who gained love and appreciation by sharing their experience of Filipino culture to the global audience. The Amerikanong Bisaya (Cebuano American) members: Sumner, Connor, Davis, Tylan and Jake, provided wholesome entertainment using Bisaya or the Visayan language. They started out as missionaries who resided in the Philippines for two years before becoming an online … Continue reading Joe Meets the Hey Joe Show! — An Online Interview Exclusive

A love letter to the young me
Hey you, People will think you’ve had it easy, like everything was handed to you on a silver platter. And that’s okay. People will think you’ve had a smooth path with no bumps and cracks, like you’ve never struggled in life. And that’s okay. People will think you’ve had everything you’ve always wanted, like you’ve never experienced blood, sweat and tears go get what you … Continue reading A love letter to the young me

2021 and how it’s going
As the month of February comes to a close, I came to thinking how the past two months have flown too fast. It was as if the 1st of January was only yesterday, and everyone was greeting 2021 with such a warm welcome. Too many high hopes, too many expectations — 2021 held the key to waking up to 2020’s nightmare. Continue reading 2021 and how it’s going

What if you told them how you felt?
Many regrets stem from being tongue-tied. Having no confidence at all, being stuck in fear — just not making a move on anything. But is living in the bubble of “what ifs” going to give you an answer? Continue reading What if you told them how you felt?

If your heart’s been broken, I hope you love again
When your heart’s broken, you can’t sleep. Your mind’s filled with haze, with questions, with fear. And even if you fall asleep, you’ll find yourself waking up at three in the morning just because your heart’s too heavy and you can’t breathe. You then beat yourself up for being unworthy, for being not enough, for being ugly, and for being replaceable. When your heart’s broken, … Continue reading If your heart’s been broken, I hope you love again

A letter, a diss
Don’t pity those whose backs you stab, but pity yourself for being one step, two steps, three steps behind. Don’t pity those whose feet you drag, but pity yourself for being one flight, two flights, three flights below. Don’t pity those whose flaws you spread, but pity yourself for not recognizing your own. Don’t pity those whose dirty secrets you spill, but pity yourself for … Continue reading A letter, a diss

Working with friends
Just a short and quick thought I had when I was walking home.. One of the many things I take pride in is working with my friends. You can go all out with your stressed face, and they wouldn’t mind. But they would care enough to tell you to take a breather and a pause — that your health and wellbeing are worth so much … Continue reading Working with friends

Love the person, not the fantasy you created
I had a meaningful conversation with my boyfriend over flat whites and a piece of chocolate cake, and we talked about how we managed to stay with each other for four years. I’m not much of a relationship sharer, but here’s just a glimpse of it. We’ve been through a substantial amount of jealousy and survived. We’ve had our share of unimaginable fights here and … Continue reading Love the person, not the fantasy you created

2021: A Year of Hope
Here’s to a new year filled with hopes and dreams. To a better 2021, with a better version of ourselves. Continue reading 2021: A Year of Hope

Why Do You Feel Tired All The Time?
You’re Anaemic When you complain about feeling sleepy or tired all the time, doctors usually check for anaemia or thyroid disorders. Anaemia is when blood doesn’t carry enough oxygen to your body, and the most common cause of this is iron deficiency. People with anaemia may also experience the following in addition to tiredness: feeling cold dizziness irritability headaches Thyroid Problems Hypothyroidism, or an underactive … Continue reading Why Do You Feel Tired All The Time?

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Over the past few days, I’ve been thinking a lot. This year brought lots of joy and frustrations, more aspirations with limitations, laughter and fears. But despite the downs and tears, I know I’ve grown. I know I’ve learned. Thank you… I am grateful for my families and friends, for the constant love and support. I never would’ve made it through the year without the … Continue reading Page 366/366

A Christmas Mini-Portfolio (December 2020)
Merry Christmas, everyone! Sharing some of my favorite stills while celebrating Christmas with my family and friends. Wishing everyone a happy happy Christmas! Continue reading A Christmas Mini-Portfolio (December 2020)