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Tired but still grateful Home February 20, 2025 It’s always been a tiring day—or let’s be real, a tiring season. But oddly enough, I find myself grateful for the kind of tired I feel. It’s the kind of tired that comes from opportunities others might only dream of. And though I sometimes joke that I have no right to complain (because yes, it’s a privilege), I’m starting to realize that maybe I’ve just been gaslighting myself into pushing through the exhaustion. Lately, I think I’ve been using “busy” as a distraction. When I’m constantly occupied, there’s no space left to sit with my own feelings. No time to process the loneliness that’s been creeping in. It’s easier to just keep moving, keep doing, and keep showing up for everyone else—even when my body is gently (or sometimes loudly) asking for rest. There’s a quote I came across today that struck a chord: “I’m tired but I will never lose a grateful heart.” And I felt that. Deeply. Because yes, I’m tired—but I’m also full of gratitud...

  Fiesta Things! Home | Pamilya Grill February 19, 2025 Celebrating and feeding people during the festival has always been part of our family tradition—something passed down from my Lolo Dad’s side to ours. It’s one of those values we hold close: that the blessings we receive are meant to be shared. That spirit of giving lives on in our home, and somehow, I’ve found myself in charge of the budget since I was 18. It’s my small way of easing the load from my parents while also learning how to manage money, allocate funds, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Every year, the menu planning is a serious affair. My mom and our helper take charge of what’s served—from breakfast all the way to dinner (yes, including meryenda and even refills). I used to sit with them and plan it all out, but these days, I just don’t have the time (or the energy to argue, lol!). Now, they just let me know how much they need, and I tweak the budget if needed. And when there's a little shortfa...

  Traversing Malatan-og Falls DSB - Malatan-og Falls | Hilltop - Murcia February 15, 2025 It's Saturday, and I woke up late today. There is not much I can do today since I already checked out my To-do list during the weekday. I decided I wanted to go for a swim and I invited my cousin, Manang Jel, to accompany me in my spontaneous hiking craving! This is a much-needed break for us. We need rest and a break from the stress we are dealing with in our lives and this is how we cope with it! Manang Jel usually is my one-call-away friend and my walking buddy during my morning and night walks, so we kind of had the endurance for the hike to Malatan-og. Although we were prepared, we still had some short stops to catch our breath! Gosh! It was not for the weak. The view was breathtaking and it sure did remove all the pain we felt (emotionally, at least for me! 🤪) This is one for the books! Thank you, Manang Jel! Literally for everything! You are really present in the ups and downs of my li...

  In Love ♥️ Kabankalan City | Office | SM - Bacolod | La Salle | Home February 14, 2025 Today is a day to celebrate LOVE! Today is my first-ever Valentine's Day single! Today is a great day! Started my day attending bidding in Kabankalan City together with Dad and Ms. Roselyn. We went to different schools that are located in mountainous areas of Kabankalan.  When we went back to the office, we celebrated Valentine's Day with my angels by buying a heart-shaped cake. They devoured it like there was no tomorrow!  Before I attended a meeting in La Salle, I went to SM Bacolod to treat myself with some love. I decided to cut and treat my hair since it really is dead! (At least my hair would look livelier than my heart! JK!) I ended my day with a selfie at home and a shake-shake-fries from Mcdo as my dinner! this used to be my go-to hairstyle when I was in high school (Octopus/Layered Cut!)

  Productive Day Before Heart's Day Bantayan Park | IBP - Bacolod | Flower Shop | Lola Evelyn's Resting Place February 13, 2025 It's been a while since I haven't had my morning walks, and this Thursday was the day I changed it. I woke up early and was motivated to start my day. I don't even know where I'm getting this energy boost because, on the past few nights before, I lacked sleep.  I saw how the sun had risen while the moon was staying still. I am no Science geek, but this stuff fascinates me!  I also saw my favorite flower, orchids , I didn't hesitate to take a photo of them! Booths that are selling flowers and food are being brought up already because the city's festival is coming too soon (February 19) The day went on. When I got to my office, Lolo Brian was worried about his permits concerning his law firm operation. That is when I decided to help and went with him to the IBP Office in Bacolod City to understand the depth of his problem. When we...

  February 12, 2025 Home | Office | Martir-Gaudite Building February 12, 2025 The first photo was a random post from Facebook. I can truly feel that this resonates with what I am feeling about love lately. I don't mind when the love I give cannot be reciprocated. What I give is not wasted because those that I poured my love unto, deserve it. All I ever want is to be remembered as someone kind and someone who's love is overflowing! Today was a normal day. A few touch up with work and an afternoon run for errands. I ate a lot during my lunch break. It was a sumptuous meal prepared by Yayay! While I'm eating lunch, I am watching a movie entitled "Ruby Sparks" a film that was recommended by a dear friend of mine. It's actually a long overdue suggestion but I happen to only have free time today 😂 I was scheduled to leave after lunch but I was hooked by the film's plot and how the actors portrayed their roles -- where after researching about the film, I knew th...

  First Tuesday of February 2025 Home February 4, 2025 God is nothing but good to me. He knows what my heart contains; what my heart mourns and rejoices.  I started 2025 with the same gut retching feeling and emptiness I felt in 2024. It was only a few weeks when the year started that I began feeling it AGAIN. I am so tired of it. I thought when the year ended it will disappear as well, but it did not. The only hope I was clinging to was God. He's always sending me a message that I will get through it. Sometimes through a random IG or FB post, sometimes through people I encounter.  The message is so clear. He still wanted me to push through and continue. He knows how much I wanted to give up, but He made me hold on. Now, I can't wait to see what 2025 will bring. He made me His strongest warrior in 2024, what would I be now? This might seem uncertain, but one this is for sure -- that I'll always be His.