Begin your day with an “I get to.”
Hello everyone!
Time flies so fast, today is Sunday, and tomorrow is Monday, meaning we have to welcome our busy week and time for work again.
But tonight, I realized something because, from my last article, I used to complain and rants about workloads that I have without noticing that I am only the one who gives myself stress and problem that is eventually not needed.
So now, I realize that instead of always saying, “I have to,” you must say, **“I get to.”**
*I get to work.*
*I get a busy week.*
*I get to finish all my tasks.*
*I get to finish all my reports.*
*I get to be productive.*
**“I get to” means somewhat training, achieving, experiencing, and obtaining success.**
***I get to*** means to start something or to begin doing something.
**Whatever it may be, you need to get through it no matter what. Sometimes, we often dress our opportunities as stress, but they are, in fact, a blessing in disguise.**
**Sometimes, everything depends on our mindset. Though there are times and situations we cannot handle so well, the most important thing about it is to see everything as a blessing rather than a struggle.**
*Some things that we are into are opportunities that we need to go through.*
*These are opportunities to learn something from our experiences and mistakes.*
*These are opportunities to explore and discover new things In ourselves.*
*Opportunities to grow and improve.*
We have all been given such opportunities to be strong and be the best of ourselves daily. We have all the room chances that we can discover for ourselves.
**Sometimes these opportunities are hidden by struggles and stress for us to overcome.** It is how we see things and how we look behind them. **Sometimes these stress that we have our ways of God to get out of our comfort zone and strive and work harder. And someday, as we look back, we can notice our progress.**
**When times that you think that you cannot do it and help it anymore, it is the best time that you must do it! There is no stress and struggles that we cannot overcome. There are no problems that we cannot take. There are no hardships that we cannot handle.**
**As you look back, you will thank yourself for not giving up and for trying things so hard. You will be happy with the things that you will become. So never let stress ruin everything about you; instead, make these things to be your way to succeed.**
*Through God, and the power of our prayer, always remember that everything is possible.*
So now, I am ready to handle another stress for a week. I am prepared to take all the possibilities in all the struggles that come my way. I am prepared to conquer all my anxiety with hope and positivity.
*How about you? How will you start your week? I hope that you will be all safe always.*
Let s go, guys! Let’s start our week with a smile.
Goodnight everyone!
Wear your best when you’re stressed.
**Wear your best when you’re stressed.**
I’ve been busy for a day now, and I do not have enough time to stay longer here as much as I want to. I miss being active here. I wish I could do that again; maybe I need to handle and stick with my schedule.
By the way, today is Saturday, and I hope everyone is having a great time with their weekends with your loved ones and family.
I want to share my Friday with you; though it is very late now, I wanted to share my realizations yesterday.
I am stressed because I cannot even know how I handle things and tasks at the same time now. I cannot sleep properly and cannot even eat my food in time.
Despite that, I shift my mood whenever I feel stressed about something. So, instead of letting myself drained and look haggard, **I choose to wear my best.**
**This thing is not to impress others but to make me feel confident despite the things I am stressed about.**
***So yes, I wear my best even if I’m stressed.***
**And here are things that are wearing a good dress in my life.**
- As I mentioned above, it makes me feel confident and improves my self-esteem. Because of this, it gives me the eagerness to finish all the tasks and work that I need to finish on time.
- It gives me positivity and hopes that I can do all things possible despite all the struggles in my life.
- It makes me feel happy. I am wearing my best to boost my energy. It takes away my insecurities as a woman and makes me love myself even more.
- I can encourage some of my colleagues to be inspired to do all our tasks perfectly even if sleepless nights and not enough food keep coming in our day.
- I also noticed from the past few days that my students could quickly see if I am stressed, which affects them somehow. I feel that they also worried because of being haggard, which also makes them sad.
So I, therefore, realized that you still need time to look good despite everything. It would be best if you looked presentable so that others may still be inspired by you no matter what. I believe that wearing your best is not just to satisfy my happiness but because of the people surrounding you.
**Keep in our mind that we can still be beautiful even if how things keep ruining our days.**
*****So wear your best when you’re stressed!*****
**So aside from having good food, wearing my best is a good thing to divert all my stress into positivity.**
**Though this cannot favor everyone in handling their stress, I guess you must try it for a change.**
So now, how about you? How do you handle your stress aside from this? It would be best if you could share it here to give me more ideas.
Thank you, everyone. Keep safe!
Mask Off!
It's been days since our Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a recommendation to end the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors. Some may be happy about it, but still, some people are worried about it.
**Sometimes it can be described as our life.**
Sometimes, we feel happy about hiding and covering ourselves to others. We are comfortable in what just others can only see as having a mask. But deep down in our front, there is something that we hide that others cannot see.
**We hide our pain**
*A smile in our eyes cannot deceive the hearts in pain.*
Some are good at hiding things, but sometimes they prefer to cover them anyway for others not to see their weaknesses and pain. Maybe there are situations when others choose to hide it constantly, but it can only help us live in pain forever. The time will come that we will hate ourselves because of this pain that is hiding beneath our mask because pain can poison our hearts and change everything about us, and things turn into negativities.
Hiding emotions will never give satisfaction in our lives; it will just let us end up with regrets about not letting them out. Hiding these feelings will not provide us with contentment because it will always lead us to hatred.
**We hide our true selves.**
*Mask gives us the confidence to pretend.*
There are moments in our life when we hide the truth for ourselves just to let others see that we are capable of something that we are not. We try so hard to pretend that it may cause us to forget everything about ourselves.
People used to pretend to make others see them as vital, and some people act to make others believe that they are rich; some people choose to pretend to manipulate and control others' feelings.
But pretension can only make us miserable for not giving ourselves to live for the truth and nothing but the truth. Too much pretending can only make us sad that we cannot be able to express ourselves the true things about ourselves that sometimes make us unloved ourselves even more.
**We hide in our comfort zone.**
*Masks discourage us from going out in our comfort zone*
Sometimes having a cover can also destroy us from going out of our comfort zone. Giving us too much comfort, we find contentment under the mask without even knowing that this can make us stagnant and unproductive at the end of time.
Masks can also hinder seeing ourselves in the mirror to see things that we are more capable of that we can do better and that can live happier than ever. It blocks us from realizing that we can be the best version of ourselves outside the box and live more happily and comfortably.
**But let me remind you. In the end, we will take off our masks. Everything is just temporary. And some situations and circumstances will lead us to reveal the true things about ourselves.**
**Before getting it worse, let's express yourself for who you are and what you can be. Express yourselves, and let others see who you indeed are. This way, you could love yourself better and live at peace.**
**Never hinder yourself to things that you are capable of. You can do more, and you can be more. Never let your comfort zone will beneath your mask.**
**Rip it off, be confident to show others how we are beautifully made with love, and be proud that you don't have to wear a mask anymore.**
***Live freely, and be happy!***
I want to take this opportunity also to thank @Coolmidwestguy for his generosity and support. You made my day. Thank you for making me feel special, that there is someone who appreciates me. It will always be my pleasure knowing you, and I will treasure and make sure to cherish this day to remember your kindness all the time. God bless you, and again, thank you so much!
My One Call Away
This article is an appreciation post for my everlasting love, though he cannot read it here, I will do it anyway.
Yesterday was an emergency, and I did not have enough cash in my wallet; then my mother told me that we had a disconnection for the electric bill today; my mom forgot to remind me about the due date of electric bill.
It’s 8;00 pm already, I know how to drive a motor, but I am scared to go a far distance. So I have no choice but to call my boyfriend even if I know he is tired from work.
But one thing that I adore about him is that. He never says any whenever I have a favor to ask. So he immediately drove his motor to fetch me to our house; by the way, our place is 15-20 minutes away from his place.
So when I'm already with him and while on the road; **I realize that I am so lucky to have him in my life. We may not be perfect partners for so many aspects of a relationship, but he is imperfectly perfect for me.**
He is not sweet in public, and he hates dramas. We are opposite each other. Sometimes, we cannot understand each other’s point of view because we have different perceptions of anything. There are times that we cannot go along with each other’s differences when it comes to hobbies, likes, dislikes, and trips in life but we **make sure that we enjoy exploring and discovering new things so we can live together**.
**He is my extraordinary, who is always there to make me happy.**
He has a great sense of humor, and there are no dull moments with him. I always want to be with him because he is my comfort zone, happy, ill, and haven. He is ready to give effort and sacrifice time and things for me.
**I am just so grateful that I have a person that is one call away. Who is always ready to make me feel that I am special and someone I always count on when I need the most**.
He became not just my boyfriend but also a partner and my one call away. He is always on the go when I have to rush some errands and when in time of emergency. He never hesitated to give me rides and be mine on the go driver whenever I needed the most.
Though we are the total opposite, and we have so many things not in common, I’m so thankful for how he keeps adjusting, especially when it comes to my attitude, but I am always grateful that he never stops loving me. **I may not be perfect, I have flaws and messed up so many times, but he is always there to love me even more.**
**He is my one call away and will always be my everlasting love.**
How about you guys? Do you have someone who is your one call away? If you have some, I love it when you share them with me :)
Thank you so much, and more blessings to come!
Figure Out Who's Worth Being Part Of Your Outcome!
***"Most people don't want to be part of the process; they want to be part of the outcome. But the process is where you figure out who's worth being part of the outcome" – Carey Lohrenz.***
This quote catches my attention when I browse my social media account.
Have you ever experienced where people tend to disconnect from you in times of struggle? You knock at their door so hard and cry too many times to beg for their attention and help. They become blind and deaf even if you make an effort for them to notice you and hear your scream.
But that's the reality of life now; people tend not to recognize you, especially when you are at the bottom.
**Along your journey, you will meet many of these people, and here’s the reason why they never want to be with you along the process:**
**They never want to be part of the process because they see you as nothing, or you never want to exceed them in life.**
**These people never believed in you, that you could make it and you would overcome everything to succeed.**
**These people question your ability and never see your worth and that you are capable of making your dreams come true.**
**These people are also the people who are just waiting for you to stumble and lose control of everything.**
**These people love to see you fight alone and lose the battle.**
*Despite this, you must continue to fight even if you're alone. Make all these people your motivation to push harder. Let them believe and see that you can be what you want and be the best version of yourself no matter what and whatever it takes.*
But when the time that you already have the chance to achieve all the victories in life, that will be the time that they will recognize you. This is when they will entertain you as if they are there in times of all your troubles. This is when they will have time to listen and give effort because they know they will benefit from something about you.
*So please, let these people will define your future, never let them conquer your perspective in life, and never let them control you.*
**So along your journey, you will recognize the people who are true to you and believe in you that you can, and only these people will be worth appreciating. These people are the one who only deserves to stay by your side for where you belong now.**
***So for people who help and lessen the burden of those struggling and fighting alone, thank you so much for being their ears to hear, eyes to see, and mouth to peak. Thank you for decreasing their burden and encouraging them to go through with their lives. You are now worthy to witness their better changes.***
***So again, thank you!***
Today is Sunday here and tomorrow is Monday again. Another week will begin. May you have the strength to face the challenges every day.
***Good luck, everyone. May you have a beautiful journey in life and meet people who will be there for you even if you're on your bottom rock.***
Energy Boosted!
Energy Boosted!
Hello everyone! How are you today? Finally, it's Friday again. May we all have a great weekend with our family and loved ones.
In my last article, I mentioned my rants due to my work and other personal matters. I am stressed all over, and I feel burned out at the same time. I was uncomfortable with my feelings then; I could not focus, and I could not even think nice. My mind was full of negativities, and I felt so demotivated at the same time.
I feel so drained, and this feeling cannot make me sleep for many days because of overthinking. I slept at 2 AM and needed to wake up at 4 AM to prepare daily for school. Because of these emotions that keep on running, I almost breakdown.
But I'm not too fond of this feeling; I know I need to do something to ease all my emotions and feelings. I know I cannot stay like this forever, I am tired, but I have goals.
So when my sister-in-law @chramingcherry message me *"Ate, kain tayo Samgyupsal"* (Sister, let's eat Samgyupsal). My heart beats so fast, and after so many days of feeling down, I finally get happy and excited. Whenever I hear this kind of word, "Let's eat," I quickly shift my bad mood to a good one.
So yesterday, we decided to go to our favorite Samgyup Restaurant. Along the way, I could not even paint my face because of excitement, and I thought that I deserved this somehow.
This is our favorite Samgyupsal Reataurant, not just because the food and everything about here is delicious, but because of the crew and staff. We feel very welcomed, are accommodated wisely, and are served politely! This restaurant deserves a 10/10 rate overall and is a must-try restaurant.
I took some photos that we had yesterday.
I love the combination of meat, lettuce, and kimchi!
Of course, their delicious fish cake! There are so many side dishes that you can enjoy, and at only 5$, you can have it unlimited.
**So when we're done, I can say that my energy is boosted!**
*I may not be acceptable and good, but at least I feel boosted again. And here are some realizations that I had yesterday.*
**Find some things that will help you to get encouraged and be motivated again.**
**Be with someone who is always there and knows the things that will help you to overcome your stress and weaknesses.**
**Once in a while, you must do something you love to relieve your heavy burdens.**
*So yes, one thing that helps to release my burdens and stress is to eat my favorite food with the people I love.*
**Now, I feel that my energy is boosted again, and I am fired up to begin and fix the things that make me feel unorganized. I need to figure out the things that burden me and give me stress. So I will know what I need to do and what I should do to make something worthwhile and get back on track again.**
**Thank you, everyone, be safe always.**
**How about you? How do you get boosted and motivated again? What are things that you do in order for you to get back on track?**
What are the Things that frustrate you in your Current Job?
I will never regret that I became a teacher; in fact, as I mentioned in my last article, this is a dream come true for me.
But of course, I am not a perfect person; I get tired too and feel frustrated with some aspects. Here are the reasons why:
**Tons of Paper works!**
This is the first thing that frustrates me in my current job; I know some teachers here can relate, especially when you are under the Department of Education. I will never deny that I am having difficulties with all the paper works, not because I don't know how to do it, but because the time pressures me so bad.
Not only the time pressure, some tasks and reports keep coming even when we are not yet done with the previous reports. And there are reports they will give you today, and then you need to submit the first hour in the morning.
So this is one thing that frustrates me in my current job; we're just hoping that the government could address this problem. This is also why we cannot focus on teaching, because of the appearance of works that keep coming.
**Unfair distribution of Tasks**
This is a thing that made me feel frustrated yesterday when my School Head disseminated our tasks and coordinators. I was shocked that I have 14 Coordinatorship Designation for this school year, while others have only 4 to 6. I cannot even talk about that time; those tasks are so heavy because they were done year-round while others have only a short time to do it.
It is hard sometimes to show that you are responsible and very dynamic because the time will come when others will depend on you. You tend to be given more tasks if you do other jobs perfectly and on time.
I am not happy; yes, I admit that. This month I am preparing more than ten tasks and accomplishments at once. I cannot even eat my snack and lunch anymore. Because aside from teaching and caring for my students at the same time, I need to multi-task to make tall things done.
**Then I questioned myself yesterday,** ***"what do these things want me to learn, or why did God let me have all of this"*** **I may not feel happy, but I am more challenged, and that is what matters to me now. I am looking forward to the brighter side of everything. I take this as a challenge and a training ground for me to pursue higher promotion and professional development.**
**I will now make these things and take these responsibilities to learn more and be knowledgeable enough to be an efficient teacher in the future.**
**I am just hoping that I can handle everything. I may not guarantee that I can be the best every day, but I will do everything to the extent of my ability. May all of these be worth it in th**e end.
Good evening everyone! Sorry for the rants, guys!
How about you? How's your Wednesday?
You can't have it all because You don't need it all!
**You can't have it all because You don't need it all!**
As a human, there are things that we need and want. To have it all, we are setting some goals and making plans to achieve them all. There are also times that we exert a lot to the extent that we forget how to live and be contented with what we have.
As time passes, the demands of our living become more prominent, so we make all things possible to reach all those things confidently and beyond.
**But along our journey, as we took the path of the life we wanted, some things are not meant to happen, but things go that way. The plans we make can ruin by some circumstances and situations we cannot handle. The goals we set in our minds become ash that suddenly disappears.**
**Here's why: You can't have it all because You don't need it all!**
*Did you experience that where you think you've done everything but still not enough to get what you want?*
It is because, in life, we cannot have it all. We cannot guarantee that we get the best every day and make things all possible for us. There are things we cannot control and cannot change, so if it's not for you, it will never be yours.
Regardless of how you make all your efforts, and irrespective of how you give everything that you need, but still, if it's not for you, God will never allow us to have it all.
Sometimes we expect too much, and we are too confident that everything we dreamed of will be ours, that everything we hope for will be in our hands.
**But here is the good news: You don't need it all.**
Sometimes if situations are not getting in our way, and when things cannot be ours at the same time, it is sometimes redirection for us.
**I believe that if things and situations are God's favor and if it's meant for you to have, they will always find their way to you no matter what happens or what it takes.**
**Sometimes, we cannot understand why, but at the end of the time, you will realize what happened, and you will be thankful that it never happened.**
**Of course, we feel disappointed and will question ourselves, but the time will come when we discover that it's not what we need, maybe that thing will ruin you and make you miserable in time, or because there are better things that await you.**
**So constantly be reminded of these two things in life if we cannot have everything we want: We can't have it all because we don't need it all.**
**Just trust the process, and believe that no matter what happens, if things and situations are meant to be yours, they will find their way no matter how long it takes; if you deserve it, you will have it.**
***Always be prepared for all the unexpected blessings that come your way; life works mysteriously.***
Good evening everyone, How's Your Monday? Keep safe and take care always!
A Letter for those who are afraid of going out of their Comfort Zone.
For those who are afraid to try something new and to go out of their comfort zone:
**Dear you:**
***You know you can do it, but you're afraid.***
Do not be afraid to try new things out of your comfort zone; Stop questioning yourself, ***"Can I do it? Am I capable of doing it? What If I can't?"*** Instead, always say, ***"I know I can, and I will."***
There are moments in your life when you are afraid to do things and try new things because you are hesitant to move forward and step outside your comfort zone.
Our hearts are filled with fears, and our minds are full of doubts and what if's.
You question yourself, **"What if I failed"?** even without trying. You must realize that to know, and you must try it first. You must try new things, go to new places, and try to become the best version of yourself.
**I know you're a dreamer!** Just a reminder for you, if you let yourself stay and be stagnant in your comfort zone, **you will never improve and never grow**. You must know that your comfort zone is not a place for you. *You might find it beautiful, but it will never help you to change for the better.*
It would be best if you took some risks, not the uncertain things, but the things that will help you to improve and grow even more. If you do that, for sure, you will find the real purpose for why you are living in this world.
I hope and pray that you will still try despite being afraid of failures, disappointments, setbacks, and rejections. Be the person who is determined that better days are coming, and trust yourself and believe that you are more capable of doing more and doing so. B**e the person with the courage to continue the fights despite your doubts, imperfections, and flaws.**
**I know you can do it. It's just that you're just afraid to try. Do not let fears conquer your heart and mind. You must believe that not everything about you is a failure.**
***Dear dreamer, I know you will get there. One day you will thank and see that you are already grateful and blessed. Even though you're afraid to take the risk and you are scared of failing and losing, you continue and believe that you can make it. And one day, you will be amazed that you can do better and you are capable of something more.***
**Prepare yourself to meet a new version of yourself! Your great transformation will come naturally if you learn to grow and leave your comfort zone.**
**Love,**
**TeacherLynlyn.**
I'm so thankful that I have gone out of my comfort zone. During that time, all I think is all about teaching, and I was just all about school and paper works, but sister-in-law **@charmingcherry** convinced me to try something new: writing and blogging.
At first, I told her that **"I cannot do that anymore ading"** (ading means a younger person)
But she never stopped, and when I finally said, **"Okay, I will do my best,**" despite being doubtful. But I guess I can say that it is **the best decision I made,** Saying yes to Cherry after how many times I rejected her because I thought I would fail her too.
**So now, as I look back at my journey, I am amazed at what I may become now—it is not just the routine that was changed in me but also my perspective in life. And I love myself even more. I thought I could not do that, but I am, taking all the possibilities despite everything.**
**I also learned that you must always be connected o the people who will help you grow.**
**So for all of us dreamers. We can do better, and we can be something more. Let's just let ourselves go out of our comfort zone, grow, and shine even brighter!**
**You can and you will!**
People I need to let go!
Yesterday, I published my article about my manifestations for September.
**Now, I want to share with you that I also have people listed that I need to let go of my life along with my life manifestations.**
**First, the one who manipulated me.**
These are people who I want to get rid of, though I cannot blame them first because being soft-hearted, I guess it’s sometimes the reason why people used to abuse me and take advantage of me. But behind my mind, it hurts me so much knowing that despite all the good things that I show and give them, they are why I am in pain now. So now, I am ready to let go of those people because I know I don’t need them, and they will use me repeatedly.
**Second, the one whose memory took up too much mental space.**
People come and go; some come to inspire us and help us grow, but others will pass by and hurt us and leave us in pain. Because of that, we used to overthink and question our worth. Instead of having a productive day, I will think about them, leading me to do nothing but waste my time.
The memories of those people are not worth stat in our minds and let them take up too much mental space. They are the ones we need to let go of and free ourselves from unnecessary things; always think about the items and people worthy of your time and energy. It would be best if you went for the people who will give you peace and who will never question your worth.
**Third, the ones who are good at faking.**
I am not a perfect person, but I’ve never faked my feelings toward anyone. But along my journey as a person, I met many people who are so good at faking. This kind of person is good at manipulating other people. Where they use your weaknesses to use you and drag you down in the end, these are people who have no conscience that will make you feel worthless.
**Fourth, the one who never accepted me and embraced me wholeheartedly.**
Now, I don’t think I need to change myself, the whole me, just to fit in. I am what I am and who I am, and I should be the first to accept myself wholeheartedly. I realized that there’s a lot of time I wasted trying hard to make all things in favor of others. This is also about loving myself more and embracing all my flaws. And I will not let others again make me question my worth just because of their perception.
**Fifth is the pettiness inside me.**
Because of the things that happened in my life, there are moments that I petty myself. I little myself for letting others use me, petty myself for allowing others to control me, and petty myself for letting others take advantage of me. I'm not too fond of this feeling of regret, and I blame myself for all of that.
***But of course, I am ready to let go of that, and I am prepared to let go of those kinds of people and feelings that ruin my peace and self-worth! Now I am manifesting the goodness and the blessings that await me***.
**I am letting go, and I am looking forward to everything!**
**So for those who want to let go now, go for the go.**
**Stay connected to the people who bring out the best in you!**
**Choose your peace, and choose to be happy!**
Good evening everyone! How’s your Friday? Happy Weekends! Enjoy and have fun!
September Manifestation!
**HAPPY SEPTEMBER, EVERYONE!**
Today is September 1, the start of the BER months. It will be the year 2023 in four months.
I am excited and happy to know that BER months are starting again. It amazes me how time flies so fast. Though I am somewhat excited, I feel pressured at the same time, knowing that I have only four months to fulfill and achieve all my year 202 goals in life.
So now, I should not waste a single day; I should start to know, pushing all things possible to achieve my dreams.
***Here is my September Manifestation:***
**I am manifesting peace of mind and happiness!**
Certain happenings in our life that happen unexpectedly ruin our peace and happiness. But that is how life is, and we cannot guarantee that every day will be filled with joy and peace of mind. But as I believe that happiness depends on your mindset, I should always think positively and choose to be happy all the time. To be at peace is also my choice, so I will always choose my peace over everything.
**I am manifesting Financial Blessings!**
This is the best manifestation for me, not because of being greedy or what, but because money is always what we need right now, especially since inflation is uncontrollable nowadays. All the expenses are getting higher and higher. So this September I
I need to double all my effort to hustle and work hard to fulfill my goal.
**I am manifesting success in my job!**
Now that we have 100% face-to-face in our school, I also want to succeed in being a more effective teacher to my students. Seeing them that they are learning is a success for me. So I’m praying I can do everything to bring the best out of them for the next four months before 2023.
As a self-proclaimed writer, I need to learn more and adapt new things to improve m writing. I lack in many aspects, and I admit that I have to make more effort to learn.
**I am manifesting a healthy lifestyle!**
This is what I need for this month. I’ve been suffering from pain because of kidney stones, so I went to the clinic for my check-up and bought medicines. So healthy lifestyle is what I need to be healthier and live longer.
**I am manifesting Glowing Skin!**
Self-love is power, and because of some sleepless nights due to my work and side hustle, I long to have glowing skin despite everything. Taking care of our skin is very important because it’s not just for confidence but because I always want to look fresh and energized for my students. Because if they see me glowing up, they will surely feel energized to engage in our school activities daily.
***These are some of my September manifestations, I will not be able to have it all and make it all perfect, but I am determined to do my best for all of these no matter what, so whatever would be the result, I will be happy.***
How about you guys? What is your manifestation for September?
HAPPY BER MONTHS, EVERYONE! May we have a fruitful and productive September!
More blessings for those who share!
The other day, we celebrated our National Heroes Day, and we're so glad another hero came to share her blessing with our *Aeta* Students.
Other children are very excited to go to school because of the new things they have; here are some of my other students, but because of having no materials in school, they are not that happy.
As I mentioned in my last articles, I am teaching in a remote area where a lot of access is not accessible, especially for those living there.
Their life is very simple, and some are considered the poorest of the poor in our society because of their lack of access to so many things, especially regarding financial matters.
**Many or most of our students cannot go to school because of adequate food, clothes, and school supplies.**
There is a reason why some of our students cannot go to school. They have no material things they can use in school.
**We teachers cannot afford to provide all the things they need, we can give them and share with them some, but we can't give it all**.
So we are all grateful that this lady can share her blessings with our students. As she mentioned during her speech, this is the first time she has shared her gift with the Aeta community, and her heart is overflowing with joy that she can give some to those who are greatly needed.
The smile of the learners cannot define how happy they are because of the blessing they received, and they are very thankful that they have school supplies that they can use in their school. And their parents are so sure happy that their children have the supplies that can lessen their problems with school supplies.
We, teachers, are very thankful that there is still a person for people who are willing to share their blessings with us despite how long the distance and the struggles they will suffer along the way.
We are very grateful for those people who extend their hearts and hands to those who are in need. May we not give back what they had given us, but a sincere thank you and prayer is the best thing that we can offer.
***And as I watched the program on giving and sharing, these are the thoughts that came into my mind:***
**If you give and share the blessings with others, more happiness and blessings in life will return to them.**
**Nothing compares to the joy of sharing and giving to those in need.**
**There is so much satisfaction that you can feel knowing that you make others happy and lessen their burdens.**
**It is true that the more you give, the more you receive!**
**Be a blessing to others that blessings will come into your unexpectedly.**
**If you can share and give, never hesitate to give it to people who needs you because, for sure, what you give back will return to you abundantly.**
**More blessings for those who share!**
Goodmorning everyone, have a nice day ahead! Take care and be safe always. ♥️
Happy National Heroes Day!
**Today we celebrate National Heroes Day in our country.**
This is to remember and respect those who gave and sacrificed their lives for our country. A million thanks will never be enough to show them how grateful we are for having heroes like them in our beloved country, the Philippines.
Their greatness is forever be remembered and treasured for the next more years and the next more generations. We should not forget about what they've done for us to have freedom.
**So for all the heroes of our country, I salute you and thank you for everything.**
***It's a good thing for us to know about the heroes from the past, but we should not forget the heroes that we are currently fighting for us.***
Here are some heroes that I've known that are also deserved to be loved and to be respected:
**God**
First of all, I want to thank my number one hero, my hero at all times and at all costs, which is God. He is my savior and gives me everything I have now. I'm so thankful that He is always there. He never let me down and failed me in everything I deserved.
So, God, I am thankful that you are with me always. Thank you for picking me up always when I'm falling apart. May you always guide and lighten everything about me, so I can always be strong to face all the struggles that come my way.
**My parents**
My parents are great soldiers, so I become a great warrior. They made me who I am and what I am now, and they showed me how beautiful life is to explore and live. They may not be perfect and may not give me all the things I want, but I'm forever grateful for shaping me into who I am today.
They are my real-life heroes, ready to fight for me when I'm in trouble and save me with all my mess. They give me the reason to live, so now I am willing to provide them with everything to enjoy everything I deserve.
**Teachers**
Being a teacher is not easy, but I can see how teachers also sacrifice their lives for their students to learn and have a better future person. I salute all the teachers who are patiently teaching all of/her students to pursue their dreams of being a professional someday.
So we may not forget how our teachers made who contributed a lot to our journey. And I felt sorry for those who never appreciate teachers' efforts and sacrifices.
I hope that someday, everyone will give importance to their teachers' lives and respect everything they did to you.
**Breadwinners**
For those who are heroes of the family, the breadwinners. They are the one who never gets tired of working hard to give all the things that their family needs, continuously supporting their loved ones without hesitation, and never gets tired of giving their family a good life. Salute to you, our dear breadwinners! More power!
**For all the nurses, soldiers, and policemen who never get tired of securing our safety and health. Who are 24 hours awake to serve and protect us from everything. Thank you so much to you all! You are great heroes indeed.**
**Being a hero is in our hearts, so whatever who we are and what we are, we can be heroes for our family and even our country. Always remember that we are brave and strong enough to fight against all battles that life throws us.**
***Nothing compares to the life who shares, the life who saves, and the life that guides you to the right path***.
**So everyone, Happy National Heroes Day!**
**Share the love and be loved!**
How about you? Who are your heroes?
By the way, I just want to say thank you to everyone here, who is always there and never get's tired to support me all throughout, thank you so much!
The Reasons Why I Travel!
***Traveling is the best education you will ever get. It teaches you more than discovering and exploring the world; it accumulates experiences.***
Traveling for me for once in a while is essential. Not just because of the beautiful places that I can see but the learning that I can get along my journey. Travelling also makes me who I am now. My perspectives on how I see other people’s lives and how they live give me a reason to be a better person.
*The classes are already started, and traveling is hard because of a lack of time. So whenever I get the chance to travel, I make sure that I will grab that opportunity and go with all possibilities.*
**What are the benefits of why I love to travel?**
**Travelling is my stress-reliever:**
Many of us consider traveling to be a stress reliever nowadays. It’s essential for all of us, especially those working. W cannot deny that sometimes working too hard makes us drained and burnt out, which sometimes leads us to feel motivated and uninspired. Because of stress, we will start to see negativities in everything we do, which would be the start of losing all our interest in everything we do.
So unwinding and traveling help me to release all my stress from work. It refreshes my mind.
A little break from all the reasons why we felt burnt-out and drained will redirect us back on our track and make us feel motivated again. Seeing beautiful places can give you good vibes, and wonderful experiences can inspire you to work hard again.
**There is so much learning in traveling:**
Travelling teaches me a lot. One thing that makes me excited to travel is to learn new things and make discoveries from the place and people everywhere. It gives me so much to explore other’s cultures and traditions. These discoveries can widen my horizon and knowledge to understand further how people and how they survive. Adapting new earnings from traveling is essential because you can use it sooner or later in staying in your daily life.
**Travelling makes me open-minded and respectful:**
As you discover so many beautiful sceneries, you can also find different kind of traditions and cultures that is not familiar to you. There may be traditions and cultures against your perspective, and you need to be open-minded and respect them the way it is. You cannot blame others for how they lived, so accept it and be insensitive in everything you do, for you do not respond to offense to others’ feelings.
**Travelling enhances my communication skills:**
A teacher must be good at communicating with other people. So I’m thankful for all my travels because they enhance my communication skills. In traveling, we can meet other people along the way. So communicating is a skill that is essential to have a good relationship with anyone, especially in times of emergency. Good communication can lead us to understand different things we didn’t know, especially in all the places we’ve been.
*These are things why I love traveling. It’s not just for the beautiful places, but also for the learnings I can get.*
**I travel not just because I want to but because I need to. I love adventures. I travel to reinvent myself. I travel to be the best person I can be, find happiness and joy in the ordinary, and see the peace I am exploring.**
**When you travel, you’d be able to be responsible for yourself, and you will inevitably discover and explore the things that you are capable of.**
How about you?, Do you love to travel? And what are the learnings that you get from it?
“You’ve changed, we can’t reach you anymore”
Someone told me yesterday, ***"You've changed; we can't reach you anymore."***
In my previous article, I mentioned some changes I've been through in the past years of my life.
There are a lot of realizations that come my way along my journey, so when I decided to change my perspective and focus on my goals, there were a lot of changes and sacrifices I made for me to push true all the better changes in my life.
I became a ghost, limiting myself from unnecessary things that consume much of my energy and time. I began to put all my time and focus into my work and side hustles, and I make myself busy with things that are worth it and benefit my peace and satisfaction.
*Then yesterday, some of my friends told me that I'd changed a lot, and they could not reach me anymore; it's quite annoying because of how he says it with sarcasm.*
I know that I change, but she knows what I've been through for the past years of my life, and I guess if she wants me to be okay, he will understand what I'm doing for myself now. There's a little pain in my heart that I thought she would be the first to be happy about the better changes I have, but I was wrong.
***People don't change of a sudden just because they want to, but because they have a certain reason why they've come to decide to change the way they are leaving, and here are some:***
**People change because of pain:**
Pain is everywhere, but it's up to us if we let pain conquer our hearts a hundred times. So some people decide to change to see their worth, and they deserve to think that they also need to feel loved and be loved.
**People change because of past experiences and past mistakes:**
Life is full of learning, and all occasions that we have in life are things that we should learn that we use to motivate ourselves to push through all circumstances that we have. These past experiences and mistakes will be our guts to move forward to be better and the best version of ourselves for the future.
**These are the common reason why people change suddenly.**
*Self-love is power, and everyone should know their worth. We change not because we have to but because we need to.*
*If we want to change our life for the better, we need to focus and sacrifice some things that are not meant for our growth.*
*Though others may not understand your sudden changes, the most important thing is the satisfaction that you get from all the changes that you've been.*
*If you want to change to be the best version of your own, you need to work out and work hard for your goals and dream in life.*
*So this is my response to my friend: "I've been through a lot, I'm living the life now for growth and changes for the best, and there's nothing wrong about that."*
*So for all who are in the middle of changes in their lives, do things that make you succeed. Have a little more patience, and success will come for those who believe!*
Good evening everyone!
How are you guys?
Throwback Thursday!
Good evening everyone!
How’s your day? I hope everyone is okay.
Today is Thursday, and here’s a little throwback of me, a year back in 2021.
When I saw these pictures of mine, I felt regret and happiness.
I regret losing the chance to stay fit because now, I’m back to my old bad habits of eating too much and not being conscious of my body and health.
During those time, I am happy because I got to feel sexy and confident again.
Just a little background about my past, before the pandemic, my weight is about 65 kg. It was year 2020. I am not against for those who are chubby and fat, but it's just that I finally decided to try to lose weight because of my health condition, and I cannot do such activities at school.
The good thing about lockdown is that I got the chance to pursue my workouts and diet, where we cannot go around and have some fast foods. I worked out every day and less my food intake; I’m so happy that after a year, it has a good result, and I love it.
**It gives me confidence.**
I admit that I lose my confidence and self-esteem in the past. There are chances and situations where I cannot do some activities due to my body, especially regarding physical activities in school. I can see that some of my students are sad because their teacher cannot perform while other teachers can do the action without hesitation.
**It gives me a chance to wear what I want.**
For a long time, I have envied some girls who could wear crop tops and sexy dresses for a long time, So when I got the chance to lose some weight, I was so happy that I could finally wear some clothes I wanted.
**I feel physically fit and healthy.**
One thing that makes me happy is being healthy and physically fit. I have asthma, and weighing about 65 kg is hard because I can quickly get tired and lose my breath. But when I lose some weight, I feel something better about my body and am not attacked by asthma again.
***These things make me feel so happy when I get the chance to lose some weight, and I love myself more.***
But as days passed, I gained some weight again, and there was a feeling of regret because I’m getting back to my bad habit. Because of stress, work and tasks, I cannot manage to have some time to work out again, and because of this, I feel that my asthma is returning.
**Though I regret it sometimes, I am positive that I can do it again if I get the chance to organize and manage my time well. Though I am not sure when it is that chance. But I know it’s not impossible.**
**There’s nothing to try once more! :0**
How about you guys? Do you have some throwbacks that you want to get back?
***By the way, I just want to say thank you to everyone for their support. My readers, and subscribers, thank you so much and more blessings to come.***
If only I could...
**Some things happened in the past that the words "what if" keep running through my mind.**
I know I cannot turn back for what has been done, and I never get back what I lost, but these words "If only I could" keeps hunting me to my present.
**Here are things that if could only turn my life back and change in my life:**
**If only I could turn back time, I want to change myself from being soft-hearted and easily attached to people.**
For the past few years, I've been soft-hearted, and easy to get attached to the people surrounding me. I quickly build trust with the people I always talk to, and I'm not too fond of goodbyes. So to please them not to go and not to go away, I make things that favor them, especially my time and efforts, to show them that I'm grateful that they are there and I'm so dependent on the things that they want to make our relationship that I guess is worth it. And when the times that they will leave, it hurts me like hell, and it leaves scars on my heart that I cannot get rid of quickly.
***These things are what I change about me, for being so soft-hearted that somebody will quickly take advantage of me and abuse my emotions, until such, nothing is lefts in me but pain.***
**If only I could turn back time, I would take the opportunity to use the days I wasted for nothing.**
There are a lot of days in my life that were wasted for nothing. I roamed a lot and wondered without vision, which led me to nothing but regrets. If I could only turn back time, how I wish I had used that time to hustle and work hard, I would not suffer financially.
**If only I could return time, I would never waste my money on material things and pleasure.**
This is one thing that I regret most of the time, wasting my money on nothing and investing in something that doesn't last long. The reason why I suffer financially now is the decisions that I made without considering the future. If I could turn back time, how I wish I saved all the money I can now use for better things and valuable investments.
**If only I could turn back time, I learned to say No.**
There are a lot of situations I regret the most now for always saying yes to everyone. I wasted all the time instead of making those moments for me to grow up individually. Saying yes consumes all my time and efforts to blend with them and never be out of place.
***These are things that keep me wishing how I wish that I could turn back time, and if only I could.***
**Despite all of these regrets in my life, I'm still grateful that I have learned something that makes me stronger and wiser now. These mistakes have taught me to be better and never repeat everything that breaks me down.**
**Now, I'm surviving from the past mistakes I encountered in my journey; I am building up myself now to be the best version of my life and be the woman I want to be and want o to become for the following years of my life.**
**Now that I have learned so much, I will never return to my old self. I will do everything to improve my life, whatever happens, and whatever it takes.**
***So for everyone struggling from the past, move on and look forward to the things you have right now. Keep going and never come back. Use the things that happened in the past to motivate you. And be the best version of who you are now.***
***Trust yourself; you can do it if you believe!***
Hello everyone! 🙂 Happy Wednesday to all! Keep safe and be happy! 🙂
Welcome Back To School My Aeta Learners!
Yesterday, August 22, 2022, the School Year for 2022-2023 began.
I know a lot of us are excited about the opening of classes. Some parents are happy to see their child having their first day of school but a little nervous because of COVID 19. To ensure the safety of all the students in the school, we must follow health protocols to protect everyone from the said virus.
It’s been two years since the total lockdown affected many aspects of human lives, especially regarding education. To surpass and sustain the needs of the learners and for the continuity of learning, they proposed blended learning, which included online teaching and modular learning. This dramatically affects the system of the learners, from classroom setup to home-schooling which they need to be independent and, of course, with the help of their parents or guardians.
But still, some are against the opening of classes that 100% of students must attend face-to-face for the school year 2022-2023. This is because the threat of the virus is still there, and we cannot guarantee that everyone is safe and away from this virus.
There are also excited to have face-to-face for this school year despite the global pandemic threat. Especially for those who are struggling to study alone, those who have no gadgets like laptops and phones, and those who have no access to an internet connection. These are some struggles of all learners.
And, of course, we cannot deny the struggles of those learners who are in remote areas. I know that because I am a teacher of far-flung schools, and I also wrote my book about this, entitled “The Learning Struggles of The Indigenous Pupils in the New Normal,” which was completed and published during my Master’s Degree journey.
I witnessed all the hardships of my parents and pupils during that time; what makes it more complicated is that many of their parents were illiterate “no read, and No write.” Because they give more attention to their basic needs than their education needs, we understand their reasons for it. So home-schooling makes them suffer and lose interest in pursuing their children’s education.
But because we are teachers, we need to do something about it. We develop different strategies and techniques for them to cope with the continuity of education. We contextualized the learning modules so they could easily understand all the instructions written in the given modules. Despite the distances and the challenges to reaching their places, we conducted house-to-house or home visitations to address all their problems and questions regarding the learning modules.
So now, knowing that we will have face-to-face classes for this school year, most of the parents in our school are so happy and excited because they know their children will learn more with the help of teachers.
But now, we are happy to announce that our ***Aeta*** Learners are back in school!
I love to see their lovely faces and feel they missed having their teachers around to guide them in learning. I see the smile on their faces when they finally see their classmate’s faces again.
**And to add some smiles to their faces, I bought some papers, notebooks, and bullpens for them to lessen their burdens in buying school supplies, of course with the help of this platform. I'm so grateful for my earnings for the past few months because I got the chance to buy school supplies for them.**
**Welcome back, our lovely students; we are ready to serve you!**
Congratulations to all the students here and to all the moms out there who sent their children to school again! May you all enjoy school again! Just be safe always and stay healthy!
I was about to publish this article yesterday, but because I’m tired and so overwhelmed by welcoming our students for their energy, my energy drained so much.
By the way, the rain is falling so hard right now, that’s why the municipal mayor suspended the classes here in our place, so I got the chance to publish this article today.
Once again, Happy morning, everyone! Keep safe.
Letters for those who are Working!
For those who are working...
***Dear You,***
**Do you remember the times when you dreamed and prayed for the job that you have?**
**Do you remember the times and the effort you exerted to complete your requirements to be qualified?**
**Do you remember when you were nervous about being interviewed but made it?**
Look around you, some people are looking so hard to get a job, but they cannot find a job that suits them.
**Be grateful that you are employed.**
There are times that you will experience unfair situations. You can partake in many moments when you feel unjust but still **be grateful that you have a gift of work.**
There will be times that you feel that you're doing your best, but still, it's not good enough. Do things one at a time. Never pressure yourself to work so hard for a day. **Time management and work-life are the keys.**
**Stay humble** and never think you are above anyone else because there will always be someone better than you. But it's okay.
Never think that your ideas are favorable to everyone. Some things won't always go your way. **But it would be best if you were mature enough to accept it.**
**Please be reminded that your job is essential.** Remember the person or the people who are the reason behind why you seek that job.
Be patient enough, and do not hurry your promotion. **God will give it at the perfect time and moment, especially when you least expect it.**
But when you do not get the promotion at the moment, remember that there is always a reason, and there is something good about it **because something better is coming that awaits you.**
Know that you are not always perfect. You will experience a lot of mistakes and failures. **It would be best if you took it as a learning experience.**
You never know that your work may inspire someone somewhere inside your face. **So keep up the excellent work.**
You have a work of ethics. Your principles and core values will be tested so many times, **But always remember who you are.**
And you should also listen to your body and know that you are not a robot. You should know when to stop and when to rest. You should also need to have time for yourself, **a time to unwind and refresh your mind to avoid burning out.**
So when times come that you feel like you're giving up. You should ask yourself first the reason why you even started. **Know your purpose and remember your goals,**
**And at the end of the day, be thankful that you have work and decent work that others don't have.**
Remember that all jobs are hard. There is no easy work, but remember that life is better when you have a job than just waiting for someone to give you and provide even if you can have a job.
**But of course, thank you for still choosing to work despite all these struggles. It's not easy, I know but thank you for not giving up and still doing your best in your job. I salute you for that.**
**And for those still looking for a job, do not worry. Everything takes time. Always pray, and God will always be there to give you what you deserve, so never be afraid to try and never gets tired of finding a job. You can have yours, be patient.**
**Work hard and be happy; you're worth it, and everything will pay off!**
***Love,***
***Me.***
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Thank you so much for all my readers and subscribers!
Happy Weekend everyone! Keep safe.
It’s me and my coffee against the world.
Drinking coffee has been proven to have numerous health benefits. Coffee contains caffeine that improves alertness after sleep. It can reduce fatigue and increase alertness.
There are different types of coffee, depending on what perfect type you prefer.
But for me, any coffee may do, and it’s all perfect.
***Sometimes it’s me and my coffee against the world.***
Coffee, for me, makes everything better; without it, it feels like something is missing in my day. I cannot start my day without a cup of coffee.
**Here are things why I’m so in love with drinking coffee:**
**A coffee a day keeps the bad mood away.**
Coffee makes my bad mood away. Waking up so grumpy is terrible in the morning, but coffee shifts my spirit into a good perspective. The aroma and the taste of coffee give positive vibes to begin a bright morning. It energizes me, and I feel motivated to start the day with a smile.
**Coffee helps me to be healthy.**
There are different health benefits of coffee, and it somehow helps me to live healthily. Coffee doesn’t only contains caffeine, but it also contains antioxidants and other substances that reduce internal inflammation and protect you from some disease.
**Coffee helps me to sleep.**
Indeed, I cannot start my day without a coffee, but worse is that I cannot sleep without it. I cannot sleep without even a sip of coffee. It’s weird that when I can’t have it before bed, I will cry so hard. So my mother always ensures that I have enough coffee for a week. And at night, she makes sure that there is boil water for my coffee, and in the morning, when she feels that I am already awake, she will make my coffee immediately. And even when I’m in another house, I make sure that I have my coffee inside my bag to make sure that I can drink coffee wherever I go.
**Coffee is my hustle buddy.**
I am overloaded with different tasks and responsibilities at my work as a teacher. Having some platforms makes my time for a day very limited, so I usually work until midnight. And coffee is my best buddy. It helps me to be awake during my grinds and hustles at night.
**Coffee makes our family bonds stronger.**
Wake up every day; my parents and I usually have some coffee early in the morning. So while sipping a cup of coffee, we talk about family matters and how to resolve some family problems.
**But, of course, I’m still aware of the bad benefits of too much coffee and caffeine, like insomnia, palpitations, headaches, anxiety, dizziness, and too much dependency.**
**But I can’t help; I cannot help without coffee for a day.**
**These are why coffee makes my day, and I’m addicted to it.**
***I sleep with a coffee and wake up for a coffee!***
How about you? What do you think about coffee?
"Being A Breadwinner is Hard"
*Hello guys, school days are nearly approaching. Are you all ready?*
*Did you already buy some school supplies for your children? Siblings? Nieces and nephews?*
*Face-to-face classes in most places are ongoing, another expense in our budget routine because of fares and snacks. Another responsibility, right?*
*So heads up and salute those who are the breadwinner of their family. Anyone in the family can be a breadwinner. A breadwinner is someone who can surpass and sustain the needs of their family.*
**Being a breadwinner is hard. Why?**
Breadwinners have the heaviest and biggest responsibilities in the family; as we expected, they know we can manage everything they need. We should always be the strongest ones for them to look up to and where they can depend on all the time. We should be cautious in all our actions to do the things that benefit them.
*Sometimes we should not be seen as weak as a person. And there are emotions that we need to hide because we don't like to disappoint them.*
But aside from being the breadwinner, we should know that we are still and only human. Not all the time; we are strong. We also have our struggles that we need to overcome. There are sleepless nights where we cry alone at night, unable to share with anyone. There are moments when we reprimand ourselves when things are out of hand or especially when it is for our parents, siblings, and children. We used to keep all the things that hurt us and pain us. We never speak of our struggle to them.
**Why am I saying all these things?**
Because I am a breadwinner, and I know the feeling of shouldering all the burdens inside our family. I want to be a voice for breadwinners who are struggling for their families, who are hustling and working so hard day and night.
So if you have your breadwinners in the family, a simple ***"Hello, How are you?"*** Or ask them, ***"Are you all right?"***. These words are simple, but they significantly impact us and will make our day. T**hese simple words are essential to us that gives us more reason to keep going knowing that we have people behind us that will support us emotionally. It will remind us that we will never be alone in our daily journey, in our fight.**
Because there are times that we say and ask ourselves. ***“ kapag may kailangan ako, at kailangan ko ng tulong, kanino kaya ako pwede tumakbo?”*** (What if I need something, and if I need some help, who and where can I run to?) **It hurts when nothing in our minds can we found support and comfort while struggling. A simple thankyou can lift a part of our burdens.**
So please let your breadwinners feel you are always there to support them; they need it badly. **Let us appreciate all their efforts and never waste the things they give you because those are things that came from their sweats and sleepless nights to provide everything you need.**
**So salute to all breadwinners, the giver of the family. You deserve all the goodness in this world. May you receive all the blessings that you deserve.**
Remember Your Purpose!
There are moments in my life when I felt so down and tired about everything around me. There are times that I break down and utter the words ***“I can’t do this anymore”***. Crying so hard until I feel numbed and emptied. And when I’m done, I used to look in the mirror, and realized ***“This is not me, I’m not weak, Remember your purpose!”***
I know some of us here felt the same way. Where they think that they cannot do it anymore especially when wee attacked by circumstances that we never expected. There are happenings in our life where things messed up everything that we planned, and everything that we dreamed of in our life. There are shortcomings where we think that we cannot handle the struggles because we feel that you are all alone.
Of course, we cannot control our emotions, when everything was messed-up, you feel discouraged, disappointed, and want to give –up because you think surrendering is the best way to deal with it.
**But try to look in the mirror, and ask yourself If these things will be the reason for you to give up after you’ve come this far, ask if this life will be the reason for you to forget everything that you've started.**
**Please, if things weaken you, try hard to remember your purpose.**
This is s a gentle reminder for all of us here: **If we feel off track, please do not forget that there is no such track, that is your life. Life flows and twists, it halts-and speedup up. We are not a robot that can be productive and perfect the whole time. We are not a robot, because we are only humans.**
*Just because the days are hard, it doesn’t mean that we can’t do it.*
Focus and believe in yourself, and try to replace the question ***“ Why are these things happening to me?”*** with the question ***“What are these things trying to teach me?”***
Everything happens for a reason, and things are happening because it teaches us to learn something and grow from it. Change your perspective to a positive shift, that these things that disempowered you will be the reason for you to be empowered!
**Please let us always be reminded of the purpose that we have in life and be patient with ourselves until we see progress and bloom.**
Acknowledge all the struggles, all pains that life throws you, and do not be afraid to experience everything because the hardest parts of our life are the most important moments. After all, it shapes us, it shapes our life to the best version of us, to the best life that we deserve.
In time’s when you think you’re losing all your strength, in times when you feel tired and weak, and in times when you feel that you’re being rejected, remember that God is redirecting us to the right path that we have to take in life.
**If things didn't work out, try to exert more effort, try to change the plan, but never forget your purpose!**
Goodevening everyone? How's your day?
I just want to say than you very much to all my subscribers, readers and supporters. Wishing you all the best!
Stop Pretending!
**Pretending is about speaking and acting to make it appear, but it is not. It is a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing to make others believe you.**
**This is also about pretending emotions that you do not feel it.**
But sometimes people are good at pretending, especially regarding their family and loved ones.
To be happy for the sake of them or those around you is not wrong, but when you find yourself pretending more often, this will become a self-destructive or debilitating habit.
We, humans, are capable of feeling emotions and feelings towards anyone and something. But we are also best when it comes to pretending to be something that we are not.
***But here are things that we don’t have to try hard and pretend:***
**Stop pretending that you are okay:**
Most of us are good at this. We pretended we were okay, even if something was not right inside. But it’s alright not to feel okay sometimes. We cannot choose what to feel, but sometimes, when we always know that you are okay, there comes a time when others will take advantage of you always. They will invalidate the feelings that you have. Until such time, you will never be able to have the freedom to express what you feel.
**Stop pretending that you are comfortable saying yes.**
Saying no to people is hard, especially since you don’t want to disappoint them and hurt them, so you choose to say yes even if it’s uncomfortable for you. You always worry that you will not be in favor and belong to them if you say no.
This is not healthy. When you’ve been saying yes to someone, you are disregarding your own time for yourself until you feel toxic because you have no time to unwind.
Remember to protect your peace and where you are comfortable at all costs. It’s okay to say no; you have a life to work out.
**Stop pretending that you and not fake feelings in a relationship.**
If we pretend, we all fake things that surround us. If we fake our feelings with someone, we need to realize how sad life we are giving and leading ourselves. When you affect all your emotions towards anyone trying not to hurt them, you also make them feel they are not worthy and don’t deserve the truth. If you are tempted to fake or pretend to have the feelings, you’re just creating a mess that you won’t be able to clean later.
It’s better to be a person who has honest and chooses to break someone’s heart rather than be someone that will give them flowers and sweet chocolates that will leave them with scars that will never heal later.
If you stop pretending to be someone else and accept who you are and what you are, you will be more comfortable and at ease. You will not worry about showing up. You will learn to see that there are more beautiful things when you focus and pour your energy into who you are and what you could offer to someone and the world.
**Live life freely, and be happy!**
Nobody Knows…
I have already introduced some facts about me from my previous articles.
Now, let me share with you some things that nobody knows besides the people close to me.
**Nobody knows that I loved fashion.**
Every Friday, we have the privilege to wear our best outfits to school. And because of this, Friday is one of my favorite days of the week. Though I am a self-proclaimed fashionista, I love to dress and wear my best outfit for my students.
I loved wearing heels, by the way, hehe
This way, they feel more important because I wear something presentable and beautiful for them And they admire it so much, and they always wear a smile while saying, "*Ma'am Jen, ang ganda mo sa suot mo"* You are beautiful with your dress. And a thank you makes them happier.
**Nobody knows that I am a sweet person.**
Most of the first impression about me is that I am a grumpy woman because of my *chinita* eyes. But to be honest, I am a soft-hearted and sweet person. I am clingy and easily attached to people, so forgetting is hard for me. I'm a crying lady too.
**Nobody knows that I am funny and have a sense of humor.**
When you meet me for the first time, you will surely notice that I am a shy and silent person. But when time passes by, if I get comfortable with you, I'll be one of the most talkative people you'll ever know. I am pleased with the person that has the same vibes as me.
**Nobody knows that I loved Milk Tea!**
Milk Tea has been my comfort drink every day. Though it is terrible to have this always, I cannot help but have it every day. It seems that milk tea became my energy drink that boosted my body to be energetic throughout.
**Nobody knows that I am a** ***plantita*****.**
Despite my busy days, nobody knows that I am a *plantita* enjoying taking care of plants. Having and taking care of plants is one of my stress-reliever. It refreshes my mind whenever I see them in the morning. I find it boring when I can't see the number of plants in a house.
**Nobody knows that I eat every hour.**
This is serious. Though I am not yet that fat, the fact that I eat every hour is not that normal for some of you here. Maybe this is how I deal with my stress every day; because overloaded with work and reports, I don't notice that I'm eating every hour.
**Nobody knows that I tried to lose weight, but it didn't last.**
Yes, I indeed tried to lose weight for a year, but it didn't last hehehehe. Maybe because this year is very crucial for me, with more added tasks every day, I forget my daily workouts leads me back to my old routine.
Maybe I'll try it again, hehe
How about you? Is there something more about you that nobody knows?
Goodevening guys, sorry for flooding you with my photos! Keepsafe everyone.
Things to be Learnt in Life
**Life is a life-long journey that gives continuous learning. We keep rising and falling, and we must keep up essential lessons along the way. These lessons are often from our own experiences.**
**The following are some of the essential life lessons to be learned.**
**-Walk your path!**
Never let the judgment of others or peer pressure makes you stray from the path you started to carve already. If this is for your future, don't mind other aspirations. Never let others' perspectives influence your vision in life. In your journey, you are the author of your life, and it's your path you decide where it takes you and to see it through.
But it would be best if you always learned how to change directions immediately without losing sight of your goals in life.
**You must follow your gut.**
Never question what you feel, and if you believe something in your gut, stick to it. Never hesitate when you should act. Sometimes we fail because of a lack of confidence and courage. Remember that regardless of the outcome, you will end up brighter than before.
**Making some mistakes is about gaining life lessons.**
It's okay to fail sometimes, and making mistakes is not the end of everything; instead, these mistakes that come along your way are lessons we need to learn. We never know something if we have never experienced it.
These mistakes and failures would be our inspirations to work even harder for the next chapter of our life.
**Good things will never come easy.**
In achieving your dream and goals, remember that it will never come easy. You need to work hard for it; You need to put an effort and make the best out of it every day. Discipline and consistency are a must if you want to succeed in life. Always remember that blessings from your hard work and effort will be worth more.
But you need to be flexible with your goals sometimes if you feel it's not the right time to take action. It is essential to analyze everything you do that could influence your future.
**Take care of your health.**
We cannot push our bodies to their limits. It would be best to start developing healthy habits as early as possible while you're still young and healthy. Go to have regular checkups with your doctor to prevent future problems.
**It would help if you eliminated negativities.**
Do not let negativities bother you. What you think is what you will become, so if you believe in a positive outlook on life, it will happen because everything depends on your mindset.
**Stop comparing yourself to others.**
We have our journey, and we have our path to take. You must never compare yourself to everyone around you; You must do anything to be the best version of yourself, no matter what it takes. It would be best if you boost your confidence and self-esteem.
**Make sure that every moment counts.**
Our life goes by and passes by faster than we think. You must live to the fullest because we only live once, and life is too short, and we will never know what tomorrow will bring.
**These are just some of the things that we need to learn in our life. These things should always be kept in our hearts. These may not be applied consistently and for everyone, but this must be your guide for the things you need to acquire while living.**
***Stay nice and be humble!***
***Good evening everyone!***
Letters for those who are Struggling
For those who are Struggling…
**Dear You,**
Maybe there are a lot of questions in your mind about the things that are happening to you, you question your capabilities, and you question your worth.
Knowing that you’ve been struggling so hard, and you seemed lost in a place that you’ve never been. It’s hard for you to find the right path and where your purpose leads you. You’ve been carrying all the burden and fighting alone with countless sleepless nights, I know it’s not easy…
For the times that you feel weak, for the fear and overthinking that overpowered you, you still trying your best to overcome everything. Even though you feel alone and lonely, you managed to appear independent and strong. I know you are having a hard time, and exhausted.
**But I just want to say:**
Thank you for not giving up on yourself; for waking up each day full of determination. Thank you for having the courage to go through. Thank you for looking at the brighter side behind the hardships. Thank you for looking forward to life regardless of how difficult it is. Thank you for staying.
**And to remind you that:**
You must acknowledge all your struggles, and do not be afraid to experience all the ups and downs, because the hardest parts are the most soul-shaping.
That the pain and hardship you’re dealing with right now is just a chapter in your life. Keep on going, until you reach the plot twist.
Life will hurt you, will hurt you a thousand times. But always remember that you are stronger than the pain. Your rock bottom will definitely teach you lessons that lead you to mountain tops.
Sometimes you need to struggle and you have to be broken down so you can transform into who you are meant to be. You need to go through phases of emptiness to be full again. Even if life is so confusing somehow learn to embrace your existence.
**Always remember that:**
**Do not be afraid when life throws you something you think you can’t get through. Remember those battles you had no idea but you’ve overcome with a glimpse of a smile on your face.**
**You are doing your best always and in all ways. Look how strong you are. Remember that no situation or challenge can hold you down, you are powerful; remember who you are, why you started, and where you are headed.**
**Remember all the reasons why you’re here so far, remember all the persons that pursue you, and believe in you that you can make it till the end.**
**Not because it’s hard, doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You can do it!**
**Do not expect victory without a struggle, remember that.**
***Even though you are always in pain, it shaped you into the person you are today, you are braver, stronger wiser than ever. Embrace the struggle and understand that this struggle is essential to your personal growth and that no matter how hard and painful you’ll be, it will be okay, because it’s just temporary, it will never stay.***
**Accept the purpose and learned the lesson.**
**Have faith, God is always with us.**
**Love,**
**Me.**
Situations You Need To Be Silent!
We are all human, and we are all capable to feel emotions in whatever situation we are in. We are free to express our emotions, thoughts, ideas, and point of view.
**Though we have the freedom of expression, there are still factors you need to remind yourself of when we need to react to something or when we need to be silent.**
**Here are some:**
***You need to be silent when you are at the peak of your anger.***
Anger is an emotion that you feel toward something or someone who has deliberately done you wrong. It’s a way of expressing your negative feelings that is somehow good because it can motivate you to find solutions to a problem. But excessive anger can cause a problem.
Based on my own experience, it’s better to be silent if I am at the peak of my anger because there’s a chance that I can utter a word that is inappropriate or worse is to say curse words to someone that makes me regret the end.
So I choose to be silent, and when everything is calm that is when I express my opinion towards it and find a solution that can solve the problem with the situation or with the person.
***You need to be silent when you don’t have all the facts.***
When dealing with a situation or a problem, you need to gather facts before you react. It is necessary especially when you don’t have the facts because it may give you some information that is not true than can trigger more the problem or worse, it may add another chaos to something or someone.
So it’s better to be silent or best is to gather first all the facts that may help you to resolve the situation and how will you react to address the problem. So if you are not sure and you don’t have the facts, choose to be silent.
***You need to be silent if your words will offend a person.***
We cannot take it back when we have already said a word to someone. And words can indeed ruin either build or ruin a life, so we must be careful about the words that we say that can cause emotional damage to someone. In expressing our words, we should also consider the fact that not anyone can absorb how you deliver your words and even if it’s only a joke. We should always put our feet in their shoes, or better be silent to avoid offending someone in their situation or a problem they are in.
***You need to be silent if your words could damage a relationship.***
In terms of a relationship, you need to be silent especially when you are not concerned about that thing or in that situation. Be careful about how you express your words and be considerate to the people that are involved in the situation let them fix the problem within themselves, they should discover things rather than telling your words that can damage their relationship and whole life.
***You need to be silent if your words convey the wrong impression.***
You need to be silent especially to avoid having the wrong impression that will misunderstand or misread somebody’s word or action. This is to take away someone to be offended that is not meant to be offended. This is to keep away from misleading someone even if it’s intentionally or unintentionally.
***Be silent if you cannot say it without screaming.***
The fact that there are very sensitive people, and I admit that I am one of those people that is so sensitive and easy to feel sultry, that screaming sometimes makes me cry easily. So I don’t want to be yelled at by someone. And screaming can only make the situation worse because there are tendency that even if you have the solution to a problem if you say it through screaming it can only add heat to the fire. So it’s better to stay calm first before saying a word.
These are things that you need to be silent about, **though speaking up is not bad somehow; there are still factors you need to realize before saying it**. **Because we cannot take back what we have already said and suffer the consequences in the end.**
**You need to calm down first, know the problem, and consider all the people that are involved and make decisions and resolve the problem without hurting someone’s feelings. In that way, you can have more solutions and have a better relationship with other people.**
**Be calm, and be silent, because silence is power.**
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My Writing Place
When we say writers, these people use written words in different styles and techniques in expressing their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and points of view.
Everything should be in a good state for them to quickly get their focus on completing their write-ups.
So, being a self-proclaimed writer, one thing that motivates me in writing or doing my tasks is my writing place.
Here are some of the photos of my writing place inside my room.
As you can see, though it is not that ideal for everyone others might want to write inside a resto, a museum, a park, in front of the beach, etc., but for me having this kind of place which is inside my room can inspire me to write.
As you can see, there is my comfortable chair ***(thanks to Cherry, for my chair***), a yellow pad paper for my drafts, notebooks for some of the essential details, and sticky notes where I write my tasks every day, my laptop, and a set of pens, with different colors. Since I started to engage myself in the writing world, I began to fall in love with varying shades of pens, which is somehow also my motivation in writing.
And besides my writing place, there is my bed, where I can lie down quickly when I feel dizzy and sleepy.
And, of course, I want to introduce you to my new hustle buddy! More coffee with you, my **Motivo!**
My **Motivo** is one of the best things on my table because I'm a coffee addict; I think I cannot think right without a coffee.
**Why is it essential for me to have a writing place?**
· It helps me to organize all things; having an organized place makes me think more clearly and allows me to stay focused to finish everything.
· It inspires me to be responsible and disciplined all the time. Because of the listed tasks, it urges me to finish them all the way, and whenever I'm done something, it feels like a significant relief or achievement for me.
· My writing place is not just a place for me; there is an attachment between us where I feel calm and imaginative, which helps me think of ideas and topics I want to write about.
· I feel undisturbed here. This feels like my throne.
· This place is not only my writing place but also my comfort zone; whenever I sit here, I know there is more success that awaits me along the way.
**These are just some things that I love to share my writing place with you. But I know everyone here has their writing place, and whenever it is, the most important thing is that you're comfortable with it and finish your writings and other tasks successfully.**
*How about you? What is your ideal place for writing?*
Good evening everyone! How are your weekends? Tomorrow is Monday again, another busy week. Are guys all ready to face another week? Always think positive, and always be productive!
Keep safe, everyone!
During Outside Work!
There is no easy job; we all are busy engaging ourselves to do tasks, responsibilities, and obligations to ensure that we are competent. We have to do all things that are mandated for us, with no complaints and without hesitations.
Inside work, we cannot deny feeling exhausted, drained, and stressed. But I guess it’s normal to think we are only human and not consistently strong.
We sometimes feel unhappy at work because of tiredness and burn-out. You find everything difficult because your mind is full of negativities towards your work. If it continues, there will be a possibility that you will end up demotivated and unproductive.
So outside work, I make sure that I will enjoy all things possible, especially during weekends. Aside from what I mentioned in my previous article about My Perfect Sunday, where I enjoyed eating *Samgyupsal* and watching a movie with our favorite snacks, I also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, a small picnic at the river, and a sunset viewing at the beach.
My partner and I love to discover some beauties of nature that are usually hidden inside a mountain. We are really into finding such places with the natural beauty of nature that makes us amazed and wonder. Even if how long we should ride and walk, we are unbothered by that to see and arrive at every place we go.
This is a hidden paradise at Cawag, Subic Zambales named Pinaglabanan River.
These experiences that are something new and moments of discovering make us more potent than ever. Every place that we go, there is something between us that connects us and makes us feel more comfortable and in love with each other. Discovering such places together bonds us deeper and deeper.
Discovering new places with the beauty of nature reduces all my stress at work. It refreshes my mind and soul, regains positivity, and motivates me to work harder. This activity is a way of avoiding myself to breakdown and a cure to my unhealthy mindset towards my job.
We love also love viewing the sunset at the beach!
A simple invite from him means to me, like an easy viewing at the beach. This sunset warms my heart and lightens my mind to stay strong and keep hustling towards my goal in life. As the sun sets down, all the negative energies inside me will also feel down.
I read last time that even sunset leaves a beautiful scar. This sunset reminds me that all experiences we have in our lives, even if it’s ended, will leave us a beautiful scar or a beautiful lesson that we can never forget and will make us strong. This sunset also reminds us that tomorrow is another day for us to begin, and another chapter of our life will rise again.
These are things that I enjoyed during outside work, how about you?
One Thing that Scares Me the Most
We have our fears; we have things we are afraid to face, right? But it's normal because only humans have our weaknesses and strengths. But when somebody asks you now, what is the thing that scares you the most?
Maybe, many things will come into your mind about what scares you the most; here, you will think about yourself and the people you love and who love you. And that's what's in my head when someone asks me this question.
**Being a breadwinner, one thing that scares me the most is time**. I know time is not our enemy, but the time of how long you spend in this world is what scares me the most. Yes, I'm afraid to die, and I know I'm not ready at all, but it's not what frightened me but the idea of not being able to do all my dreams, plans, and goals for my family is what scares me.
**I guess that is the heart of being a family breadwinner;** as I have mentioned in my last article, my parents pursued my studies even though challenging and despite the hardships and struggles that we were into during that time. They sacrificed a lot, and I witnessed all their efforts to make my dream come true. I saw my mother's tears and silent cries, so I promised myself that I would do everything for them to give back for what they have done and make me who and what I am now. I want to make them feel that everything they've done for me is all worth it, and they are worth it.
Though they did not oblige me to give back and return for what they have invested in me, my willingness and heart say and do so because it's how much I love them. My parents are not getting younger anymore; they deserve to be happy and all the goodness in this world.
*Life is so unpredictable, unavoidable, and uncertain happens unexpectedly. I've known a lot of breadwinners like me who died suddenly. It weakens my heart knowing and seeing how the family is affected and in pain, especially for families whose parents are incapable of having a job and those who are the eldest among their siblings.*
So now, I am doing what's the best for my parents and family; I make sure to sustain and surpass the things they need and make them happy. Now that I'm still capable and have time, I always think of the best things they should have.
I'm selfless and very family-oriented; all I want is what will make my family, especially my parents, happy. I know some of the breadwinners here will understand what I am into, but so far, that is one thing that scares me the most.
How about you? What thing scares you the most?
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@TeacherLynlyn
