I’ve been so busy searching for what’s missing, that I nearly missed what’s here. I’ve already caught a few stars my younger self only dreamed of holding. In the quiet moments, I realize, I’m living answers to prayers I once whispered in the dark. Not everything is perfect, but not everything needs to be. Some of the chaos I carry today is built on a foundation of dreams that came true. And maybe it’s okay to rest for a while, to be proud of how far I’ve come, even if I’m…
What is the best farewell gift for a friend?
How to Be Confident When You Speak In almost all of my 1:1 sessions for Kahit Kabado™, one thing kept coming up: “I know the answer… I just don’t know how to say it.” That used to be me in college. I barely raised my hand in class, and I missed so many chances because I was scared to speak. Until I got tired of wasting my own potential. From a shy student, I eventually gave my first international speech in the US for Toastmasters International, and this year, my first TED…
When your mind is wired differently, you don’t just think differently, you view the world through a different filter. You might notice patterns others don’t, feel too much- or too little, get stuck on the tiniest detail or find beauty in places no one else sees. But what feels like a gift in solitude can sometimes feel like a burden in a crowd. It’s not the difference that hurts, it’s the loneliness of being misunderstood.
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Not everything that moves is meant to unseat you. Some waves pass without asking for a reaction. Some days, you’re allowed to float without planning an escape. Let the water shift. Let yourself stay. It’s okay if the moment feels unfamiliar. That doesn’t mean it’s unsafe.
Is it worth commuting for a 28k job BULACAN to BGC? Based on real stories here’s what Work Is Life PH Community say: 1. Is the commute physically worth it? Nope. The daily grind will wear you out fast. 💬 “Daily commute just drains all your energy.” 2. Will your salary even be enough? Barely. Most of it goes to transport and food. 💬 “Your 28k salary is gone on just food and transport.” 3. Is the stress manageable? Not really. It’s too much for what you’re getting. 💬 “You’ll…
If you’re job hunting, August through September is your window. You’re more likely to land multiple offers during this time. October to December hiring slows down with fewer openings and longer waits. Solid tips if you’re serious about getting hired: • Update your resume and tailor it to each role • Optimize your LinkedIn with keywords and a clear headline • Apply to at least 5 to 10 roles a week • Don’t just rely on job boards. Message hiring managers and network • Prepare…
Hindi ko man palaging masambit, ngunit sobra kong nagpapasalamat na ikaw ang pinagkaloob sa akin ng langit.
It’s not just about long hours or the heavy workload— it’s the emotional weight of feeling unseen, unappreciated, or constantly on edge. You tell yourself, “I should be grateful.” But gratitude shouldn’t come at the cost of your peace. Your job shouldn’t require you to lose yourself to keep it. If you’re feeling lost in a place that no longer feels right, maybe it’s not you. Maybe it’s the environment. And maybe,it’s time to come home to yourself.
"Giving back to my parents is one of my real goals. I just want to pamper them. After all, they deserve a royalty treatment after they have provided me everything I need even if we are not rich."
I saw my old medals today, tucked in a dusty box beside faded notebooks and dried-up pens. They don't shine the way they used to. But then again, neither do I... and maybe that's alright. Back then, I chased ribbons like fireflies in summer fields, thinking they'd light the way forever. I may not be standing on stages anymore, but I've found peace in places that don't need blinding lights—like long walks home, warm dinners after hard days, and the kind of humility that only…
My 1st Funrun: Running my own pace You know how I’ve been saying *“One day, I’ll try joining a fun run”* for the longest time? Well, guess what—I finally did it! And it happened at *Takbo Babae 2025*. Picture this: it’s still dark, the air is cool, and I’m standing there at the starting line surrounded by hundreds of women in bright running shirts. Some looked like they’ve been training for marathons their whole lives—stretching, bouncing, looking all professional.…
Nobody warned us that 25–35 feels like: “Choose your character — broke, burned out, or barely surviving.” 😂 One moment you’re vibing, next moment you’re googling: “How to move abroad, start a business, fall in love, and heal childhood trauma — all before 30.” Welcome to your quarter-life era. You’re doing better than you think. 🌼
I'm never gonna waste time waiting for the "perfect timing," because how will you know you're ready when you never dared to try at all? How will you learn if you are too scared to jump in the valley of endless possibilities? Life is too short and time flies too fast to waste it with the thought of being a failure. You have to take the risk and let life teach you the beauty of triumphs that blooms in every failed attempts. You grow in the most terrifying experience; in those…
Sana may pumatol kahit isa sa mga inapplyan ko sa Upwork, wala na kasi akong connects🥲
Laughter, Music, and Goodbyes *(First, we ate our dinner together with these foods🤤)* Last night felt different. Not in a sad way—well, maybe a little—but in that bittersweet way when you know something is about to change. One of our dearest friends is leaving the Philippines soon to work abroad, chasing a better life for her family. We’ve always known she’s strong and selfless, but now it’s really sinking in: she’s about to start a whole new chapter, far from home.…
Just minding my own business — it’s quiet and I realize that I am just enough. Bigla nalang na wala na tayong pakialam sa sasabihin ng iba. We don’t care who stays with us, who talks, who message us back, kung sino man may gusto sa atin or kung sino man ang ayaw. Kung sino man ang mag iinvite or who vibes with me,kontento na ako doon. Yoko na pumeke ng pakisama. The less I care, the more peace of mind basta masaya ako. Unahin ko rin sarili ko, yung wala akong pinoproblemang…
Trying to be cute in this cruel and gossip-filled working world
Sometimes rest doesn’t feel restful when you’re struggling mentally. Give the weight to God, reach out to someone, and take small steps forward to lighten the load.
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Ephesians 2:10 #LifeChurchKeller #Ephesians #LifeChurch
Always the planner. Never the planned for. I’m the one making sure everyone else feels special.. decorating, organizing, taking the pictures, making the memories. But when it’s my turn? Silence. No effort. Maybe a text. It’s not about wanting big, fancy gifts. It’s about wanting to feel thought of. To not always be the afterthought. If you’re the giver, the doer, the one always showing up for everyone else? I hope you know you deserve to feel celebrated, too. Stop waiting…
While we’re all still surprised that Liza Soberano and Quen broke up three years ago, I hope we don’t neglect the fact that behind the headlines is a woman who has carried a lifetime’s worth of pain. After hearing her story in “Can I Come In?”, I felt a lump in my throat that just wouldn’t go away. I don’t even know how I managed to finish the entire vlog. Every detail of her childhood cut so deep, I could almost feel the weight she’s been carrying all her life. And if it…
I can't find the right words to express what I feel right now. All I know is that I am not okay, and I feel so tired of everything. No one ever knows how empty I feel whenever I wake up. I try to pretend that I can still handle everything that's happening to myself, but I always find my tears falling when I suddenly see myself in the mirror. Whenever I can see the reflection of myself, I realize that I have changed a lot and that I have been so unhappy all along. No one ever…
Napaka-walanghiyang tao daw ni Vice Ganda sabi ni Senator Marcoleta dahil naging punchline ang itsura ni Senator sa isang joke. Sa joke ni Vice Ganda, ang sabi niya, “Tingnan mo si Marcoleta. Tingnan mo kung matatawa ka.” I mean, Vice wasn’t wrong. Marcoleta does seem to have all semblance of joy sucked out of him. Also, baka nga mas kailangan natin ng mga “walanghiya” sa lipunan tulad ni Vice. Imagine keeping “It’s Showtime” alive all throughout the pandemic just so its…
Walang reklamo, walang mga kuwento kung gaano kainit sa labas o gaano kabigat yung binuhat niya buong maghapon. Pero nakikita ko 'yung pawis na hindi pa natutuyo, 'yung balikat na parang laging may pasan, 'yung mga kamay na hindi na kasing lambot ng mga palad na humawak sa akin noon. Hindi niya sinasabi, pero alam ko, pagod na rin siya. Hindi lang sa trabaho, hindi lang sa katawan, kundi sa bigat ng buhay na siya lang ang nagbubuhat para sa amin. Kaya kahit wala siyang…
I didn’t know there’s so much laughter in love. I didn’t know it’s possible to dance in pajamas in the parking lot when the original plan was to grab midnight snacks. To play tag under the rain in matching crocs. To watch a horror film under a tent that glows in fairy lights and smells like pizza. I didn’t know you could dip nachos in black coffee and laugh at someone’s reaction when you place it in their mouth. To watch that person’s imaginary fast talk in the kitchen,…
A lot of people don’t understand that when I let people go, it doesn’t necessarily mean I hate them. I think we all had enough of hurting and forcing others and ourselves to fit in, to please, and to connect. And the more we do that, the more we destroy our relationships. So whenever I’m confronted by a situation and I’m well aware that its energy doesn’t align with what I want to welcome in my life, I stay true to myself and pause. I take a moment to reminisce—all that’s…
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“Why are so many kids autistic now?” 🤔 Must be the vaccines. Or the tablets. Or Cocomelon. Or whatever TikTok told you to panic about today. Nah, babe. What’s really wild is how y’all act like autism just popped up outta nowhere — when in reality, you grew up surrounded by undiagnosed autistic people. You just called it something else. Your cousin wasn’t “lazy.” He just couldn’t function without routine. Your uncle didn’t “give you the creeps.” He struggled with social cues.…
Just created my MP2 Savings Account✨
10 things most people do not know about me: 1. I am the eldest in the family and was an only child for 11 years born to an OFW mom and a stay at home dad. This taught me to become independent and generally solve or figure out things on my own growing up. My parents are good people and well meaning, but they were also very young when they had me. Praises to them for still making it work. 2. I sold yema, brownies and even ukay as early as 9 years old when we moved to Sta. Cruz…
Managers, If all your staff is fed up, demotivated, and quitting—pause before pointing fingers at them. Maybe the problem isn’t your team. Maybe it’s the culture you created, the way you lead, or the way you fail to listen. Good employees don’t just wake up one day and decide to quit. They don’t leave companies—they leave poor leadership. So before you lose more people, ask yourself: Am I building them up, or burning them out? Because when everyone around you is walking…
Trust me, it's okay to sometimes feel nothing at all, especially if the world has already made you feel too much. It's perfectly fine to choose not to listen to anyone or not to laugh at jokes that aren’t even funny anyway, just you on one side and the rest of the world on the other. When you've been through the days when you have to walk the streets with a heart so heavy, I learned that it's never selfish to ignore the world for a while and just focus on trying to save…
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My First Time in Davao ✈️🌴 There’s always something exciting about firsts—and this time, it’s my very first trip to Davao! The adventure started the moment I left my apartment, dragging my luggage while half-awake and hoping I didn’t forget anything important. The ride to the airport felt like the official “kick-off,” where excitement started to replace the usual city rush. At the airport, waiting for departure was a mix of boredom and thrill. People-watching became my…
Sorry Durian, Marang Stole My Heart in Davao They say you can’t truly say you’ve been to Davao if you haven’t tried Durian. So, during my trip, I decided to take on the challenge. First, came the opening of the Durian. Let me tell you—this fruit is an adventure even before you get to taste it. The smell hit me like a surprise guest you weren’t ready for, and prying open its spiky armor felt like preparing for battle. But I was determined. Then came the real test: tasting it…
Disguises come and go. Today it’s a fin, tomorrow it might be something else. But the courage to step in, to try, to keep floating forward, that’s the part that’s always yours.
I'm not a fan of forced conversations or connections. If the vibe isn’t real, if the energy feels off, I’d rather sit in silence than pretend something’s there when it’s not. I value genuine connection—the kind that flows naturally, where words don’t feel like a chore and silence doesn’t feel uncomfortable. When it’s forced, it drains more than it gives, and honestly, life’s too short for that kind of emptiness masked as interaction. If you want to talk, truly talk—I’m here.…
Adobong Baboy with egg🤤🤤🤤
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When I Missed Random Rewarder and Read.Cash There are days when I suddenly remember the good old times with *read.cash* and *noise.cash*, and I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic. Those platforms weren’t just about earning; they were about connecting, sharing, and discovering people who eventually became more than just usernames on a screen. I still miss my friends@Coolmidwestguy & @Jeaneth who was always there to cheer me up with thoughtful comments and genuine support.…
Goodvibers only
Saying goodbye isn’t always about loss—it’s often about making space for something better. True growth isn’t just about adding new things; it’s also about releasing what weighs you down.
Progress does not arrive daily. Some days are made of stillness, of pauses that stretch longer than you expect. Even those days carry you forward in ways you cannot see yet.
Kaya reminder lang—check the intention, weigh things, bago tayo mag-react at makisawsaw agad.
missing my friends...
I came across this illustration that stayed with me: One candle lights another. Then another. And the first candle? Still burning. In leadership and business, many people operate as if success is scarce...like recognition, growth, or opportunities diminish when shared. But light doesn’t work that way. The more you share it, the brighter the entire room becomes. And often, people remember where the first spark came from. It’s leverage. - Mentorship builds loyalty. -…
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Jusku, gisingin niyo na lang ako bukas huhuhu
There is a rhythm to this line that keeps it alive. First the mundane, then the miraculous. In Hairspray (where this line’s from), Tracy Turnblad claims her space in the world not by denying the ordinary, but by walking straight through it. Breakfast is not in competition with change, it’s the reminder that we belong to both. Our hunger and our hope are inseparable. We eat, we dream, we try again. The lyric is playful, but it also carries a kind of blueprint: tend to what…
I'm grateful that our friendship is low maintenance, but we manage to keep it real. Salamat ha? We're not the type to post selfies or chat every single night but you've always had this way of showing up right when I need someone. Sometimes I think about how rare that is to have a friend who never makes me feel like I'm too much or not enough. Thank you for staying, even when I go quiet or when life gets a little too chaotic inside my head.
you think you’re just existing. just trying to get through your own days, stumbling, figuring it out as you go. but what you don’t see is how much that matters. you don’t see how someone out there looks at you and finds proof that it’s possible to survive their own storms. you don’t have to perform miracles to matter. sometimes it’s the smallest, quietest things you do without thinking that hold someone together when they’re on the edge of falling apart 💌
I want to apologize to all the people l've lost connections with, to the friends I failed to send greetings on some occasions especially on their special days, to those who were once my human diaries that I no longer send updates, to my circles I rarely hang out with. Know that I never considered our friendships and bonds over. Neither did I think of burning our bridges. There might be just some spaces formed out of busy days and individual priorities. But you were never out…
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