Wounds Are the Secret Keepers
You know, my "ah-ha" moment didn't exactly happen in some dramatic, movie-esque location like a mountaintop or a zen garden. Nope. Mine happened …
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To The Girl In My Mirror...
Dear Me, Remember when we were young, sitting in our little room, spinning globes and dreaming of adventures? Each spin, a new journey, each stopping point, a …
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The Artistry of Fear: Sketches in the Night Sky
When I was a kid, I had a small window in my bedroom that overlooked the vast expanse of the night sky. I used to spend a lot of time as a kid gazing up at the…
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The Emotional Juggler
Hey there, buddy. Yes, I'm talking to you, self. You know, we're pretty darn impressive. You've become quite the professional at this emotional jug…
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Waiting for the glow up of my non-filter life
Okay, Life , let's have a heart-to-heart. Lately, I've been feeling like I'm stuck on 2G while everyone else is cruising on 5G. Like they're e…
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If you think you are a sucker for unfinished business, you are not alone
Do you ever feel like your brain is a persistent and somewhat annoying alarm clock, ringing for every task you've yet to complete? Congratulations, you mig…
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Navigating thirties
It feels like just yesterday I was belting out Aegis songs at the local karaoke bar, 18 and full of life, ready to conquer the world, one halo-halo at a time. …
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What if I mess up?
I've had a lot of interesting talks with the universe in my life, typically over a cup of hot chocolate at 2 a.m. or during a sudden shower when I'd fo…
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Is This Really All I've Got?
So, I was staring at my reflection in the mirror the other day. I don't know about you, but there are some days when I look at myself and think, "Is t…
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Life's Ouch Moments: The Perfect Fuel for Your Inner Fire
We've all been there, haven't we? Nose diving straight into the gnarly pits of life's moments that make us say 'ouch!' Face-first, no less.…
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Patience is a Virtue...That I Haven’t Leveled Up Yet!
It's me again, your favorite millennial-next-door, here to talk about something I've spent a significant chunk of my life dodging like a phony taxi met…
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Lemon Meringue Pie of Trauma
Let's talk trauma, shall we? It's the jalapeno in life's burrito, the piranha in the swimming pool, the missing piece in your 999-piece puzzle. It&…
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Why I Wouldn't Trade My Long List of Failures for An Easy Success
Roll out the red carpet and strike up the band because here comes the queen of missteps, the countess of blunders, and the princess of faceplants. Yes, it’s me…
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The Perks and Peculiarities of Being the Only Girl in a Boy-Dominated Family
Welcome to the Chronicles of Narnia, except replace the fauns, lions, and snowy landscapes with flannel shirts, sports gear, and the lingering scent of Axe bod…
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Cosmic GPS: How The Universe Led Me Where I Needed To Be
Have you ever sat down and pondered, "Why me, Universe? Why?" Well, dear reader, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. Join the club! W…
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The Chronicles of a Single Tita
Well, well, well, if it isn't me, the reigning queen of the Tita world. Yes, darlings, I'm the Single Tita, and I have stories that would make your flo…
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Hitting the High Notes of Success: A Millennial’s Harmony in Progress
If success was a karaoke song, us millennials would probably be stuck somewhere between Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" and Queen's &quo…
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Life in Technicolor: A Journey Inside My Bipolar Rubik's Cube
I'm your everyday Jane Doe, but there's a tiny twist: my life feels like living inside a Rubik's cube. Now, don't go picturing me trapped insi…
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Why Life's Got Me Feeling Like a Losing Contestant on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'
Life. It can be as unpredictable as Manila's weather, right? One moment, it's as bright and sunny as Boracay in the summer, and the next, it's rain…
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The Great Pretender
Well, here's the scoop, my dear self: You have mastered the art of hiding in plain sight. It's like you're an enigma wrapped in a riddle, with the …
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Stage Fright... Or How I Mistook the Mic for a Cobra
Every performer, no matter how seasoned, has encountered stage fright. It's that paralyzing fear that sneaks up on you like your mom catching you still awa…
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Chasing Dreams in the Age of Hashtags and Memes
Well, well, well. It seems the Universe and I finally stopped playing hide-and-seek, and I came out victorious, just like the karaoke champion at the local bar…
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Growing Up with Fear: A 90's Kid's Symphony of Courage
As a young ' batang 90s' gal, I wasn't exactly the social butterfly. I was more of an 'Introverted Inday,' the girl who'd prefer hidin…
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Wardrobe Malfunctions: The Art of Hiding (and Healing) Scars
Ever played a game of hide-and-seek with your past? I have. Imagine traumas and heartbreaks like those unwanted blemishes on your face. You know, the ones tha…
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Life’s Not a Sprint, It’s a Comedy Marathon
Look, I'm not one to throw a pity party, but do you ever get the feeling that life is playing some cosmic joke and you're the punchline? Like when it s…
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Here's to the never-ending blooper reel of my life
Ah, jealousy, that annoying, unwelcome party guest who always seems to sneak in when you hear about other people's successes. There you are, just minding y…
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My Battle with the Invisible Dragon of Stage Fright
Today I want to take you on a journey to a battlefield. A place where I fought an invisible dragon named 'Stage Fright'. When I was younger, I had a l…
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It's Never Too Late to Begin
Today I want to share something I feel deeply about— a truth that's often obscured by the chaos and pace of our modern lives. This truth is simple yet prof…
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