Thank you, Ate!
Here’s to all the older sisters or Ates out there! Those unflappable dynamos who somehow, magically, always seem to know where the lost remote is, or how to …
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The Masked Girl
If life were an opera, then I'd be that performer with an oversized mask, hopping around the stage, praying that no one notices that underneath, I'm st…
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I Will Keep Going
Every journey starts with a single step. In my case, it seemed like that step led straight onto a treadmill. Yep, it’s going to be a long road, and by all calc…
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Mirror Talk: When My Reflection Spoke Up
Hey you, yes you – the one quietly wrestling with the tempest within, the one whose eyes carry stories untold and dreams unspoken. I see you standing there, ju…
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A Time-Tangled Tea Party: When Little Me Met Teen Me and Almost-Adult Me
In a place beyond the confines of time, an 8-year-old's bedroom transformed into the quirkiest tea party venue. The guests? Three versions of the same girl…
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Rich-Kid Problems I'd Like to Try on for Size
Alright, let me lay it out for you. I'm the eldest child, first in line to the throne of... bills, responsibilities, and unending list of chores. Essential…
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I'm A Fraud
You ever watched those spy movies where the cunning secret agent, donned in sleek disguises, perfectly imitates anyone they need to be? Well, allow me to intro…
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When the Universe Overdelivers
It all started one fine day when I, a humble employee, fueled by caffeine and dreams, decided to whisper a little wish into the universe's metaphorical ear…
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Glam and Gloom: A Quest for Self-Love Amidst the Brushes and Blushes
In the silent theater of my room, the curtains of melancholy often descend, painting the walls with shades of doubt and despair. Amidst this, emerges a quirky,…
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I'm A Digital Cheat
Step right into my little corner of the world wide web, where digital natives and tech novices alike navigate through an ever-evolving landscape of 1s and 0s. …
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Would I Trend When I Transcend?
Have you ever had one of those moments where you're happily sipping your morning coffee, perhaps perusing the news, and then suddenly - WHAM - existential …
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The Cosmic Hustle: Side-Gigging Beyond the Stars!
Hey Self, Let’s address the elephant in the room: this side hustle isn't just a sidekick to the hero of our daily grind, it's like an entirely separate…
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Gold Medalist for Overthinker Olympics
Imagine, for a moment, that your mind is like a pristine pool – calm, serene, and inviting. Then, out of nowhere, a small stone gets dropped in the middle. Tho…
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Filipino Millennials: When Streets Were Our Playgrounds and Hangers Weren't Just for Clothes
Ah, the Filipino millennial childhood. A time when WiFi was a mystery, and the only 'streaming' we did was when we built tiny boats to race down the ro…
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I'm Not Okay and I'm Not Okay to Admit It
Once upon a typical Tuesday, in the land of "Everything's Fine" and "Just Keeping Busy", I made a startling discovery. The phrase "…
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The Chronicles of Sixteen and Thirty-Two
As I took a momentary break from my grown-up life, which, let’s face it, was mostly juggling bills and figuring out if that noise the fridge made was normal, a…
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To My 32-Year Old Self
Dear 32-year-old Me, If you're reading this, well, congratulations! You've successfully navigated the stormy seas of puberty, the turbulent waters of t…
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This is 32!
Hey there, it's me, your resident 4'11" powerhouse stepping into another year. As I add another candle to my cake today, let's stroll down the…
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When my tasks multiply like gremlins in a rainstorm
Navigating through the torrential storm of to-dos, commitments, and plans is like trying to sip coffee through a chocolate fountain – it's a hot mess and I…
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Penning Dreams Amid the 8-to-5 Hustle
What am I even doing? Is this going to pay off? Can words buy me a decent cup of coffee? There I was, past 2 AM, staring at the unfinished post on my laptop. A…
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