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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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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Through the Rearview Mirror: Reflections on a Journey Through Love and Life
Navigating life is a bit like being the captain of a ship on a vast ocean—sometimes the waters are calm, and other times you're steering through storms t…
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In the Shoes of An Older Sis
Picture this: You're minding your own business, indulging in a classic Saturday afternoon of binge-watching your favorite show, when suddenly, there’s a cr…
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On Behalf of Tiny Shoulders: Let Kids Be Kids
There’s something unfair about the way the world keeps piling things onto the smallest shoulders. As if childhood were just a waiting room for adulthood—cut sh…
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In Between "What Ifs"
We've all played the "What If" game, haven't we? But when it comes to the sudden departure of a loved one, it's like the universe handed …
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Behind my ever-present "Ate-itude"
Let's be honest: being an 'Ate' isn't always a walk in the park. Sometimes, it feels more like an obstacle course in stilettos. And yes, I'…
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What if I die tonight?
Death is, undeniably, an odd thing to muse about on a random day. But here I am, letting my mind wander to the profound question: "What if I die tonight?&…
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The Weight of a Thousand Suns
In the quiet corners of the night, when the world is asleep and my thoughts run wild, I find myself pondering over the weight I carry. A weight that is not vis…
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Why I Can Be the Best Aunt but Never the Best Mom
Here's the thing, I adore children. Their tiny faces, their adorable questions that make you think about why the sky is blue or why dogs can't talk, th…
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Unseen Ink: A Journey through Shadows
When I was ten years old, my grandmother gifted me a flashlight . But this was no ordinary flashlight. It revealed hidden messages written in invisible ink. I …
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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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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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A Letter from the Future
Hey kiddo, So, here's the deal: I am you, just older and with a few more laugh lines. Yes, we still love those corny pickup lines and the smell of rain-soa…
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