What’s the very core of living?

The cycle of life is perpetual. People study to have a stable job in the future. Then work to achieve goals and basically support the family.

Some people put up new businesses and investments that can assure them financial stability while some simply want to spend their days travelling and visiting places while they still can. Others who are capable enough, share their hard-earned money to charities and less fortunate. Volunteering is also another way. Some people pursue their passion on crafts or on the other facets of life. There would also be folks who seek for new sports, hobbies, or adventures. The focus on health and the betterment of well-being is considered too. Some migrate to meet new acquaintances, get involved in a different community, and immerse themselves to a whole new kind of weather.

There would be a myriad of reasons that can motivate us on how we’ll spend our daily lives, but whatever they may be, everything boils down to one thing—happiness. We may have innumerable ways to attain such matter, yet the core per se is purely to be in a state of bliss and fulfillment.

We can start from there, knowing, creating and choosing what brings joy to our hearts. 💖

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What a crazy year 2019 has become…

The 22-year-old me last year envisioned this time solely dedicated to pursuing my passion and practicing persistence. Only to end up now with half-blank pages of my journal and almost 70% of unachieved goals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Surprisingly, I became happier even though things didn’t go as planned. I felt that it was a year of freedom from the walls I’m unconsciously building that I initially thought were stairs for success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Upon reflecting on how crazy 2019 has become with all the battles I fought silently (interpersonal and intrapersonal), I learned that the right perspective is really the key to a better life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Most important, God’s will is always better than mine, no matter how well-planned my goals are.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Just writing this, so I’ll have a reference next year when I ponder on how I live my 2020.

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To the people who I’ve talked to, laughed with, and spent time this 2019,

THANK YOU and MAY 2020 BE OUR YEAR OF STRONG FAITH, TRUE LOVE, HEALING, GOOD HEALTH, AND PURE BLISS.

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Note to Self

You are like the sunset’s glow—golden.

Remember that.

They say that when you are loved well, you grow.
How better would that be if it comes from within? All the more reason to generously give love to yourself.

You’ll not just grow, you’ll also glow.

Be the source of love that you deserve.

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Puting Buhangin Beach & Kuebang Lampas

Remember how I got very excited on my first Food Trip Post ? Now, I also have my Very First Travel Journal! Don’t know if you can feel the vibe in me but I’m so stoked to share with you my legit summer getaway 2015! Hahahaha I did my very best to choose the good shots (i think) from the hundred photos that I’ve taken and I polished them one by one to at least leave everyone a good impression on this first travel journal that I’m writing. Thank goodness, I took photography course last last semester, I owe it a lot! Panoramas all over this blog post ❤

It’s in Puting Buhangin (white sand) Beach  and Kuebang (cave) Lampas, Pagbilao, Quezon Province here in the Philippines. Boracay and Puerto Galera are one of the sought after beaches in the country so to veer away from too mainstream places is indeed a different kind of trip.

Summer isn’t yet over

Actually the pictures were taken almost last month and I apologize for posting it so laaaate. Obviously, it’s a backlog post. However I think it will never be too late for summer pictures! SO I guess the title still fits its content! Lol :’3

     If all of us just have the time, energy, and money at the same time, I’m pretty sure that most of us will spend it like an endless vacation and going to a beach will be mostly included in our bucket list.  Being able to experience the calmness and peace that beaches have is certainly one of the best feelings in the world. Imagine lying on the fine sand and looking at the stars that shine brightly. Aside from feeling the cold air, you can also hear the sounds of the waves that seem to have a good rhythm. In the morning, you’ll see the sunrise as its color mixed with the clear water of the ocean. How lovely and special is that, isn’t it?