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Enlightenment

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November 22, 2025 – Cool Waves Puerto Azul

2025 clearly showed me the different versions of myself, the ones we don’t usually recognize from the beginning. I thought I already knew myself fully, but with each passing day, every challenge I faced, and every decision I had to make, I discovered a version of me that had always existed quietly beyond my own awareness. It is both a blessing and a curse to be someone who gives and loves deeply, even when you’re giving from the very depths of what you can offer.

This year, I feel incredibly blessed to have healed a part of myself by giving back to my parents in ways that I genuinely could and wholeheartedly wanted to. Seeing them happy feels like a gift that softens all the silent hardships I carried. I now deeply understand eldest daughters, and even those who simply try their hardest to be someone their family can rely on. My heart feels full knowing that this year, I showed up for my family in ways I willingly chose to, making them feel loved, especially during the most meaningful moments of their lives. I am truly grateful that I was able to throw a whole party for my mom’s 50th birthday, something I am genuinely proud of this year. It wasn’t easy navigating the chaos of preparation and execution, but seeing her happy on her special day, surrounded by our loved ones, made everything worth it. Things can be overwhelming and exhausting at times, but every little sacrifice I made was always worth it when it came to my family.

This year was also especially hard for us as we lost our baby dog, Hera. Her passing showed each of us how vulnerable we are to losing someone who was such a big part of our daily lives, the quiet pain of waking up and realizing she is no longer there. But time truly heals, and through this loss, our family grew even stronger than ever.

When it comes to friendship, this year was one of the most awakening chapters of my life. I experienced so much pain from people I once loved, cherished, and protected, people who chose to let small misunderstandings turn into reasons to abandon bonds built over years. Letting go of people you care about was never easy, but realizing that some were never truly there for you to begin with helped me move forward. People come and go, and sometimes acceptance is the only way through. It takes courage to leave a table you have been sitting at for years, but when you realize you would still be sitting there years from now with the wrong people, you begin to see all the time you are about to waste.

Now, I am surrounded by people who stay, even during the bad and inconvenient moments. I have become more intentional about who I share my energy and space with. I noticed those who showed me love and comfort without me having to ask. It awakened something deep within me. Friendships do not have to be grand gestures. They often exist in the smallest moments yet offer the deepest comfort. I have been celebrating life with different people I met at different times, and I am so grateful to have them, even if our paths only cross once in a while.

Welcoming 2026 marks my fourth year of celebrating New Year’s with my partner. This year revealed another version of our relationship, one that is more mature, grounded, and comfortable than ever. I felt deeply loved, heard, and appreciated by the most understanding partner. Our relationship is not all rainbows and butterflies. We argue over the smallest things. They were right when they said that the longer you are with someone, the smaller the reasons for arguments become. But keeping in mind that this is the person you want to spend your life with, choosing to fix things, to show up, and to be who your partner needs even when emotions run high, is something truly worth treasuring. Being with him brings a different kind of peace and comfort. I cannot wait to spend the coming years with him, through all the good and even the bad.

This 2026, I am looking forward to more abundance, success, genuine happiness, and good health, not just for me, but for the people I love. More blessings for my family, so we can share them with others. And a stronger version of myself, ready to face whatever small or big challenges this year has to offer.

I am manifesting that this is going to be my year. ✨

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Contentment

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Almost two years have passed since the last time I wrote on this blog. Gradually, things have changed. The experiences I’ve had over the years that I haven’t been able to talk about have been both fulfilling and challenging. My life has changed, presumably for the better, and so have my plans for the future.

I am grateful that, despite writing a few entries about how difficult college life is, I was able to get through it. I finished my degree and passed the board exam, which was one of my major goals. I’ve also landed a job at a company I used to dream about while job hunting; I guess my manifestation has been working very well lately. While this is gratifying, there are times when I wonder if this is truly the path I want to take, as it was not what I had planned. My ultimate goal is to work in the construction industry, but I am currently in the corporate world. However, I believe I still have plenty of time to explore. I cherish what I have today because I prayed for it all, and I look forward to the growth that this path will bring in the years to come. I may have uncertainties, but I am confident that everything will work out if I take a shot and try my best.

Since I began working and entered the “adulting” stage of my life, I have gained a better understanding of my parents. I now realize the sacrifices they made during those trying times, as well as on a daily basis, because providing for a family is challenging. It can be draining to wake up every day thinking about your loved ones, even when you want to give up. They strengthen you, reminding you that this is their first time living and experiencing such things. From waking up just to buy things you want, to going places you wish to visit, to instantly thinking of ways to make your loved ones happy with the places you want to take them and the food you want to share, it can be exhausting to think of others before yourself. Yet to love and give with all your heart is one of the bravest things to do.

My grandma passed away earlier this year, and that is something else I wanted to write about. In my last blog, I mentioned that another grandmother of mine died that same year. It was both terrible and devastating. Our family had three grandparents and two grandfathers when I was growing up, but they are all no longer with us. My lola, who passed away this year, was always seen as strict and stubborn; as a result, she didn’t have a close relationship with her grandchildren. However, we grew close during the times when she could no longer care for herself. We joked around with her, took pictures, and made silly videos. Although it was incredibly painful, I am thankful that I was there to take care of her and be by her side during her last moments. That experience made me realize how fleeting life is. Now, whenever I see videos of people with their grandparents on social media, I am always on the verge of tears. Grief isn’t something we can overcome in a day, a week, or even months, but treasuring those moments is a fulfilling experience.

Meanwhile, I wanted to write about the different circle of friends I currently have. I cherish all of them because, even though we are at different stages in our lives, we have managed to reconnect in the smallest ways. I used to believe that to strengthen our bond, we needed to talk or hang out all the time. However, simply rooting for them and letting them know I’m thinking of them every now and then allows us to make up for the time that has passed. Having the right people around makes things bearable, after all.

As I mentioned in my last post, “Liking someone again without the feeling of rushing things, without the feeling of pouring it all in and then regretting it afterwards because you rushed something that wasn’t meant to happen at that time, I just believe in the right timing—the timing that would eventually come from leaping toward connection.” I will always be grateful that I took the risk and we didn’t rush anything. Who would have thought that after I started to believe in perfect timing, I would be happier than ever? Of course, it wasn’t always rainbows and butterflies; there were challenges that really tested our patience, trust, and love for one another. Being with him—the person I love the most and who truly loves me back—always feels peaceful. The truth is, we have no idea what the future may bring. Nevertheless, we are still here, willing to spend the rest of our lives together.

Over the course of a year and ten months, I have encountered many difficulties and unfamiliarities. This blog entry serves as an update on my past events and the lessons I’ve learned from them. I will take things one step at a time, as I have consistently stated, even if it hasn’t been easy to accept and navigate everything that is new to me and all that is gone. Whether it’s about my goals, hobbies, or even relationships with people, I will always be someone who takes risks, despite the uncertainty of life.

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Progress

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Months have passed since the last time I wrote here. It felt nostalgic. Many things have already happened, and some have really had a significant impact on my life. As time slowly passes by, I can say that I am also moving towards what I want to do.

Pain, sacrifices, sadness, and challenges changed me. If I was to compare myself months ago, I’d be specific, during the first month of quarantine between now. At that point in my life, I was a selfless girl who let other people take advantage of what I could do for them. A girl who only focused on the things that didn’t even matter. A girl who does something that doesn’t make her happy. A girl who is afraid of letting people go, and she doesn’t even notice that she is slowly losing her worth. But now, I am proud to say that I am no longer that girl. I am a woman who knows my worth and won’t let anyone dictate how worthy I am. I do things that make me happy. I no longer think of other people’s opinions and judgment towards me. As long as I am so glad and it doesn’t affect other people negatively, there would be no problem. Other people’s perspectives are not necessary. My own perspective towards myself is the only thing that matters.

I’ve watched this particular influencer and learned so much from her about improving yourself and becoming a better person. She unknowingly helped me to overcome the fear I have within myself. I’ve gained much confidence if I were to compare it with my old self. Also, as I tried to see things clearly, I’ve learned this one of the most essential principles. And that is, don’t compare yourself to other people’s best. Like what we see on social media, we might somehow feel insecure about those girls who seem perfect because they’re not. No one’s perfect. They are also just trying to show off the best features they had. That’s why you see it that way. We are all equally beautiful. Think of it carefully. Would the “girls” you’ve been trying to compare yourself to, is showing off their negative sides? No, they’re not. You are totally comparing your insecurities and bad sides to their best side. And that’s not okay. The best competition you can have is yourself.

Try to set a standard higher than what you think that you can do. Challenge yourself. There is no harm in trying, especially when your main goal is to make progress. It might take a lot of time and effort, but it would surely pay off. The process is the most exciting and essential part of achieving your goals. Don’t be scared to do things differently, and we must go out of our comfort zone. Do the thing that scares you, and you’ll thank yourself later. Life is too short to waste our time. Again, as I always say. Wander with Me as I discover more things about myself.