Fortunate Life

Nature has a way of teaching us lessons we often overlook in our busy lives—lessons about patience, resilience, and growth. Sometimes, the simplest observations carry the deepest wisdom. I grow vegetables in my backyard, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Some plants don’t survive, especially during the rainy season here in the province. There are days when I’m busy or out of town, and I can’t tend to them as much as I’d like. At first, I felt frustrated when plants withered despite my care. But over time, I realized that not every seed will thrive under the circumstances we face. So, I adapted. I started planting cassava. It doesn’t demand constant attention, and yet it grows steadily, silently, and persistently. It reminded me that growth doesn’t always need constant oversight—sometimes, resilience and patience are enough. Nature also teaches us lessons in subtle strength. Take bamboo, for instance. It spends its first years developing deep roots beneath the soil, unseen and silent....

When we think about success, it’s easy to imagine big leaps—landing a major client, giving a flawless training session, or finishing a huge project. But over the years, I’ve realized that success isn’t built in leaps; it’s built in the small, consistent steps we take every day. Early in my career as a freelancer and trainer, I sometimes ignored the little things. I would focus on “big wins” and overlook the small habits that quietly shaped my growth. But those small actions—writing clear emails, reviewing a presentation before sending it, dedicating 30 minutes to learning a new skill—added up. Slowly, they compounded into results I hadn’t even anticipated. For example, I make it a habit to spend a few minutes each morning reviewing what I want to achieve that day. Some days it’s just a tiny task: respond to a client, update a slide, or learn a new AI function. Other days it’s bigger. But by showing up consistently—even for the small things—I noticed that projects felt less overwhelmi...

It’s so easy to forget that behind every smile and laugh, there are stories we don’t see. If you see my reels and other social media posts, you’ll always see me smiling, laughing, and being playful — like I’m carefree. But what you don’t see is that I went through a real roller coaster of emotions from 2023 until early 2024. The Silent Questions I reached a point where I asked myself: “What am I really living for?” I even thought, “If I disappear, will anyone even remember me?” Sounds dramatic, right? But those thoughts were real. Don’t worry — I never thought of harming myself — but I did feel worthless, like my life didn’t matter, like there wouldn’t be anything worth saying in a eulogy about me. Yes, I had achievements — I’m a trainer, I finished my MBA, I get to travel for work — but sometimes, even that doesn’t stop the heart from feeling heavy. Why Was I Feeling This Way? After reflecting (and with the help of my best friend Google), I found some possible reasons: Hormonal imba...

Matagal na akong hindi sumasakay sa PNR . Hindi ko a matandaan kung kelan pero that time ay may nagtatapon pa ng tubig sa mga nakasakay sa tren. Isa ang kasama ko sa tinamaan ng tubig at nabasa kaya tumatak ito sa isip ko.. buti na lang hindi mabaho (inamoy ko kaya ko alam he he ). Throwback... Galing kami sa mga opisina that time. Pupunta kami sa Bicutan Rehab coz nag volunteer kami as service team para sa Christian Life Program na gagawin ng community namin para sa mga pasyente. Male-late kami kung mag bu-bus dahil ma-trafic kaya we decided na sumakay sa PNR kahit alam namin na rush hour.. Okay naman sa amin kahit siksikan, keri naman at walang maarte at mareklamo sa amin, yun nga lang, hindi namin expected na ma experience namin ang mahagisan ng tubig .Anyways, after that experience, hindi na kami ulit sumakay sa tren. Nakikisakay na lang kami sa mga kasamahan namin na may sasakyan. Yun nga lang, need ko na mag undertime coz mas maaga nagbya-byahe ang sinasa...