Yahna Ohh

22/07/2025

Typhoon Season: Two Realities, One Working Class.

As storms roll in across the Philippines, the working class faces another test—balancing safety, livelihood, and responsibility in uncertain weather.

Some employees continue their duties onsite, navigating flooded streets and power outages to report for work. Their presence is a quiet show of commitment—perhaps driven by duty, policy, or the nature of their jobs. Behind every decision to report is a reason: financial need, fear of lost income, or simply the absence of a work-from-home option.

Meanwhile, others are able to work remotely, grateful to be sheltered from the storm, able to earn a living from the safety of home. This privilege doesn’t come without reflection—many remote workers recognize the quiet sacrifice of those who don’t have the same flexibility.

There’s no single story here. Just many individuals—each making choices based on circumstance, responsibility, and necessity.

In moments like this, gratitude becomes our common ground:

Gratitude for employers who offer flexible work arrangements or ensure safe transport and accommodations.

Gratitude for coworkers who keep operations running on-site, often under more difficult conditions.

Gratitude for jobs that continue, even when the skies are dark.

This typhoon season reminds us that while we face different conditions, we're all part of a larger effort—moving forward, doing our best, and hoping for safer days ahead.

21/07/2025

Even the Delay Has a Purpose.

In a world that glorifies speed and instant results, it’s easy to feel discouraged when things take longer than expected. But take heart—delay is not the end of the story. It’s part of the plan.

You may not understand the why or the when, but God sees the full picture. Every pause, every detour, every unanswered prayer is part of a greater purpose. You are not forgotten; you are being prepared. What feels like a setback is often a setup for something greater.

Delays are not denials.
Waiting is not wasting.
Closed doors are protection.
Unanswered prayers are direction.

God’s timing is never rushed, never random—always intentional. Trust that even in the silence, even in the waiting, He is working. So breathe. Let go of the pressure to control, and lean into faith. You are exactly where you're meant to be right now.

Trust the timing. Trust the process. Trust the One who holds it all.

— inspired by reightlyhl Leera

13/07/2025

Not every love needs a spotlight.
Some just stay—through the noise, the quiet, the chaos.

Life hasn’t been perfect.
But she’s been the calm in every storm.

Just quiet gratitude for the one who’s walked every mile with me—never ahead, never behind, always with.

19 years of us, through it all.

09/07/2025

Life has a way of knocking us down—sometimes slowly, other times without warning. It could be the loss of a job, a broken relationship, shattered plans, or simply the weight of everything all at once. In those moments, it’s easy to feel like you're stuck at the bottom, unsure of how—or if—you'll rise again.

But healing doesn’t come in a flash. It comes in small, quiet steps: the decision to get out of bed, to try again, to ask for help, or to believe that tomorrow might hold something better. And that’s where strength is built—not in the grand victories, but in the choice to keep moving even when it hurts.

Getting back on your feet isn’t about bouncing back to who you were before. It’s about becoming someone stronger, someone wiser. It’s about giving yourself grace on the days you're still crawling and celebrating every inch forward.

You may still carry scars. You may still feel fear. But you're moving. And that alone is enough. Because no matter how hard you’ve fallen, you have the power to rise—again and again.

05/07/2025

Mika’s PBB journey wasn’t just about winning—it was about humanizing the influencer behind the headlines. Through tears, apologies, and consistent effort, she transformed from a misunderstood “controversial” figure into a beloved, empathetic housemate. Her story resonates as proof that redemption is possible—even under public scrutiny.

04/07/2025

Stop Blaming Yourself for Things You Can’t Control.

Life is unpredictable, and no matter how much we plan or prepare, there will always be things that happen outside of our control. It’s easy to carry the weight of these moments—mistakes, missed opportunities, someone else's decisions—as if we caused them. But the truth is: not everything is your fault.

Blaming yourself for things beyond your control creates a cycle of guilt and self-doubt. It robs you of peace, clouds your judgment, and prevents you from healing or growing. You can be responsible without taking on unnecessary blame. You can care deeply without punishing yourself endlessly.

Let go of the illusion that you must fix everything or that you should have seen it coming. Give yourself permission to be human—flawed, learning, and trying your best with the information and resources you had at the time.

Forgive yourself. Focus on what is in your hands now—your choices, your attitude, your next step forward.

You deserve grace, not guilt.
You deserve peace, not punishment.
Let that weight go. It's not yours to carry.

01/07/2025

Hello, July 🌿

The first half of the year has passed—quietly, quickly, and perhaps not without challenges. Maybe not everything went as planned. Maybe there were delays, detours, or days that felt too heavy.

But here's the truth: there’s still time.
Time to realign. Time to restart. Time to believe in small beginnings and steady steps.

July marks a fresh chapter—a reminder that progress doesn’t need to be loud to be real.
So take a deep breath, keep showing up, and trust that you’ll find your way through.

Halfway done doesn’t mean it’s over. It means you’re getting there.

30/06/2025

One Day, You’ll Understand Why It Was Hard.

Life doesn’t always arrive in soft seasons. There are days when getting out of bed feels like lifting the weight of the world. When silence is too loud, and every small thing feels like it might be the one to break you. These are the days where hardship tightens its grip—not to defeat you, but to reveal something deep within you: endurance.

Hardships are not the enemy. They are uninvited teachers, stripping away comfort so that you can meet the stronger, wiser version of yourself. The pain feels personal, but it is often universal. Everyone carries a storm, invisible to others. What matters is how we face it—how we keep showing up, even when no one notices.

Sometimes you don’t get a clear sign that things are getting better. Progress hides behind quiet mornings and tired evenings. But slowly, strength builds in the background. You learn to speak softer to yourself. You recognize small victories—the days when you didn’t give up, when you showed up anyway.

One day, you’ll look back and see that the hardship wasn’t just an obstacle. It was a turning point. It reshaped your heart, your perspective, your entire life. You’ll see that every late-night breakdown, every unanswered prayer, every moment you felt lost—led you somewhere worth going.

Until that day comes, hold on. Let hope be the thread you don’t let go of. You’re not failing just because it hurts. You’re healing. And healing, like most good things, takes time.

You won’t be here forever.

One day, you’ll surpass it.

And when that day comes, you’ll thank yourself for never giving up.

30/06/2025

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24/06/2025

Tips to Improve Mental Health. 💓