Jay Fetalvero

13/07/2025

Isang taon na pala.

Hindi ko alam noon na meron na pala ako. Akala ko normal lang yung pagod, yung lungkot, yung bigat. Hanggang sa hindi ko na talaga kinaya,and last year, I finally took the courage to see a psychiatrist.

That’s when I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

Sobrang hirap sa simula, yung tipong kahit sabihin man lang sa isang tao napaka hirap, ang bigat. I was scared, nahiya, at parang may kasamang guilt. Kasi let’s be honest mental health stigma is real. Lalo na sa mga katulad kong sanay na “kaya ko to.”

Since then, I’ve been on medication and attending regular therapy with a psychologist.

To be honest? Hindi siya madali. May araw pa rin na mabigat. Pero may mga araw na magaan na. And that’s something.

Yes, I gained weight. (umabot kasi sa point na tinaasan yung dose ng meds ko) Pero alam mo kung anong mas mabigat kesa sa timbang? Yung mental load na dala ko noon at dahan-dahan, gumagaan na siya.

This post is for anyone na tahimik lang na lumalaban.
Maybe this is your sign, okay lang humingi ng tulong. Hindi ka pabigat. Hindi ka nag-iisa.

One year on meds. Still in therapy. Still breathing.
And still fighting softly, slowly, but surely.

And to the people who stood by me my family, friends, my love, and everyone who offered kindness when I needed it the most, maraming salamat. Hindi ko man nasabi isa-isa, pero bawat message, yakap, o simpleng kamusta ka? sobrang laking tulong.

Salamat sa inyo na hindi ako hinusgahan. Sa mga nakaintindi kahit hindi ko kayang magpaliwanag. Sa mga umalalay sa mga panahong ang dilim-dilim ng mundo ko I see you, I feel you, and I’m forever grateful.

Kaya sana, let’s all try to be kind. Hindi natin alam yung tahimik na laban ng bawat isa. Minsan, yung ngiti ng tao ay may tinatago palang bigat. A little kindness can go a long way.

Kung ikaw ‘yung taong tulad ko noon, this is your gentle reminder, healing is possible. And you’re not alone.

13/07/2025

hindi mo kailangang kayanin lahat today.
the fact na bumangon ka ulit , that’s already healing.🖤✨

11/07/2025

Lately, tahimik lang ako… pero sa bawat araw na gumigising ako, kahit mahirap, hindi pa rin sumusuko. Slow progress is still progress. Tuloy lang!

03/07/2025

This ain’t your ordinary Palabok 🖤✨
Made it halal and turned the volume up — with minced chicken, shrimp, squid, beef chicharon, and that smoky magic from tinapa flakes.
Topped with toasted garlic (yes please), boiled eggs, and a squeeze of lemon.
Made for 500g of bihon… and still bitin. 🤤

✨ Scroll up for the full recipe — this one’s a keeper.

🛒 Ingredients
• 500g rice noodles (bihon or palabok-style)
• 200g ground/minced chicken
• 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 150g squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup beef chicharon, crushed
• 2–3 tbsp tinapa (smoked fish) flakes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp annatto (atsuete) powder
• 2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
• 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 boiled eggs, sliced
• Spring onions, chopped
• Toasted garlic, for topping
• Lemon or lime wedges, for serving

🍳 How to Cook:

1. Marinate the shrimp and squid with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Soak bihon in warm water until soft, then drain and set aside.
3. In a pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the minced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
4. Add the broth and annatto powder. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in the tinapa flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, stirring until smooth and slightly creamy.
7. In a separate pan, quickly sauté shrimp and squid in a little oil until just cooked. Set aside.
8. Boil softened noodles for 1–2 minutes, drain, and plate them.
9. Pour the thickened sauce over the noodles.
10. Top with:

• Cooked shrimp & squid
• Crushed beef chicharon
• Sliced boiled eggs
• More tinapa flakes
• Chopped spring onions
• Toasted garlic (don’t skip this—it makes a difference!)

11. Serve with lemon or lime wedges on the side for that perfect zesty balance.

✨ It’s creamy, smoky, seafood-y, and halal-friendly — a celebration in every bite!

02/07/2025

Craving comfort food with a twist? 🍳✨
Here’s my take on Bibimbap — a colorful Korean rice bowl, but with a bold flavor switch! 🔥
Instead of gochujang, I used Harissa — it’s affordable, easy to find here in Qatar 🇶🇦, and adds the perfect kick!
Swipe for the recipe ⬇️🍲

🍚 Bibimbap with Harissa (Qatar-friendly Version)

🥢 Ingredients:
• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• 1 egg (fried, sunny-side up)
• 1/2 cup ground beef (or any protein of choice)
• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

🥗 Veggie Toppings (adjust as available):
• Julienned carrots
• Sliced zucchini or cucumber
• Sauteed spinach
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Sliced radish
• Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• Black & white sesame seeds

🌶️ Harissa Sauce:
• 1 tbsp Harissa paste
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp honey or sugar (optional for balance)

🥣 How to Put It All Together (Bibimbap with a Harissa Twist)

1. Start by marinating your ground beef in soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes so all the flavors soak in.

2. While the beef is marinating, cook your rice and scoop it into a bowl — that’s your base.

3. Next, sauté each veggie one by one with a bit of oil and a pinch of salt. Set them aside so they stay crisp and flavorful.

4. Once the beef is ready, cook it in a little oil until it’s golden brown and tender.

5. Now comes the fun part — arrange all the veggies and beef nicely on top of your rice.

6. Fry an egg (sunny-side up, of course) and place it right in the center like the star it is.

7. Drizzle some harissa sauce on top and add a touch of sesame oil for that extra aroma.

8. Sprinkle sesame seeds to finish it off.

Then mix it all up — because honestly, the messier it gets, the better it tastes. Enjoy! 🍳🔥🍚

02/06/2025

This is your sign to wash your sheets, fold your laundry, and dust your workspace.
Because apparently…
being an adult means no one else will do it for you. 😅

09/05/2025

It’s okay to have hard days. You’re still doing your best—and that’s more than enough. 🖤✨

05/10/2024

Who else enjoys eating steak with a fork and spoon? 😅

06/08/2024

Mag upload nlang kaya ako ng mga recipe? Ang hirap mag video habang nagluluto eh 🤣

22/05/2024