Random Feels

25/07/2025

Not everyone needs to know your plans.
Not everyone deserves access to your personal life, your salary, your next move.
Pwede ka namang makisama — pero hindi ibig sabihin kailangan mong i-share lahat.

Privacy is peace.
And in a world full of energy, opinions, and hidden intentions, silence is protection.

Remember:
The more you keep to yourself, the less room there is for outside noise to ruin what you’re building.
Protect your progress.
Hindi lahat ng ngumingiti, masaya para sa’yo.

24/07/2025

Hindi ko kailangan ng taong kayang ibigay sa akin ang lahat ng bagay—hindi pera, hindi regalo, hindi magarbong buhay. Ang kailangan ko ay yung taong kayang iparamdam sa akin, araw-araw, na ako ang pinakaimportante kahit sa simpleng paraan.

Yung taong hindi lang nandiyan kapag madali ang lahat, kundi kasama ko rin sa tahimik at mahirap na mga araw. Yung hindi kailangan ng maraming salita para ipadama na mahalaga ako, dahil ramdam sa kilos, sa oras, at sa presensya niya.

Minsan, hindi sukatan ang dami ng naibibigay. Ang tunay na pagmamahal, makikita sa halaga at prioridad na binibigay sa’yo.

“I don’t need everything—just someone who makes me feel like I am everything.” 💛

24/07/2025

We didn’t stop being friends…
Life just happened.
May mga pangarap tayong hinabol, may mga obligasyong dumating, at may mga pagkakataong kinailangan nating unahin ang “bukas.”

Hindi ako lumayo dahil nakalimot.
Lumayo lang siguro dahil kailangan kong magpatuloy.
But deep inside, I still carry the same heart — the same loyalty — for the friendship we once had.

Remember:
Just because we’re not as present doesn’t mean we’ve stopped caring.
Minsan, adulting just teaches us distance — but not disconnection.

And if you ever need me, I’ll still show up… maybe not always in person, but always in spirit.

23/07/2025

Life is truly hard—no sugarcoating that. There are days when everything feels too heavy, and even just getting through the day feels like a battle. But let this be your gentle reminder: no one expects you to be strong all the time.

It’s okay to pause.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to cry.

You’re human, not a machine. And sometimes, surrendering to the moment is not weakness—it’s wisdom. When things don’t go as planned, don’t blame yourself. Let it be. The detours might just lead you to something far better than what you prayed for.

Be kind to yourself. You’re doing the best you can with what you have, and that’s more than enough. You don’t have to rush healing. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to keep going—even slowly.

“Gentleness is not giving up—it’s allowing your soul to breathe while trusting that better days will find you.” 💛🌿

23/07/2025

I didn’t come into your life to compete.
Hindi ako nandito para ipaglaban ang lugar ko sa mundo mo — lalo na kung ako lang pala ang may gustong manatili.

If my presence feels heavy to you…
If my love becomes a burden instead of comfort…
Then maybe the most loving thing I can do is to let go.

Remember:
Love is not meant to be begged for.
Kapag mas gumaan ang mundo mo nung nawala ako, siguro hindi talaga ako ang para sa’yo.

And that’s okay.
Kahit talo ako sa laban ng pananatili, panalo pa rin ako sa dignidad ng pagbitaw.

22/07/2025

🇵🇭🏆 CHICKENJOY WINS AMERICA’S HEART AGAIN!

For the second straight year, Jollibee’s signature Chickenjoy has been voted the #1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in the United States, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. 🎉

Yes, you read that right — isang tatak-Pinoy ang nanguna sa bansa ng fried chicken! 🍗❤️

From beating giant American brands like Popeyes, KFC, and Chick-fil-A, Chickenjoy has once again proven that Filipino flavor can conquer global taste buds. This isn’t just about fried chicken — this is about Filipino pride, global excellence, and cultural recognition.

📍Fun Fact: Jollibee opened its first U.S. branch in Daly City, California back in 1998. Fast forward to 2025, it’s now a beloved brand across America — not just among Filipinos, but among fried chicken lovers from all walks of life.

Hindi lang ito tagumpay ng isang brand — ito ay tagumpay ng bayan.

To all OFWs, immigrants, and kababayans abroad — this is a reminder that our culture, our flavors, and our stories matter. We are no longer hidden gems waiting to be noticed. We are recognized, celebrated, and loved.

Sa bawat kagat ng Chickenjoy, may kasamang alaala ng bahay, pamilya, at pagkakakilanlan. 🇵🇭

Let this serve as inspiration:
If a humble Filipino chicken recipe can become #1 in America — so can your dreams. Keep going. Keep sharing who you are. The world is ready to taste what you have to offer. 🌍💫

22/07/2025

Payapa ang gabi—tahimik ang paligid, malamig ang simoy ng hangin, at tila natutulog na ang buong mundo. Pero sa kabila ng katahimikan, may isang isip na gising na gising, binabagabag ng tanong, alalahanin, at pangarap na ‘di pa matupad.

Minsan, ang gabi ang tanging sandali kung kailan humihina ang ingay ng mundo, pero lumalakas ang bulong ng puso. At doon natin nararamdaman ang bigat na buong araw nating kinikimkim.

Pero tandaan: kahit magulo ang isipan, may liwanag pa rin sa dilim. Ang bawat gabing puno ng pag-iisip ay patunay na may pinagdadaanan ka—pero mas mahalaga, may nilalabanan ka. At bukas, bagong umaga na naman.

“Rest your body, even if your mind can’t. Healing comes little by little—kahit hindi agad maramdaman.” 🌙✨

22/07/2025

💒 Rain or Shine, Love Finds a Way: The Viral Bulacan Flood Wedding

While most people would reschedule a big event due to bad weather, Jao Verdillo and Jam Aguilar proved that love doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.

📍 On July 22, 2025, in Malolos, Bulacan, this couple tied the knot at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (Barasoain Church) — kahit baha na sa loob ng simbahan.

Floodwaters entered the church due to heavy monsoon rains, but instead of panic or frustration, there was laughter, barefoot guests, and a bride gracefully walking down a water-covered aisle.

Hindi hadlang ang baha sa araw ng kasal — dahil ang puso nila, punong-puno ng pag-ibig at pananampalataya.

This wasn’t just a wedding. It was a powerful reminder of what it means to commit, rain or shine, soaked or dry, problems and all.

Some called it “Crazy Rich Asians vibes.” But this was something more raw, real, and Filipino — where faith, love, and community rose above the storm.

Instead of complaining, people waded through water with joy. The bride and groom didn’t cancel, because love, after all, is not about perfection — it’s about perseverance.

Sa buhay, hindi palaging maaraw. There will be floods — literal or emotional. But when you find someone willing to walk through those waters with you, that’s when you know it’s real.

👉 Hindi kailangang engrande para matawag na matagumpay ang kasal. Minsan, sapat na ang tibay ng loob, ang dasal, at ang taong kasama mong tatawid sa ulan.

May this moment inspire us all:
To be grateful, to push through, and to celebrate the beauty of love — even if it’s not in the most ideal setting.

Because real love shows up… even in the flood. 💙

22/07/2025

Open Letter to Zac Alviz (and to those who are safe and dry today):

Dear Zac,

Umuulan. Roads are flooded. May mga pamilyang nililikas, may mga batang natutulog sa malamig na sahig. Others are anxiously watching the water rise, unsure of what tomorrow brings.

We understand what you meant—comfort is a blessing, and yes, you’ve worked hard for that. It’s okay to be grateful. But in moments like this, when so many are suffering, we hope for a little more pakikiramay, a little more awareness.

While you close your window and sip coffee in peace, some are holding their kids close in evacuation centers. Some are praying their roofs don’t give way.

This isn’t about canceling comfort. It’s about expanding compassion.
Hindi ito tungkol sa pagiging mayaman o mahirap. Ito ay tungkol sa pakikipagkapwa-tao.

Your voice is influential. And when you speak, people listen. That’s powerful—but also sacred. Because words can either uplift or divide.

You don’t have to stop living comfortably—but maybe next time, live with a little more laman in your words. Inspire. Encourage. Magpakatao.

The rain doesn’t choose who it floods. But kindness—kindness can be chosen every single time.

Use your platform to build, not brag. To open hearts, not just windows.

We wish you well, Zac. And we hope next time, we all choose better.

22/07/2025

Sino dito ang lumaki sa ganitong setup? Raise your hand kung namiss mo rin si Lola at ang lutong bahay niya. ✋❤️

“Buhay probinsya: tahimik, payak, pero punong-puno ng pagmamahal.”

This photo brings a flood of memories—of simpler days when we used to sleep side by side on banig or foam, under warm kumot, with the comforting scent of woodsmoke from the kitchen.

In the corner, lola wakes early, tending to the pot before the first light touches the bamboo walls. No alarms, no rush—just a quiet rhythm of life guided by care, tradition, and love.

We didn’t have much, but we had each other. The glow of a gas lamp, the sound of crickets, the warmth of kapwa—these were the things that made us feel rich.

Sometimes, in this fast-paced world, we forget that happiness used to be so simple: shared stories, soft snores at night, and a lola making breakfast before we even opened our eyes.

Nostalgia hits different when you remember who made those quiet moments feel like home.

22/07/2025

🌧️ Not Everyone Has That Privilege

Hindi po lahat may kakayahang bumili ng high-end condo na hindi tulo ang kisame o safe sa baha. While it’s true that good investments pay off, dapat may empathy rin sa mga taong hanggang ngayon ay pilit lang binubuo ang pangarap na magkaroon ng disenteng tahanan.

In times of disaster, what we need is solidarity, not comparison. The real measure of progress is not just comfort, but compassion. You may be safe and dry, but others are struggling — and sometimes, what they need isn’t advice, but understanding.

🌱 If you’re blessed, be kind. Instead of saying “buti na lang,” say “paano ako makakatulong?”

May this remind us: Your peace of mind isn’t just about the walls you live in, but also the heart you live with. 💙

22/07/2025

Whatever was taken from you—be it a person, a dream, a job, an opportunity—know this: God is not blind to your loss. He sees the tears you’ve cried in silence and the strength you’ve tried to hold on to. And in His perfect time, He will restore what was broken… not with the same things, but with something far greater.

Sometimes, the things we lose are just making space for what we truly deserve. Hindi man natin agad maunawaan, pero ang plano ng Diyos ay laging mas mataas, mas malalim, at mas makabuluhan kaysa sa mga nawala.

“When God allows something to be taken, it’s never to leave you empty—but to prepare you for an overflow.”
Be patient. Stay faithful. The best is not behind you—it’s still coming. 🙏✨