Hello everyone!
Hope all are safe and well!
In just two days, it will be my special day. I'm on the 4th day of counting down to my birthday, something I started a few days ago, even if I don’t have any grand plans this year.
I remember last year, I gifted myself with a solo trip to El Nido, Palawan. It was something I planned and saved up for, and I even wrote a blog about it on Worldmappin. That El Nido Island Adventure was truly unforgettable. The sea, the skies, the feeling of freedom, it was one of the best gifts I gave to myself. ☺️❤️
But this year is completely different.
I’m stuck in Luzon because of the typhoon. I can’t go home. I can’t plan any trip. I’m jobless now, and honestly, it still feels heavy sometimes. I left my work and my life in Cebu because I was brokenhearted. I couldn't take it anymore, seeing my ex, trying to survive each day with the pain. I had to leave. I stayed in Cebu for more than 10 years, but staying longer only prolonged my own suffering.
That’s why I went home to Leyte. No job. Just me, healing and figuring things out.
And then unexpectedly, someone came into my life. I told him honestly that I didn’t want a relationship anymore. I didn’t want to fall in love again. I didn’t want to dream of a wedding or building a life with someone. But he stayed. He told me he couldn’t promise I wouldn’t cry or get hurt but he would do everything to be a good partner. We would help each other, support each other, and build a life together.
And that’s what brought me to Manila. He came here, and I followed. So far, he’s done what he said, he’s wiped away my tears and slowly eased the pain in my heart. And now, I can truly say I’m happier than I was before. Happier than I was with my ex. ☺️❤️
He’s going abroad soon, and I won’t be staying long in Manila. Once he leaves, I’ll go back to Leyte and start a small business. That’s how we plan to build our life. I’ll work on our dreams here, while he works for our future abroad. He has so many plans for us, and I’m holding on to those dreams with him.
So even though this birthday feels simple and quiet, it’s filled with hope. I may not be traveling or celebrating like before, but I know this is still a meaningful chapter in my life. ☺️❤️
I pray that this relationship lasts. I pray that God continues to bless us. And I pray that I continue to heal, grow, and find joy in this new beginning. ☺️❤️🙏
Have a Blessed Friday everyone! 😀😀😀💖💖💖
Thank You Lord for the blessings and love!
Be grateful in every little/simple things and you’ll find happiness you ever wanted! 😀😀😀
Everyday is worth to be grateful of!
Praying for the safety and wellness of all.
Heal Our Land Oh God!
Lovelots,
@shikika