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Mood Condition

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A Better Place

March 10th, 2025

Most of you may be wondering how I am these days as I’ve been off the grid for quite some time now. Before, you will see me posting everyday on Facebook and Instagram, but nowadays, I will post only every now and then. I don’t even go online on Facebook and Instagram that often these days.

All I can say is I am in a better place these days. Never been better. Just because you hardly see me online means something is wrong with me. I greatly appreciate my friends who reach out and even ask if “I’m still alive”. Well, I’m alive and kicking!!! Lol! I’m just in that stage where I don’t feel like going online nowadays. But you don’t need to worry about me. Just hit me up and I’ll reply to your messages.

Like I’ve said in my recent posts, I’m in a better place — never been better! All thanks to God and my amazing parents, who love me unconditionally. I know my story hasn’t ended yet, and there’s a long way to go before it ends. I trust God that He has big plans for me, and all will fall into their place in God’s due time.

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My Person

August 21st, 2024

I have this best friend in my life that I call “My Person”. I’ve known her since 2003 or 2004 I believe. She’s one of the best things that ever happened to me. She’s been there for me through the good times and the bad times. A priceless treasure who is real and rare.

Her family is like my second family in Los Baños. I consider her sons as my own sons as well. I call her parents “Tatay” and “Nanay”. I have always felt welcomed whenever I was in their home.

I’m very close to her and she knows practically everything about me. Although we don’t talk that much these days as she’s busy with work and our time differences, we still chat sometimes.

One of the photos here was taken when we went to Cebu and the other one was taken when we went to this café near her place. It was one of the best times that I had with her. If you can still recall it, Joyce, this was one of the most precious moments I had with you! I believe I still have the photos on my iPhone and the videos that we took then.

Even though I’m miles away from you, you can always count on me and I know likewise, that I can always count on you.

I love you to the moon and back!💛💛💛

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It’s not what I have been through in my life that defines my past, it’s how I got through it that has made me the person I am today.

I have been through a lot of struggles and challenges in the past. I thought I would never overcome them, however, I’m still here… Breathing and still alive. For that I will be forever grateful to God for never leaving my side.

I could say that I’m a completely different version of myself than I was in the past. Thankful for the struggles and challenges I’ve overcome as if not, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. A better “Ally”, honed by my life changing situations and challenges.

I’m looking at the brighter side of life… Thinking that everything happens for a reason and those struggles and challenges are given to me by God to test my faith in Him.

Still thankful, grateful, and blessed and counting my blessings. I will always be gifted and blessed

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You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens.

Do know that everything happens for a reason and what you are praying for will all happen in God’s perfect timing. You just have to focus on the now, let it all go, and believe that fate and destiny will bring you to whoever and wherever you’re headed to.

Sending a contagious smile to brighten up your day and have an amazing day! 💛💛💛

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Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself… How did I get through all of this?

Never ever lose hope. Hope is what keeps us going each day wishing that tomorrow will be a better day if today is not that good. Always think positively and hope that better days are coming.

Look at me. I was supposed to come here to Canada before the Pandemic to study here, however, I got to stay in the Philippines because of the Pandemic. Then something happened two years ago ~ a life changing situation. I thought I wouldn’t get over it or survive that storm but here I am, still alive and breathing. I had good times though in the medical facility with the staff and fellow patients which I will always treasure.

I’m now in a better place, in my dream destination since last year. Hopefully and I’m praying fervently that this will be my “final destination”.

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Someday, everything will make sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.

Indeed, everything happens for a reason. Always look at the brighter side of life and keep thinking positively. Think that better days are coming. Whatever you’re going through is temporary. You will overcome whatever struggles, pain, challenges, and roadblocks that come your way. God won’t let you experience all of those if He knows that you can’t overcome them.

Keep walking with faith in God and towards the righteous path. Believe that life is an amazing journey and life is beautiful and always cherish the priceless moments you have. Because when they’re gone, all you are left are bitter sweet moments.

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Beautiful souls recognize beautiful souls. Keep being genuine, your people will find you.

Keep being your authentic self especially if you have a beautiful soul. You are a priceless gem that is real and rare. Let go of people who don’t deserve you as you deserve much better treatment from people who recognize your beautiful soul. It’s just gonna be a waste of your time, energy, effort, and peace of mind as well if you don’t let them go. You deserve to be happy with people who are “your tribe”. Be with people who ignite your flame and make you become a better version of yourself.

Sending a contagious smile your way to brighten your day and have an amazing week! 💛💛💛

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I’m an only child or an “unica hija” in Spanish. My childhood dream was to become a doctor. However, a devastating event happened on my fourth year in medical school, hence, I decided to drop out of medical school. I have only completed my junior internship.

Looking back, I have no regrets as I believe it was not my calling. I’m happy now and that is what really matters, right?

I’m contented with what I have and I’m at peace knowing that I’m here with my parents who love me unconditionally.

I have decided to take up Medical and Health Office Administrator Work Study Program in Ontario College of Business and Technology so that I can apply whatever I have learned during my medical school days.

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Be the reason someone feels welcomed, seen, heard, valued, loved, and supported.

It’s exhilarating when someone feels welcomed, seen, heard, valued, loved, and supported. No amount of money can ever replace that feeling. You will truly feel bliss if someone makes you feel that way.

I have always given that to everyone that I have met. My nickname now which is “Ally” means friend. You will always find a friend in me. I will welcome you with open arms.

I’m more of a giver than a taker. Sometimes, I would think that maybe I’m giving too much. But that’s me. Loving someone doesn’t mean it should be reciprocated. That’s what you call “unconditional love” which let me reiterate, I’ve learned from my parents.

With that being said, sending a contagious smile your way to brighten up your day, beautiful people, and have an amazing day!

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One day you will realize that after all the battles you’ve fought, all the storms that you have survived and every mountain you have climbed, you’ve always had the strength to make it through life’s journey.

I’ve realized this for a long time. My life is a never ending battle of struggles, hardships, and storms, however, I’m still here in God’s paradise. I know that God will never give me any of these if He knew that I can’t survive them. Maybe I have a mission here on earth. I believe spreading the words of God to make our world a better place to live in for all of us is one of my missions. I consider myself a warrior of God or an Angel walking in His paradise.

People tell me that I’m a good person and that I have a beautiful soul. That’s one of my positive traits.

If you’re going through a crisis in your life, PRAY! Pray fervently and God will listen to your prayers. He may not give you the answers to your prayers but do know if that’s the case, He has other plans for you. Always trust God’s plans!

Sending a contagious smile to brighten your day and have an amazing day!

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Mindset. It’s all about mindset. From the moment you wake up to the moment you rest your head at night. Everything is up to you. Your emotions, your thoughts, your perceptions, your reactions. Every moment.

I believe a proper mindset is important. This vision board I have created helps a lot in my way of thinking. I look at it in the morning upon waking up and at night before sleeping.

I also pray after waking up and before going to bed because I believe in the power of prayers. God has been good to me so far. There are still unanswered prayers but I’m patiently waiting for His plans for me.

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The biggest lesson I’ve learned is: It is okay. It is okay for me to be kind to myself. It’s okay to be wrong. It’s okay to get mad. It’s okay to be flawed. It’s okay to be happy. It’s okay to move on. ~ Hayley Williams

I love my flaws and imperfections. I’ve always believed that nobody is perfect. It’s part of being human.

I was not okay for a few weeks, however, I feel better now. Thank God for that!

Life indeed moves on for all of us. I choose to be happy and being here in Canada is amazing as I’m with my parents who love me unconditionally. I learned that from them.

Have an amazing day!

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Be optimistic. Think that great things are coming. No matter what you’re currently going through, think “there’s so much to look forward to.”

I cried again when I attended the mass at St. Francis Xavier Parish Church yesterday. It was really hard to not release my emotions and I was holding back my tears.

I know that after every storm, we look for the rainbow. That’s my way of thinking.

Currently, my doctor has given me another mood stabilizer as I was having excessive body tremors due to the high dosage of my mood stabilizer. She reduced it to just one tablet per day.

I had a good sleep last night and I believe this new mood stabilizer has positive effects on me.

Thank you so much, God for this! I know you really take good care of your children. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Have an amazing week! 💛💛💛

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You can’t really begin to appreciate life until it has knocked you down a few times. You can’t really begin to appreciate love until your heart has been broken. And you can’t really begin to appreciate happiness until you’ve known sadness. Once you’ve walked through these valleys, the view from the mountain top is breathtaking. ✨✨✨

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Happiness starts within. Our home in the Philippines is an eclectic / Mediterranean style home ~ very colorful with two murals painted on the living room wall and on the terrace wall. 🎨

This is the reason as well why I have a very colorful vision board located on the left side of my bed here in Canada. It keeps me motivated each day. 💯

Do things that will make you happy. If you will ask me what I do to stay happy, I usually go around our neighborhood and go to a park nearby. At the park, I see people walking their dogs and parents watching their children play in the playground. I also listen to music, read a book, and walk in the trail. I’m a nature lover! These are some of my happy pills! ♥️♥️♥️ Happiness overload, indeed! 💯💯💯

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I’ve been on a hiatus on social media for quite some time. It’s just one of those “stages of my life” that I wanted to take a break and go to Milky Way. On second thought, not that far, probably until Venus only.

I know it’s okay not to be okay sometimes, what matters most is that we pray to God that all our burdens will be lifted ~ for Him to help us out during struggles in our lives.

I still have prayers that are left unanswered, but I’m patiently waiting for God to grant my prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻