In my last post, I shared Dondon & Margaux’s telenovela-ish love story. I think everyone who has read it agree that it was a pretty epic how they serendipitously found each other again despite all the seeming obstacles. DISCLAIMER: I usually write my articles- in two-part series. But their experiences are so poignant, so relatable and so and enriching that I couldn’t … [Read more...]
Learning and Living Vicariously through Other People's Dreams, Questions & Experiences
Adulting 112: On Living Happily Ever After by Dondon & Margaux Atayde
I met Dondon and Margaux in this youth group called Luke 18. Our ties with each other continued way past that though. Dondon’s sister, Booboo and Margaux’s brother, Boogie are two of my best friends. Dondon was my boss for a few years and Margaux and I are currently business partners. We chose them to be our godparents for our wedding and I’m godmother to two … [Read more...]
Adulting 108: A Series of Unfortunate Events- On Overcoming Blindness by Verchie Totanes (Part II)
In the previous post, Verchie shared how he lost his vision and overcame a growing feeling of sadness and helplessness by focusing on the people around him. This week, he shares more about his experience and his road to recovery.. ON FINDING MY OWN HAPPINESS I remember one of my friends saying, “I cannot remove the pain or make you happy now. But if I can lessen your … [Read more...]
Adulting 108: A Series of Unfortunate Events- On Overcoming Blindness by Verchie Totanes
I met Verchie Totanes in college. I knew him as this chill, likeable guy, but we weren’t really very close. What’s funny is that we only started really talking years later on Facebook. What struck me about Verchie was how tenaciously positive he was even though his condition was so mind-wrackingly uncertain. We were always taught in our different theo, philo and psych … [Read more...]
Adulting 104: A Letter to My Twenty-Year Old Self (Part II) – by Moe Villamor
So here's the continuation of Moe's letter. In this part, he dedicates one whole section to his shining beacon of goodness: ME! And I didn't even have to coerce or bribe him to write it! (Ok, fine. There was emotional blackmail involved. :P). Seriously, really good stuff! Make sure you read until the end! :P When you pray for rain, you have to deal … [Read more...]