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  🌸 “Pinalaki Ako ng Daisy Siete” — Kaya Get Get Aw, Laban Laban!” A Love Letter to the Kids Raised by Noontime Drama, Tanghalian Memories, and the Queens of Afternoon TV Before we had Netflix. Before “K-drama marathon” was even a thing. Before we learned the words “mental health,” “toxic,” or “self-love”... We had Daisy Siete . We had SexBomb Girls . We had drama at tanghali — ang pinakaunang teleserye ng puso natin. 🧃🥄 Tanghalian Time Was Sacred Time Remember those days? You’d come home from school sweaty, sunburned, and stressed from reciting the Panatang Makabayan . Your Nanay or Lola would serve you a plate of rice, tuyo, or hotdog — maybe pancit canton kung galante — while Eat Bulaga! blasted from the TV. And right after noontime showtime? Boom. Daisy Siete. And just like that, you’re not just eating lunch. You’re entering a world full of heartbreak, sisterhood, sabunutan, and sequins. A world where girls in heels fought for their dreams — and won . 💃 ...

What Time is It? ADVENTURE TIME! — 10 Powerful Life Lessons from the Land of Ooo For over a decade, Adventure Time taught us that growing up doesn’t mean giving up wonder, and that even in a land of magic, candy kingdoms, and talking dogs, real-life struggles still exist. At its core, this cartoon is an emotional journey about friendship, identity, trauma, forgiveness, and the messy beauty of life. Here are 10 life lessons that struck me from Finn, Jake, and their friends: 1. You’re allowed to feel everything, even the bad stuff. Finn, the brave adventurer, is often seen as fearless. But throughout the series, we see him feel grief, heartbreak, confusion, and guilt — and he lets himself feel those things. In a world where we're expected to "man up" or "move on," Adventure Time tells us: it's okay to sit with your feelings. It's part of being human (even if you're a human raised by dogs). 2. People are complicated. Don’t expect them to always...

Kapag Hindi Na Ako Matalino, May Silbi Pa Ba Ako? A love letter to every overachiever who's also the family's quiet survivor. “Kids who grow up with people telling them they’re smart become extremely vulnerable when they think they’re no longer useful.” — Anna, Korean drama starring Bae Suzy Some quotes don’t just make you pause—they hold a mirror to your soul. This was one of them. Because if you grew up in a typical Filipino household, being the “matalino” often felt like your entire identity. Your brilliance wasn’t just celebrated—it was expected. It was your currency. Your armor. Your ticket out. But no one talks about what happens when life humbles you. When your shine fades. When you no longer know who you are without the medals, the praise, the “ikaw na naman ang top.” No one talks about how lonely it feels when you’re no longer the child prodigy, but just a person. Still breathing, still trying, still aching. The Gift That Became a Burden You ...

Between Deadlines and Dreams: Why I’m Finishing This MBA Even When I’m Tired Let me be honest. I’m exhausted. Not just physically, but emotionally. Mentally. Spiritually. Right now, I’m staring at a half-written thesis, a blinking cursor, and a coffee cup that’s been reheated three times. I’m not here to glamorize the grind. I’m here to tell you that this is hard . And some days, I question why I even started this MBA journey in the first place. But here’s the truth: I will finish it. Not just because I started it—but because I deserve to see myself cross that finish line. This degree isn’t just a title. It’s a testimony. A testimony that I showed up—after office hours, in between deadlines, even while carrying personal battles no one else could see. It’s a testimony of every sleepless night I spent juggling work, life, and academic responsibilities. Of every moment I doubted my capacity, only to find strength I didn’t know I had. And it’s a quiet reminder that while the jo...

  Plants vs. Zombies: Things I Have Learned from Working in the Government (Part 2) The Sunflowers, the Wall-nuts, and the Long Game of Public Service Congratulations! You’ve made it to the next wave. The zombies are still coming, the lawnmower’s still your last resort, and here you are—still standing, still planting. When I started in government back in 2017 , I had no idea that I was stepping into a real-life version of Plants vs. Zombies . I came in hopeful, ready to plant sunflowers and light up the system, only to realize that some of us don’t even get proper soil to grow in. In this battlefield, plantilla positions are like the mighty Wall-nuts—secure, immovable, and given time to root. Meanwhile, we Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers are expected to perform in the same sun-scorched lawn, with no armor, and sometimes not even a shovel. We don't have the same benefits. We're not always called "government employees." But like the peashoot...

“Kailan Ka Gagraduate?” at Iba Pang Tanong na Nakaka-Stress Tuwing Family Reunion Ah yes, the classic family reunion: may handaan, may tita, may karaoke, at siyempre… may interrogation. Let’s be real — hindi pa man nakakaupo, may tatlong tanong na agad na bumabanat: "Kailan ka gagraduate?" "May jowa ka na?" "Tumataba ka, ah?" 😮 Triggered ka? Kasi totoo.   🎯 The Great Filipino Q&A You Didn’t Ask For 1. “Kailan ka gagraduate?” Translation: May direction ba buhay mo, iho/iha? Gusto mong sagutin ng, “Tita, kung alam ko lang din po, e di sana graduate na ko.” Sometimes they say it with concern, sometimes with judgment. Pero either way, nakaka-pressure. Ang hindi nila alam, baka dumadaan ka sa mental breakdown, shifting of courses, thesis crisis, o simpleng burnout. Tip : Sagutin ng confident smile at sabihin, “Soon po. Malapit na. Sa tamang panahon, parang love life nyo rin.” 2. “May boyfriend/girlfriend ka na ba?” Mas ki...

Life Beyond the Competition: What Adler Taught Me About Self-Worth There was a time I couldn’t help but compare myself to others — in school, at work, even in how quickly I achieved certain milestones. Like many of us, I fell into the quiet belief that life was some kind of race, and if I wasn’t ahead, then I must be behind. But reading The Courage to Be Disliked — which unpacks the psychology of Alfred Adler through a dialogue between a philosopher and a youth — shifted that narrative for me. One of the book’s most profound messages is simple yet radical: "Life is not a competition." This struck me hard, especially in a world where we're taught to keep score — grades, likes, salaries, timelines. Adler challenges all of that. 🌀 The Problem with the Pursuit of Superiority Adler believed all people have an innate desire to feel significant. He called it the pursuit of superiority — not superiority over others, but a striving to improve oneself. Yet, as the...