family
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It’s not about the Flowers
I love flowers. I fill our home with flowers. Even when I didn’t have my own place, I bought myself flowers all the time. My love for flowers began back in 6th grade. We had a three-day retreat, then when we came back to school, our school surprised us with our parents waiting for us.… Continue reading
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About time
Time is funny. It’s like each time I look in the mirror, I see a different person. The first time I looked, I saw this girl with fear in her eyes, she had just found out she was pregnant. The next time I looked, I saw the same girl, but she did not seem so… Continue reading
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May 10, 2023
I remember my lolo telling me when I was younger that the most painful thing anyone can make us feel is disappointment. This sentence has been sitting in my drafts for almost two years now. I loved being pregnant. Although terrifying, I also loved giving birth. And most of all, I love being a mom.… Continue reading
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Dreamt of an angel
Mark visited me in my dream the other night. I woke up feeling so light and heavy at the same time. That dream was full of symbolism, but I won’t go into the other parts. I feel like I have to share what I saw and felt when Mark was in it. So here goes.… Continue reading
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Dear Amelia
This week, it was just us two. It was lovely. We settled into our own little routine quite naturally. I love our every day together. Our home is filled with peace, love, laughter… and chaos here and there. It’s the best. Amelia, you are growing up so fast. Recently, we have been working on you… Continue reading
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Come out and play
I’m allowing myself to feel. I will let my logical mind rest, and pet my demons. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to them, let alone shared our conversation with you. It’s been hard these past few months. Ever since I got back from the Philippines, it’s like I’ve been in a roller coaster… Continue reading
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My mom
My mom is the epitome of strength. When I was in fifth grade, she moved to the U.S. for work, leaving her whole life in the Philippines. She was 35. In the Philippines, she was a stay-at-home mom. Here, she’s a career woman. Her first job was as a caregiver. She then made her way… Continue reading
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Baked Tahong & Inihaw na Liempo
“Gigisingin ako ni Margaux at Anton bukas, 6am”. My best friend sent me a video of my dad telling him that my younger brother and I are going to wake him up tomorrow at 6 am. He is drunk. It’s 3 am back home. My dad stayed up all night to drink with my brothers… Continue reading
About Me
Hello, I’m Margaux.
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