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Tahan na.
Recently, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I went home to the Philippines for a week to watch my best friend walk down the aisle. I spent ten days in Manila with my two-year-old daughter. That entire trip was transformative. I needed it for many reasons, but for now, I want Continue reading
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Resilience & Kindness
This question comes at the perfect time. I just started graduate school last month, and one of my first assignments was to ask ten people to share a moment when they felt I was at my best. Reading through their responses was humbling, emotional, and eye-opening. A word that came up again and again was Continue reading
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Without Announcement
The past is my safe space.It asks nothing of me and holds no surprises.No matter how much I pray, or hope, or manifest,there is nothing more I can change. There is a silent power in looking back to say,you have no hold on me anymore. Although deep down that is a lie,because I find comfort Continue reading
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My brothers
I have two brothers. The older one is Miguel, but I call him Kuya. He went home to the Philippines for the weekend to pick up his family and move them to America. This is one of the biggest moments of my brother’s life, and I’m so proud of him. The same weekend, I received Continue reading
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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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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
About Me
Hello, I’m Margaux.
The Whole 9 Yards 