Hugs, Val

Dear You,

IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK.

I know you're hurting. I know how difficult this thing is for you. You may think that you've made wrong decisions AGAIN. You may feel stupid for letting "history repeat itself", but hey, cliche as it may sound, but everything happens for a reason. The purpose of all these things will be revealed to you as soon as YOU ARE READY to see it. Right now, just, EMBRACE THE EMOTION. Feel it. Let your heart be broken. Nothing wrong with that. It happens. Soon, after all the pain, you'll realize HOW HAPPY BEING HAPPY IS. Don't try to cover up the pain, the more you do, the more it becomes eager to show itself. Let it be. 

I know you have worries. I know you have been thinking too much. I won't tell you to stop worrying coz I know it's hard to do. But, I'll tell you what, you don't have control over everything, but YOU HAVE CONTROL OVER SOME THINGS. So why not focus on those, and work them out? If you keep on thinking how they could get through, you yourself would not get through. Let them see things with their own eyes. Let them work on the things they have control over, just as you should work on yours. Just trust that they can do it; that's all they need. That's all you can do for them.

I know you're sad. I know how much you want to cry, and I know that you don't understand why those tears just won't come out. Relax. Maybe not now, maybe not yet. Maybe your heart can still handle it. Isn't that a good news? You've always been a crybaby, but look at you now, no tears. You're handling things well. You're handling things with grace. 

You're doing great, don't worry.



Hugs,
Val

Friday's Letters

Love,love,love!!

Dear Self,
Thank you for giving time to yourself last weekend. You had an awesome time with your friends, indeed. :) You should always remember to pause and give yourself a break every once in a while. :)


Dear College Friends,
I couldn't believe we were the 'last man standing' in that restau-bar, talking until 4am! Basically about everything, from culture, to gender, to education, to Philippines, to beer, to boyfriend, to gays and lesbians, to UP, to studies, to work, to life.... and an endless list of things. :) Cheers to a wonderful friendship! Cheers to your studies Dujie and Jelly! Cheers to the Philippines! Cheers to life! :)


Dear Mama,
I appreciate that very short but meaningful conversation we had over lunch this morning. It seldom happens, and it's well-appreciated. I hope we can have more of those talks. I love you. :)


Dear Work,
It was a busy week, but thank you for making me accomplish such big tasks! :) Also, classes are opening next week. Please be good to me. :)


Dear Graduate School,
Please be nice to me this sem. I'm looking forward to new activities, discussions, ideas and lessons that you would give me on the next five months. :)


Dear Hex Hall Trilogy,
You made me fall in love with Archer, and be sarcastic with Sophie. I loved Jenna and Cal so much, too!! :)


Dear Weekend,
Bring it on! :)


Always,
Val

Friday's Letters

Dear Week, 
Thank you for being a little tough. You made me cry a lot and I think I needed that. You also made me forget to work at night and just lie down on my bed to read. Refreshing.


Dear Mr. Rick Riordan, (Percy Jackson,Annabeth,and the rest of the Olympus),
Thanks for keeping me company for the entire week. Your four exciting quests made me realize that challenges, no matter how tough they are, can be overcome.


Dear TJ and Sir EJ,
Thanks for laughing while I was crying and making me feel that I did the right thing.


Dear Students,
The last week of summer classes was well-spent, and the entire semester was awesome. Thank you!


Dear Sweetness,Tenderness,Kindness,Smiles, and Love Words,
Please continue pouring me with yourselves, and make me an instrument in spreading you to everyone.


Yours,
Val