old photos taken at our Lola Toyang's house in Seaview. myself,and the cousins and of course,Lola Toyang..
i think i was 17 by then..just started my 1st year in college.
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{inspired by Joseph Galliano's book: Dear Me; A letter to your 16 year old self with excerpts from Annie Lennox and other inspiring people}
Dear Me,
Breathe.. Its ok to not be in a rush and be too black and white about the world around you. Life is too short and before you know it, these moments pass you by. Breathe, enjoy the moment. Pause. Feel. Do not over think life's seemingly harsh events. These are your education to get where you want to be.
Do not kiss frogs because there's a promise they become princes. They dont. They are frogs forever.
But do not be too harsh o yourself for mistakes you have done. They will serve as your template on what not to do next time.
And even if you know some people will hurt you for being there in your life, engage and embrace them. The moments that they were there and they made you happy is still worth it for the bad taste they leave in your mouth afterwards. Always always remember the good times. They count. A lot.
Take videos of everyone, and most esp your Papa. We know your penchant for photos and keeping them (sadly we know the great fire in the Linao house has past), but videos are great to hear and remember how they act,they laugh and their expressions. While photos are interpreted by the viewer, videos are spoonfed to you,how they are,and how they act, a glimpse of their character in a few minutes given in a situation. Interview them. {Suggestion: interview your Papa. Video record it,and ask him questions you've been wanting to know from him. Keep it. For your sake keep it,with all your might. That will keep you in good stead,my child.}
Solicit people's/friends/love ones' opinion. No one is an island. Not even you.
Watch out for your dearest best friend,K. She is one of the strongest constants in your life. Hail,storm,and sunny seasons. But do not expect her to go with technology (computer related). She cant be perfect,hahaha. But she is there where she matters and where she is needed from thick to thin brows,jeans and waist, she is there. ALWAYS.
Do not be a cynic on relationships just because someone hurt you. You will find the greatest man who will truly love ad appreciate you even at your worst. He is just coming give it 8 years later.
And for everything else, keep up the good work. Your love for your family and your love for your friends will keep you strong and steady at times when you feel you are away and alone.
Love,
YOU.
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If you had a chance to write to your 16 year old self, what will it say?
A letter to my 16 year old self
{inspired by Joseph Galliano's book: Dear Me; A letter to your 16 year old self with excerpts from Annie Lennox and other inspiring people}
Dear Me,
Breathe.. Its ok to not be in a rush and be too black and white about the world around you. Life is too short and before you know it, these moments pass you by. Breathe, enjoy the moment. Pause. Feel. Do not over think life's seemingly harsh events. These are your education to get where you want to be.
Do not kiss frogs because there's a promise they become princes. They dont. They are frogs forever.
But do not be too harsh o yourself for mistakes you have done. They will serve as your template on what not to do next time.
And even if you know some people will hurt you for being there in your life, engage and embrace them. The moments that they were there and they made you happy is still worth it for the bad taste they leave in your mouth afterwards. Always always remember the good times. They count. A lot.
Take videos of everyone, and most esp your Papa. We know your penchant for photos and keeping them (sadly we know the great fire in the Linao house has past), but videos are great to hear and remember how they act,they laugh and their expressions. While photos are interpreted by the viewer, videos are spoonfed to you,how they are,and how they act, a glimpse of their character in a few minutes given in a situation. Interview them. {Suggestion: interview your Papa. Video record it,and ask him questions you've been wanting to know from him. Keep it. For your sake keep it,with all your might. That will keep you in good stead,my child.}
Solicit people's/friends/love ones' opinion. No one is an island. Not even you.
Watch out for your dearest best friend,K. She is one of the strongest constants in your life. Hail,storm,and sunny seasons. But do not expect her to go with technology (computer related). She cant be perfect,hahaha. But she is there where she matters and where she is needed from thick to thin brows,jeans and waist, she is there. ALWAYS.
Do not be a cynic on relationships just because someone hurt you. You will find the greatest man who will truly love ad appreciate you even at your worst. He is just coming give it 8 years later.
And for everything else, keep up the good work. Your love for your family and your love for your friends will keep you strong and steady at times when you feel you are away and alone.
Love,
YOU.
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If you had a chance to write to your 16 year old self, what will it say?
14 comments:
Nice one! Hmm I don't really know what to say... I will try this exercise. Thanks Chel =)
oh, you just made me cry! this is lovely chelo!
wouldn't it be great if we could just reach behind us and tell our younger selves what we know now? i know i could have saved myself a lot of heartache. but then again, the things we went through did make us who we are now. joys, sorrows, regrets, triumphs, disasters - they've all been woven into the fabric of our being. and you are such a lovely work of art. =)
Chel, I am really moved by this. Yeah--I wonder what I will say to my 16-year old self. There is probably a whole lot! I wish there was really this time-machine that can take us back to old times and allow us to advise our old self of what to do and what not to do.
This is a beautiful entry! Thank you so much for sharing.
LOVE this, CHEL! i might write one for my 16-year-old self. :D
Nice one! Hmm I don't really know what to say... I will try this exercise. Thanks Chel =)
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hi che;-) its a wonderful reflection about the years that passed;-) try it;-)
oh, you just made me cry! this is lovely chelo!
wouldn't it be great if we could just reach behind us and tell our younger selves what we know now? i know i could have saved myself a lot of heartache. but then again, the things we went through did make us who we are now. joys, sorrows, regrets, triumphs, disasters - they've all been woven into the fabric of our being. and you are such a lovely work of art. =)
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hi patricia, its great to see how far weve growna nd learned so many things along the way..maybe we shall tell our younger selves to still choose the same paths because youre right,we become who we are now;-) thanks for saying that im a work of art..YOU are in my eyes and heart too;-)you are one ART of a friend;-)
Chel, I am really moved by this. Yeah--I wonder what I will say to my 16-year old self. There is probably a whole lot! I wish there was really this time-machine that can take us back to old times and allow us to advise our old self of what to do and what not to do.
This is a beautiful entry! Thank you so much for sharing.
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hi Liz..you should try this too..maybe youd be telling yourself some wonderful insights of which paths to take the next time;-) im sure when you do, you wont change everything because there are lessons we learned along the way that were great and substantial to our current lives;-) *hugs* thanks Liz;-)
LOVE this, CHEL! i might write one for my 16-year-old self. :D
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try it Pie;-) i wanna read yours;-)
16 ko kay 1st year in college. i would have told myself nga magtinarong. hehehe. but then again, i enjoyed every moment and if it were not for the mistakes i made, i probably would have been more reckless now.
thanks for sharing. i would imagine all the boys waiting on you, you are pretty and charming. look at that smile.aube
16 ko kay 1st year in college. i would have told myself nga magtinarong. hehehe. but then again, i enjoyed every moment and if it were not for the mistakes i made, i probably would have been more reckless now.
thanks for sharing. i would imagine all the boys waiting on you, you are pretty and charming. look at that smile.aube
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Chi, we all had some past one way or another,and all these are stepping stones for us in our 'wiser and more mature ' realms..True gyud,what matters most is weve done all the mistakes and we know what not to do next time around..
Waaah, there was a time (a short wondow) where i had an endless string of male attention during these times (bec. i was the president of our youth club)..but i was too in love with one guy. the rest did not matter. oh well, we learn along the way;-)
love it, chel. *hugs* i don't think i can write a letter to myself. ako na lang basahon akong karaan na diary na hello kitty with matching lock. hihihi.
love it, chel. *hugs* i don't think i can write a letter to myself. ako na lang basahon akong karaan na diary na hello kitty with matching lock. hihihi.
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i want to know and read what you will write to yourself,jane..i have a diary too, but its different years after and we know what we know now..
i miss u,jinjin..;-)
Wow...sixteen? I was so happy to be in college. Everything was new, it's like a reset button. I hated being fifteen. Lol!
I like this. It's a great way to look back Chel. :)
Wow...sixteen? I was so happy to be in college. Everything was new, it's like a reset button. I hated being fifteen. Lol!
I like this. It's a great way to look back Chel. :)
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thanks,Flly;-) its really great to look back no? you should do something like this;-) i miss you filly billy;-)
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