My AlDub - Then and Now

July 2015 when I joined Twitter and this was all because of my favorite Love Team - AlDub. “AL” stands for Alden Richards; “DUB” for Yaya Dub, a character from Eat Bulaga Kalyeserye portrayed by no other than Maine Mendoza.

It all started with that unscripted smile from Yaya Dub when she saw Alden on the screen. The smile that gave hope to those hopelessly romantic individuals; happiness to those overseas Filipino workers longing to be with their loved ones; kilig to those elderly ones who never thought that they could be young at heart 💓 again. Thus, Alden and Maine truly are deserving to be called The Phenomenal Love Team.

AlDub most awaited movie, Imagine You and Me, brought a different level of hope to many of their supporters, including myself. Many fans imagined that Alden and Maine will end up together. That their love team from reel will be real. Then came their first tv series, Destined to be Yours, a title that perfectly describe their tandem. When they are together you can feel the magic, you want to believe that destiny is real and that they are destined to be together forever.

But as the saying goes every thing has its end. A dreamer has to wake up from his/her dream and starts to face the reality, and same goes with AlDub.

As their fan I must learn to accept the fact that not all stories have happy ending. Alden and Maine deserve to be happy. They should enjoy the freedom to practice their free will. I must respect their decision if they choose to be with someone else who will complete them.

Alden and Maine have done and still are doing their best to give happiness to people on- cam. In return, I need to give them the privacy that they truly deserve off-cam. I still wish, hope and pray that in the end they will end up together. But for now, together or individually my love and support for them will never waver.

When It Is Better To Say Nothing At All

We often hear people saying "It is better to keep your mouth shut if you have nothing nice to say". This is also one of the million advices most parents tell their kids. And I do agree to what this phrase conveys.

First time in 43 years of existence that I was immensely hurt by a friend's comment. I do not see her often and when one time I saw her, the first thing she said to me was "Tumaba ka" (in English you became fat).

I admit that I am fat, I have gained a lot of weight, but it is not my choice that I became fat. I have been sick lately and one of the medicines I am taking contains steroids. My doctor has explained to me the side-effects of the medicine, whether I like it or not I will really gain weight. I would not really mind the comment if I became fat because I am not cautious of what I eat, but this is not the case 😔.

After that short and unforgettable encounter with my friend, I realized that I should be more careful of what I will say to others. Sometimes, a simple 'Hi', 'Hello', or 'How are you?' is more than enough to brighten another person's day 💖.