On Negative Emotions
I realized recently that as I grow older, my tolerance for bullshit and noise, literal and otherwise, has constantly diminished. Impressing others and pretending to care … Continue reading On Negative Emotions
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It’s Okay Not to be Happy
I’m a pretty neurotic person. Worrying about anything–from the possibility of having an aneurysm to whether I cooked the meat well enough to whether I’m good enough to doubting the soundness of having a kid and making him/her live in the … Continue reading It’s Okay Not to be Happy
The Leak
Because every day I learn more and more little things about my husband. – Continue reading The Leak
Is Happiness Bad?
Timmy’s dad frequently teased him that he lost his edge when he started to become happy. That is, when we started being in a relationship. In his defense, we used to be so much darker. Or at least had no … Continue reading Is Happiness Bad?
If I Could Go Back in Time and Talk to the Younger, Awkward-er Me
Trump just attacked Syria. I try not to think about it. But I do. These thoughts concerning the possibility of a third world war got me … Continue reading If I Could Go Back in Time and Talk to the Younger, Awkward-er Me
Minimalism and Dreams
I am a minimalist. Normally I wouldn’t use such a popular label onto myself, but that is what would accurately describe my lifestyle right now. It … Continue reading Minimalism and Dreams
What It’s Really Like to Ice Skate for the First Time
If there is one thing Timmy is way better than I am at (except buffets), that is ice skating. During beecation last April, he showed me how it was possible to glide across the ice without injuring someone/dislocating a little … Continue reading What It’s Really Like to Ice Skate for the First Time
Post-Being Together Blues
I miss being with Timmy. It’s as if everything is duller without him by my side. But I don’t want to write a sad post. Timmy won’t like that. Timmy would rather laugh and make fun of…of…hell, everyone. We practically … Continue reading Post-Being Together Blues
How to Ignore Someone You Love and Completely Fail
There were four times I consciously tried to ignore Timmy: twice when we were separated by almost 9000 miles, twice when we were less than an arm’s length away. Unless there are more instances where I unconsciously made him felt … Continue reading How to Ignore Someone You Love and Completely Fail
What it’s REALLY Like Dating a White Man (No, it’s NOT like Winning the Lottery)
At least, not in the way you’re thinking. Before we were even officially in a relationship, I knew dating Timmy, a white American, would be quite a shock to the people around me. Philippines is not as diverse as the … Continue reading What it’s REALLY Like Dating a White Man (No, it’s NOT like Winning the Lottery)
Long Distance Movie Date #1: I Love You Phillip Morris
A few months since we’ve been together, I’ve wanted to try watching a movie with Timmy. However, I felt shy asking him to do it because we’ve both never tried it before. What if it turns out to be awful? … Continue reading Long Distance Movie Date #1: I Love You Phillip Morris
