Last August 20, I turned 28. As I’ve done in the past, I’d like to share some of the truths I learned over the last year. If you haven’t read my last year’s post, you can read it here. Before I begin, I would like to say that I’m grateful I’ve reached life this far. … Continue Reading →

I cried. She cried. The odds were stacked against us. We were both unprepared. We almost gave up. That was around 2014 to 2015. In August 2016, we got married. Am I happy that we tied the knot? Yes of course. But the painful experiences we had, it was unforgettable. It forced me to look … Continue Reading →

Some days I spend more time alone thinking about life. I love life. I love that we’re mortals and we don’t know the future. I love that we all want to save someone’s life, especially our loved ones. As much as I love life, there are things I kind of hate, too. Like people hurting … Continue Reading →

To secure the future of his daughter and help his family, he decided to work overseas. It’s a sacrifice. He’s my old friend. I miss him. … A relative confessed that she envies the mid-twenties with stable jobs. She’s in her late twenties and a single mom. All she wanted was to have a stable … Continue Reading →

Junichiro Abe has been working as a seaman for 50 years. That’s right. 50 YEARS! I can only imagine his dedication and love for his work. Not everyone can do that. My father, too, has been a seaman for nearly 30 years (he was the reason I met Mr. Abe). He told me that his … Continue Reading →