#Crazy Hindi Joke

[f1angelz]

filo girly request for oscar 🧍🏻‍♀️🫶🏼

im thinking of a scenario where reader is part of a love team and oscar gets jealous or she gets questions when shes on a show it interview about him and they love her and oscar together if a fc is needed i love atasha mulach's vibe

𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆���� — oscar piastri x reader

summary: oscar’s girlfriend is a celebrity and has an on-screen partner. when she gets asked about her and oscar’s relationship during an interview, what is she gonna say?

content warnings: none, just fluff. (not proofread sorry </3)

this fic contains tagalog phrases and words highlighted in italics. for non-filipino readers, translations are provided in small text. *(mahal = love)

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It’s 3 in the morning in Silverstone, and Oscar couldn’t sleep.

Maybe it’s because he arrived a few hours ago and can’t bring himself to rest, or maybe it’s because his girlfriend had an interview on the other side of the globe.

Oscar’s girlfriend is a celebrity in the Philippines, Y/N Y/L/N. She’s had multiple projects, endorsements, and films that have also gone global. Before getting into this relationship, Oscar knew the consequences that he would have to face— long distance, media, and other factors.

But he loved her. That’s what mattered the most, right?

Not until Y/N recently had a TV series that went viral, as she was paired with one of the most famous actors in Filipino TV. Their chemistry was undeniable— weeks after her TV series was released, she was all over the news along with her on-screen partner. There were fan accounts, edits, and even fanfiction about them.

Everytime a new post was written about them, Oscar’s jealousy grew. Although Y/N always reassured him that it was strictly on-screen, He really couldn’t help it.

Oscar’s thoughts stopped when he felt his phone vibrate on his chest.

my love 💞: hi, mahal! i know you’re still up. my interview is almost gonna start. watch me?

my love 💞 has sent a link.

my love 💞: there’ll be a monitor in front of us during the interview. i’ll be able to see it on screen once you’ve joined, okay? i love you!

Oscar smiled.

mahal 🩷: okay babe, i’ll be joining in a few. goodluck!

Oscar sat up and reached out for his laptop which was on the desk, opened it up and clicked on the link she sent.

The show was already starting, the hosts greeting the crowd both in the studio and livestream.

Y/N and her on-screen partner were introduced. Once they both entered, the crowd went wild, cheering for them with their ship name. Oscar looked at the livestream comments and sighed, everyone was crazy for them.

The show went on as usual, asking them about the TV series and how filming was going. Eventually, the hosts asked about their personal lives.

“So Y/N, We’re aware that you’re dating F1 driver Oscar Piastri. Kamusta naman kayo?”

(So Y/N, We’re aware that you’re dating F1 driver Oscar Piastri. How are you guys doing?)

Y/N smiled and let out a nod, “We’re doing really well. Actually, kakapanalo lang nya last week in the Austrian Grand Prix. I was there and I couldn’t have been more proud.”

(We’re doing really well. Actually, he recently won last week in the Austrian Grand Prix. I was there and I couldn’t have been more proud.)

The hosts smiled and fawned over their relationship, “I’m sure he’s proud of your career too. But we’re curious, hindi ba siya nag seselos? For sure aware naman siya sa love team nyo.”

(I’m sure he’s proud of your career too. But we’re curious, does he get jealous? For sure he’s aware about your love team.)

The studio crowd cood and Oscar’s heart started beating.

Y/N let out a small laugh, it was a common question that people asked her since their relationship was public.

“Hindi naman siya nag seselos, I wish.”

(He doesn’t really get jealous, I wish.)

She humored, and the rest laughed. Oscar laughed too at her response, assuming that it was something funny since he couldn’t understand.

“All jokes aside, hindi naman siya nag seselos. He knows very well that strictly for work lang yung ginagawa ko. He’s the best boyfriend I could ever ask for.”

(All jokes aside, he doesn’t really get jealous. He knows very well that what I’m doing is strictly for work. He’s the best boyfriend I could ever ask for.)

One of the hosts asked, “Do you have any message for him?”

Y/N cleared her throat, “Hi, mahal! I know you’re watching right now kahit sobrang late na diyan. Thank you for always being very supportive, you know how much I love you. I can’t wait to see you on Sunday!”

(Hi, love! I know you’re watching even if it’s super late over there. Thank you for always being very supportive, you know how much I love you. I can’t wait to see you on Sunday!)

The crowd smiled and teased, clapping at her message.

Oscar was smiling from ear-to-ear, and somehow, he wasn’t as jealous anymore. He saw the livestream commenting on their relationship and how cute they were. Maybe he shouldn’t be jealous after all.

The show eventually ended and Oscar closed his laptop, returning it on his desk. He opened his phone and sent Y/N a message.

mahal 🩷: you know i’ll always be here for you, right? no matter what time it is where i’m in.

my love 💞: i know, mahal. and i know you’re jealous too 😆

Oscar laughed, maybe he was bad at hiding it.

mahal 🩷: maybe i was a bit jealous.

my love 💞: oscar jack piastri, you literally have my heart and you’ll always have it. okay?

He smiled. God, he loves her so much.

mahal 🩷: i know, and i’ll do everything in my power to keep it safe. i love you ❤️

my love 💞: go to sleep, i know you’re getting tired, mahal. i love you too! see you on sunday ❤️

Oscar gave her message a heart react before turning off his phone.

And off he drifted to sleep, knowing that he was the luckiest man on earth that night.

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a/n: i had so much fun writing this, it’s been 2 years since i wrote a fic !! also i’m so grateful for those who requested. much love 🤍

[whenicarusfall]

At first, I have a lot of questions, and little did I know interested na pala ako. TANGINA.

sabi ko sa sarili ko bakit ba ako sasama 'ron eh wala naman akong kagroup, okay lang naman wala si myca, nandon ka naman. i think this will be the last time (i wish) I will be writing to you, actually, una pa lang nagustuhan na kita, sa picture hindi ka naman kapogian, wala ka namang sex appeal, pero there is something in you na gusto ko. sa akin na lang 'yon. I realize na fond ako sayo that day — that was a core memory – somehow a trauma, I fucked up, got stressed. tangina hindi ako nagpopost ng ganito pero there is something wrong talaga pero i do not know, I want you to be the closest in our circle, kahit sabaw humor mo gusto ko pa rin, tangina lang din na somehow i know small fucking details sayo, unang labas pa lang natin nung exam, I see something in your eyes, tangina tama nga ako bulag ako, tama si myca I was being blinded by your eyes, pero sincere ako sa mga sinabi ko, and that was the sign I need to move on (for what, hindi naman ako emotionally invested) perhaps, you do not need me but there is a fraction of me that I need you, para kang ecstasy, happy pill? gago kahit ang ikli ng panahon I never picture myself this way, HAHAHAHA. Tangina yung ngiti ko kapag kasama ka, that was the sincerest and genuine that I can offer eh, I may look happy outside but those are just a mask about what I really feel. Maybe I am not clingy as CJ, pero I do get jealous tangina ano to para akong nagkakaron ng identity crisis. That was I realize that you are something to for keeps (baka lumaki ulo ha). I see everything, I observe naman and I think that will be that last time that I can be so close to you. Miski ako naiirita na sa kaka Brandon ko sayo, tangina ayon response ng mind ko eh, I cannot stop it and that was fucking crazy. Sana libog na nga lang 'to para it get aways easily, sana longing lang ako sa friend, and sana puppy love. Pero honestly I do not feel that way, Honestly, siguro na carried away lang ako sayo. TANGINA ANG GULO GULO GULO. Grabe, do not mind this shit, Wala akong mapagsabihan. I feel so confused. I really appreciate you at all cost, you are not fucking perfect but tangina bakit sayo pa ako nagkaganito? IT IS ALL A ONE-SIDED. Why it has to be you? To his future lovelies, make him the happiest human ever! I may be just a piece of dust in the future, but I will work hard to offer the best version of myself. I DO NOT FUCKING WANT YOU TO BE A DAMN TOTGA NOR TEMPORARY PERSON BECAUSE YOU DESERVE MORE THAN THAT AND I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN. I DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS, THAT IS WHY I AM HERE TRYING. NYENYENYE.

tangina, feeling ko kakagaslight ko 'to na hindi kita gusto eh. He was not my boyfriend, but frankly, I feel at home every time I am on his side, He does not like me but somehow it was everything. Apologize for my uncontrolled behavior. I even hated it naman.

last na, I want to be a listener to his stories and corny jokes because idk natural na lang hahaha.

suntok sa buwan lang ako magkaganito bakit kaklase ko pa.

If time will change me, I am just doing it because I am (most likely) into you, if I need to distance myself I will. And do not ask why, because in the first place we were both strangers strangled in this shit.

You will always be the coolest human! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Boy reels!

[fellow-traveller]

Pre-reading thoughts on the CDDH novel Crazy Heartbreakers (we’re gonna call it CH to differentiate it from the manga)

Under the cut for spoilers.

Keep in mind this is just based on Vish’s tiny translation of the novel, but whatever assumptions and mistakes I’m saying in here would be purely mine. Once I get the novel, I’ll see if these thoughts would change.

So, CH established that Hol Horse is an orphan and his cowboy persona was taken from a Clint Eastwood character. I’m just guessing that, apart from the Emperor card dictating his fate as a father figure, I’d figure his background as an orphan emphasised the need for him to be protective, especially to children and teenagers, even if his cowboy care-free and unattached persona seemed to clash with that trait.

Not related, but I do have two headcanon backstory for an orphan Hol: (1) Hol came from an abusive household, his dad killed his mum, and he used Emperor to kill his dad as revenge, but no one suspected him murdering his dad, and (2) Hol was the long-lost son of Joseph, his name was most likely John Joestar, he was kidnapped at a very young age and over time he forgot who his family was except the name Hol(y) which he later adapt as his first name, hence he just assumed he was an orphan.

If one of these is even remotely in CH, I’m gonna freak out fr

Hol and Polnareff also had a conversation after Dio’s death, and it’s more than what my polhol heart could wished for ♥♥♥

Apparently after witnessing Kakyoin’s death, Hol most likely passed out from his still healing injuries, and the SPW found him and treated him. Oingo and Boingo were also under the SPW custody. At this point, I guess Hol kinda got smitten with SPW, but most likely not considering that he didn’t like being attached. 

But gawd, his conversation with Polnareff is honestly bittersweet. They’re no longer the goofy enemies at that point, but instead were like old, long-lost friends. It’s just additionally painful when we know that Hol was almost considered to be a Crusader, and the pregnant pause Hol gave when Polnareff joked that he expected Hol to beg for his life and ask to be a comrade...

Sweet. But pretty painful. 

I’ve seen fanarts and fanfics of Hol having unrequited love for Polnareff, and this bit in the CH novel just amplified it. 

Tbh, I just want Hol to go and search for Polnareff after this, as I had headcanoned about it in post-Part 5, because Hol deserved to at least be friends with Polnareff. No human can live alone without a bro, after all.

I’m also kinda intrigued with Hol’s hesitation when Italy was mentioned. Most likely, its from Polnareff’s intimidating tone...but what if there’s something in Italy that Hol Horse knew about and he hesitated to share it with Polnareff? Maybe he knew about the arrows and its origins. Maybe he knew about Passione and who were in it. Maybe he had encountered the Italian mafia prior to being hired by Dio.

Who knows? 

Well, that’s all I can speculate and assume. I’m still excited and heartbroken at the same time with the PolHol conversation in CH. I wished it was longer. 

Also, Hol mentioned he had a girl in Japan and I really just cannot not assume it was Tomoko, which could possibly make Josuke his illegitimate son. Again this is just a stretched headcanon theory that I don’t usually share, but why not mention it now. It somewhat fits the CDDH and CH narrative after all.

Also also, it’s safe to assume that Hol can speak and have comprehension of Indonesian, Portuguese, Hindi/Bengali, Japanese and French.

[benefits1986]

yassesss

When the yes comes after a legit "akala mo" no, that's magic.

Have not been shitting out here lately because I'm still trying to contain one of the best YES I got this year. Chenen! Answered prayer #1, DONE. Opaqqqqq ol ye f8ful vibes because that means, 'yung simbang gabi, puwedeng ibang wish 'pag na-complete 'yung 9 mornings with feelings.

The YES came nonchalantly last weekend over my simple pa-HBD sa kapatid ko na ka-bday ang asawa niya. LELS. While I wanna reveal this bit, I'll put it off kasi it's not my story to tell since nga 'di naman 'to prayer for me. HIHIHI. Siguro, badly put, this is a birthday pa-surprise ng kaitaasan sa kapatid ko saka sa asawa niya.

Why do I share this? Proof of concept that totoo pa rin talaga ang isa sa mga faves kong pa-passage: Walk by faith, not by sight. And patunay din 'to na even when mother dragon, the OG taga-pray ng matitendeng intentions for a crazy fam ay expired na, kaya na namin. I joked dad nga na ang galing niya mag-pray. HAHAHAHAHA.

Gah. As a mainipin and madali ma-bore na sentient being, sobrang pakak neto. Kasi timebound din 'tong thingggyyy na 'to, kaya naman, prayer #2, ano na? CHZ. Hahahahaha.

Baka YES na rin sagot para maiba naman? HUY. NKKLK. It's actually a crazy intention kasi naman mhiemaaahhh, kadire. 'Yung parang 'di lang come from behind. Parang out of this galaxy na talaga siya. Lampas milky way, ganern. But, wait! There's more. Mag-add ka pa ng plus points kasi naman mhieeemahhh, JIC matupad 'to, choogadoog na talaga me because... abangan.

2024 has been a crazy good year because andaming naganap at hindi naganap. Totoo rin talaga na when the universe hits you really hard with a legit NO, that means some things are not meant for you. Even when you feel like, eto na 'yun... NO e. Periodddtzzz. And looking back, since September is halfway through na, I must say that this year is pivotal from the kaibuturan.

I remember having a "gratitude" list ages ago when I was in a super dark, delulu walang solulu era. So, let's try to unearth this. What am I grateful for apart from the solid YES na YES?

Dad and I healing galing emyyyy together, thanks to biking, kanin with ulam, doggos, him driving me around, atbp

Seeing my brother shape up even when it's not his cup of tea at all

My "isang pindot ka lang" washing machine

Witnessing how my mid babe, Vidi, fighting his advanced stage skin cancer

Feeding Vidi human food na gusto niya after 12 years of restricting him (LOLLOLL)

Accepting the fact that Vidi's days are bonus days, but trying my best to be with him in "YOLO" way

Hirit na baka kaya niya pa ng 5 years pero joke lang 'yun, but, malay mo naman, 'di ba? LELS. LUL.

Pagkarga with feelings ng mga Gen Alpha like E and McQueen. JUSQ. And pagpapatunay na kaya kong kumarga ng bata na kinakakagulat ng madlang people kasi nga, totoo pa rin naman na I fucking hate kids, however...

Vidcall every other week with my soul sis even when super introverts kami since 17 y/o na 'di talaga kami mushy at clingy sa isa't isa. In fact, this year lang namin 'yan ginawa as diesel girlies

Rediscovering food na 'di na siya lasang papel. HUY. Hahahahahahaha.

Back to red hair na akala ko naman jump from mom's legit kakulay hair color since June; but no, sabi ko deep red, then poof, my current color is exactly mom's shade of red hair when she was in her prime. Ending: Ayoko masyado na naman tignan sarili ko sa mirror, pero 'di naman na dahil spiral. More of takot me kasi kamukha ko na naman siya lalo. LAGOTTT. Mag-bait na raw ako. EMMMYYYY.

Found matcha peeps na legit na gusto ng nanapak na matcha. Apaka babaw neto pero basta happy ako diyan kasi usually talaga, coffee peeps ang earthlings. May comparison pa anong level ng matcha ang pinaka vibe, so pushhhh.

Pag-kalma kahit syempre, overthinking is lifer. Though, masasabi ko, may legit progress na ako dito.

Pagpili na iwas-iwas avoidant era kahit syempre, CTRL + ALT + DEL feelings = pak pero ayun nga, because of a reconnection with this ka-thing noon friend, eto na tayo

Biking. Biking. Biking. With a wonky B kahit paminsan lang talaga

Accepting this aging-defy-gravity-mo-mukha-mo body bit by bit; again, not insecure. Since pa-40 na tayo, nag-iba talaga siya and may bago na akong mission na sana ma-accomplish natin in the name of, slay-vage road to 4.0 kahit munti. Nothing fancy. Lahat natural at walang halong kemikal. KIMMMYYY.

So, what?

Let this be a tiny yet important note that being grateful beats the shit stick's hardest hits. I used to hang onto to this list, but I stopped kasi parang wala namang epekto noon. HAHAHAHAHA. Parang baliw lang ako na choosing to see the light even when my era is dark ages levels with bubonic plague na walang cure. That silent pandemic called "not dealing with grief"... you, bitch. Pero, as I choose to come in peace after 12 years, eto na tayo. Grief is a gift after the curse. And that gift is meant to be shared with people. The worst part of grief is not the permanent and unforgettable loss. The most fucked up part is the shame that I associated with it because all I saw was the irrevocable adios to my mother dragon, my deepest connection, to date. What's even worse than this is that I shut down people, places, and paganaps where I should have allowed grief to transform itself to stories that are super worthwhile. Why? Walang forever, so why bother?

What I'm slowly learning mala-biking with training wheels these days is that... shemay. Kaya ko ba ilapag here? Wait lang. Wait.

Even when forever is but a myth, the deontic truth remains: Time is but a construct, but stories, ought to live on, along with the lessons that make new stories more alive in full color. And that pain is part of a life well-lived by those who fought and those who choose to love. LUH. LUL. Kbye.

PS: Alsoooo, orchestrating 2 events in 2025. Both na personal projects 'to since super duper close ko mga 'to. One of them is in my legit na legit dream destination sa Pinas sa szn na pakak doon kaya naman, good luck and don't fuck it up. Sobrang taas na lalo ng costings ngayon tapos andaming EMYYYY NKKLK fine prints sa contracts. LOL.

[wishes-blog-23]

Funny Anniversary Wishes For Bhaiya and Bhabhi

Anniversaries are special occasions that celebrate the love and commitment between two people. When it comes to your bhaiya and bhabhi (brother and sister-in-law), their anniversary is a perfect opportunity to show them how much you care and appreciate them. While heartfelt and romantic messages are always appreciated, sometimes it's good to add a touch of humor to your anniversary wishes. Here are some funny anniversary wishes and messages that you can share with your bhaiya and bhabhi to make them laugh and brighten up their day.

Happy anniversary to my favorite bhaiya and bhabhi! I hope your marriage lasts longer than Kim Kardashian's. मेरे पसंदीदा भैया और भाभी को सालगिरह मुबारक! मुझे आशा है कि आपकी शादी किम कार्दशियन की तुलना में अधिक समय तक चलेगी।

Congratulations on another year of putting up with each other! You must be doing something right. एक दूसरे का साथ देने के एक और साल के लिए बधाई! आप जरूर कुछ सही कर रहे होंगे।

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To my dear bhaiya and bhabhi, on your anniversary, I hope you continue to love, cherish, and annoy each other for many more years to come! मेरे प्यारे भैया और भाभी को, आपकी सालगिरह पर, मुझे उम्मीद है कि आप आने वाले कई सालों तक एक-दूसरे को प्यार करते रहेंगे, संजोते रहेंगे और एक-दूसरे को परेशान करते रहेंगे!

Happy anniversary to the best couple I know, who still manage to make me laugh even after all these years! Keep the jokes and the love flowing. मुझे पता है कि सबसे अच्छे जोड़े को शादी की सालगिरह मुबारक हो, जो इतने सालों के बाद भी मुझे हंसाने का प्रबंधन करते हैं! चुटकुले और प्यार बहते रहें।

Another year of love, laughter, and fighting over the TV remote. Congratulations on making it this far, bhaiya and bhabhi! टीवी रिमोट पर प्यार, हंसी और लड़ाई का एक और साल। यहां तक पहुंचने के लिए बधाई, भैया और भाभी!

If you like reading such blogs then check out the Impetus Labs. On this site you will find blogs on topics such as wishes in hindi, wishes in bengali, wishes in tamil, wishes in Assamese.

Happy anniversary to the couple who proves that married life is not all rainbows and unicorns, but it can still be a hilarious ride! उस जोड़े को शादी की सालगिरह मुबारक जो यह साबित करता है कि विवाहित जीवन इंद्रधनुष और गेंडा नहीं है, लेकिन फिर भी यह एक प्रफुल्लित करने वाला सफर हो सकता है!

You two have managed to stay together through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, and through countless bad hair days. That's a true test of love and commitment. Happy anniversary, bhaiya and bhabhi! आप दोनों अच्छे और बुरे, बीमारी और स्वास्थ्य में, और अनगिनत खराब बालों के दिनों में एक साथ रहने में कामयाब रहे हैं। यह प्यार और प्रतिबद्धता की सच्ची परीक्षा है। सालगिरह मुबारक हो, भैया और भाभी!

To my favorite bhaiya and bhabhi, on your anniversary, I hope you continue to drive each other crazy in the best possible way. Cheers to many more years of laughter and love! मेरे पसंदीदा भैया और भाभी के लिए, आपकी सालगिरह पर, मुझे आशा है कि आप एक दूसरे को बेहतरीन तरीके से पागल करना जारी रखेंगे। हँसी और प्यार के कई और वर्षों के लिए चीयर्स!

Your marriage is like fine wine - it gets better with age, but it also gives you a headache if you have too much of it. Happy anniversary, bhaiya and bhabhi! आपकी शादी उम्दा शराब की तरह है - यह उम्र के साथ बेहतर होती जाती है, लेकिन अगर आप इसका अधिक मात्रा में सेवन करती हैं तो यह आपको सिरदर्द भी देती है। सालगिरह मुबारक हो, भैया और भाभी!

Another year of marriage means another year of tolerating each other's annoying habits. Congratulations on surviving yet another year, bhaiya and bhabhi! शादी के एक और साल का मतलब है एक-दूसरे की खीज दिलाने वाली आदतों को बर्दाश्त करने का एक और साल। एक और साल जीवित रहने के लिए बधाई, भैया और भाभी!

Conclusion

These are just a few examples of funny anniversary wishes that you can send to your bhaiya and bhabhi. Remember, the most important thing is to make them smile and show them that you care. So whether you choose a heartfelt message or a funny one, make sure it comes from the heart and reflects your love and appreciation for their relationship.

[empyreal-archives]

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At lunch, his best friend--Anne--sat with me.

"Teacher Cael, may boyfriend ka na ba?" She begins to ask. I laughed, too scared to admit that I like her best friend.

"Sabihin mo na," Tita Dang teases. "Si Patrick ba 'to?" Anne probes. I immediately shook my head. "Matagal na lumipas 'yan. Wala talaga," I responded. "Si Gelo ba 'yan? Joke, may girlfriend na 'yon," she comments. "Beshie ko ba 'to?" she then suddenly asks.

My smile widens and I turn to Tita Dang. She begins to chuckle to herself which Anne immediately caught on.

"Huy, umaasa na ako. Beshie ko ba 'to?" She repeats herself. I whispered, "yes" and felt myself go crazy. To my surprise, Anne begins to squeal. I look at her, dumbfounded.

"Sabi na eh! Masyadong halata kasi si Gab," she admits. I continue to look at her with shock. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Was it possible that he feels the same for me, too?

"May chance ka! Huuuy, go Cael. Bata ko 'to!" Anne cheers me as she grabs me by my arms and violently shakes me. I continue to look at her in awe.

"Really?" I whispered in shaky breaths. "Huy, iiyak na 'ko," I add.

"'Wag ka. May chance ka. Alam ko kapag may gusto si Gab. Hindi siya ganyan sa ibang tao. Sa'yo lang," Anne assures me. "Sa eight years naming mag kaibigan, never niya akong tinratong ganyan. At saka alam mo ba, lagi ka niyang cinocompliment, lagi ka niyang bukambibig. Lagi niyang sinasabi, 'mabuti pa si Cael, willing to learn'."

"Sabi nga ng tito niyo, hindi ganyan si Gab. Hindi 'yan nag s-stay sa labas ng hanggang madaling araw. Lagi niyang dinadahilan si Irish noon, pero alam naman naming gusto niyang kasama si Cael," Tita Dang adds.

And I begin to tear up. For the first time, I cried out of inexplicable joy. I could never forget the soaring feeling I have felt at that moment. It was exhilirating, it was freeing. And then, fear came settling in.

"Aamin na ako sa kanya tonight," I tell the both of them. Anne squeals with joy and tells me, "yih, Tita Dang! Kinikilig ako. Feel ko maiiyak ako 'pag naging sila," she admits.

[m1ckeyb3rry]

rayyy ty for the tag 🥹💖

do you have a pet?

yes, two toy poodles!! one is more of a family dog and one is mine…he is my son and i adore him so very much!! i also used to have a horse but i had to sell him because i didn’t have much time to ride given schoolwork and all :(

comfort food?

EASILY pomegranate seeds!! i am literally addicted i can eat a whole pomegranate’s worth in less than an hour. also salt and vinegar chips those are delicious

how many languages do you speak?

two!! i am fluent in english and hindi (although i can’t read or write devanagari sadly). i also took spanish in high school but well we all know how schools are with teaching spanish so i wouldn’t count that LMAO

random fact about yourself

i sent in a joke application for my state’s miss usa pageant but somehow i got accepted?? it was lowkey a waste of money so i decided not to do it but now every year they email me telling me i’ve been accepted for that year’s pageant even though i haven’t applied again

something you’re proud of

i’ve somehow managed to write close to 2 million words in three years…not all of it has been posted but still that’s a crazy number i feel!!

tagging: @i-am-so-strange @sharkissm @anqelically and anyone else really!!

Tag game because I want to know you better !

Thanks, @kkomaism 🐬

Do you have a pet ?

Not my own, but my sisters have lots of cats!

Comfort food?

Depends on the mood, but it's usually something sweet. Hot chocolate, taho, cake, gummies. Stuff like that ^_^

How many languages do you speak?

Two (English and Filipino). 여기 한국어도 대답하고 싶지만 나보다 1살 한국인 아기는 더 말하고 이해할 수 있는 것 같은데 😅 I can understand Bisaya to an extent, but attempting to speak it... An anecdote as an example: I once told my friend while we were crossing the road to hurry up so we wouldn't bleed through our skirts. (Ligsan = get hit by a car. Lapsan = bleed through one's clothes [when on their period])

Random fact about yourself

One time, I accidentally stapled my pointer and middle finger together. (Don't hold a stapler backwards, kids.)

Something you’re proud of

When I was around thirteen, we visited a relative's farm. While walking with my sisters, there was a dog (medium size, light coat, think coffee with lots of milk and clots of cream here and there) that approached us unprompted, and out of the three of us, it put its front paws on my tummy so it could smile up at me. We all showered it with lots of love, but even after it got tired and had to go down on all fours to rest, it stood back up against me again. The sun was blistering and my throat was a desert, but the pure joy and peace that moment gave me will stick with me till I die, I think. ^_^

No-pressure tagging @yersina @greyscale-enthusiast @diveintovortex @marcsnuffy @boinin @miyamiwu @hehearse @cat-tyy @forechoes @sctir @suosage

[benefits1986]

snip & snap q & a

Real stories > Gossip. Always.

The past weeks have been sooooo crazy, so let this be a curation of curious and cutting questions and answers.

Side Note Agad: Sobrang daming kaganapan in all levels na pati Deadpool & Wolverine, sarap ng tulog ko. Hahahaha. Oks naman siya bilang it's giving MTV na malakas pa rin dating pero sobrang mukhang pandesal na sina Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Ganda ng drips nila pero weird ng fitting ng mask ni Wolverine. Parang Batman na ewan. Parang masyadong fit na 'di maangas. Kinda laughable. Ang tinde rin ng borta levels ni Hugh Jackman na iniisip ko, ano ba 'to? CGI na ba? Ilang gallon ng steroids ang ginawa? Anong meal plan niya? Ilang macros? Bakit ang tinde ng look niya na parang si Wolverine talaga siya in real life? HUHUHUHUHUHU. Deep dive ko na lang siguro 'to kaso 'di ko nga napanood ng buo. Mga 25% lang gising ako.

By the way, let me start with one of the things I hate most. Gossip. Never been a fan except when it's about celebrities, influencers, and public figures in the name of trash content gaming. LOL. I'm that bitch who lives for real stories. 'Pag kausap ko mahilig sa chizmiz and comparison sa timelines ng iba, bye, bye, bye. Sorry. Bobo lang kasi talaga kahit saang social space. Sayang oras. Sayang airtime. Saka, ako lang 'to, but, people who love to gossip are shitty people. Period.

There's a difference though when you actually try to settle a serious or important matter. Difference ng chizmiz sa giving context is kita mo 'yung intention e. Also, for me lang ulit, mga chizmiz lovers e mga taong malala ang insecurities. Ayun lang. LELS.

Let's gooooo to the snip and snaps from the questions and answers I stumbled upon this week as a recovering AA. OPAK. Sino ko dyan? Hahahahaha. Maiba naman 'di ba? Let's just say na, this Caterpie is caterpie-ing sa abot ng salat kong kapasidad. Warm-up games incomingggg. Tacccaaaa. Taruhhhh. BTW, 'di 'to isang nilalang lang a. Boogsh. Goal neto is mapractice na maging mabait na ako, unti-unti.

Y: Gusto ko sa babae 'yung matalino. X: Hanap ka sa library. Baka andun. Y: Hindi ganun. Ang ibig kong sabihin, 'yung street smart saka confident. Can speak her mind. X: Joke nga 'yung sinabi ko. Tingin mo sa akin, bobo? Gets mo 'yung joke? Alam mo 'yung definition ng joke? Pero, try mo nga maghanap sa library. Dali.

X: Nice bike. Y: Thanks. (Bait ko na 'di baaaaa? Kahit syempre, lambasted na naman bakit 'di na lang ako nag-Bianchi cutie gravel bike at nag-settle sa wonky B MatchaME. Wala akong pake lalo ganda ng tune up ni MatchaME. Huhuhuhuhu. Tulin kaso bawal malalang takbo kasi kasama ko si Vici. Baka tumilapon siya. Parang gusto ko pang mas pabilisin si MatchaME tapos iwan ko na lang si Vici at times sa bahay. Kakaadik ang sibat e lalo 'pag walang helmet. HAHAHAHAHAHA. HUY. Ang aga. Hanap na nga akong cutie helmet kaso ang mahal tapos wala pa akong makitang gusto ko e.)

X: Apart from the obvious, anong life goals mo? Y: Build my dream house and get married. X: Build the dream house. Unahin mo na muna 'yun. LOL. Y: Let's see.

Y: Nakapili ka na ba talaga ng landas mo? X: Ah. Shemay. Thank you for that very wonderful question. Lekat ng answer ko. Y: So, ano nga kasi? At bakit ka na naman nagiisip lumihis? X: Huy. Ang aga pa dito sa Pinas. Teka naman. Y: Take your time. Nagtatanong lang ako. X: Ganito kasi. Gusto ko lang na mag-settle ako if and only if 'yun talaga 'yung path ko. Alam mo naman, isa akong non-permeable membrane pero after 12 fucking years, andito na tayo. Ganun. Y: Kelan ka mapapadpad dito? Tagal na nung last usap natin. X: Aywaw. Ikaw na lang umuwi dito. Piliin mo ang Pilipinas kasi alam naman nating, kahit andyan ka sa middle earth, Pinas, always. EME. Y: Marupok kasi akong malala 'pag nasa Pinas. Alam mo 'yan. X: Parang marupok ka naman kahit nasaang sulok ka ng mundo. Tigilan mo ko. Pag uwi mo, pray over kita ng malala. Divine intervention ang sagot sa karupukan mo e.

Y: 'Pag may bahay 'yung lalaki tapos kinasal kayo, saan kayo titira kung may bahay na ginawa 'yung lalaki for the family? X: Uh. 'Di ko pa naisip 'yan e. Pero, if ever, sa bahay ko. Para 'pag nagaway kami, sasabihin ko... lumayas ka sa bahay ko. Period. Kahit tiny house ako, 'di ba? Ganda. Very cinematic. Hahahahaha. Saka ngayon, may divorce na. Kaya mas malaki chances of winning. Hahahaha. With pre-nup lapagan pa para malinis at walang mintis. Y: Bakit naman lalayas agad? X: Overthinker ako e. Malala. Gets mo? Pero puwede rin naman "hati house" 'yung takbo. Bahay ko, X number of days. Bahay niya, X number of days. Ganun. Y: Paano pagaaral ng mga bata? X: 'Di ko pa naisip 'yun. Gusto mo ba talaga ng bata? Y: Oo naman pero puwede namang wala. Depende sa usapan. X: O, sino ka diyan? Hahahaha. Saka sure ka ba kaya mo pang bumuo ng bata? Y: Huy, magka-edad lang tayo halos. Syempre kaya ko pa. X: Confident si kuya o. Pak. And yes, magka-edad tayo halos pero this look is not giving what it's supposed to give. Hahahaha. Y: Okay naman ako a. X: Oks lang. Saks lang kasi nga, magaling ka 'di ba? Y: Grabe kang mang-asar. X: Ayos lang 'yan. Magaling ka e. Patunayan mo. Dali.

X: Ikaw, anong life goals mo? Y: Simple lang. Beach house na nasa pangalan ko at ako lang. Saka British passport na legit. X: Magkano ba 'yun? Saka saan makakabili nun? Y: 'Di ba sabi mo magaling ka? E 'di alamin mo. X: Sige. Wait ka lang. Y: Gago. (Tawang-tawa ako dito sa usapan na 'to, in fairness naman talaga. Napalo ko pa nga 'tong kausap ko na 'to.)

X: In fairness sa usapan ng mga age group natin a. Mas puro. Walang halong eme. Gago pa mag-usap. Parang larong bente lang lagi kahit ganyan itchura mo. Umayos ka nga. Nakakahiya ka. Y: Kasi nga, magaling ako e, 'di ba? X: Ah, ganun? Paano ba 'yan, ako, 'di ako magaling? Y: Magaling ka kaya. Akala mo lang hindi. X: Wow. Kilala mo ba ako? Sino ka nga ulit? Close ba tayo ha? Y: Valid feelings mo. Ayoko lang na maging hero ka na naman. Tama na. YY: Bakit kasi ang lala ng traffic sa putanginang road na 'to gabing-gabi na. Y: Nagpipigil na nga ako ng tawa kagabi. YY: Pigil na pigil na iyak ko kagabi. Ang sakit na ng dibdib ko. 'Di kasi ako sanay na 'di kita safe space. Alam mo 'yan. Y: Sorry. YY: Copy. Sorry din. In fairness, ikaw unang nag-reach out a. Hahahaha. (Tampo levels ko neto mga abot December na lang ako makikipagusap sa kanya. 'Di kasi ako matampuhin in general, contrary to the popular belief. HAHAHAHA. Pero naayos naman.)

Y: Try to sleep earlier and bike more. X: Busy kasi ako e. Thanks for the notes and reminders. LOL. Y: 'Wag ka rin mag-bike mag-isa. Delikado. X: Uhhhh. Uhmmm. Lone wolf kasi ako e.

Y: You know what I mean sa schools lalo 'pag main campus. You can see the difference. X: Uh, let me tell you that the answer is a solid no. It's not about the school. I find that unfair and pointless, honestly. And where are you connected nga currently after your glorious school na main campus, ulit? Y: (Balderdash mode) X: Thank you. Next. (Pet peeve ko rin 'tong mga school wars na 'to lalo 'pag galing sa ___ main campus. Ambobo. Lalo na itchura mga ems as in gutter levels na umaapaw na akala mo naman kahit de klase apelyido, out of touch levels 100000000. Ganito kasi, ako 'di ako galing sa A-list schools pero 'di naman din papahuli choice ng nanay ko. Nung naging eternal saling kitkit ako sa Diliman, yes, love ko siya, super pero 'di to the point na parang cult na. Even Diliman has its fucking flaws na sobrang obvious and blatant and unapologetic. And para lang din very clear, 'di na ubra ugali ng mga A-list typical people ngayon because alam na this. Proven 'yan sa isang HR na sobrang taas na ng level sa very established institution recently na 'di lang sa Pinas sa iba't ibang markets pa). Tigil n'yo 'yan lalo nga't vibe n'yo not giving at all.)

X: Kaya ko ba? Y: Oo naman. Wala kang choice. Kayanin mo talaga. Pinasok mo 'yan. Sinimulan mo 'yan. Tapusin mo. Itawid mo araw-araw. X: Paano 'pag 'di ko kaya? Y: Pakamatay ka na. Joke. De. Kaya mo nga 'yan. Andito lang ako, kami. X: Panget ba genes ko? Y: That is not the point of it all. Andyan na 'yan, so, push mo na lang. Saka, syempre, ang full focus dapat paano ba masosolusyonan ang mga shit 'di ba? Ganun lang. Oks lang magka-anxiety and all, pero gawaan mo ng paraan. X: Bad genes nga ata ako. Y: Tacccaaaa. Wala naman sa bad genes or good genes 'yan. Nasa gene pool kaya 'di mo controlled mga bagay. Dapat nag-Tamagotchi ka na lang talaga e. Bobo.

Y: Anong gusto mong part? (Ng roasted duck) X: Anong masarap? Y: Eto. X: Okay. 'Yan. Sure ka masarap 'yan? Y: Oo. X: Teka, bakit mo ko pinagsisilbihan? Kanina ka pa diyan a. Y: Kita sa'yo gutom ka e. X: Aywaw. Tignan mo nga itchura mo. Kita mo 'yang tiyan mo? Y: Payat ako dati. Tignan mo picture ko. Eto. X: Ayoko. The past does not matter. Y: Dali na. Tignan mo. X: Ay. Parang wala ka pang pera niyan pero payat ka nga naman. Y: Grabe ka talaga. X: Magaling ka 'di ba? 'Yan napapala mo, dahil tingin mo ata sa akin Tamagotchi lang ako. Hahahaha.

Marami-rami pa 'yan kaso, anong oras na ba? At anong petsa na? Another week of kamerutan forda lessen ang overthinking ng malala and focus on the present. EMMEEEEEEE. Kaya ba natin 'yan kasi nga 'di naman tayo magaling at all, 'di ba? Also, hassle, may scheduled water supply shitshow kaya 'di ako makapaglaba with feelings ng one press of a button lang. Sigh. Peace out.

PS: May isang order ako ng wine na 'di dumating for whatever reason. Gusto kong awayin customer service nila with gentleness and wrath kasi run sila ng run ng ads, tapos, boogsh. May pa-priority delivery pa. So, buti nakakita ako kahapon ng same bottle and mas mura kahit sa website nila, naka discount na, pero mas mahal pa rin. Ang akin lang naman e, napaka simple. Dont' promise what you can't deliver. Lalo 'pag usapang alak. Never again. Content n'yo pa feeling 'di out of touch, pero... ayoko na lang mag-talk kasi mabait na ako. Also, paki rework pricing strat n'yo. 'Di na bobo mga tao ngayon na basta lang makitang discounted unless need talaga, bibili. Mejj bagal pa load ng website n'yo tapos maka-create kayo ng content, wagas-ish kuno. 'Pag na-hit ulit ako ng ad n'yo, block ko na kayo agad. God bless.

[iballmobilerepair-blog]

Laughing is wine for ones heart and soul

[nerdyfan1]

(In response to the tags) Fair enough I technically watched it in Hindi but, I quickly was in the English speaking part of the community but, I just lurked mostly. Also if you couldn’t tell yes Tobias is actually on my kin list:

Anyways wait wait a minute actually first one cus it was mentioned in those tag but, while we technically don’t know what he is, which fits Tobias cus Tobias doesn’t really know who he is in this world so he metaphorically and literally doesn’t know, a really common hc is Tobias is a puppy. I usually lend towards Pomeranian. Drew this a while back lol

I think this is a really good one cus it actually would make the most sense character wise if he supposed to be a definitive object/animal. Him and Gumball have this friendly rivalry thing going on. A popular thing in media is to make a cat character’s rival a dog character and vis versa. Honestly I think it was a big missed opportunity to not make him a puppy.

Most of my non void related stuff tho are like family stuff. There this:

Also since we were talking about Sarah and Tobias together (which I’ll be ignoring my general issues with her in canon cus god she actually is genuinely really badly written and has seriously weird implications around her character) I noticed she was the only kid who really genuinely strongly despises Tobias. The other kids usually just didn’t like him or found him annoying. With 3 who seems to care about him as a friend (Banana Joe, Gumball and weirdly enough Bobert as they seemingly made up from The Robot according an episode of the clip show and some background details in later episodes showing them playing together).

However Sarah? She seriously had it out for him. And he’s the only kid she seems to really despise. Nobody else gets this personal and ungodly mad at him like her. The fact she was so willing to beat Tobias’ shit in with a bat in The Test when he’s really not in control of anything happening. That’s crazy to me. My theory for this is well Sarah is canonical a shipper girl who writes fanfics about other characters. She is a joke on fandom culture. So obviously the girl who represents the fandom would also hate the fandom’s least favorite character. Like I mentioned before Tobias was one of the most hated characters back then so you know.

Still the idea she’s kind of low key bullying this random sad little boy is interesting to me. I lowkey wish there was more fan stuff that explored their dynamic a bit. Kind of like how I wish the show didn’t really flip flop all over the place with Sarah and just made her an antagonist. Lord forbid the show could have used an Elmore Junior High classmate character who was antagonistic and not sympathetic at all.

Anyways another thing um I noticed Tobias lowkey got oppressed boy kisser energy. The Slap definitely showing he kind of got some boykisser vibes lol. I think he’s bi yet have a few Gumbro friends who think he’s actually really gay and just compheting really hard cus of influences from his dad. I mean I think either fits I just prefer bi Tobias cus I want to believe his flirting is genuine and he did feel something there. I say as someone who’s otp is Tobias X Leslie.

Can't let the gang know I fw Tobias accidentally becoming aware

[awkward-and-indecisive]

HAPPIEST FUCKING BIRTHDAY CHAN!!!

Fair warning before you proceed. I’m sorry if this doesn’t make sense because I’m literally crying over here. I’m a blubbering mess because I love you so much and all I want to do rn is squish you in the biggest of hugs but I can’t so here’s some very long emo rambling from me.

I mean, what do I even say? How do I explain in words how much you mean to me? To me, you are literally a blessing. I would be so utterly lost without you that I’m scared to even think what if I never met you on this hellsite. It only has been a bit over a year since I’ve know but what a fucking year it has been.

You literally thirsted with me over Jensen Snackles and then encouraged me to write my first ever fic and I'm so grateful to you for that because if it hadn’t been for you then I never would’ve realised how much I love writing. You beta all my fics and are always so excited about any ideas I get. You kick my self doubt in the ass and are always so supportive of whatever I do. You literally do not have to do all of this but you still do and it just makes me fall in love with you even more. It just shows how gorgeous of a soul you are. 

You let me rant, cry, scream, tease and flirt with you all I want and never once judge me. Not even when I crack my stupid lame jokes. I love listening to you talk about your day and fanfiction worthy college drama. Just simply exchanging memes with you has been the highlight of my shitty days. 

You also act like a twitter filter for me 😂 and I don’t think I’ll ever forget that Soldier Boy edit I made that you made me post 💀. I just hope to god nobody ever sees it 💀 

I have never been the kind of person who thinks a few years ahead because I know that nothing ever lasts forever or even a few months, let alone years. But if I know one thing, if there’s one thing that I can feel deep in my bones, is that I can always see you being a part of my future. I can always imagine ranting to you, laughing at stupid things with you, flirt with you using cheesy hindi lines, going crazy over new wip ideas, thirsting over men, screaming when Taylor drops something new, telling you about stupid things that happen in everyday life. 

I don’t know if you know this but I absolutely love your writing. That birthday fic that you wrote for me has literally become one of my comfort fics and I always find myself reading it every few days. It’s just THAT good and your writing is just THAT good. 

You are kind, smart as fuck (just look at your college course and how well you do), funny, sassy, beautiful (i don’t clearly remember your face but i know the comment i made that made you slide in my dm’s 😏 and i still stand by it 😤), cute, so lovable that i literally want to squish you. I can run out of words but not run out of things that I love and admire about you. You’re beautiful in every aspect. 

I’m honoured to know you, not only as my girlfriend, but as another human. I know you’re not good with words, neither am I, which is very funny seeing as how we both are writers, 💀 but you don’t have to say shit for me to feel it. I can feel your love and support and care for me just through a screen while being hundreds of miles apart. 

I may not have all the knowledge about murdering someone and getting away with it like you, but i do know that if someone messes with you, then i bet my non-existent ass they can talk to my fists and the wall when i bash their head through it.

I may never get to know your face or your voice, but I'll love you forever. Your face and voice doesn’t matter (okay i don’t mean it like that. They do matter. Very much. Yk what i’m trying to say. Stop laughing at me being a dumbass!). I wouldn’t love you any differently than I do now. But that doesn't mean that I don't want to give you the biggest hug!!! 😩 *goes to earn money so she can visit you*

I love how we literally went from strangers to thirst partners to a writer and beta to friends to best friends to now girlfriends 😏. I wouldn’t want anyone else to have this 180k, multi chapter, slow burn fanfic journey with anyone else other than you. I just hope we only go forward from here. Fyi that means wives 😂

Thank you for making my life brighter. Thank you for making me experience that ZNMD wali dosti. Thank you for loving me in the purest way. Thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me, keep doing, and will do in the future. And these are just some of the things I’ve mentioned that you do for me. There are a million others that you do that I know of. Million others that I don’t even know you do. It’s just I feel you’re here and everything gets better. I start smiling and having hope for this shitty world. The dark parts of me brighten.

So today on your birthday, I wish you all the best things in the world. I wish you immense happiness. I wish you the purest form of love that’s right out of one of your fics (NOT THE ANGSTY ONES!!! THE GOOD, HAPPY, FLUFFY, AND HEART MELTING LOVE!!!). I wish you all the light and laughter and good health. But most importantly, I wish you zero bus accidents 😭💀

I love you. More than you can imagine. More than I can imagine. 

Love

Your ‘behen’ 😒 (yes i’m never letting go of this and imma tease you till the end of times)

Abby

P. S. Here are some memes to tell you how much I love you because I’m shit at telling how I feel with words.

I almost forgot to tag you 😭😭😭

@msmarvelouswinchester

[bbarican]

on today's episode of: b & her romantic adventures

okay so bUCKLE UP YOU GUYS kasi medyo chaotic (i think in a good way) tong kwento ko about the guy im currently talking to

so, back track to how we met:

i posted on reddit (lets be frank here and i wanna be transparent, yes, i downloaded reddit for only one reason and that is to use it as a bumble extension - basically para maghanap ng lalaki)

the title of my post was "make me laugh" and this guy messaged me saying "sabihin mo knock knock" and i did and basically the whole joke was that nabaliktad yung "joke" kasi ako yung nag knock knock and tbh it was super fucking funny kasi nga it was so witty

we ended up talking and we clicked right off the bat and i could just sense right away na he was a no bullshit kind of guy; as in its super scary na sobrang tugma yung ugali namin and yung sense of humor namin (alam niyo yan, thats my biggest plus point)

whats also scary is - medyo same sila ng background ng ex ko: same line of work, same shift every night, same age, same ugali halos but im not dwelling on it that much

THIS IS WHERE IT GETS CRAZY: we were talking about sending each other photos na of ourselves tapos the moment he sent me a selfie of his, nagulat ako kasi SHUTANGINA NAG MATCH DIN KAMI SA BUMBLE JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO BEFORE WE STARTED TALKING SA REDDIT

like what are the fucking odds of that happening? how insanely coincidental diba? as in gulat na gulat kami and tbh as a very emotionally driven girl (and tbh the fact na talagang nangyari yun out of nowhere) makes me think na we were meant to meet each other

kasi wala naman siyang photo sa reddit, ako din walang photo, sa bumble we didnt message each other yet nag hi lang ako pero di pa siya nagrereply, tapos mangyayari yun? nako po lord ito na po ba yun

so yun, we've been getting to know each other na din naman, and my first impressions about him is that: sobrang confident niya about himself pero hindi siya mayabang which i really like, tapos nagkukusa siya, hindi yung napapafeel niya sakin na ako lang ang may gustong tumuloy nung convo

so yeah, its really exciting tbh and i really hope we get to talk more and to get to know each other even deeper and regardless of what happens, im just happy na i met someone new!

important thing to note: he's looking for the same thing as i am (a serious, genuine relationship) so i guess we're on the right track

[thisisgodsland]

23 Days Left: The Judgment of Solomon

Photo from Friedrich Naumann Foundation

I know it’s Holy Saturday right now and I’m supposed to be focusing on my sins and how I should repent. But I can’t stop thinking about what’s going on in my country. TL;DR I’m disappointed. And here’s why.

My Presidential bet is Leni Robredo. I’ve had no shame in saying that, even when there are louder, much more powerful voices screaming at me to either think otherwise or keep my mouth shut. I read an article recently called “Becoming Leni Robredo.” It was written back in 2016 after she had won the Vice Presidential race against Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who remains to be her rival in the current race. 

The article had this great subheading title: “From 1 percent to vice president.” It chronicled how Leni Robredo went from polling at 1 percent – behind five other VP candidates from long lines of political families – to eventually tying at the top spot in the last set of polls and then winning the elections. I was familiar with how the story ended (and how her main rival dragged it on and on for years on end), but I never knew the beginning – the 1 percent. I knew that my Presidential bet came from humble origins in Naga, with her late husband being the only Robredo who was actually in office, but I never knew how unpopular she was before she became the point of both bravery and controversy now.

The article ends with a quote. She says, “Handa na akong maging nanay ng ating inang bayan.”

I’m ready to be the mother of our motherland.

It reminded me of when Imelda Marcos came back here to the Philippines in 1991 after her exile. I’ve watched the two documentaries about her (The Kingmaker and Imelda) and she has said in all of them that what she’s doing to the Philippines is “mothering.” She said that, after her husband became President and she was helmed First Lady, the main thing she wanted to show our country was what true love feels like. 

Yet, when she came back here and ran for President in 1992 (which she lost), she said that she was ready to become a symbol or a standard for us again. And I quote: “Something like Miss Philippines.”

It’s insane to me to see the juxtaposition of the two. While both of them claim to be mothers of the land, they showed two different kinds of mothering. Robredo was mainly on-the-ground, working as a lawyer on the fringes of society before building anti-poverty foundations as VP of the Philippines. Imelda Marcos wanted to glorify the Philippines, bringing exotic animals into the country and building fascinating structures and centers (never mind the people buried in them).

While Imelda was still mothering us, it reminded me so much of a helicopter mom or a stage mom who does everything they can to make their children appear the brightest or the smartest or the best. That’s not a bad thing per se, but it isn’t love either. To show something off is not to say that you love them but to say that you want others to love them.

Leni Robredo is my bet because she loves us. Because for once in our country’s lives, we actually could obtain the mothering and the love that not just Imelda but every other politician has been promising us. Robredo didn’t come from pageantry and dynasty. She came from the people themselves and now she’s giving back to them.

I saw a TikTok video of this influencer giving the reason as to why he is voting BBM. He says, “Ayaw ko sa Nanay niyo.” Pastor Quiboloy – who is literally wanted by the FBI – throws the same jabs at her. “Pagka ina ka ng bayan [...] hindi puro lugaw ang solusyon,” the sex offender says.

And it’s crazy for me to think that her being a mother is an insult – as if invalidating all the other mothers out there who see themselves in the work, the effort, and the care that Leni Robredo is showing. Because it’s all there. Recorded or behind-the-scenes, it is there. 

Leni Robredo is a mother. No joke, no insult, no punchline needed. And she could be the best one our country could ever have if we just let her. 

[benefits1986]

Esteriffic

January 10 is never gonna be the same again.

I've staged a good number of birthday celebrations for my inang Ester over the years, especially when this black sheep returned to her sleepy town. Actually, I don't like surprises and birthdays, but our big family looks forward to it. It's not about being grand. It's about making ina feel appreciated since we're not big on affirmation, let alone, touchy-feel vibes.

I remember how we'd have legit fun in the small kubo with potluck ulam and panghimagas. I remember how I let her indulge in kanin, sisig, kare-kare, crispy pata and the works when she was 80+. I remember how we almost lost her to fever turned pneumonia, but she managed to wear her gown and walk in a room filled with over a hundred people during her 85th. I can never forget those.

And today is her birthday, her 89th, supposedly. I have very few photos and videos with her because I don't want to compete for attention since we're an extended family of 80+ and counting. Today, I am allowing myself to feel every bit of emotion in motion, while trying my best to let it be and let it go. I am trying my best not to shut down the sharp stabs, the tummy ache, the spinning head sensation, and the works. It's not about being emotional, but learning how to manage emotions slanted on grieving in a decent, in a humane way. 'Di ako makina. 'Di ako autopilot. As I am keying in the past two statements, naluluha na naman ako. HUY. Ang aga. PAUSE. Teka. Bwelo lang ako. HUY.

The same time this year, I joked about how I was having a tough time just because I can't deliver as much as my usual at work. I resorted to hard jokes laced with so much sarcasm and suppression that I built and rolled out. Looking back, it was such a huge and crazy mess. I tried downplaying this vulnerable side of me because I didn't want to be seen, felt, and heard. That's me fighting and fighting and fighting even when I'm spiraling. I could no longer take that back, nor would I like to take that back.

I guess that back then, I just needed a really hard suppression because it's too overwhelming and that I'm managing yet another terminally ill mother even when I'm a very bad girl. I guess it's pivotal because that was when I realized that this really bad girl still has a soft and hypersensitive spot for the family I thought I'd never go back to. I guess this is my grandest apology, the rawest and realest one, not because of utang na loob which I don't believe in, ever; but paying it forward and doing it because I have the experience and folio to back it up. I guess it's just me trying to make better and tougher choices for the greater good, but, what I failed to do is to provide context and be more intentional about how I pan things out. Ansakit isulat nito, but, I have to. I want to and I need to.

As my fourth anak-anakan told me: Ate, magpaalaga ka naman. Magpasabi ka naman.

This Caterie is inching and slugging on January Week 1 and 2. Hindi siya madali at all pero I hope that I'd be able to emerge na mas mabuting tao kahit onti lang. Kahit 1% improvement lang na consistent. May I focus this grief into something worthwhile for me and my audience of one. May I channel this emotional deluge in a calm and real surrender. Again, I'm not a machine. I'm not automated. I'm very human; very flawed. As the cursor blinks at me this kinda early morning, may I be reminded that blinks are glimmers. Sabi nga, when you're overwhelmed, blink and breathe more intentionally. It's super subtle since I don't blink a lot except when I get eye twitches from time to time.

Ganun na lang muna for today. OK.

Thank you, ina for always cooking for me, washing the dishes I don't want to wash (LOL) and for reminding me that: Simple lang ang buhay, apo. Simple lang ang buhay. Thank you for allowing me to help you pass on in the most decent way that I can with the full support of 50+1 family members. I wasn't easy as I know there's so much drama that are cutting and too deep I had to manage and neutralize. Thank you for holding on and letting go. Thank you for allowing me to face my mom issues even when I was but doing it kasi wala namang gagawang iba and that I've just been curious kung anong gagawin ng nanay ko sa situation na 'yun if she was still alive. Bobo ko rin talaga as a perpetually curious critter, noh? LOL. Seriously though, thank you for your silent and consistent faith, hope and love. May I carry your life lessons with me, unti-unti.

Enjoy your heavenly birthday! :)

[ssj2hindudude]

Well, if you insist!

TPQ Adults at the Bar

Krithika usually takes a cosmopolitan that's heavy on juice and light on the vodka. Pretty much a physical metaphor for how she'd prefer her husband.

One drink in, she's showing everyone Aru's baby pictures on her phone.

Two drinks in, she's dancing banghra on the tables and picking fights.

Three drinks in, she's crying about everything that happened and slurring in Hindi.

Four drinks and she's out cold.

The Sleeper and Suyodhana's dynamic at the bar are pretty much

"What can I get you?" "tHe SoUl'S oF tHe InNoCeNt." "A Pina colada." "NOOO" "...Two Pina Coladas."

Depending on who's in control, it can either be Suyodhana passing out and the Sleeper having to drag their barely functioning body back or vice versa.

They also like to confide in each other. It looks as crazy as it sounds but the bartender has seen enough broken guys that he thinks it's just another sad sack.

"I jUsT wAnTeD mY fAmIlY bAcK, iS tHaT sO wRoNg?!?" "aT lEaSt YoU hAvE a FaMiLy! I'm JuSt SoMe SpIrIt WiTh No PuRpOsE!" "Yeah, yeah, pal. We've all been there. Now pay up, I'm cutting you off." "I WILL DESTROY YOU!" "Haven't heard that in twenty-four hours. Will that be cash or credit?"

Believe or not, Takshaka is actually hilarious when he's drunk. He'll take only thousand year old refined madira with a drop of human blood and a lemon wedge.

When he does get wasted, he'll start quoting actors (it used to be just the old performers in the village but then Bollywood happened). Mortals call him the Rajesh Khanna Duplicate

But gods forbid those who record him singing because once he's sober, he'll hunt down whoever posted him sounding like a whale doing opera and skin them alive...unless he forgets after the hangover like he usually does 99% of the time.

Gunky and Funky legit become a Chip n Dale comedy routine when they get their shots in.

"aNd ThEn I sAiD, 'That's not a shapeshifting goddess, THAT'S MY NIECE!' XD" "yOu HaVe To TeLl ThE jOkE BEFORE tHe PuNcHlInE, yOu DoLt!"

And finally, when Boo pecks a few sips of the old Prasanna he got out of his old tomb, he had a choice of either being excited about being a bird or horrified.

"bOo Is A pReTtY bIrD! a PrEtTy BiRdIe!"

"ThIs Is My LiFe NoW! oHh DeVaS, WHY ME?!?"

Either that or he'll go around blabbing about the Potatoes. "I HAVE SIX KIDS NOW! TAKE THAT, FATHER! I TOLD YOU I WOULDN'T DIE ALONE!"

for the Pandavas sisters (including Kara): order them from how good they can hold to their drink to them getting drunk after a good hard sip.

p.s. also tell me what happen once they get fully intoxicated

The Other Potatoes' First Time Drinking (again After they turn 21)

Pt 1

Kara gets literally the cutest drink in the bar (Like a pink starburst cocktail or something)

At first no one bats an eye because all she does is act goofier and more laid back than usual.

But then the Shah genes kick in when she drinks more and starts acting even more chaotic than Aru when she's sober.

She casually drops disturbing facts about her childhood like it's nothing and laughs about it like the most Gen Z kid in the bar.

"yOu ShOuLd'Ve SeEn My DaD's FaCe WhEn I tOlD hIm I wAnTeD tO bE a LiBrArIaN! i ThOuGhT hE wOuLd LiTeRaLlY kIlL mE! XD"

"hEy, Aiby-baby!" "Please don't call him that." "hOw AbOuT I sHoW yOu WhAt YoU mIsSeD oUt On!" *Rips her shirt off* "KARA NO-" *Reveals a shirt that says "Sleeper Spelling Bee Champ of 2005"* "YOU COULDA HAD ALL OF THIS BRAIN POWER, BABE!"

Hira doesn't really drink but she took one shot of whiskey to keep up. Unfortunately, she's a lightweight and immediately starts roasting everybody.

"yOu ThInK yOu'Re So ToUgH?!? mY gIrLfRiEnD wIlL lItErAlLy SmAcK yOu WiTh YoUr OwN sPiNe!" "Hira, stop yelling at the dartboard!" "YO MAMA LOOKS LIKE A CANDY CANE, YOU FLAT CIRCLE!"

Nikita didn't care about the cost, she was determined to get the deluxe strawberry champagne. If only she didn't get totally wasted after one glass

You'd expect her fashion critiques to be on overdrive and they were...the problem is they were towards herself because now her self-esteem sunk like an anchor

"wHaT wAs I tHiNkInG wEaRiNg ThIs ToP?!?" "Nikki, you made that blouse AND sold multiple of them for thousands of bucks." "SO I'M UGLY AND I'M RIPPING PEOPLE OFF?!?"

Ok, I lied. Sheela got an even cuter drink than Kara with all kinds of fruity decorations and tiny umbrellas. It looked more like a parfait than a drink, but it had alcohol nonetheless.

She immediately passes out to the point where everyone thinks she's dead but she's literally just jumping from one person's head to another and everyone's wondering why they're suddenly daydreaming about having tea parties with this chick.

Aru took Aiden off designated driver duty and so he starts going at the drinks so he can finally get revenge.

Unfortunately, the man's surprisingly a heavyweight and almost beats Brynne's record. When she finds out, she's not sure if she's mad or impressed.

"I hAvE a HaReM..." "Not exactly, Wifey-" "Shhshhshh, LeT mE eXpLaIn! I hAvE a HaReM, wHiCh I gOt AfTeR i DiEd. My LiFe iS aN ISEKAI!" "...Don't do this. I swear, you'll make me get you drunk more often if you keep this up." "yOu KnOw, ArU, wHeNeVeR yOu QuEsTiOn SoMeOnE, yOu ShOuLd SaY 'ARU SHAH ABOUT THAT?!?'" "BARTENDER, ANOTHER ONE OVER HERE!"

Also, his Apsara powers get out of hand and he proceeds to dominate the karaoke show and suddenly has a bunch of girls flock to him. Aru's about to figure out whether she should electrocute him or them when he screams into the mike "THAT'S MY PAST LIFE HUSBAND! HIII, ARU!" and runs into her for a hug tackle before passing out.

Then the others are on hangover cleanup. Everyone's a mess in the morning and when Aiden says "This can't possibly get any worse." Aru goes "ARU SHAH ABOUT THAT???" and shows them everything she recorded on her phone. They then puked even harder...

[tamquamm-alter-idem]

JAINUSH HEADCANNONS PT.1

I am yet again here with HEADCANNONS

This time it’s Jainush (Jaime x Anush) because I literally love them so much ever since @kitandtyarelife introduced them to me. You’re a genius, Ritz.

- Jaime Rosales, is exactly like his canon personality except I hc them as Trans ( he/they), and gay. He loves enchiladas, instrumental music and develops a love for horror movies after meeting Dru.

- Anush Joshi, is also like his canon personality but since that’s not much, I hc him as unlabelled, he/him and he thinks he’s straight but realises he’s not when he gets a crush on Ty ( can’t say I blame him) . He also has a loves studying, his dream has always been to one day study at the scholomance. He also loves animals, Bollywood( that’s Indian pop) music and Samosas. He’s close to his sister Divya and they tell each other everything.

- They both love each other’s cultures and always try to keep finding more about it. Jaime tells Anush about his childhood in Mexico, about Diego and Cristina and how their mom is the best cook ever. Anush tells him about his adoptive parents, Divya and the Mumbai institute, the kids he used to play cricket on the streets with. They share food recipes and love cooking for each other. Anush also teaches Jaime some Hindi and Jaime teaches him Spanish.

- since Jaime loves horror movies, Anush watches them with them but is always secretly scared. He holds on to Jaime for dear life the whole time and ends up snuggled into his neck to hide from the extra scary scenes. Jaime definitely does not mind.

- They love slow dancing to the instrumental music that Jaime loves so much and vibing to Bollywood music too. Jaime specifically loves ‘Zingaat’ from the movie Dhadak because it’s just so crazy and viby. Although he doesn’t understand much of the words ( since it’s in Marathi) he always thinks of it as their and Anush’s song.

- Jaime doesn’t really care about their studies much but he loves how passionate Anush is, they always support him and bring him little snacks during Anush’s study sessions like “ my mother always made me this when I was studying” he also learned how to make ‘haldi doodh’ because it’s one of Anush’s favorite drinks. (Anush is so touched by these little things and always shows them how much later. In detail.)

- They also love going on museum dates because of their appreciation for art. Sometimes Divya and Diego come along and they have the best time. Divya and Jaime end up making jokes out of every painting and making Anush and Diego roll on the floor with laughter.