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Meanne M. Valenzuela | 28 | Makati, Philippines

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A Return to Love

A Return to Love

In order to start truly living, I need to always return to love. Love is what makes the journey and experience meaningful

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25 Things You Don't Have Time To Read:

25 Things You Don’t Have Time To Read:

This post is inspired by Glennon Doyle’s viral post, 25 Things You Don’t Have Time To Read, on her famous and inspiring blog Momastery. I learned about this while listening to Elizabeth Gilbert’s podcast where she was invited for an interview. I thought of writing one for this blog. Here goes 1.) I grew up in the province reading cheap romance novels and celebrity magazines, and doing a lot of…

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Courage

I never stop aspiring to become a writer, a participant through written words and storytelling, especially after one of my submitted articles was published in Philippine Daily Inquirer under Pinoy Young Blood section in 2015. While that achievement sounds small or even trivial for other aspirants who have been doing the work more dedicatedly for the past years and who have been published many…

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Idiot Box

I’m afraid to be one of those people who end up regretting spending too much time watching TV or browsing my phone. I learned this truth about the screen earlier on but it’s getting more difficult to detach from it specially now with Smart TV. Why? Aside from watching our usual free channels, we have Netflix and other internet-run videos, from YouTube and Tedtalk to other downloaded apps. Going…

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Lately I've been completely obsessed by my loneliness: it colors (note I didn't say colours) everything I see these past few weeks. It's okay to be lonely, I know that, but I don't like the way it's become the thing by which I measure everything else. I can't seem to try to not be lonely: it only seems to happen accidentally, like this afternoon.

Lucy Grealy

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Had we managed to keep our lives focused on art, I think we would have lived in a state of brilliant happiness, but no one can stand in front of the painting forever.

Ann Patchett from the book Truth and Beauty

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I’m really getting dependent on art, ann. That might sound pretentious, and it might very well be due to the fact that I’m in the midst of a bit of an emotional abyss at the moment, but it seems to be the only place I find any meaning.

Lucy Grealy from the book Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett

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#35: Emosyon

NAG-IISA Sa aking pinanggalingan ay malamig at madamot sa pag-ibig Datapwa’t ako’y nakangiti, ang aking mata’y nagsusumamo ng umuwi Ako’y umaasang makatanggap ng yakap na masikip Ngunit sa pagbukas ng pinto, tila mailap sa init. PATAWAD Patawad sapagkat ako’y mapaghanap Ang dasal ko’y maunawaan mo ang pusong salat Nabibingi ako sa katahimikan ng iyong inis Pakiusap ika’y manatili, kailangan ko ng…

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Bought this book because of its interesting summary (its about love and books) + mainly because of its beautiful cover :) #NinaGeorge #TheLittleParisBookshop #Books #Literature #LetsFindTimeToRead

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In a world full of distractions, writing teaches us to pay attention. Rereading my favorite book on writing "Bird by Bird, Some Instructions On Writing and Life" by the #AnneLamott, one of the funniest female writers ever. This book is so beautiful, helpful and funny. Reading it makes you want to write NOW! #LetsFindTimeToRead #NonFiction #OnWriting #Literature #OnStorytelling

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One step at a time. Darating ka rin sa patutunguhan mo.

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I miss you #HagoProductions!

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Oh hi there #DavidSedaris. For this week, I am reading #MeTalkPrettyOneDay. He is Tina Fey's male version in terms of hilarity and wittiness. This guy can turn ordinary experiences into comedy, common things into subject for humor. Meanwhile, I really find time to read lately. It's healthy for me. It's a happy pill. It keeps stress of the day more tolerable. It's part of my daily calendar. My goal is to read at least one hour per day. So, what's yours for this week? #NowReading #Books #LetsFindTimeToRead #Literature

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Ara, my friend, recommended this book. I made a reservation at a bookstore because it was always out of stock, and waited for four weeks before its arrival. I'm glad I waited for the mass paperback instead of purchasing a copy in Kindle. So much insights esp if you're starting a business, or if you want to be great at what you do or you just simply want to get things done by being productive, honest, resourceful, and nice. "Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Learn to create your own opportunities. Know that there is no finish line; fortune favors action.- #SophiaAmoruso #NonFiction #GirlBoss #NastyGal

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If you're looking for a hero, someone worth your cheer, might as well choose 'yourself' first. #GirlBoss #SophiaAmoruso

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Even before the talks of creating a movie adaptation for #MeBeforeYou, I've read the book already. I started researching about #JojoMoyes and her articles and essays also inspired me. Anyways, who could forget about #WillTraynor and #LouiseClark? And it's a bonus #SamClaflin played the character of Will in the movie ❤️ #Books #Literature #MeBeforeYou #AfterYou #Fiction #JojoMoyes

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These books have been with me for years (more than a decade)-- two books I will never get tired of re-reading. The characters are just unforgettable, it stick with you. Holden teaches us about honesty, Atticus about compassion and Scout about courage. :) #Literature #Fiction #Books #Rereading #NowReading