Writing is surviving.

The meaning behind the name: According to Philippine mythology, there once lived a tribal princess named Princess Urduja. She was a warrior who fought amongst men. And not only was she strong, she was also very beautiful. So beautiful that in order to choose one suitor from the many, she decided that the only man who was worthy of her was a man who could defeat her in battle. She wanted a man who was strong enough for her, who could uphold her. However, there was no man who could match her skills and strength, and died unmarried but independent. I feel her story encompasses my struggles as a woman in a man's world. As well as the fact that my name is in her name: Urduja

[urduja]

Hello world.

And I'm back. A small attempt to reprise my angst-ridden-yet-profound 20-something self. I feel like I wrote so much more when I had an audience of strangers behind a screen. And since I'm on the verge of starting, quite literally, a new chapter in my life, I couldn't help but feeling nostalgia of this platform.

You guys were here for every heartbreak, breakdown and, thankfully, every breakthrough.

And now, I'm finally in a stage of my life where I'm not experiencing any of these things. I'm just simply me.

It's true when they say that it gets better with time. I didn't realise it would take all of this time. But since I'm working off of a cliche, I will say that it's all worth the wait.

I mean... it only did take a decade to find my purpose, work my dream job, and fall in love with The One. Even though all of these blessings were preceeded by many obstacles, I'm grateful I didn't despair nor give up.

I guess that's the real lesson of life, right? Never give up.

Even if it takes a decade or two.

[thegoodvybe]

[urduja]

got him

[thegoodvybe]

[taichi-kungfu-online]

Healthy Lifestyle For You

[riceforwhat]

to a good yr ~. 

[xoturkohai-deactivated20200225]

😌

This blogger loves rain (and rain everyday I can never be sick of it)

[satinyrose]

imagine having a date in a french café on a rainy day

[gosh]

via weheartit

[thenordroom]

Cozy home of Marzena with a hint of Christmas

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[cakemakethme]

Terry Crews coming in with some wisdom

[sociallyawkwardhufflepuff]

we need terry painting like bob ross on tv everyday 

[purplebuddhaquotes]

“My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.”

—

Warsan Shire

[urduja]

I’m turning 30 in a couple of months so I just wanna take this time to remember how I looked at 23 lol.

[polyglotplatypus]

im very grateful for the lessons in photography i was taught in stop motion class because just now they made it possible to photograph the stars with my phone in spite of the camera usually not detecting the light of stars because theyre so dim,,,, enjoy these shiny motherfuckers

[polyglotplatypus]

ok so if everythings normal, your phone camera should have a manual mode (sometimes called pro mode). in it, change the settings of the shutter lag to 20 seconds, then put the phone down on some stable, plane surface and press the photo button (usually when using your camera, the volume buttons can be used as photo button) and let the phone still for the whole 20 seconds. 

(basically the problem with most cameras is that they dont have a very good light sensitivity in the dark, however that doesnt mean they cant detect it at all. the longer the shutter is open, the more light your camera takes in and the more burnt/light your pic will be, so in (literally) dark situations, make the shutter lag longer to get all that light you need! also i said 20 seconds but really you can make it shorter or longer depending on what kinda stuff you want for your stars)

[nobodybetterhavethisoneoriswear]

Yes this!

Additionally, adjust your ISO to the highest number (mimics the film used for very low light and low speed images)

And set your shutter speed to the longest time possible (on my phone it’s 10 seconds).

Leave your focus settings on Auto, and if your phone camera has a timer option, turn that on (five seconds is generally enough).

Plan your shot first, then find a place to set your phone down so you can get the image you want. The less light pollution, the better; you’ll pick up FAR more stars in your picture.

Once you know what you want to shoot, tap your screen to “focus” it, then hit the button to take the picture, set your phone down, and back away from the “tripod”. Don’t touch your phone for a good 15 seconds, just to be sure.

You will not be disappointed in the results, let me assure you.

Not even a little bit.

[bride2be]

swellpress: and sometimes, there’s no paper or pressing involved at all 🎨 // screen printed enamel ink and hand painted acrylic for a pastel modern Miami art museum wedding.

[urduja]

I will marry the love of my life in an art gallery, and this will be our invitation.

[birdasaurus]

My Dear Petra

[understands]

[humansofnewyork]

“My father was a talented engineer.  He could fix any type of truck, and he used his income to help the poor.  Our neighbors’ school fees and hospital bills were always paid.  My mother would bring needy people to our table, and order us to give them the best portions of meat.  She’d explain that these people rarely had the chance to eat well.  Both my parents were very religious.  But they always taught us: ‘Humanity first.  Everything else comes after.’  When the genocide began, they invited our Tutsi neighbors to hide in our house.  There were seven of them.  Some lived under the beds.  Others lived in the cupboards.  I was a teenager back then and my job was to change the waste buckets.  It was a miserable existence, and it went on for months.  But we prayed with them.  We tried to give them hope.  We told them that God was in control.  At night we’d give them Muslim dress so they could go in the backyard and get fresh air.  Our neighbors suspected us because our curtains were always closed.  We never slept because we knew the penalty for hiding Tutsis was death.  But all seven people in our house survived.  Unfortunately my mother and father died a few years ago, so I must tell their story for them.  Their names were Mukamunosi Adha and Gasano Juma.  They saved seven lives.  And they valued love and humanity more than anything.”   (Kigali, Rwanda)

[parksandwreckreation]

why would they ever delete this scene

[urduja]

This is the future I want