The tale humorously underscores themes of vanity, social conformity, and the power of truth from an unassuming source.

The passage expresses a longing for a deep, authentic, and enduring love that embraces both the joys and challenges of a relationship. The author desires a connection that transcends superficiality, valuing unfiltered emotions, open communication, and a shared history of both laughter and tears. They crave a love that is grounded in trust and forgiveness, where even disagreements strengthen the bond. Ultimately, the passage celebrates the beauty of imperfect love, acknowledging its challenges while emphasizing its ultimate worth.

The passage reflects on the nature of regret and the importance of embracing life's experiences, even the painful ones. The author grapples with the "what ifs" of the past, acknowledging the pain caused by past choices but recognizing that these experiences have ultimately shaped them into a stronger and more resilient individual. They emphasize that mistakes and setbacks are a natural part of life and that it's crucial to learn from them and continue growing. The passage concludes with a message of hope and encouragement, urging the reader to persevere through life's challenges, knowing that their time to achieve their aspirations will come.

The excerpt explores the universal experience of career-related dissatisfaction, specifically the feeling of hitting a plateau and questioning one's choices. It acknowledges the internal dialogue that arises in these moments, characterized by wondering "what if" and wishing for a different path. The author empathizes with this struggle, highlighting the emotional weight of these thoughts and the yearning for a clearer, less tumultuous journey.

Davao isn't just another city on the map for me. It's where my story began, and now it's where my story takes an unexpected turn. The streets I once walked still echo with memories, but they're about to witness a new chapter in my life. A chapter about pushing boundaries, chasing career heights I've only dreamed of, and becoming the person I know I can be. You know, they say you can never truly run away from your past. Maybe that's why life has this peculiar way of bringing us back to the very places we tried to escape. But this time, it's different. I'm not running away – I'm running toward something. Toward growth, toward opportunity, toward a better version of myself

In this episode, I played a card game of asking random questions. What made me cry recently? What underrated quality i find attractive? And more. Its a new thing im trying to test. Also, in this podcast im trying out a new music intro and background, let me know your thoughts!

Did this during one of those down nights - nights i just cant sleep. A typical after 6. So, hope you enjoy this and see you next time!

"Why are you there? Bakit ka andiyan?" For Kevin, "Andito ako because Analytics is the tool that was given to me to fulfill my purpose to other people - to educate them the value of data in their lives..."

In this episode, I talked about how I got into the field, and what it meant to me now. After 7 years of work, I only "officially" started my career in analytics in 2020 - as an educator. Listen to this episode to know more. 

Why are you there? Bakit ka andiyan? In this season, I want to talk about analytics and why I chose to be in this career or at least as a side career. 

This episode is dedicated to my future self. I answered one of the most morbid questions I have been asked, "What would my life look like at the end..." and I realized, its not about the projects I launched nor the awards I won. At the end - its gonna be about my friends, family, future relationships, and me. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I see you on the next one. 

So apparently, my new obsession from biking is not really about exercising but more about the things I missed in my early years of development. Hope you get something from this, and hope to see you on the next one!