Letter to the girl who'll love him next

To the girl who'll love him next,

Tonight, I stumbled across old photos. I asked myself, "What if one day I see a picture of you and him?"

I know you will come into his life anytime soon. Perhaps, after a year, or a few months... But is it okay if I ask you to please don't come too soon? Because honestly... I am not ready yet. I am not ready to see him being with you. I am not ready to see him smile because of you. I guess, in a way, never will I be, despite all things have happened.

But he deserves all the happiness in the world. So, one of these days, I know you will finally meet each other. Sure, you will fall in love with him for he is the most amazing person. Before his world completely revolves around you, please allow me to say these things to you...

He is a busy person who works at night. Both of you might work opposite shifts. Don't get mad if he does not text you on breaks or once he arrives home. He feels tired and sleepy that he goes to bed right away. Don't forget to remind him to take his vitamins for he always forgets.

He is very hardworking and goal-oriented. However, there are times that he needs to slow down. Invite him to unwind on weekends. Perhaps, drive to some surf spots. He's been wanting to try surfing.

Generosity is the best thing you will see in him. He will do anything for anyone. He doesn't say no. Please do not take advantage of that.

Are you a ticklish person? He will fondle your tummy until he falls asleep. I do not know why but it's the sleeping habit he formed. Control your giggles, so you won't wake him up.
He will sometimes get jealous. Kiss him to let him know he is loved.

Could you please cook seafood pasta for him? It's something he had been requesting me to cook but never granted. Just put some chili powder 'coz he loves spicy.

He makes an effort. Too much effort that he'll pursue you avidly, even you two already got the official title. If he has to drive for 4 hours just to be with you, he will. Don't be surprised if you'll see him handing you your midnight cravings.

When you feel insecure, he will reassure you that you're beautiful. When painful circumstances come about, he will give you a safe haven. He will not make you feel less, but he will make you feel loved.

In this rapacious world, he was able to prove love can be unconditional. And you're lucky because you'll be receiving his unconditional love.

I’m sorry for all of the baggage I have left him with. You may not be his first, but I pray that you'll be his last. Yes, it's a painful wish, but I don't want to see him in tears again because that will hurt me more. I beg you never to hurt him.

I swear that once you have him, you’ll never have to ask God for anything ever again. Please take care of him.


Sincerely,
The girl from his past

Second Asian Tour - Singapore

My job is to hop from city to another city. I may literally not have holidays, but every layover feels like one. Not just a holiday where I spend it in bed or go to malls. Nuh! My holiday means in front of the Eiffel Tower, a dinner at a restaurant in Time Square, and a deep sleep in queen-sized bed at Sofitel Heathrow in London. It sounds grandiose, right? But do you know what's in my mind each time I experience this grandeur? I think about my family. I keep whispering to myself, "I hope one day I can bring my family here."

Since I am just starting to establish a career, I could not give them a vacation as spendiferous as I get from my airline. I thought of bringing them to somewhere vibrant and to where they could wind down from their daily routine in the Philippines. I chose the New York of Asia, the Singapore. This is the city I've been wanting to go to with my family after we had a leisure time at HongKong in 2013. I wanted to see Universal Studios next to Disney Land. Yay! Hop back to our trip to Hong Kong through this link: First Asian Tour .

Also, this is considered as birthday treat for my little sister and Papa. I made sure that we would be there on my sister and Papa's birthdays (September 10 and 11). Thus, we stayed there from September 9 until September 12. It made me a bit sad for we went there without my ate, her husband, and my 2 nephews. They were in Riyadh at the time.

This whole trip is adult-friendly. Yes, I was travelling with my sister and 3 adults (mama, papa, and my Uncle June). My uncle has a heart problem, so long walk is not allowed. If everyone walks to get to Singapore's MRT, we take a cab passing by the location. I limited our itinerary to what is doable by their strength. Our time was not maximized. The gloomy/rainy weather in Singapore even turned them into bed burrito. Haha! They would wake up at 9 am or 10. Oh my! Haha!

First day was just spent by sleeping in the hotel and dining at a fine-dining Chinese restaurant.

Second day, my sister's birthday, was the most exciting and amusing day. You sure know where it is - Universal Studios Singapore. I was full of life and pep. I sang, I danced, I shouted, I jumped for joy. I sooo love themed parks! Of course, the first thing we did was the mandatory photo op in front of the iconic emblem of Universal Studios. Upon entering, the Hollywood zone welcomed us. I took a picture with my BFF, Marilyn Monroe. Lol! We continued to Madagascar street. We had lunch at a fast-food chain sited at the Far Far Away zone. We made our wat to Lost World, the. Ancient Egypt. My sister and I took a few extreme rides. I believe the 3 adults enjoyed the Jurassic Park Rapid Adventure to the fullest. We lost our energy when we reached the Sci-Fi zone, that we all just wanted to eat and return to hotel. We later found out that Transformers. The Ride situated there is the most thrilling one and we did not experience it. Haha!

Third day, Papa's birthday, was spent with some relatives, Kuya Justin, Kuya Adam and his family. It was a long, tiring day. I wonder how my parents and uncle survived it. We went to our relative's house. Uber took us to Merlion and Marina Bay. After a chitchat over a cup of coffee at Starbucks, we moved forward to Gardens by the Bay. We wrapped up the night with a satisfying dinner at the Orchard.

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The next morning, we woke up at around 11 am. Everyone was dead tired. We just had a breakfast then headed to the airport.

Our itinerary was limited, but we maximized our experience. Where shall I take the adults next? Hihi!