24/08/2025
They say that social media is not the place to be vulnerable. A lot of friends told me to avoid sharing the downs of my life on social media because, according to them, there are people who celebrate my failures. While I know that could be true, I don't really care. These backstabbers are not a good reason for me to stop being authentic and inspiring others and letting everyone know the real story and experiences of being a business owner/entrepreneur.
So here's a lengthy post of me narrating my life update!
Good news: this ends with an inspiring note 🙂
So I'm not sure if you noticed that I was silent over the weekend. I struggled with anxiety about my business. These were the things that were running in my head:
- is this something i'd like to do forever?
- am I doing good at what I'm doing, or am i just being an imposter?
- how can I find time to rest?
About that last item, you may have known that I was under medical care last weekend because of severe eye strain that caused my face to swell. Thank you to people who helped btw! While I'm a bit better now, this triggered the fact that I'm already not taking care of myself the way I should.
Running a business is so challenging and tiring. Yet, it's not as celebrated as if you climb up the corporate ladder. People think it's the path of the lazy. But so much hardwork and courage is involved to survive this path.
Hence, despite the doubts, I stay. I love what I'm doing. I find fulfillment and pride in what I'm doing. And I hold on to the hope that one day, I'll make it.
I just need three things to keep going.
One, a few people who believe in me. Just a few people. There may be a lot who doubt, but quality over quantity. I got the best people. The best team. The best friends. They are enough
Two, the constant decision to fight. Like love, this is a decision. To keep choosing this path is hard, but it's the way to stay. I know I gave up so many times, but I chose to stand up as well every single effin time.And to keep on choosing this will lead me to the destination, which is success.
Three, God. Without God, I am nothing. This is nothing. God is the reason. God is the way. God is my strength. God is all powerful. To him, nothing is impossible. With Him, I can always live.
So see, although i can be vulnerable, I know that beyond it is a very strong woman. A fighter. A believer. An entrepreneur.
Kahit wala nang pahinga.
Kahit maraming di naniniwala.
I chase my dreams. I stay true to myself.
And that is something I know I can tell God in the afterlife, and he will be very proud of me because We did it TOGETHER.