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    Small Wins Still Count, Right?

    July 19, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    I think I spend too much time focusing on everything I haven’t accomplished yet. The habits I still can’t maintain.The routines I still struggle with.The goals I haven’t reached yet. And because of that, I forget to notice smaller progress happening quietly in the background. Getting through difficult days.Choosing healthier…

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    Turning 30 Feels Different

    July 4, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    Today, I turned 30. And honestly, it feels quieter than I expected. Not sad.Not dramatic.Just… reflective. I used to imagine turning 30 as this huge milestone where suddenly everything in life would make sense. But instead, I’m realizing that growing older is less about having everything figured out and more…

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    Late Night Playlists Became My Comfort Zone

    May 31, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    Lately, nighttime feels emotionally heavier than daytime somehow. Maybe because everything becomes quieter. Maybe because overthinking becomes louder at night. Or maybe because this entire year already feels emotionally overwhelming in general. So recently, I started relying on music more than usual before sleeping. Not intentionally at first. But somehow…

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    Why Is It So Hard to Stay Consistent?

    May 17, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    I’ve always admired people who seem naturally disciplined. The kind of people who wake up early every day, follow routines perfectly, and somehow stay motivated all the time. Meanwhile, I feel like I’m constantly restarting. I try to build habits. Then life gets busy. Or I get tired.Or emotionally drained.Or…

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    I Started Vlogging During The Pandemic

    April 30, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    If someone told me years ago that I would eventually start making videos and posting them online, I honestly probably would have laughed. I’ve always been more comfortable behind the scenes. Quiet.Observant.More comfortable expressing myself privately. But somehow during this pandemic, something shifted. Maybe because the world suddenly became quieter.…

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    Delivering Relief During the Pandemic

    April 26, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    The past few weeks have honestly felt surreal. The roads became quieter.People stayed inside their homes.Everyone carried uncertainty differently. And during the height of the lockdown, our medical reserve company participated in relief operations to help distribute food and essentials to communities affected by the pandemic. Going house to house…

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    Music Felt Different During the Pandemic

    April 12, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    Everything feels strange lately. The roads are quieter. People barely go outside anymore. Everyone seems emotionally exhausted in different ways. And honestly? I think music started feeling different because of that too. Ever since lockdown started, I noticed I’ve been listening to songs much more intentionally. Not just casually in…

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    Some Days Feel Heavier Than Others

    March 15, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    Some days feel normal. Then there are days where everything feels emotionally heavier for reasons I can’t completely explain. Nothing major happens. The routines are the same.The responsibilities are the same.The people around me are the same. But internally, something feels different. I think I’ve been carrying a lot mentally…

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    Humanity Feels Different When You Witness People Helping Together

    February 24, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    Today was one of those days that quietly restores your faith in people. Our outreach activity in San Nicolas, Batangas required long travel hours, preparation, coordination, and a lot of physical energy from everyone involved. By the end of the day, we were all exhausted, but the atmosphere felt incredibly…

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    Serving During the Taal Volcano Eruption

    January 29, 2020 - By Rachelle ♡

    When the Taal Volcano eruption happened earlier this month, everything suddenly felt uncertain very quickly. Ashfall.Evacuations.Families leaving their homes.People trying to stay calm while worrying about what would happen next. As part of our medical company reserve unit, we were called to assist in relief operations, and honestly, it was…

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