Alternate Reality

In some other universe, there's a version of us apart
And they are constantly wishing to have each other's heart
They believe that in a different universe, another version of them is together
That is you and me, we are the parallel universe's version of forever

- Mara Manzano (07/24/2018)

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When Paul and I broke up last summer, and me having all the affirmation in the world that I'm fine (when I'm really not LOL), I did what any heartbroken person would do - I deleted ALL of our pictures in my phone, Facebook and Instagram. Yes, I took that awful step - which I now regret. :(
As it turns out, we were able to find our way back to each other's arms and thankfully Paul still has his copies, but I lost mine :( And realizing this, I am sooo glad that I kept my blog updated! Good thing I did not lose my mind there and deleted my posts.
With this, I realized that my blog really has become my online diary. I even joke that if ever one day I will lose my memory, at least I have my blog to check and look on to.
Now since I have a lot of catching up to do.. let's start.


Paul and I went to Baguio for his 29th birthday. Baguio is very special for us, so going there again for his birthday trip and our 1st trip since getting back together makes it even more special!

Late June, we had another first! We tried shooting (with a real gun yes) in a shooting range. It's actually Paul's father's day gift for Tito Roland (his dad) and I'm just glad he tagged me along. It was really so much fun! The whole month was pretty stressful for us in terms of work and releasing it through this one is a whole lot of fun.

And just recently, we went to Tagaytay to attend a good friend's wedding. We made sure to make the most out of it so we took a side trip to Batangas and stayed there for 3 days - making sure that we are just near the wedding venue. We stayed at Canyon Woods since the wedding took place at Caleruega. There was a storm at that time but our stay couldn't be more pleasant and relaxing. We took a break from all the riot of the real world and had a quality time together.

Well truth be told, I can say that we've come out stronger than before. We became more mature and with everything that's happening, we're lucky to have gotten a chance to have a glimpse of our future... a life that is happy, exciting and full of love. If I were to ask one thing then that would be good health for the both of us - so we can continue to enjoy and live our lives to the fullest. This time around, it's for good. <3

xoxo, Ellie

P.S. How beautiful is my bouquet? Paul got them for me when

he fetched me from work a few weeks back. Sweetums! <3

Memories Of You

Hey guys! What's up? Has life been treating you well lately? I hope it is. And if it's not, then I could only hope that you are treating yourself right.
Recently, I have been shocked by some information that I still can't digest. These are the type of things that make me sad - even though I'm not directly impacted, it makes me sad that these things had to happen. That people actually have to go through it.
On a lighter side, these recent events have triggered my poetic side. And without further ado... here's my first poem in 4 years. I dedicate this to a friend, a mentor and someone who has lost the love of her life - but I know in time, she will eventually find love again. Hope you guys like it:

I remember life being just okay
Take me wherever, I don’t have a say
Then I recall when life brought me to you
A couple months in, I know I’d say I do

My ‘okay’ life became so amazing
You brought so much joy, it kept me wondering
On what could have I done to deserve you
You made me feel a love that’s oh so true

You’re the rhythm to my rhyme, I used to say
As you respond with a kiss, you blew me away
Then we’d sing happy songs and won’t care about the world
I’d like to think of those things, right before it swerved

Did you know about this? Did you? Did you?
That you’d soon leave my world and leave me in blue
Why did no one prepare me for this heartache
But please know that I wouldn’t exchange anything for this heartbreak

You taught so me much, I hope you know that
Even after everything, even when my mind and heart is in combat
You will live through me, I will make sure
Thank you for loving me, thank you for a love that’s pure

I could only hope that you’re free and happy
Fly high baby, fly high my one and only
I’ll take note of the happenings while you’re away
So I can tell it all to you when we meet again one day

As I go on with my life, I’ll take all the lessons
Even though as I cross the bridge, I still have so many questions
I can’t wait until I see you again and we start talking
But for now, always know that memories of you will never be forgotten.

Xoxo,

Ellie