31/05/2026
Captured moments I’ll treasure forever. 🤍
A month before we left the Philippines, Ian and I made it a point to spend time with the people who mattered most to us. We shared the same circle of friends from high school, but over the years, I was also blessed with friendships from different chapters of my life. College friends, former colleagues who became family, and my amazing VA friends.
Every weekend was filled with coffee dates, lunches, dinners, and heartfelt goodbyes. It was exhausting at times, but in the best possible way.
Every time I came home after seeing them, my heart felt so full. Yet quietly, at the back of my mind, I kept praying. I thanked God for surrounding me with such incredible people, while wondering if I would ever find friendships like these again in a new country.
It was only then that I realized that moving to another country doesn’t just mean leaving a place behind. It also means leaving a part of myself with the people I love. There was a sadness in knowing how much I would miss them, not just their presence, but also who I am when I’m with them. The version of me that laughs a little louder, feels completely understood, and never has to explain herself.
The truth is, my friends are a huge part of who I am today. They have been there through my happiest moments and my hardest seasons. They’ve celebrated my wins, carried me through struggles, and helped shape the person I’ve become. In so many ways, they are an extension of my life story.
And for that, I will always be grateful.
To the friends near and far, to those who continue to cheer me on from a distance, check in on me, and always have my back, thank you. You may not realize it, but you carry a piece of home with you wherever you are. 🤍
