Dani Defines

You are again on this phase where you are confused of what’s totally fine Same passive feelings, irrational thoughts… a total waste of time You often wonder and then wander to realize nothing’s ever a crime Every face, every emotion, every day that passes by felt like a dime An ounce of joy and a drop of bliss they please your ears like a chime Odds pushed you to pretension instead of comprehension All these obscurity were too subtle to deceive constant attention; A notion only you could ever put a concrete conclusion You should’ve done this; you should’ve pursued that… Constantly feels like nothing’s in right motion Crushing you to anything that’s seemingly meant to be You unintentionally created a world full of mystery Nosy crowds, pretentious acts, all brags about identity You crawl and you pause, and yearn for serenity You are gasping, fading, and annihilating perfectly A blurred path, that’s where you are heading to, Again. Written B...

You have been through quite a lot, your old self knows that well. It has been a long time swearing and regretting what you could have been if only you knew back then what you have learned and realized in your present. Now you look at the mirror, scrutinizing every single change from your external appearance unsure of gaining a bit of weight, having that pair of icky eyes from those shaming eye bugs or maybe you became a little more physically alluring but just can’t figure it out yet. Intellectually, you know you are smarter now but you still over think of social acceptance bothering your mind of thoughts you never needed anyway. You care too much to people you believe will never harm you. You define your worth outside your own world without realizing you are the one controlling it. What defines you? People can say whatever they want to say. Mirror can show you what you need to see. But most importantly, it’s how you make a difference that leads you to the...

"I just had the brightest relief I never felt before. They made me feel I deserve to have a clearer perception of the real world."  Rushing last Friday to have an urgent eye check-up, I decided to go straight to EDSA Shangri-La Mall which is just a walking distance from my office and while on my way, I am also in a rush to make up my mind in choosing between replacing my 2-month old contact lenses or just grab and find a new granny-look yet classy eyeglasses.  I've been wearing my 250-grade contact lenses since October of this year and I was confident enough that it will last for more months as it is even labeled for a 1-year quality and durability assurance from where I purchased it. It was my 2nd pair of contact lenses and because of a quite good experience with the brand; I gave it another shot and replaced my 1st pair to them.  But surprisingly, I noticed the other day when I got home that the right piece of my contact lenses is nearing to its unfortunat...

Dedication can never be seen from someone who never sees their purpose at something. You are placed to a certain designation because you heartily agreed with the terms and conditions. You agreed because you put trust from its striking perks and opportunities and eventually programming yourself to put commitment to it. Not until you are so into the situation and finding out the real picture of an established structure. Where do you see yourself five years from now? What can you contribute to the company? What's in it for us to hire you? And the list of questions goes on to you like a blast then you see your thoughts wafting around your head trying to come up with a perfect construction of words to sell yourself perfectly. You are trying to make a good impression as of the moment and right there and then you are also expecting something great or something better in return perhaps. We are always searching for a win-win situation wherever we may be. I might confid...

Have you ever crossed that line where you felt stuck at something you can’t even fathom? Have you ever been to a certain situation where you had to create urgent choices and bad decisions to surpass that burden that surprised you? Everyone deserves real happiness but for me I define it into two courses and each one of us choose the other way around every day. First is the kind of happiness where you wanted to become fully unaware about nothing else but yourself alone. The other one is the kind of happiness where you found it with someone else... the kind where you depend on it with some other people. It’s not really about getting attached too much but it’s how we carry ourselves to manage different emotions. Every realization has its different form and realizations murder people’s decision from time to time. You may have realized that last year you settled to a decision that’s totally different to the one you’re currently making. We are moved and affected by people, by things, by...

I  fearlessly tried moving forward with every piece of my brokenness to never get stuck in ambiguity again. I wasn’t looking for anyone to help me… but then you came. Right when I was in rage about love just a week before I met this guy, a twist of fate perhaps paved its way to lead us to something that took us for quite a long time to define. I used to refuse any invitations that might lead to any kind of romantic attachments after what I have gone through. I used to want someone so bad and forgot to save rooms for my own benefit. I used to believe to fantasies I only created in my own world. Until then, we can really never find conclusion till we go outside of our comfort zones and take risks. A little rewind. About a year ago, I had a serious relationship but things didn’t turn out the way we thought it supposed to be and too much chaos led me and my ex to end the relationship. I had a quest for what my heart truly longed for that I even chased a man I thought was enoug...

Too much sensitivity might ruin your performance . Dealing with stress in your job is inevitable every day. From the moment you start your day browsing and responding to emails, attending an unexpected meeting in the midst of a bunch of urgent tasks you need to accomplish, up until the last hour of your shift yet you still need to report to your boss to provide an update for the day… all these office routine weighs to you and usually ended as stressors more than a daily reminder that you need to keep going. Have I missed any office routine? Of course, accompanied by any circumstances in the workplace, we can never deflect our dealings with our workmates. It may be a professional or an emotional approach, eventually you will be needing some of these helpful reminders how not to draw into any occasion that might lead to internal conflicts or worst, dissension. 1) When under pressure and your officemates bug you to go on a 15-minute break- Go ahead! Believe me, you still have ...