arencegabriel:

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I’m a big fan of Jess’ works. No doubt! Nung nanalo ako ng giveaway nya.. Sobrang natuwa ako kasi, ngayon palang ako mananalo ng giveaway and it’s from an amazing photographer. Sa lahat lahat ng bloggers na kilala ko dito sa tumblr, pangatlo sya sa…

and It really breaks my heart..

Loljk. I will hunt you down later.

and for you, Fuck you.

Hello guys. Can you please follow my friend, Patrick? Photography enthusiast din sya, plus.. *wait for it..*

He’s the new Chief Photographer of FEU Advocate (the official student publication of FEU Manila). He’s worth following :)

futurenurselei:

Understanding NBSB

Wisecrack

By Clarice Pearl M. Ansil

LAST February 14, I celebrated Valentine’s Day the way I am doing for 21 years now: I don’t. Yes, I‘m an NBSB—I have “no boyfriend since birth”. In this day and age when changing from “single” to “in a relationship” is already world news, I surf through Tumblr and rejoice in the independence of being “forever alone”.

            No, this space will not be used in ranting about men’s confusing actions and other stuff buttered with bitterness. Hence, let me pay tribute to my fellows; consider this piece as a tool in understanding the NBSB community (yes, we are many, we can still make up a community) better.

            NBSB’s may be endangered but not extinct. They have their reasons: opting to focus more on studies or work, submitting to their religious ideals or family tradition, strict parents, they are not ready yet, and worst, mutual attraction with a liked person rarely happens.

            Since there is a strong media and peer influence among adolescents and young adults, having a boyfriend is like a requirement to coolness, and with that, NBSB’s are regarded as losers. However, at some point, NBSB’s really do feel like losers. What other people fail to understand is how the big deal of being an NBSB affects a woman’s emotional needs and self-esteem.        

            Even though some of them look like tough superwomen or timid wallflowers on the outside, inside, they are damsels longing for their knight in shining armor. They are like any other normal humans; they get attracted and feel butterflies in their stomachs. However, unlike others, circumstances get in their way of happily ever after.

            Being single for a long time may create impatience and a string of questions: what is wrong with me? Am I ugly?  Will I ever make my dreams of having my own family come true? Will I ever be loved as much as I loved a person?

          NBSB’s question their worth and uniqueness. Insecurities and self-pity lingers and eats them up. You may not notice it since some are good at hiding them through making themselves busy or avoiding this type of topic. Bottom line is, being an NBSB is not always about bitterness and pity; it is about dealing with the society’s overrated believe in love—with “single” as the status. And it’s not always easy.

            So instead of getting annoyed at their bitterness, or making fun about how pathetic they are, try to look at the deeper perspective and talk them out. You will realize that their stories are better than those romantic comedy blockbusters. It is real at its purest sense.

            Here’s to those who had no boyfriend since birth, who choose to continue following their hearts despite the pain and uncertainty, those who patiently wait, those who still believe.

            Worry not, dear fellows. God is still writing our love story, and I’m sure, it will be more beautiful than we ever hoped and prayed for.

It’s not Single Awareness Month, it’s Happy Independence Month. Celebrate atclariceansil@gmail.com

FEU ADVOCATE—February 2012 issue

Still one of my favorite columns in FEU ADVOCATE. Actually, super favorite ko ‘tong UNDERSTANDING NBSB kasi self-confessed NBSB din ako gaya ni Ate Clar. Super kinukilit ko sya na ipostto sa Facebook or Tumblr, and kani-kanina lang, tinag nya ako. :)

Nakakalungkot nga maging single pero minsan mas mabuti pa to kesa magkaroon ng relasyon na di  ka naman masaya. Habang bata ka pa, enjoy mo lang pagiging single mo. Spend time with your family and friends. Minsan, kapag single ka, dun mo mahahanap yung inner peace mo. MABUHAY ANG MGA NBSB!

(via eleanorreyes)