Erielle: Not The Mermaid

I am 24 years old and my most asked question, especially from the Titas/Aunts, is "Do you have a boyfriend?"  And until now, the answer is still no. I'm what some Filipinos call "NBSB" in other words; No Boyfriend Since Birth.  It's not that I've never liked anyone, trust me I have, but I guess it's because I don't feel ready.  Growing up, I've only really liked two guys (obviously, both guys didn't know about it).  I've had crushes here and there, but I don't see myself in a relationship with any of them (also because half of them are celebrities LOL).  Throughout middle school and high school, I always try to look for the "potential" boyfriend in every single guy that I come across.  Truthfully, that's not the right way to go.  My younger self just thought that being in a relationship is just liking one another and being together.  Boy was I wrong. Being in a relationship is a lot of work.  You have to invest t...

Have you ever had those moments you feel like you're not good enough? I have. One of my flaws is that whenever I see someone doing better than me, I don't even bother continuing because what's the point if someone is already good at it.  It's those moments that I don't even follow through and see my potential.  I don't let myself grow and enhance my skills to be better and excel in whatever I want to do.  Instead of telling myself that I can do it and I can be as good as others, I feel like it is a lot easier to accept defeat and not do it at all.  There's a lot of whys and not a lot of hows.  No matter how many times someone tells me that "practice makes perfect," I still don't listen.  I want quick results and if I don't get it, I move on. Because of me wanting quick results, I end up being disappointed at myself.  It made me feel like a failure.  Not only did I let myself down but also those around me.  My family and friends see so m...

Hello Everyone!! Welcome to my blog!  This is where I'm going to be posting experiences, thoughts and maybe some ideas as well.  As you can see from the title of the blog, my name is Erielle, but I'm not a mermaid. I've always liked to write but I never got the chance to pursue it because of some hindrances.  Now, it's a new year and it is time for me to follow through with my passion.  2018 will be a year full of "Whens" instead of "What ifs," and by the end of the year, hopefully I will not have a lot of "should haves.' One year can make a difference, but it is up to the person if they want to see a change in them or stick to their comfort zones.  This year I will try and step out of my comfort zone and do things that I want to do but too scared to do it.  I can't let others tell me that I'm not good enough or that I'm not capable.  The only way to find out is to actually do it, and I will not let anybody tell me otherwis...