Erielle: Not The Mermaid

Family ( noun) : 1. A basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not. 2. A group of people who are generally not blood relations but who share common attitudes, interests, or goals. Family is everything for me.  It's with this group of people do I feel the safest. I get protective of those I care about especially my family.  They might not be the greatest at times but they are definitely the ones who stick by you no matter what.  Each side of my families, I have a certain relationships with.  Since I basically grew up with my mom's side of the family, I'm the closest with them.  Even though they live in the Philippines, whenever we visit them, it's like no time has past since the last time we saw each other.  My mom's family is from Sampaloc, so that means every single member of the family is fairly loud.  We are built to be loud, because not only will there be the sound o...

I've always been the type of person who does not get offended easily or what some people consider, sensitive.  I learned to just ignore what people say about me and hold my head up high.  But, a person can only handle so much. Growing up, I was a chubby kid (still am). I always here people saying and calling me fat.  Even my own family says it but again, we tease each other in the family a lot.  So as I got older, I’ve learned to ignore people when they tease me.  I guess growing up with my family, it helps you build a tough shell.  It teaches you how to ignore those who will put you down and don’t take their insults to heart.  Because isn't that what bullies want, to see your reaction?   As I got older I had no problems with bullies.  I try to make sure I was getting along with everyone who was around me.  I live by the motto of "treat others the way you want to be treated".  So my whole life, I try to show kindnes...

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...