The TeacherMom Diaries

Okay, dahil nag-trending itong Trader Joe’s tote bag, na-curious ako 🤍 Ilang taon na kami dito pero ngayon lang ako nakapasok. Minsan talaga, dahil lang sa trend, nadidiscover mo ang magiging bago mong favorite place ✨🛒

P.S. Yung tote bag? Out of stock today. Nabili na ng mga Pinoy.🤭

Kung hindi ako bumangon sa first alarm, may back-up… at back-up ng back-up.🤣

Random stroll sa D.C. 🌙 tapos biglang….may pa light show!

Hindi lahat ng nire-reheat ay niluto mo…
Yung iba, pinagpaguran mong i-uwi 🤣

World’s biggest birthday candle. Happy 250th America🇺🇸🎉🎊

Looking back, 2022 was the biggest plot twist of my life.

From being a simple, hardworking mom… to moving to the US with my family.
The beginning was full of struggles, doubts, and silent prayers…but we held on because we were living our dream.

The first two years came with many trials,
but we moved forward with courage, faith, and gratitude for every blessing along the way.
Realizing our American dream.
New opportunities, new experiences, a mix of emotions.

People saw the highlights.
“Buti ka pa nasa US na!”
“Wow, laki na ng sahod!”
“Palibre naman diyan!”
“Buti pa kayo, wala nang problema.”

But nobody saw the sleepless nights.
The pressure.
The constant effort to keep up not just with life here, but with other people’s expectations.
The silent battles we faced as a family just to stay afloat.

This year, 2026, marks my fourth year here.
And with it comes clarity.

Less proving.
Less explaining.
More peace.
More boundaries.
More grace for ourselves.

This journey is no longer about impressing anyone.
It’s about growth, healing, and purpose.
About choosing our family…again and again.
About honoring how far we’ve come without forgetting where we started.

Still dreaming.
Still grateful.
Still learning.
But now…stronger, wiser, and more grounded. 🤍

AND TO YOU WHO IS READING THIS
It doesn’t matter whether you are abroad or in your home country.
Success is not measured by location, salary, or titles.
What truly matters is being content with what you have and at peace with who you are.

Don’t let other people’s timelines pressure you.
Don’t let comparison steal your joy.
And don’t chase a life that looks good online but costs you your peace.

Grow at your own pace.
Honor your journey.
Choose gratitude over validation.

Wishing you a joyful, prosperous, and meaningful 2026 🎉🎉🤍 May this be a year of growth, courage, and new doors opening ✨