A journey home.
Finally, you've reached the end. To all those people who have been reading this story, I know all of you kahit bilang lang kayo sa daliri. That's all enough for me to know that you've patiently joined me on the road trip of this story. I made this story when I was still in high school. I feel so anxious about what would happen if I didn't make it to the end. What if, in the middle of the story, I gave up? But without knowing the fact that, as the story is moving, I am growing as well. The journey of making this story was a roller coaster ride, but I was able to pull it off and come to the end despite the storm I have been facing and doubts about myself.
Bingka, my best friend and one of the creators of this story, thank you for always being there with me. Your idea was very beautiful! Thank you for your patience with me. Bisag usahay tapulan kaayo ko mo update. Despite everything, I will choose to be with you. Thank you for encouraging me to come back to writing, or if I feel so sad about it, you'll always say "write ra." You know what makes my heart calm. Bingka, finally, after years of planning this story, it's now completed!
To the readers who patiently waited for my update, I know you know yourself. Thank you! Regardless of you being the one who waited for my update, it melts my heart, and you are more than enough for me. Kasali na ang mga kaibigan ko and my cousins who supported me; if my math is right, you are only ten, and I am grateful enough. You are all the reason I need to keep going. Thank you for always being there with me. For cheering all of my achievements, which are your achievements too. I am praying that God will guide us through the future, as our hands will still be holding each other. No matter how much storm we will be facing, I am always here with you until we finally find a rainbow.
A gentle reminder: always give yourself a space to grow. Always allow yourself to feel the pain and live with it. You know, pain demands to be felt. But don't let it decide what to do with your life. Let the pain stay, but don't make it your way. Live your life to the fullest; don't waste your time doubting yourself, but waste yourself trying.
Our intention in making this story is to look back on the past and dream about our future. I hope my words can reach your heart and give you the warm hug that you deserve!
Padayon lang gyud ta, mga buday!
Thank you for reading this story! See you at the second installment of this series, D!
Your silent, beloved listener,
Jo
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