AJ Gabriel

When Life Closes In: Lessons from a Chaotic August

While browsing through my old Tumblr posts, I stumbled upon one that brought back a flood…
SELF LOVE LOCKDOWN

Like many of us, I found myself stuck indoors during the chaos of COVID-19. And while…
Whispers of Time: A Journey Through Norwich

Two weeks ago, my fiancé and I ventured on a long but exciting journey to Norwich,…
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM COVID-19?

TO BE HUMAN They say serious circumstances bring out the best in us. But just as…
When Change Chooses You

“Home is now behind you. The world is ahead.”— The Hobbit Every beginning is a kind…
Year End RECAP & Gratitude List

Don’t give up five minutes before the miracle happens.”— Anonymous And just like that, the year…
HELLO UNITED KINGDOM!

“Bless the Lord, oh my soul… oh my soul.”These words from 10,000 Reasons have carried me…
Missing you, Nanay Tinang. 🥰

Caring for others always brings me back to you. Long before I ever wore scrubs or…
Wednesday, win the day!

To anyone reading this today who might be feeling overwhelmed—by worries, by heartbreak, or by hidden…
God’s perfect plan…

“Whisper words of wisdom… let it be.” That single line from The Beatles has always lingered…
JULY & AUG 2019- MONTHLY RECAP

When the Soul Goes Quiet (But the Story Still Unfolds) Hello, Anjventuristas. I know—it’s been a…
Finding Peace

Lately, I’ve been doing my best to follow my hopes instead of my fears. But if…
Jaguar’s Little Lick: A Story of Sorbetes, Homesickness, and Puppy Eyes

This afternoon arrived with that strange ache in my chest—the kind that creeps in when you…
When Waiting Feels Like a Wilderness

If God is making you wait then be prepared to receive more than what you asked…
MUSIC: On Days When the World Feels Heavy

Sometimes you just have to find the strength to push play. — Kristian Libman There are…
“Believe You Can” by John Mason

Small things affect small minds. But perhaps it’s the small things, done with intention, that truly…
Relationship Tips: Marriage Partner

Love grows over time, but attraction helps fuel that connection and keep it vibrant. In my…
To 29 and Beyond: Lessons from the Rollercoaster

As I prepare to turn 29 this Sunday, July 7th, I find myself wrapped in a…
Gratitude 101: Remembering the Light, Even on Cloudy Days

Lately, the rain has been pouring endlessly here in the Philippines. The kind that makes the…
JULY 2019- MONTHLY INTENTIONS

And just like that, my birth month is here again. I can hardly believe how quickly…
JUNE 2019- RECAP

They say some people wake up with a song in their head. Me? I often wake…
Spooky Experience 001: Was it a ghost ride in the lift?

Working in a hospital has its fair share of haunting moments. As nurses, we face life…
What to watch when boredom strikes?

1. Put Your Head on My Shoulder (Chinese Series) Ever since watching A Love So Beautiful,…
Things I love in Taguig and Makati

There are a plethora of reasons to go strolling around the cities that pulse with ambition…
BGC, But Make It Manila

Hello, hello, hello to my new readers! 💛Thank you so much for being here. Whether you’ve…