⬆️ 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢
On June 4, 2013, I made the biggest and life-changing move from Manila to the U.S. Within a week or two I wanted to go back, but my mom convinced me to give it time. 12 years later I’m still here and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
21 year old me would be happy that he’s living the life he’s dreamed of, he eventually did make friends, a chosen family, and a partner that loves and accepts him.
If you’re reading this, I’m happy you’re here, and I hope to keep making new memories with you.
𝙋.𝙎. 𝙄’𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨! 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄’𝙢 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪! 🫶🏻🥹
3.13.26 - Awesome Con Day 1 🎇
Had a lot of fun on the first day of the convention! I started driving at 6am to DC and got a lot of nice landscape photos on the way. I also got to see the Supernatural Panel hosted by @dory_jackson ; I remember watching Supernatural ages ago, so it was awesome to see Misha Collins and Jim Beaver in person. Thank you @dory_jackson@itsreallymichaelphilip@et_dc_2024@vnylism and ofc my sis @satanicasrealm for the photos 🙇♂️
Photos taken with my Fujifilm X-H2, Sigma 17-40 f1.8, Fuji 56 f1.2, TTartisan 7 f2, and Godox V480 📸
#fujifilmphotography #sigmaphoto #awesomecon #portraitphotography #cosplayphotography
My 9th HYROX race, third time in DC, and second time racing with @stine8585 . Despite getting directed into the wrong lane during sled pulls, awfully rough turf, and a judge forgetting to switch the target for our wall balls, we still finished in 1:18:23, 35 seconds faster than our first race back in Phoenix.
We finally got to show how Christine and I work as a team in our home city! I already won being partners with you and I’d do it again 💚🩷
Huge shoutout to everyone from @the.lab.dc , @cutseven , @teamafterone , @thechaosgladiator , @trainatelevate and my guy @et_dc_2024 for the support! Next stop: NYC — Pro Doubles Men 😤
2025 - Be scared and do it anyway
A lot of firsts this year: I ran my first half marathon, first solo HYROX, started selling my baked goods, flew out of the country for the first time in 12 years
Grateful for the experience and the amazing people that made it unforgettable, little me would have loved all of it, and you. Let’s do it again in 2026 😄
Wins captured by @coreyagray@carlnard@oksanakemp and my love, @et_dc_2024
‘Slow and steady’ - HYROX CHICAGO - 11.15.2025
My 7th race, and third time doing singles. I’m really happy with this one and not only my shoelaces stay tied this time (Toronto race 👟💨), but I managed to keep a consistent and steady pace and had enough gas in the tank to make it to Wall Balls without dying (died at the Wall Balls anyway). I’m really proud of this one, maybe the goal of hitting sub 120 is possible 😤
Huge shoutout to my friends at @the.lab.dc@teamafterone and @cutseven for the energy, and my partner @et_dc_2024 ; I make the biggest smile every time I run a lap past him
‘Every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don’t always spoil the good things and make them unimportant.’ - Doctor Who
Despite being laid off two days before, Toronto was the trip I’ve been looking forward to in months. My first time outside the country after moving to the U.S. 12 years ago, it was just what I needed to take my mind off of things. We ate great food, explored the city, cheered on friends and hit a new PB on my second HYROX singles race
Keep my head held high, and taking it slow one day at a time 🫶🏻
Left foot, right foot til you get to the finish line. First DCHALF in the books 🏅
Shoutout to @teamafterone and @the.lab.dc for the cheers and @coreyagray and @jihad_watt for capturing the magic 🏃🏻♂️💨
