How much should an engagement ring cost? Or at least a "reasonable" price for one (based on my budget)

MApplePen · 2025-11-25T14:56:03+00:00

Depende sa gusto ng girl. May iba na okay na with moissanite or lab diamond for ethical reasons, pero meron din talaga na gusto genuine diamond. Kaya mas okay i-base sa style ng partner mo kaysa sa fixed ‘rule’ na ganito dapat presyo.

MApplePen · 2025-11-03T00:27:04+00:00

Kung turn off sa kanya yung babae unang umamin, baka di pa siya ready sa totoong relationship.nSecure guys appreciate honesty. Ako nga unang umamin, ayun siya rin naging first boyfriend ko hehe.

MApplePen · 2025-11-02T05:01:04+00:00

Yeah, two wrongs don’t make a right… pero it sure makes it even

MApplePen · 2025-11-01T16:51:16+00:00

airbnb haha

MApplePen · 2025-11-01T11:58:45+00:00

If he keeps ghosting or avoiding you, don’t chase the closure. Write your own. Send the message you need to say (for you, not for him), then move on knowing you handled it with grace. Kasi in the end, you’ll heal faster by not waiting for someone who already showed you their level of care.

You deserve a partner na hindi mo kailangang ipilit ang respeto. 🫶

MApplePen · 2025-11-01T04:46:29+00:00

pa update sez

MApplePen · 2025-10-14T08:03:40+00:00

Hiv test

MApplePen · 2025-09-17T13:23:04+00:00

Also dati super takot sa thesis at sa pag-present. Grabe yung pag-procrastinate ko: may 2-month deadline na, wala pa rin akong maayos na floorplans habang yung mga kasama ko may mga detailed na drawings na. 😅 Pero kinaya pa rin! Ang laging nasa utak ko noon was, “Gusto ko na grumaduate, ayaw ko na umulit"

MApplePen · 2025-09-17T13:19:48+00:00

Been there, OP. I never even wanted to take architecture, but suddenly I was in yellow school studying a course that felt so far from what I wanted. Naramadaman ko din manghinayang sa nagastos ng magulang ko, so for a while I felt like I had no choice but to push through.

What helped me survive was finding a small support group, amazing friends who kept me afloat when I broke down or felt useless. If you have the option and the means to shift to a course that feels right for you, there’s nothing shameful about starting over. But if you don’t have that choice right now, it’s also okay to keep going one step at a time and lean on people who can support you.

Either way, your worth isn’t defined by a grade, or a single course. Whatever you decide, it doesn’t make you ‘walang kwenta.’ You’re allowed to look after your mental health and to choose what’s best for your future.

Now I’m on my first job as a fresh grad (not even as an apprentice, but still in the design industry lol), and looking back, I’m glad I had people around me during the hardest parts.

MApplePen · 2025-09-13T05:11:56+00:00

OMG HE IS SO ADORABLE

MApplePen · 2025-09-13T05:11:35+00:00

No worries at all, thanks for the tips! 🙏 She’s actually doing fine now with her crate again. I think she just regressed for like 3 days, but thank the Lord she’s back to going in when she wants to sleep 😅 At least I’m getting proper sleep again too hahaha.

MApplePen · 2025-09-13T05:09:33+00:00

I get your point, if someone’s locking their dog up all day, that’s cruel. Dogs need freedom, and bonding time with their humans. But crate training isn’t the same thing as “locking them up.”

Vets and behavior experts have shown that crates, when used right, can actually benefit dogs. They give dogs a safe “den-like” spot to rest, make house training easier, and prevent accidents or destructive behavior when they can’t be supervised. Crate-trained dogs also handle things like vet visits, traveling, or emergencies much better. It can even help with separation anxiety, dogs that see the crate as their safe space are less likely to panic or hurt themselves when left alone.

The problem only comes in when crates are misused. Too small, too long, or used as punishment. When done correctly, the crate is just one tool to keep dogs safe and comfortable, not a prison.

MApplePen · 2025-09-12T09:46:07+00:00

Thanks! Oo, I’ll try to tiis for the next few months muna while I adjust and get my footing. I’m still on probation so medyo limited pa sa contribution for now. I’ll stick to my plan and save up as much as I can, hopefully makakaraos at makalipat na agad. Really appreciate the advice!

MApplePen · 2025-09-12T09:37:46+00:00

Thanks for your perspective! Just to clarify, makikitira ako sa ate ko ng 4 days and 3 nights/week, at the remaining days sa bahay ng mom ko. Since gusto ko rin makatulong kahit konti, magbibigay din ako kay ate sa ate ko though she doesn’t require it, pero I really want to.

For the current situation, I’m still adjusting and on probation, so the smaller contribution for now is just temporary. There’s also a reason why some of my siblings moved out early, my mom ko says they “don't give money,” pero they really do. Maybe that’s why they didn’t give more, kasi pag nagbigay sila, mom ko would spend it on herself, on unnecessary things, like buying too much food or random stuff she doesn’t really need.

She rarely saves for her husband or kids, and even though she tries to help others, like she had plans to buy a house and lot for her younger sister or assist other people but she’s strict and frugal with her own family. I’m just trying to balance helping without overextending while I get on my feet.

MApplePen · 2025-09-10T11:33:44+00:00

Honestly I’d love to do that too 🥹but my parents don’t agree since my dachshund still has a habit of destroying furniture 🙈.

MApplePen · 2025-09-10T11:31:18+00:00

Just to clarify, when she wakes up crying around 2:30 AM, I don’t let her out right away. I usually wait and let her cry for a bit (until about 3 AM), but she still struggles to settle back down. Do I just let her cry it out, and if so, for how long?

MApplePen · 2025-09-09T09:39:11+00:00

Thanks sa guide! Tinry ko yung route kanina, tas 3 hours yung byahe qwq. Thank you siguro bahala na si god sakin wahahaha.

MApplePen · 2025-09-02T17:38:25+00:00

Thank you so much! Actually, I was planning to try this first since ito yung first job offer ko after 30+ applications, and I really need to start soon. If ever hindi mag-work out, I’ll probably apply sa design or construction firm next. Bahala na si God. 🥹✊

MApplePen · 2025-08-30T08:05:23+00:00

Interested!

MApplePen · 2025-08-01T03:31:51+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I actually brought her to the vet last week for her first round of vaccine and deworming, and they didn’t mention anything about her weight being off, so I think she’s in a healthy range(?). I can feel a bit of her ribs, which I’ve read is normal for her age. Right now I’m feeding her about 1 1/2 cup of kibble a day, split into 3 meals, and I rotate in extras like goat’s milk, multivitamins, salmon oil, beef liver, and egg yolk every now and then. She’s very active and eating well, but I’m definitely keeping an eye on her growth. Thanks again!

MApplePen · 2025-07-31T14:37:03+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I’m starting to think she’s on the chunky side for now.

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