I'm Jona Mae

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Hi there! I'm Jona Mae, currently in my chaotic twenties. I like sunsets, sponty travels, and diverse books.

Welcome to a little space on the Internet where I hardly ever shut up! Stick around and let's talk.

My Works

Arts appreciation

Exploring Art Exhibit in Tarlac

In celebration of National Arts Month, new sets of Taga Tarlac Artists' paintings were displayed at Diwa Ng Tarlac Art Gallery on February 4, Saturday.

"Pandemonium" by Breih Pascua, a mental health advocate, "Rise of the Era" by Era Nunag, a gender equality and mental health awareness advocate, and Arvin Chua, a cancer awareness advocate, are seen on the exhibit that took place at the Diwa Ng Tarlac.

Diwa Ng Tarlac is open for public daily except on Monday at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

BenCab Museum Vlog

There are a lot of tourist attractions outside Baguio City and one of which is BenCab Museum located in Tuba, Benguet. This art gallery houses hundreds of contemporary Filipino Art which gives value to the cultural heritage of the Cordillera. Let me share with you our experience and review, and how to get to in this beautiful museum by watching this Vlog.

We enjoyed our visit in BenCab Museum. The beautiful artworks and the breathtaking views are memorable which makes this art gallery unique among the others in the country. The museum also has a cafe located at the ground floor in case you get famished. For now, I highly recommend visiting this museum. Appreciate and support Filipino arts and learn more about the culture and heritage of the Cordilleras at BenCab Museum.

For further details about BenCab Museum, you can visit their website at http://www.bencabmuseum.org/

"Friend Zone: A Painful Reality"

My heart was pounding my nerves were frayed,

As I mustered the courage to finally say,

How I felt about you how I longed for your touch,

And hope that you might feel the same, as much

But then came your answer, a knife to my soul,

That shattered my hopes, and left me feeling alone.

You said loved me, but as a friend,

And that was the end, my heart's is painful end.

I tried to hide my pain, to pretend it was okay,

To act like nothing had changed, to carry on each day.

But everytime I saw you, the hurt came flooding back,

And I couldn't escape the fact that I was stuck in this track .

I thought we had a connection, a bond that was strong,

But now I realize I was the only one who thought we belonged.

I was blinded by my love, and new I'm paying the price,

For being stuck in this friend zone, a cruel ang painful vice.

So here I am, trying to move on and let go,

Hoping that someday, my heart will heal and glow.

But for now, I'll keep my distance, and try to mend,

From the wound you inflicted, when you said we were just friends.

Isang nakakagimbal na pangyayari,

Nagdulot ng kilabot at pighati Ang mundong nakasanayan ng nakakarami,

Ay nagbago sa pagbulusok ng sakit na 'di mawari.

Sa kabila ng peligro na dulot ng pandemya,

Ay may isang patuloy na nakikibaka.

Sino siya? Sinu-sino sila?

Hayaan mong ipakilala ko sa'yo ang isa sa mga bayani sa gitna ng pandemya.

Siya ang nagdala sa'yo siyam na buwan sa kanyang sinapupunan,

Bawat araw pinipilit niyang maging ilaw ng tahanan. Makaranas man siya ng pangungutya ng iba,

Ay handa niyang tiisin magkaroon lang ng laman ang iyong sikmura.

Mahina ka! Hindi mo kaya!, yan madalas niyang marinig mula sa taong mapanghusga.

Kung kabilang ka sa kanila ay oras na para imulat ang iyong mga mata Dahil siya ay nakikibaka sa maraming dahilan,

Siya'y nakikibaka para sa karapatan, kapayapaan, kalusugan at karahasan.

"Siya si Juana"

Sa ating bayang uhaw sa kalunasan,

Siya'y ating kailangan upang kaunlaran ay makamtan. Taglay niya'y karunungan at may paninindigan,

Sa anumang delubyo ika'y kanyang ipaglalaban.

Mula sa mga katagang aking ginamit para siya'y ilarawan,

Marahil kilala mo na ang aking itinuturan.

Ang bayaning may dakilang mithiin ,

Siya si Juana na kung anong kaya ni Juan ay kaya niya rin.

Happy Mother's Day

Sharing sweet Mother's Day poems is a fun and heartfelt way to show how much you appreciate the amazing moms in your life and all the special things they do. Remember, motherly love comes in all shapes and sizes, so feel free to celebrate any of your mom-figures like your mother-in-law, step-mom, grandma, adoptive mom, guardian, or any other wonderful lady who has made a positive difference in your world.

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