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Ernest Hemingway once said: In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice.

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"What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much." Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my own inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way. My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I am worthy of love, even when I feel broken. So, in those dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength. Your silent support is the most precious gift you can give. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget. January 14, 2024. Walking around the 3rd floor. The photo above is from my  Kaiser Walnut Creek Vacation  a year ago whe...

Happy Birthday JianCarlo!

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Jian's 1st Birthday flashback. We had just moved into our new house three months earlier so it was also our house blessing party. Please click to follow our website/blog PINOYBUILT.com

Happy 21st Birthday JianCarlo!

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Last minute party; we were good to go by 7 PM. None of his guests had arrived yet. Thanks for stopping by. Please drop us a comment below in the comment box at the bottom.  If you can't login at the Disqus box, please sign up at  https://disqus.com/home/forum/pinoybuilt-com/ .  9x16 Join us and help create the #1 Filipino website in the SF Bay Area, if not the USA. Worldwide? Pls follow our social media accounts: www.instagram.com/pinoy.built www.youtube.com/@pinoybuilt www.fb.com/pinoybuilt www.fb.com/jonjo

Jian Carlo Ronaldo: First Day of My Life

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Rest In Peace Tess

Jian at 19

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We did errands for his bday. He had his ate (big sister) color his hair for the first time. I told them they can color my hair for the first time, and we can form a #kpop band to make Chesca happy. He wore his mommy’s jacket. 🙏🏽❤️ via Instagram

Happy 19th birthday Jian Carlo Ronaldo! 🥳🎂🎉#favoriteson

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via Instagram

Benicia Wrestling Crab Feed: Jian & Lorenzo

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Happy Birthday Jian! Jian spent his 15th birthday serving at the crab feed with his Benicia High School Wrestling teammates. Jian & Lorenzo.  

HBD Jiancarlo! Fourteen!

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✨ Maligayang Bati anak! Benicia, CA. January 14, 2016. Nica, Jian, Chesca and me.  Happy birthday Jian! 💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team!

Happy Birthday JianCarlo! Fourteen!

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✨ Maligayang Bati anak! 💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team!

Happy 11th birthday to our favorite son/brother!

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Home-made Halo-Halo per the birthday boy's request. #BetterThanChowKing  

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