Hello, 2026 - Calabarzon Today

Hello, 2026

New year, new chapter — pero same heart, same journey.

As I sit here typing this, ang dami kong gustong sabihin pero hindi ko alam saan magsisimula. 2025 was a mix of everything — may tears, may wins, may quiet nights na parang walang nangyayari, at may mga araw naman na sunod-sunod ang blessings. Life really has its way of reminding us that growth doesn’t always look glamorous… minsan tahimik lang talaga.
But here we are — we made it to 2026. ✨

This year, I want Tala’s Diary to continue being that safe corner on the internet — a space for stories, lessons, reflections, travels, food adventures, real-life experiences, and soft moments that remind us we are human.
I want to write more about:

🌿 Healing & self-growth
🌿 Simple joys
🌿 Real-life stories
🌿 Community love
🌿 And the little things that make life feel warm
My mantra this year?
“If it doesn’t give you peace or purpose, don’t give your time, energy, and attention.”
Because life is too short to constantly explain yourself, chase validation, or stay in spaces where your heart feels small. This year, we choose peace. We choose purpose. We choose alignment.
If you’ve been here since the beginning — thank you for reading my heart. If you’re new, welcome to Tala’s Diary. I hope my stories remind you that you are never alone in your journey.
Here’s to slow days… real stories… and a kinder 2026. 🤍✨
– Tala