You Start to Notice It Everywhere You can’t unsee it once it clicks. You scroll through social media and it’s the same highlight reel: designer bags, luxury holidays, flashy cars, “soft life” aesthetics funded by credit cards and quiet anxiety. You catch yourself comparing—Am I behind? Should I be doing more? Earning more? Looking richer? And that’s when it hits you: somewhere along the line, money stopped being a tool and started becoming a personality. You notice how quickly people ask, “What do you do?” and how slowly they ask, “How are you, really?” You notice how admiration now comes with conditions—how useful you are, how successful you look, how much value you can offer on paper. And you start wondering when depth became inconvenient. Relationships Feel More Like Transactions You feel it in conversations. The subtle measuring. The quiet flexing. The way people listen just long enough to talk about themselves again. You realise some people don’t actually want connection—they want proximity to success. They want networking disguised as friendship. They want to know what you can do for them before they care about who you are. You’ve seen people drift away when you’re struggling. You’ve seen enthusiasm drop when you’re not “useful.” You’ve felt the awkward pause when you admit you’re tired instead of thriving. And deep down, you know: if you weren’t producing, earning, or impressing, some of these connections wouldn’t survive. That’s a heavy thing to carry, even when no one says it out loud. Even Worth Has a Price Tag Now You’re taught—quietly, constantly—that your worth is tied to your output. If you’re busy, you’re important. If you’re rich, you’re respected. If you’re struggling, you’re invisible. Rest looks lazy. Simplicity looks like failure. Contentment looks suspicious. You start apologising for not wanting more. You feel strange saying you’re happy with “enough.” You feel pressure to upgrade everything—your phone, your lifestyle, your dreams—just to stay relevant. And the wild part? Half the people chasing “more” don’t even know what they’re running from. Shallow Doesn’t Mean Evil—Just Lost Here’s the thing you don’t say enough: most people aren’t shallow because they’re bad. They’re shallow because they’re scared. Scared of being ordinary. Scared of being left behind. Scared of slowing down and realising they don’t actually like the life they’re chasing. So they cling to money. Status. Aesthetic success. It’s easier to count numbers than sit with emotions. It’s easier to buy things than face emptiness. Depth requires time. Stillness. Vulnerability. And those don’t trend well. You Crave Something Real (Even If You Don’t Say It) You don’t want a life that looks rich and feels empty. You want conversations that don’t revolve around money, but meaning. You want friendships that don’t disappear when things get hard. You want to be valued for your kindness, your loyalty, your presence—not your productivity. You want to laugh without checking your phone. You want to be honest without feeling like you’re “falling behind.” You want to live, not perform. And maybe that makes you feel a little out of place lately. So You Start Choosing Differently You begin to notice who stays when there’s nothing to gain. You start appreciating people who listen without waiting to speak. You stop chasing approval from people who only respect numbers. You learn that depth is rare—and that’s why it’s valuable. You realise money matters, yes. Stability matters. Security matters. But when money becomes the only measure, everything else starts to rot: empathy, patience, love, community. And you quietly decide you don’t want to rot with it. A Quiet Reminder You Share With Friends You tell your friends this—not dramatically, not bitterly—but honestly: It’s okay to want more, but don’t let it cost you your soul. It’s okay to chase success, but not at the expense of compassion. It’s okay to step off the hamster wheel and choose depth in a shallow world. Because long after the flexes fade and the numbers change, what lasts is how you treated people—and how deeply you lived. And if that makes you “different” nowadays? Good.

You don’t want to admit it, but you’ve done toxic things. Yeah, you. The same you who shares inspirational quotes every Monday morning. The same you who swears you “cuts off toxicity.” The same you who thinks you’re the calm one in the group chat. Don’t worry—I’m not calling you out. I’m calling all of us out. Because here’s the truth you already know but rarely say out loud: Every single one of us is toxic, narcissistic, manipulative… just in different flavors and intensities. Before you clutch your imaginary pearls, listen. You weren’t born as an emotionally enlightened saint. None of us were. We all came into this world wired for survival, attention, and connection—three things that naturally twist into messy behaviors from time to time. And you’ve shown all of them. I promise, you have. You’ve Been Toxic Without Even Realizing It Think about the last time you did something like: got annoyed because someone didn’t text you back fast enough gave the silent treatment just to make your point stronger got jealous and masked it as “concern” played the victim because it was easier than admitting you messed up See? That’s toxicity, but with a cute outfit on. You’re not always the villain, of course. But you’re not the hero either. You’re just human—full of contradictions, emotional reflexes, and a brain that occasionally goes, “Let’s self-sabotage! For fun!” A Little Narcissism? You Have It. Don’t panic. I don’t mean the clinical kind. I mean the everyday narcissism we all walk around with: You love being right. You secretly want validation even when you pretend you don’t. You rehearse arguments in your head where you win effortlessly. You get low-key irritated when someone doesn’t appreciate your effort enough. Congratulations: that’s mild narcissism. And it’s totally normal. Humans need a certain level of self-focus to survive. If your ancestors didn’t think “Hmm, I deserve food today,” you wouldn’t be here. Manipulative? Oh, You Absolutely Are Not because you’re evil—but because you’re human and communication is messy. You manipulate in tiny ways without even noticing: choosing your words to get the reaction you want telling a story dramatically to gain sympathy acting extra sweet because you need a favor hiding the truth because “it’s just easier that way” You don’t do it because you’re a bad person. You do it because we are social creatures trying to navigate life without constantly disappointing or confronting each other. And sometimes, manipulation is just a clumsy way of trying to be understood or loved. The Difference Isn’t If We’re Toxic—It’s How Here’s where it gets interesting: Everyone has toxic traits, but we don’t all express them the same way. Some people let their toxicity leak out like a slow drip—barely noticeable unless you pay attention. Others explode dramatically, like a telenovela villain who hasn’t taken their afternoon nap. Some people weaponize silence. Some weaponize words. Some weaponize tears. Some weaponize logic. We all have our style. The real difference is awareness. Toxicity becomes dangerous when you stop recognizing it in yourself. So What Do You Do With All This? You don’t cancel yourself. You don’t spiral or self-diagnose. You simply acknowledge: “Hey, I’m not perfect. I have edges. But I’m trying.” That’s how growth starts—not from pretending you’re flawless, but from owning the uncomfortable truth that you’re capable of both harm and healing. When you understand your own toxicity, you become less judgmental of others. You start communicating instead of assuming. You apologize faster, listen deeper, pause longer. You stop trying to be the “good person” in the story and start trying to be a real one. And honestly? That’s way more beautiful.

2026 Is Coming… So let me say this to you, friend—2026 is knocking. Not politely either. It’s standing there like, “Are you finally ready, or are you bringing the same old baggage again?” Before you open that door, do a few things. Actually, do them intentionally. DELETE Negative people. Not everyone deserves access to your energy anymore. Some people only show up to drain, doubt, and discourage you. You don’t need to explain yourself. You don’t need a dramatic goodbye. Just quietly remove them from your daily life like an app that keeps crashing your system. Peace is more important than being liked. FORGET Your past—at least the version of it that keeps punishing you. Yes, it happened. Yes, it hurt. But you don’t need to replay the same scenes every night like a broken movie. The past is a place to learn from, not a place to live in. You are not required to carry yesterday into a brand-new year. ACCEPT Your mistakes. Listen—mistakes don’t mean you failed. They mean you tried. They mean you were human. Own them without shame. Growth starts the moment you stop pretending you were perfect and start respecting how far you’ve come. You did the best you could with what you knew back then. That counts. And then… RESTART. Not a soft reset. A real one. New mindset. New boundaries. New standards. New courage. Restart your life like someone who finally understands their worth. Like someone who’s tired of surviving and ready to live. Like someone who knows that peace, discipline, and self-respect are the real glow-up. 2026 isn’t asking you to be flawless. It’s asking you to be braver. To choose yourself more. To stop settling. To stop waiting for “someday.” So tell me—what are you leaving behind when the clock strikes midnight? Because this time, you’re not starting over as the same person. You’re starting over wiser.

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Puto is a popular Filipino snack or dessert that is made from rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and water. It is a type of steamed rice cake that has a soft and fluffy texture and is often served with dinuguan and grated coconut or a drizzle of melted butter on top. < Back Puto (Filipino steamed rice cake) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Serves: Level: Moderate About the Recipe Puto is a popular Filipino snack or dessert that is made from rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and water. It is a type of steamed rice cake that has a soft and fluffy texture and is often served with dinuguan and grated coconut or a drizzle of melted butter on top. Puto is a common sight in Filipino gatherings, such as fiestas, parties, and family celebrations. It can be made in different flavors, such as pandan, ube, cheese, or chocolate, and can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Puto is a delicious and versatile snack that is loved by many Filipinos and has become a symbol of Filipino cuisine. Ingredients 2 cups of rice flour 1/2 cup of sugar 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 1/2 cups of water 1/4 cup of vegetable oil food coloring (optional) Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water to the mixture while stirring continuously, until a smooth batter is formed. Add the vegetable oil to the batter and mix well. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the batter and mix until the color is evenly distributed. Grease the puto molds with cooking spray or oil. Pour the batter into the molds, filling each mold about 2/3 full. Prepare your steamer and bring the water to a boil. Place the puto molds into the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the puto comes out clean. Remove the molds from the steamer and let the puto cool for a few minutes before removing them from the molds. Serve the puto while still warm with grated coconut or a drizzle of melted butter on top. Enjoy your delicious puto as a snack or dessert! More Recipes Burger Steak Recipe Filipino Spaghetti Ginataang Langka Bicol Express comments debug Comments Log In Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. < Previous Puto (Filipino steamed rice cake) Next >