Today marks the end of a chapter that has been both fulfilling and bittersweet.
February 2025, that’s when I first started working with Casey, a woman of wisdom, clarity, and heart.
And today, October 27, 2025, I said goodbye.
When she and I had our conversation, my voice broke. It wasn’t just a crack, it was the weight of every moment I’ve spent learning, growing, and building something meaningful beside her.
It was heavy. The kind of heavy that sits quietly in your chest not from regret, but from gratitude so deep it hurts.
As we talked, I tried to stay composed, but the truth was, I didn’t know what to think next.
How do you process an ending that feels like home?
How do you move forward when part of you still wants to stay?
Reality started whispering in: “Now what?”
Bills. Family responsibilities. Monthly dues.
Those things don’t stop for anyone, not even when your heart feels a little lost.
And yet… in that same breath, I heard something else.
Casey’s words.
Her appreciation.
She told me she was most proud of my graphics, how I could bring ideas to life through visuals.
She told me to stick with that skill, because she saw something in me that perhaps I had not yet fully seen in myself.
That kind of encouragement?
It stays with you.
It carves itself quietly into your confidence and whispers, “You’re good. Keep going.”
Casey has always been that straightforward and open, the kind of leader who tells it like it is, but with heart. And that’s something I deeply admire.
Our connection wasn’t just professional; it was genuine.
We respected each other, learned from each other, and created something that mattered.
So yes, I’m sad. But I’m also grateful.
Because endings, though painful, often lead to the most unexpected beginnings.
Maybe one day our paths will cross again not as employee and boss, but as friends, collaborators, or maybe even dream-builders once more.
And for now, I hold on to that hope. 🌻
💌 A Letter to Myself
Dear Vianie,
You’ve always been strong, even when you didn’t feel like it.
You’ve carried dreams heavier than your doubts and turned uncertainty into courage more times than you realize.
Right now, it feels like you’re standing at a crossroads.
But don’t forget you’ve been here before, and you’ve always found your way through.
Remember this:
“When one door closes, it’s not the end of the hallway it’s just a turn toward another room full of light.”
You are creative. You are capable. You are built for beautiful comebacks.
This isn’t your downfall; it’s your redirection.
You’ve done great work, and that work will open new doors maybe even ones you’ve never dared to knock on before.
So take your time to breathe.
Grieve the goodbye, but celebrate the growth.
You are becoming and that’s the most powerful thing you can ever be.
With love,
Your Future Self
✨ Closing Thoughts
To everyone reading this whether you’re unemployed, part-time, full-time, a working student, or an OFW please remember: You are not defined by your current situation.
You are defined by your persistence.
By your willingness to try again, even when your heart is tired.
The world will always have space for those who move forward with purpose.
And sometimes, the most beautiful stories begin right after the hardest goodbyes.
“The comeback is always stronger than the setback.”
Here’s to new beginnings.
Here’s to believing that we are never truly lost, we’re just being led somewhere greater. 🌷
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