The general reception of people who have had the pleasure of getting to know April is that she’s a fun, happy-go-lucky and cheerful person who can be a little over-the-top sometimes but is bottomline, a human being with a good and motherly heart.

Heck, that’s how I got to know her. And I love her for that. That’s why it was a complete no-brainer for me to ask her to be my partner. I chose her for this.

But alas, stay with a person long enough you get to see their worst sides. Unexpected triggers that will catch you even on seemingly good days.

She can be irrational.

She can be moody.

She can be a downer.

She can be careless.

She can be verbally hurtful.

….just like everybody else. Like you and me: Human. Perfectly imperfect. She is not evil because of this. And I will continue to choose her for this.

People who jump ship the moment they experience troubles like these fail to see that everyone can be like this. Everybody has their own struggle. You don’t leave them when it gets tough nor is it your job to put them in the right place. It’s our role as a companion to be there for them through the ups and downs. To be patient, helpful and understanding as you traverse your individual paths.

April is an amazing person - tough but kind, brash but cuddly, silly yet stubborn, simple yet full of heart: she won’t hesitate to defend her loved ones at any given moment but also someone who malfunctions on emotional distress, a person who needs a hug every now and then even when she doesn’t admit it. (To Mamow: fite me)

Anybody that fails too see April the same way I see her, is definitely missing out. 😤 Your loss, haters.

And even you, Mamow. 🤗🤗🤗 I’m positive that I’m not alone in seeing you in the same light. Remember who you are. You are loved!

9 months. The 3rd quarter of us already? That was quick, 2018. Thank you for my woman. 🥰

My makeup aficionado

My youtube addict

My social media queen

My bully

My sleepyhead

My potato

My unicorn

My mermaid

My Batman

My Grace

My plot twist

My sunshine

My love 💖

I’m sorry for the times that I’ve hurt and disappointed you — may it be with my words or my actions. Please know that I regret every time that it happens. Nonetheless, thank you for choosing me every time.

I know I’ve said this a million times before, but I’ll never get tired of saying and making you feel this — I will always choose you, choose us. Through the good and bad times, through the ups and downs, through laughters and tears — do know that I’ll always be there for it all, beside you, holding your hand.

You are the greatest plot twist life has ever given me. Damn, you are the best gift God has ever given me. And I will always be thankful for you. With that, I promise that I’ll always cherish you, take care of you, and love you with all of my heart.

I love you so much, Justin. You are my home, and nothing — not even a million problems, troubles, and storms — can ever change that.

An open letter to Mamow. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙆🏼‍♀️

8 amazing months with this person.

But last night, we fought.

Details aside - Sure, she can be a pain. But that’s the thing - you choose the pain you want to go through.

That’s a relationship. She’s my pain to handle. Mine.

And the pain I go through with her is nothing compared to the happiness I get when I simply get to see her.. may that be after a long day in the office or even as simple as receiving a selfie. Her sight is sunshine alone.

And if you’ve been following us on social media - you can see that we’re all laughter and smiles. The thing is, that’s genuine - also as genuine as the hardships and fights we experience.

Though in my opinion, if you think about it, most fights - if you’re not cheating in the first place, are usually petty. I personally don’t mind taking them seriously because as petty as they may seem.. everything matters.

From the smallest bit - even the smallest things matter. You don’t allow yourself to let it fall through cracks.

Once that’s acknowledged, you focus on the good times, the positives, the rainbows and butterflies - you remind yourself what you already knew in the first place:

I chose the one I am with right now because I love her.

Staying in the relationship isn’t the solution - making the concious choice of always choosing your partner with the utmost consideration is what keeps any ship afloat.

With that, in the 20 months of knowing you and the 8 months of being your partner, I just wanna say that I will always choose, love, and appreciate you no matter what. Willing to go through more ups and downs in life as long as you’re by my side.

I’m sorry for the times that I can get overly dramatic and sensitive (I don’t know if you’ve noticed but as much as we would like to deny it: we’re both pretty naggy 😂)

I’ll do better on that - always. No promises, but you can count on it.

I love you, that’s all there is. Mamow and Dadow fo lyf.

P.S.

I will always choose you, choose us. I will never get tired of choosing you and us — may it be in happiness and sadness, through ups and downs, in joy and in pain.

I will always have your back no matter what. You can always count on that.

I love you.

Let’s get one thing straight:

You are a storm.

And it sometimes hard to keep up with the winds and the waves.

Nonetheless, I’ll take you on even with only a broken boat and paddle.

Because when the storm sets,

You are an abundant source of sunshine: A warm embrace incomparable to anything of this world.

Because with all things considered, the storm is nothing but a welcome challenge compared to your brightness.