We didn’t come from the same place but we def belong together #3lilbirds #family #texas #jersey #philippines #southernbell #fistpumper #islandgirl #cowgirl #love #family #singlemom
“He’s one in a million in a million he’s one” - my dad singing after he cooked breakfast for everyone. My childhood was filled w his awesome cooking & beautiful serenades.  He’s the reason why I’m single - it’s hard to find a guy that can come close to my dad. Missionary, father & still my hero after everything that’s happened & after all these years. #FatherEd #mydad #hero #goodguy #family #guitar #Bisayaman #music #reallove #blessing #missionary #foundation #myrock #filipinodad #RealMan #1stlove
The people who say trust no one because in the dark even your shadow leaves you - must not have any family. When you stand in the pits of hell it takes everything inside of you to crawl your way back to the top - it takes faith, hope, love, & blood. How do I know? I’ve been there. You can feel bad for my kids because they don’t have their mom & dad together anymore. I think they’re lucky - they have more than 1 set of parents & many different kinds. Change your perception! #angelsallaroundme #grateful #soulfit #family #mycoparents #mysiblings #myrock #PraiseGod
I keep moving & doing
so if I ever get tempted 
to look back … 
an entire life 
Will lie between 
you and me.
-iMsCandie
Happy Flag Day Philippines! Araw nang Watawat. The anniversary of 1898 Battle of Alapan where the flag was 1st used. I put 8 lines on my eyes like the Sun representing my country’s 1st group of provinces … a detail most ppl overlook focusing only on the 3 stars (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) #tatlongbituinatisangaraw #flagday #philippines #pinay #pinoy #filipino #filipina #makeup #flag #art #islandgirl #bisaya #smile #roots #history #elevatedmind
I got married & had babies at a very young age. I am a walking poster child of what not to do on those after school movies. Maybe my life was a mistake - I know some ppl certainly look at me that way. Esp now divorced & struggling … but the thing is most people don’t know since I was 18 I was told I might have cancer. The Drs told me I probably couldn’t have a baby. When I was pregnant w my 1st child, I was on bed rest for 6 months. 3 yrs ago, on Mother’s Day I ended up in the ER because those things I grow inside of me killed my left ovary. I am on a fitness mission because I wanna around for my kids - I still grow things. I go through series of tests every few months. That thing called cancer is a shadow I try to be 2 steps ahead of. If I get to live a long life I know I will not sit on my rocking chair w painful thoughts of “what if” I married the boy I fell in love w since I was 14, I drove across America more than once & I met my angels . I got to be a photographer, a banker, a bartender, a secretary, etc. I know what it feels like to have the wind in my hair & throw caution to the wind … have no idea where I’m going & not be afraid. When I see people on stage, I miss it but I wouldn’t trade my children’s 1st steps for bright lights. I’ve lived. Best of all I’m only 30, I’m not jaded … my heart can still be broken & have been broken,  & I am still writing an awesome page of my adventure book every single day. Maybe you’ll still view my life as a mistake, but 3 yrs ago when I laid on that hospital bed … my life came full circle. I may have had  the chance to be a mom in that small window in time & I was present. If you ask me - I would still do it all over again … just to see their face. #3lilbirds #mothersday #cancer #fight #fitness #fitlife #iworkout #gym #motivation #imscandie #motherhood #ohana #islandgirl #strength #strongheart #love #mylife #nowyouknow #warrioroflove
I haven’t drawn in sOoo long. I’ve been creating so much artwork for my bosses . They’re telling me I need to start saving my flyers. I think  I might. It was the surgeons upstairs who told me to save my doodles for my kids. I didn’t finish this one … I’m not going to. When my daughter finds her she’ll keep her. I am inspired to start drawing again. #draw #art #candiedoodle #doodle #girls #imscandie  #characters #hobby
When I’m feeling low, I try to smile more. Give away warm greetings.  The brain and the heart are muscles, & the soul can train them to obey.  If your body is the temple for your soul - then the soul should be the master of your being.  If the soul is the servant of God, then God should be 
the purpose of your breathing. -iMsCandie #iMsCandie #God #center #purpose #train #motivation #momentoftheday #elevatedmind #push #throughtherain #dontgiveup
Although the storm has not ceased, I looked up to find a break in the clouds remembering my Father watches over me. It gave me strength to release all that was no longer available to me … all that hindered my growth & healing without fear of drowning in pain. After every storm there is a rainbow, and as  Baba B. says “Another rainbow will find its way & some day another rainbow will come & stay. Once you get through the rain fall …” - iMsCandie #holdon #strength #God #faith #love #lettinggo #pray #spring #elevatedmind #springfling #vintage #retro #bohemianchic #flowers #boho #flowers #flowerpower #fashion #fitsoul #soulfit #soulfood #rainbow #babab #mahalo #aloha #believe #miracles #strongheart #motivation #inspiration #photooftheday #instahub #instagood #iphonography #photography

iMsCandie

iMsCandie

“You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
... and until you find me I'll be sitting here waiting on our forever to begin ... building the best version of me becoming the person I want to love ... the person I picture you to be.