Make Something Good for 10 Days Challenge

Fostering Connections and Expressing Love

A ten-day challenge focused on intentional actions, kindness, and fostering deeper emotional connections with the people in my life. Here are the daily reflections:

Day 1: May 25, 2026

Hello sir, I just wanted to share with you one great thing that I did just a while ago.

I gave my friend some money because he's going to have an oath-taking for his teaching license here in the Philippines. As a future teacher, he needs resources and support to attend that milestone, and I'm glad I could help him in even a small way.

To make it more meaningful, I asked his sister, Erica, to hug him before giving him the money. I want to promote love and emotional, physical connection among siblings. I wrapped the money in paper with a short letter: "Always choose to express love to your family through all your senses."

I really want them to touch, hug, and connect physically, especially since they don't usually do it. I'm encouraging them to do this because it's better than just saying "thank you" or "I love you"—a physical hug improves sibling connections. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say!

Expressing love isn't just about spoken words; it's about making connection tangible.

Tue May 26 2026

Day 2: May 26, 2026

Something good to share today!

This morning, my auntie, my mom, my grand-uncle, and I visited my informal second mother figure before sending my grand-uncle to the airport.

During our conversation last week, she was feeling really down about her older daughter and couldn't seem to move past it. But in reality, her daughter hadn't actually said anything bad—the story had just gotten a bit exaggerated in her head. Knowing she's older and probably just seeking some attention, my mom and I lightheartedly joked around to cheer her up.

Her daughter happened to be nearby during our chat, so we told her to give her mom a hug and not let her feel bad anymore. Her daughter hugged her, and we were all so delighted to see it.

Encouraging people to show love and understanding always makes me feel good, even if it conflicts with my usual 'gangsta mad ass guy' vibe!

Wed May 27 2026

Day 3: May 27, 2026

Something good today! I spent some time with my younger friends and supported them in whatever small ways I could so we could finalize our "Project Surprise."

Thu May 28 2026

Day 4: May 28, 2026

Today, I had to keep reminding the group of a few things.

Even though I had explained the details of our planned surprise last Sunday, they kept asking the same questions this morning that had already been answered.

By this afternoon, they ran into an issue ordering the cake and missed their target baker. This meant they had to travel further to find a replacement—an exhausting ordeal, especially since the surprise is happening tomorrow. It felt as if every single task assigned to them still required my approval, despite me telling them that I was only there to assist and that they had full freedom to execute their tasks. Since they kept seeking my validation, I sent them a message to remind them of a few important principles:

Everyone needs to follow through on what has already been agreed upon or instructed. - If anyone has doubts, hesitation, or trust issues stemming from past experiences, they should speak up directly to prevent repetitive discussions. - Using one of them as an example, I explained that if someone has reassurance issues or is hesitant, they need to communicate openly instead of silently doubting, which only increases stress as the deadline approaches.
The real bottlenecks in any project are hesitation, overthinking, lack of clarity, and asking the same questions repeatedly after they've already been clearly answered. - I reminded them that they are still young with so many experiences ahead of them, so they should just keep moving forward (“padayon lang”). - I cautioned them against being too afraid of risks or waiting for perfect conditions before making a decision. - If they always rely on others to make decisions for them, they risk getting left behind as the world moves forward.

They seemed a bit too dependent and hesitant to make decisions, despite my encouragement to guide their actions by their own values and what they believe is right. They might not fully appreciate this advice today, but I hope that in the future, they will find the conviction to make decisions for themselves.

Fri May 29 2026

Day 5: May 29, 2026

At 4:00 AM this morning, we went on a very long walk, crossing steep hills and a mountain. We spent over three hours walking from the town proper back home. Our plan was to surprise Father Louie with a simple despedida (farewell) party. We wanted him to experience it as a normal day, building memories together before his transfer to another parish. Along the way, we had a long, insightful conversation. I am truly glad to have met him.

For his part, he felt a bit detached because of his disappointment with the local community and churchgoers. People felt pity for his situation, but no one stood up to help him fight for the truth. Instead, they blindly followed the parish priest—whom I described as a hypocrite, corrupt, and likes to play the victim. This parish priest has personal issues with Father Louie, and they are on bad terms due to conflicting values.

Father Louie is open-minded, loving, kind, and wholesome. He treated us with kindness and met us where we were. Here are some key insights from our conversation: - We must fight for the truth—not an altered truth, nor a one-sided truth, but the absolute truth. - Education must teach us how to think, not what to think. - It is crucial to know where you stand. Know your ground, and stand your ground.

We reached home around 8:00 AM and successfully surprised him. While he didn't show extreme shock, I could feel a positive shift in his aura and overall demeanor. It turned out to be a good day for everyone. Although there were a few minor details that didn't go perfectly, that's fine—it's in the past and we can't change it. All we can do is appreciate the good things.

Sat May 30 2026

Day 6: May 30, 2026

I volunteered to record a simple newscasting presentation for our organization, DAGYAW. It was performed by young individuals who were taught how to create their own newscasting reports. I knew that recording and editing this video would be an exhausting job, but I kept it simple. Hopefully, in the future, they will appreciate the recording. This is my good deed for today!

Later, around 6:00 PM, Father Louie, Lex, and I spent time at a café. We had a great time conversing about life values, perspectives, and philosophy. You can read more about it here: Who Are You When the Title Is Gone?.

Wed Jun 03 2026

Day 0: June 3, 2026

I failed to list it down things consistently. It's time to stop this, I could'nt keep up my tasks.