Catherine Mendoza

Made in the Philippines | Storyteller ⏐ Happy Camper
Writing stories about van camping across Europe & daily life in Germany. I love the smell of coffee in the morning, a short walk in winter, sitting on my favorite couch at home, and reading on Kindle.

I’ve Finally Met A Real Man

I met a man who certainly makes my day I met a man who’s more than willing to help out on complicated things I met a man whose dedication to…
When To Agree To A Long-Distance Relationship

“Seven months? Are you even serious? We’ve never talked about this!” I said in high pitch. Several snapshots on what’s gonna happen in 7 months came floating in my head.…
The Letter To My Ex I Never Got To Send

I wrote this letter after we decided to stop communicating, but I never got to send it to you. I remember the last message you sent me was you’d block…
Why Forgiving Him Was One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made

So far, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. Some relationships just fall apart, because they were meant to. But don’t let it wreck you. Forgive and move on.…
Why I’m Finally Moving On From The One Who Couldn’t Ever Love Me

That morning when I woke up, I didn’t see any message from him which was a clear indication that he wasn’t really worth keeping. It’s true that just because he…
A Love Letter To The Kind Of Friends Who Will Spontaneously Travel With Us

At first I thought you would beg off this trip. You weren’t in good shape for a couple of days and you rarely went out. You’re always like that. You…
Why It’s Crucial For Your General Happiness To Be A Little Selfish Sometimes

I was starving that morning. I’d been wanting so badly to eat rice only to find out that my rice container was empty. Surprise, I had nothing to cook. My…
This Is What Happens When You Don’t Get Your Happily Ever After

When you go back to your country, there will be no “us.” You will forget about me, as though nothing happened. Just nothing. Sure, you have the right to remember…
This Is My Goodbye Letter To You

A relationship is neither a one-way street nor a love that works itself out. Even if you love the person so much, there’s always one thing that has to be…
The Unedited Truth About Trying To Save A Long-Distance Relationship

I was blind and robotic before I met you. But I thought I’d let you know and I realized that I needed you and I wondered if I could come…