Tienrose

rests in peace and continues to be our sunshine...

This news surprised and saddened me a couple of hours ago.

One summer day, a girl named *T* left a message in my blog. Since that day, we've been exchanging stories and updates on each other's lives. She has always been supportive about the things and dreams that I shared in this blog. Likewise, I've always appreciated that way she lived life. Her adventures have inspired people.

She invited me to access her personal updates and I've truly felt that blogging makes the world smaller and allows us to meet beautiful people far away. I don't think Tien and I actually lived that far away from each other because her stories would sometimes include places that I could probably go to in less than an hour.

Whenever I have new posts and find "pisos" in my jar, it would more often than not be *Tien* or *T*. But today, as I visited her site again, I learned that she passed away. I could not pinpoint what exact day it was although I could guess because of what visitors wrote on her site.Until now I don't know the full story and I have my own set of questions but it's okay. I'm sure answers will just come. I also believe that everything happens for a reason.

Tien has lived such a FULL life. She has always been full of happiness, positive outlook, hopes, and dreams. She has also been honest about sadness, losses, and grief. Because of all these, she is as REAL as REAL can get. I will deeply miss her entries and her replies to mine. They've always been filled with sweet thoughts and inspiring words.

When I used to host before, she hoped to watch one day. When we had to run a marathon for a child, she wanted to help. When I began writing for a magazine, she even got her copy and took time to read what I wrote. Those little gestures mean so much to me. And I'm certain she has touched so many lives in even BIGGER ways. I can't just help but see the purity of her soul.

Tien, I've always felt I shared a part of me with you. And I feel so blessed that I've known a part of you too. My post before this seems to be so apt for you, dear. Across the universe, I'm sure you're making your very own sunshine.