One of the many great points made by our New York bosses when they came for a visit was: Cosmo is really about relationships--how we relate to our friends, boyfriends, family, and ourselves. I couldn't agree more. It's not even just the Love & Lust section that caters to this. When we talk to hunks and celebs, it's because we want to relate to them, connect with them, get advice from them. And, sharing style and beauty tips helps us feel empowered and more confident about how we present ourselves to the world.

When I started in Cosmo.ph, I was assigned primarily to the Hot Hunks and Love & Lust sections. Over the last few months, I learned a lot about each of those words.

HOT HUNKS: "I didn't recognize him with his shirt on!"--CJ de los Santos

Cosmo.ph introduced me to a bunch of hot guys in various occasions. Highlights would be: seeing Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) in the flesh on my birthday; meeting and learning about cute athletes, like the Azkals, the Volcanoes, and the hottest UAAP players; having lunch with Phil and James Younghusband (and dessert with Phil!); discussing true love (and other topics to be revealed in October!) with John Lloyd Cruz; and, of course, hanging out behind-the-scenes with a few Men On Fire.

It was also fun (and overwhelming!) to meet over a hundred guys at the Bachelor Go-sees, chat with all 69 Bachelors during their shoots, and run around backstage at the Bachelor Bash amidst all the muscles, abs, and hotness. As CJ says, "It was a blur of flesh!" (That's Daniel Matsunaga and Enzo Pineda with me at the Bash!)

But, after meeting, writing about, and going through tons of steamy photos of these guys, what I actually realized was just how much I treasure my boyfriend. Don't get me wrong; the guys were all gorgeous, witty, and charming! But in the end: no matter how well they fit the "perfect guy criteria," the only thing that matters is whether or not they're perfect for you.

LOVE: Make it a priority.

My boyfriend is the person I can laugh with, cry with, grow with, and swoon over all at the same time. It's been more than a year, but I still get kilig when I'm around him. I love, love, love him. And, when you find someone who makes you feel that way, make them a priority, make time for them. They matter--just as much (if not more) than the other big things in your life. (That's Sam and I at the RepubliQ leg of Cosmo Club Scene!)

And, it's not just romantic love! It's love for our friends, for ourselves, and our passions. When we don't make time for our loves, we run dry. Life lacks luster. It's the people and activities we fill each day with that will make up who we are. So always make time to watch movies, read books, and listen to music that you love! Make life rich.

Something I love about Cosmo: it reminds us to continually revive and nurture our relationships, and take care of our loves--whether it's by answering our persistent love queries, providing suggestions, or inspiring us to be as fun and fearless as we can be.


LUST: "n. A passionate or overmastering desire or craving for something.”

I'm not talking about "lust," as in Mattress Moves and Cosmo Sutra (although, those are great, too!). I mean it the way I do in my tagline "Living for love, lusting for life." I'm excited to go out there and try new things! And, I'm sad to announce, girls, that this is my last post.

As Veronica was saying in a recent Bedroom Blog, she's chasing after passion. So am I. All of us are looking for the niche that will allow us to flourish. I loved working for Cosmo.ph, but it's time for me to try something new. I'm still looking for the object of my "lust." (I know that sounds funny!)

"Being fun and fearless is all about the journey," said Cristalle Belo-Henares. We have to make tough decisions and be fearless enough to act on them. At this point, I'll have to bid Cosmo.ph farewell. Sometimes, being fun and fearless means daring to do what's right for you on your journey.

I loved writing for you, girls. It's been a short ride, but an unforgettably sweet one!

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