About Lea Hall
I got into the dating scene a bit later than most women my age. I was already 21 when I had my first boyfriend. But once I took the plunge, I fell in deep, head first, and with my eyes half-closed. You can imagine how troublesome that must have been.
And because I didn’t know any better, the whole experience of being in and out of love was a roller-coaster ride spanning a wide gamut of emotions – happiness, joy, delight, passion, anger, frustration, heartache, heartbreak. At its very worst and at its very best, it was a learning experience.
Why I Started This Blog
Nearly a decade ago, I got into a relationship that, looking back now, should not have happened in the first place. You can find parts of the story here, here and here. That relationship was like a slow death for me. I stopped being myself, lost my self-esteem and forgot who I was.
I figured that there must be people out there who went through the same crap as I did, and what I went through is something I really wouldn't wish on others. Some love stories have fairy tale endings and some love stories simply end. But it should not be a story that will cause any woman or man to lose and forget who they are.
It took me some time to develop this blog. At first I couldn't because it still hurt too much to talk about it. Besides, no one can really be in a position to help others if they themselves need help. Such people will only end up projecting their own needs and their own fantasies to others instead of giving an objective and uncolored view of any situation.
What I Can Bring to the Table
My story is probably the same as that of a lot of people out there. But as cliché as this may sound, my voice is unique. I don't proclaim myself as an expert in love and relationships, but I am someone with an opinion.
I am not embittered by my experiences and I have come to look at them as learning experiences. Inasmuch as I will relate a situation with the circumstances I am or was once in, my opinions are as objective as I can make it. I am not here to find someone to commiserate with; I am here to help.
Who I Am Away from This Blog
Lea Hall is a penname. My real name is Anna Sibal. I am a freelance writer from the Philippines with a degree in journalism from the University of the Philippines, the premier state university of my country. In the 14-odd years of my career, I have held a range of positions, from being an editorial assistant in a magazine to being an executive secretary in an engineering company, before I decided to go into business on my own. Going on my own is, I believe, the best career move I have ever made.
My interests and hobbies are wide and varied. I am a bookworm and I read mostly science fiction, epic and modern fantasy, and historical dramas. Though I don't have a lot of time for movies lately, I love watching them whenever I can. As for TV shows, I veer towards historical dramas and crime procedurals. I also am a fan of crocheting.
I hope you enjoy this blog. This project is a work of love, a project that I enjoy working on, am committed to, and have a passion for. I truly hope that whatever insights you pick up from my writing would be of help to you.
Lea Hall/Anna Sibal
November, 2010 Continue reading...
