Karylle begins this latest episode of her vlog, with an air of calm. The week behind her has been filled with life’s inevitable ups and downs, and though she initially planned on recording a podcast, the pull to simply be present, to take long walks far from home, felt far more grounding. For Karylle, these walks are more than just a pastime—they are a necessary pause, a way to reconnect with herself amid life’s ever-persistent noise.

Recently, Karylle lost her father—Modesto Tatlonghari, and while the pain is fresh, she reminds her viewers of a gentle truth: it’s crucial to show up for yourself, even in grief. This walk, this moment of solitude, is Karylle’s way of doing just that. As she strolls, she opens up about her life.

Photography is another thread that connects Karylle to her father. She shares that her love for capturing moments stems from him. One of her saddest realizations in his absence is the abundance of photos and magnets he left behind, each a fragment of their shared past. Karylle recalls how, as a child, her father would constantly ask her to pose for pictures—a habit she once disliked but eventually grew to cherish. This ritual became the foundation of her passion for photography, a way of holding onto fleeting moments.

Karylle then reveals a quirky piece of wisdom passed down from her dad, a philosophy that might raise eyebrows but has always resonated with her: “Your sneakers should be dirty.” To her father, spotless shoes were a sign of not having enough fun, a sentiment that Karylle embraces wholeheartedly. Her well-worn sneakers are a testament to a life lived fully, a visual diary of her adventures and misadventures alike.

But not all memories come without regret. Karylle candidly shares one of her last conversations with her dad—a moment tinged with guilt. He had brought her lumpia, but caught up in a strict diet, she turned it down. It’s a small, seemingly trivial incident, but like many of us, Karylle is left reflecting on the tiny moments she wishes she could take back.

Music, too, plays a poignant role in her memories. Karylle reminisces about the times she and her dad would sing together, especially when she was stressed, practicing lines, or lost in her thoughts. They shared a mutual love for Barbra Streisand, and in those moments of song, they found comfort and connection.

As the episode winds down, Karylle continues her walk, lost in reverie yet present in the now. Her parting words encapsulate the essence of her journey: “Thank you for walking with me. One foot in front of the other. Just making either baby steps or big strides, losing your footing, whatever, just keep going. Take some time. Appreciate the beauty around.”

Karylle’s “Walk with Me” isn’t just a vlog; it’s a gentle reminder that grounding oneself is a process, a continuous journey of moving forward, one step at a time.