Same star, same direction
We're Jan & Hazel
A long-distance relationship, an app in the making, and everything we learn along the way.
✦ Our story
It started with a swipe
We met on Bumble. No big moment, no crazy story. Just a conversation that didn’t stop.
Jan is in the United States. Hazel is in the Philippines. Somewhere between time zones, late calls, and daily check-ins, it turned into something real. Not perfect, not easy, but consistent.
We made it official on January 22, 2025. Since then, it’s been about showing up, staying honest, and building something that actually lasts.
This site documents all of it. The good, the hard, the in-between. We’re also building something out of it, an app for couples navigating the same kind of distance, trying to make something real work.
✦ Why this exists
Because we know we’re not the only ones
Long distance isn’t rare. It’s just rarely talked about honestly. The distance, the doubts, the overthinking, the effort it takes to keep choosing each other every day.
Most people only see the highlights. The good moments. The easy parts. But there’s a whole side of relationships that doesn’t get talked about, and that’s where most of the real growth happens.
This isn’t just about Jan and Hazel. It’s about anyone trying to build something real. Not just two people, but a unit. Learning how to move forward together, even when things feel uncertain or far apart.
That’s why this exists. For the people who keep showing up.
✦ What we're building
Something we wish existed sooner
What started as something personal is slowly turning into something more. Not just our story, but something that can actually help people going through the same things.
We’re building an app designed around real relationships. Not just messages or reminders, but something that helps couples stay connected, understand each other better, and keep moving forward together.
It’s still in progress. Still being shaped. But it’s being built with intention, based on real experiences, not assumptions.
Be part of the journey
We’re building Escuneda in public. Sign up to follow along — app updates, blog posts, and the honest story behind it all.
✦ Along the way
A few moments that mattered
✦ October 2024. A conversation that didn’t end.
✦ January 22, 2025. Made it official.
✦ Late nights, early mornings, learning each other across space and time.
✦ Learning how to communicate, even when it’s hard.
✦ Still choosing the same direction.
✦ Stay connected
Follow along as this unfolds
This is still being built in real time. The story, the app, everything in between.
If this resonates, you can follow along. No noise. Just updates as things grow and take shape.
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Same star, same direction.