Planning your trip to another country is quite exciting—and a bit exhausting too, especially if it’s your first time visiting. In our recent adventure to Japan, Jeff appointed me as the itinerary and accommodation planner, while he took charge of transportation and other logistics. This arrangement suited us both perfectly since, when it comes to… Continue reading Home Away from Home: The Comfort of Staying in a Filipino-Owned Japanese House
Ready To Be
Exactly one year ago... I can still remember the exhaustion days before September 30 because of work matters and a series of events. It was when I had to wear a Filipiniana at Conrad Manila to receive my 15 Years of Service Award, then unpack, and pack again another set of wardrobe for the most… Continue reading Ready To Be
Have you ever experienced being treated badly in your workplace?
Pa-rant lang slight. I don't know what's the best title for this: "It's hard to talk to someone with saltik", "Why power-tripping is so common in the workplace?", "Why do people think highly of themselves?" I’m wondering if I’m the one on the wrong side of emotions today, or if it’s her, who blurted out… Continue reading Have you ever experienced being treated badly in your workplace?
Fresh Air, Warm Fire, and Starry Night
It was January 2023 when Jeff and I accepted the invitation from my high school friends to join them for the first time in car camping at Lucia’s in Tagaytay. I still vividly remember that while we were on our way to the campsite, I was working on my Financial Management Report and feeling burdened… Continue reading Fresh Air, Warm Fire, and Starry Night
I Bought Lotto Tickets For The First Time
"Pag ako nanalo sa lotto..." I used to hear the statement above from my dad when we were young. He is fond of buying lotto tickets almost every day. Whenever we're on the way to the outlet, he always tells us about his plans for what he would do if he won the jackpot. His… Continue reading I Bought Lotto Tickets For The First Time
And So It Begins
It was in May 2022 when I experienced an unforgettable heartbreak that I never thought I would feel in my entire life. The flame within me was ignited by the results of the national election, where two of the most detestable families took the highest positions in the Republic of the Philippines. That was when… Continue reading And So It Begins
Plan B Can Be Great Too
Roundtrip tickets were purchased beforehand with a specific purpose in mind, but the reality is that not every plan happens exactly when you want it to. So, if you have open plane tickets that are about to expire, what will you do? Where will you go?"Let's go somewhere familiar. Iloilo, Bacolod, or Caticlan, g?" I… Continue reading Plan B Can Be Great Too
Uhm, hello.
Here I am again, attempting to write something meaningful, but already giving up at the beginning. "Can I still write?" I asked Jeff for the second time this afternoon. "Kaya mo yan, kinalawang ka lang," he said, brutally honest as ever. Inulit pa niya. I told him I want to write again. I told him… Continue reading Uhm, hello.
Celebrating Laziness: Embracing the Art of Doing Nothing
Woke up to a good morning after a good night's sleep. Still have colds and sneezes from time to time, but feel a lot better now than last week. Actually, woke up earlier today than on most weekends. The gentle rays of sunlight peeking through the curtains and the heat from outside prompt switching on… Continue reading Celebrating Laziness: Embracing the Art of Doing Nothing
Postcards from South Korea – 2023 Edition
To end this South Korea travel series - 2023 Edition, let me share with you the places we have visited for your future reference. 🙂 Same with OOTD post, this type of entry has been done many years ago and I somehow see the difference in my gallery. First, most of my shots now are… Continue reading Postcards from South Korea – 2023 Edition
Exhibit A 