What is the most difficult thing to manage in your life? This varies from person to person but for me, it was my weight. I was obese when I was younger and I spent most of my youth fighting off the pounds as I strived to be healthy. Losing weight was a struggle because as... Continue Reading →
Tips on managing your emotions during an ordeal
Due to the impact of the Corona virus, we currently live in times where self-isolation and social distancing is the norm. The pandemic has affected each and every one of us differently. We’ve had to make necessary adjustments in order to adapt to the ‘new normal’ and yet, despite these trying circumstances, there is still hope. A glimmering ray of light at the end of the tunnel which promises that everything is going to be okay. Trying to survive each day can be challenging. However, it is possible to handle stress and anxiety in order manage your emotions and this article contains a few tips on how to do this.
Oversharing isn’t authenticity: Why do we overshare? 2/4
Imagine this: Your clothes are being aired out to dry but here’s the catch. Those clothes aren’t clean, and it’s been ages since they were last washed. So, every time the wind blows, your neighbors get a whiff of your week-old socks and sweat soaked shirts. If people look hard enough, they can spot a... Continue Reading →
Oversharing isn’t authenticity: The importance of protecting your privacy 1/4
Sharing is IN these days. With social media, you can let people know where you are, how you are feeling, what you’re doing and who you’re with. It's not just social media. There are also reality tv shows and tabloids providing the juiciest bits of information on celebrities and their private life. Opening up to... Continue Reading →
Lessons from a stray
I first encountered love in May 26, 1998 and I can still remember that day. It was raining hard and lightning flashed across the sky. A roar of thunder would follow every burst of bright blue light, interrupting the steady pitter-patter of raindrops. The sounds mingled, creating the perfect cacophony of a storm. However, even... Continue Reading →
2020: Stop and smell the roses
Busy, that was my motto for 2019. So many things happened last year which added colorful experiences in the chapter of my life. In January, I went on a pilgrimage to Panama for World Youth Day where I experienced the love of a grandmother for the first time in my life. Living in their home... Continue Reading →
WYD Recollections Part 1- The Call
It started as a whisper. I first heard of World Youth Day in 2015. I was part of a choir and during a short break, my friend and I were chatting. "Have you heard of World Youth Day?" She asked me from out of the blue. My eyebrows scrunched as I dug into the pits... Continue Reading →
4 Hacks to Fight Jet Lag
I love traveling back to the Philippines. After all, what’s not to love? You get to reunite with family, friends, and feast on native delicacies that you won’t easily find overseas. Yet, despite these perks, there is one thing that I loathe every time I travel: JET LAG! Ugh…jet lag, it’s a pain that almost... Continue Reading →
Your weirdness is your strength
Are you weird? When I was in highschool, I was very shy and quiet. During recess, I would be inside the classroom, hiding under a desk with my nose buried in my favorite book- I hid to dodge the prefects inspecting the classrooms during recess since we weren’t allowed to stay inside the room during... Continue Reading →
Diving in, embracing life!
What do you believe in? I believe in possibilities! I believe in dreams, love, chivalry and honor! I believe in God and in the beauty of life! Lastly, as crazy as this may sound, I also believe in magic! Hahaha…weird noh? Well, it’s true! Life becomes magical if you choose to live in the moment... Continue Reading →