Digital chatters of an introvert
You say that you’re okay, but are you truly okay? It has been ages since I last picked a book to read and some time has passed since I wrote a book review. To be honest, I wasn’t even planning to add any more posts to my blog because I have been so busy. However,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
I spent Christmas in the Philippines with my family and reading an amazing novel which transported me back to the Third Reich. Winter of the World is the second book of the Century Trilogy written by Ken Follett and published in 2012. It is set in World War 2, starting in Germany in 1933 where... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
