Before therapy, I was so hard on myself and strived to be “successful.” The younger, less self-aware me shunned parts of myself just to fit the stereotypical mold.…
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May Gordoncillo
My Rookie Hiking Mistakes at Mt. Ulap
As a new hiker, I’ve learned so much from traversing Mt. Ulap and witnessing its breathtaking views. Yes, I did stumble a time or two, but now I have a better idea of what gear to get for a more serious trek.…
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Blu Serenity Resort: hidden gem near UPLB
Sometimes, not being in a prime location is what makes a secluded resort more appealing. My friends and I had so much fun at the Blu Serenity Villa, a boutique hotel just 15 mins from UPLB.…
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Overcome Writer’s block
Ahh, the dreaded writer’s block. Every creative’s worst nightmare. The blank, white page has never been more frightening than when we’re eager to fill it with worthy substance.…
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Vintage Thrifting: fab alternative to fast fashion
Timeless charm, inexpensive, rare and eco-friendly. Vintage thrifting is delightfully tempting in more ways than one.
Why go alternative? Let’s first explore the toxic side of fast fashion and throwaway culture… and finally rekindle the old romance in beautiful vintage that withstand the test of time.…
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5 Zesty Cocktail Recipes
To celebrate this year’s Vitamin C Day, here are five easy Simon Difford recipes for citrus-infused cocktail recipes, because… why not?…
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5 diet tips for a happy tummy
Eating a proper diet can be very challenging as we keep up with our modern, fast-paced lifestyle. But we don’t always have to avoid certain food or deprive ourselves to be healthy.…
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Keeping a Digital Journal
One of the changes I’ve made coming into 2022 was shifting from using a physical to a digital planner/journal via a handy tablet & stylus.…
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Modern-day Edna Modes
For some, influencers typically look like the young, skinny, scantily-clad people on instagram and tiktok. But let’s turn the spotlight on these beautiful, wise owls — iconic and powerful inspirations that have aged gracefully and unapologetically.…
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A Logical Approach to Spirituality
Isn’t it challenging to wrap our heads around something as intangible as spirituality? I find that it works best to make sense of it all through logic and faith.…
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Why email marketing is a business essential
Social media might be the more popular and easier way to promote your brand. But if you really mean business, the age-old email marketing strategy is in a league of its own and should not be underestimated.…
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Chasers of the light: poems from the typewriter (T. K. Gregson)
We don’t always have the time or patience to read long, dragging novels. Coffee table books are just the thing to satisfy our cravings for brilliant literature in short bursts.…
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These cupcakes are just divine
Oozing with yumminess and colorful designs, these cupcakes from Cielin’s Cakehouse are so dainty and cute. Here’s a firsthand review!
For an objective look, we’ll check out the public’s rating of Cielin’s in BF Homes, Alabang, Ph.…
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Quote fact or fiction? The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
This quote about systems thinking is commonly used, even by scientists. But it can be daunting to realize how off the mark it actually is.…
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8 credit card tips to stay sane as you swipe
Do you have a credit card or are considering getting one? Here are some simple tips to help you use a credit card wisely.…
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Latigo (whip): a poem in Lila
My dear friend, Tita Beauty (Dr. Diana Agbayani) gifted me with one of her intriguing books entitled Lila: Mga Tula (violet poems).…
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Pandemic coping advice from an international leadership guru
“I do not endorse positive thinking,” says Ever Miranda, international leadership coach and Founder of Successful Living Summit.
Why not? Eavesdrop on my one-on-one conversation with Ever below.…
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Institutional Diagnostics Toolkit
We need to be better stewards of the environment right now. Here’s a 12 minute walk through video on how to use an institutional diagnostics toolkit.…
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Lyrical Dive into Control by Halsey
Have you ever felt misunderstood, crazy and out of control? Perhaps even shunned as an outcast? Embrace it, go creative and eventually find your authentic tribe.…
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Can flexitarians really save the environment?
Are you ready to ditch being a meat-lover and become a plant-eating flexitarian in the future?
The EAT-Lancet Commission recommends converting the world’s middle and upper class to flexitarians (people who eat a plant-based diet) by 2050 to sustain the earth’s resources and keep the population healthy.…
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How do we know what we know? Intro to Epistemology
I was once asked, “Can science exist without technology, and vice versa?”
Seemingly a basic question, but as they say — the more you know, the more you know that you don’t know.…
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Classic hits: dance & pop rock of yester-years
Revivals and cover songs are endless for a reason — we just can’t get enough of these classic hits!!! Here’s a careful curation of the best hits from the ’50s to the ’90s.…
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Basic bitch’s best free productivity apps in 2020
Managing tasks and automation is ultimately essential to the modern go-getter’s lifestyle.
A yuppy’s journey often includes juggling business dreams, a 9-5 grind, graduate school, blogging, fitness, relationships, hobbies, self care and an active social life to name a few… whew.…
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Boost your psychological immune system with these tools
Let’s face it, there’s always going to be someone nasty or something toxic lurking about. We can’t control everything, but we can use science to train our minds, be mentally tough, and roll with the punches.…
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How a prissy shih tzu helped me get over a breakup
You know how an ugly breakup can make you do things, like get a drastic haircut? In the throes of a dark time in my life, I adopted a furbaby on a whim.…
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Ofoc! A beginner’s guide to Dungeons and Dragons
The Dungeon Master summoned us — five smart, brave and powerful comrades — to fight side by side against the dark powers that be.…
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Learn and burn with a Les Mills hip hop workout
Work your luscious mind and body with dance. Here’s one of my fave hip hop workouts by international dancer and choreographer, Gandalf Archer Mills.…
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Animals in stamps from across the globe
I was a toddler in Australia when my parents first introduced me to stamp collecting in the ’90s. We went into the post office and bought my first stamp collectors’ kit, and my love affair with these tiny pieces of art began.…
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5 ways to effectively sell online with marketing comm.
Attention is the new currency in business, and it is extremely scarce (Beck & Davenport, 2001). As multi-tasking, entrepreneurial yuppies trying to make it in the big bad world, we need to gear up.…
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How to take care of Medusa – the plant, not the she-monster
Not the Greek mythical creature, but just as magical, the medusa plant grows in air!! No soil, give it a light spritz just once or twice a week, place somewhere lightly shaded, and voila — the medusa plant is happy!…
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Windy Romance Playlist
Subdued, wistful, melancholic… these are three words that best describe this music playlist.
This selection is carefully curated from artists whose singing style has been catching on like wildfire lately.…
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Murakami’s South of the Border, West of the Sun
Title: South of the Border, West of the Sun
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Year: 2003
Format: Book
Length: 187 pages
Appropriate for ages 18+
Japanese male author Haruki Murakami’s novels are not for the faint at heart.
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Award-winning Lechon
Crunchy, delectable and juicy – you have got to try Sir Dodong’s Lechon! …
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Watery Rose Apple (Tambis)
Allow me to introduce you to one of our backyard fruit darlings – the Watery Rose Apple. In the Philippines, we call it Tambis.…
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Dancehall Playlist
Feeling the scorching heat, but can’t hit the waves just yet? Surf the soundwaves instead with these Caribbean-inspired hip hop tracks, also known as Dancehall.…
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The Queen’s Road
Free verse poem
This woman’s story is open-ended. Beyond death, her existence will linger and breath new life as the days dance and the sun flickers.…
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Wanderlust remedies for quarantine blues
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on us all regardless of where we are on the globe. During quarantine, the mental health (self-care remedies) and agriculture (food security) sectors seem to have suddenly risen to the fore as the key superheroes that are saving us today.…
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