It’s hard. Trying to be “on” all the time takes an enormous amount of effort — something I truly can no longer give at this point in the pandemic. While others are already seeing the end of the tunnel, Filipinos are still left stuck but… Read More »I’m Not Pushing Myself to Be Productive — and That’s OK
Like Alice falling down the rabbit hole, I found myself swiping up almost endlessly on TikTok one night. Dear reader, it has now become a habit. I’d like to think it’s not similar to mindless scrolling though. I’m proud to have been able to keep… Read More »A Few Things I Learned From TikTok
One thing I observed while seeing posts on social media sites (a.k.a. scrolling needlessly from time to time) is that people have developed a propensity for sharing any and every facet of their lives and thoughts. I know I had in the past. I also… Read More »My Three-question Personal Test for Knowing What to Post Online
There’s really no way of telling whether 2021 will be better than this year. But I’ve decided I won’t just sit down and let things happen. A lot of things already didn’t happen for me (and you) this year. I need to take control wherever… Read More »Here’s What’s on My Vision Board for 2021
I was never the grateful type. I’m not sure if it’s because of my self-centeredness — an issue I really struggled with in the past — or it was cultural. Either way, I was not thankful in my mind and verbally. I don’t want days… Read More »[VIDEO] How to Practice Gratitude Daily
In this very moment, I’m king This very moment I slay Goliath with a sling MOMENT 4 LIFE, NICKI MINAJ I think I’ve mentioned it in passing when I shared an interactive New Yorker article about Missy Elliot a year or so ago, but I’ve… Read More »Life Tip: Listen to Female Rappers For Motivation
If you came here for expert advice on personal finance, I’m afraid you won’t get it. I have a funny relationship with money, you see. We were raised in a household where money was tight. Properties had to be pawned in order for us to… Read More »Let’s Talk About Money: Bills, Goals & More