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Dreamed It, Then Real Lifed It
So here I am, sitting on my bed in shorts and a baggy t-shirt, all nice and comfy in my air-conditioned room with a VERY cold Milo dinosaur in my hand. I’m escaping the extreme heat (36c, feels like 39) … Continue reading
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Being Dark-Skinned in the Philippines (Or Asia For That Matter…)
Being dark-skinned in the Philippines (or even Asia for that matter) hasn’t always been that easy. Not only do I get judged a lot, ESPECIALLY since I have a foreign boyfriend, but everyday choices are made even more challenging. Really! #thestruggleisreal … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Beauty, Life
Tagged About Me, Asian, Beauty, Inspiration, Life, Philippines
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The Best Kind of Friendships
The best kind of friendships are the ones that… Can withstand the test of time and picks up exactly where you left off; as if no time had gone by. And despite the years that have passed, you’re still very … Continue reading
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Sending a Little Love Your Way: Military Care Package
Care packages! If there’s one thing I enjoy about this deployment, it’s definitely this — decorating, shopping for and sending out care packages. Not only does it unleash the Martha Stewart in me, but USPS has also made it a … Continue reading
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East Meets West: Top 5 Perks of Living in the USA 🇺🇸
…and no, snow is not on this list.
Posted in About Me, Life
Tagged About Me, Asian, Changes, East Meets West, Life, USA
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I Did It!
Passing the bar exam. Finishing your first-ever marathon. Becoming a registered nurse. Giving birth and finally starting a family. Each and everyone of us trudging on through life, all have our different “I did it!” moments. And naturally so, since … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Life
Tagged About Me, Bali, Changes, Expat, Inspiration, Leap of Faith, Life, Life Decisions, Taking Chances
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Making Extra Buck$: How To Manage Your Airbnb Space
Whether it’s doing a bit of freelance writing, selling handmade jewelry or renting your space out on vacation home rental sites; bottom line is, we’re all trying to make a few extra buckeroos. And why wouldn’t we be? If it … Continue reading
Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila…
…simply no place like Manila. Manila, I am HOME. For those of you who don’t know, it’s been 1 month, 16 days and well, give or take a few hours since I’ve been back home, here in Manila, after my … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Adventure, Bali, Digital Nomad, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions, Philippines, Travel
Tagged About Me, Achievements, Adventure, Bali, Changes, Expat, Indonesia, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions, Philippines, Travel
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Eat Like The Locals: Lalapan
Traveling to other countries is always fun. Exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and of course, trying out local cuisines. While you can read about highly recommended, must-try food in travel magazines or guide books, I still prefer … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Backpacking, Bali, Budget Travel, Eat Like The Locals, Eating Local, Indonesia, Travel
Tagged Adventure, Bali, Budget Travel, Eat Like The Locals, Eating Local, Indonesia, Lalapan, Travel
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Freelancing: How To Make Working From Home Work For You
Digital Nomads. Freelancers. Bloggers. Travel Writers. Love us, hate us, or simply join us! After all, in this day and (digital) age, we ain’t going nowhere! So, for those of you who brave enough to tread a new path and … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Digital Nomad, Freelancing, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions, Life Hack, Travel
Tagged Adventure, Digital Nomad, Freelancing, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions, Travel
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