Category Archives: Life

Dreamed It, Then Real Lifed It

Posted on 03/24/2017 by morenabeachbum

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…)

Posted on 03/18/2017 by morenabeachbum

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 →

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The Best Kind of Friendships

Posted on 01/31/2017 by morenabeachbum

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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East Meets West: Top 5 Perks of Living in the USA đź‡şđź‡¸

Posted on 01/18/2017 by morenabeachbum

…and no, snow is not on this list.

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I Did It!

Posted on 09/15/2016 by morenabeachbum

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 →

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Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila…

Posted on 08/10/2016 by morenabeachbum

…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 →

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Freelancing: How To Make Working From Home Work For You

Posted on 06/02/2016 by morenabeachbum

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 →

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Perks of Being a ‘Digital Nomad’

Posted on 05/23/2016 by morenabeachbum

Digital Nomad: individuals who use telecommunications technologies to earn a living and, more generally, conduct their life in a nomadic manner. Such workers typically work remotely—from home, coffee shops, public libraries, co-working spaces and even recreational vehicles—to accomplish tasks and goals … Continue reading →

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Bright Sunshine-y Day

Posted on 05/22/2016 by morenabeachbum

Selamat Pagi! I’m baaack! My domain had expired without me noticing (shame on me!) but I’m on it now and I’m eager and very happy to get started with this again (consistently this time). Whilst I have so many new … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up… I Want To Be ME!

Posted on 02/04/2016 by morenabeachbum

What have you always wanted to be? Back in 1st grade, I wanted to be a flight attendant – or should I say, stewardess (that’s what they called it during the 90’s)… and then, 2nd grade rolled in and I … Continue reading →

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