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Category Archives: Life
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, ESPECIALLYÂ 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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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, Â all have our different “I did it!” moments. And naturally so, since … Continue reading
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Tagged About Me, Bali, Changes, Expat, Inspiration, Leap of Faith, Life, Life Decisions, Taking Chances
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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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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, Â 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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Perks of Being a ‘Digital Nomad’
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
Posted in About Me, Adventure, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions, Travel
Tagged About Me, Budget Travel, Changes, Digital Nomad, Expat, Expatlife, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions, Travel
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Bright Sunshine-y Day
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
Posted in Adventure, Inspiration, Life, Travel, Wanderlust
Tagged Inspiration, Life, Travel
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When I Grow Up… I Want To Be ME!
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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Tagged About Me, Adventure, Inspiration, Life, Life Decisions
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