It was my brother’s birthday last week, so I decided to do some sort of tribute-like sibling post about him. Unlike my mom and dad, who I’ve written extensively about in my old blog, I don’t really talk about my brother as much. My family has never been mushy-showy. As a result, Det and I are used to showing affection in more brutal, deprecating ways. In fact, there is a … [Read more...]
Adulting 111: Clubbing Tips for Titas (and Titos)
The much younger Pia would have written this post in another category; but you know you’re a legit tito/tita when going out to party becomes a practical consideration that needs time and preparation. Just a brief background, I was never a party girl, but I have to admit, I did my fair share of going out and doing stupid stuff when I was younger (like getting inebriated enough … [Read more...]
Adulting 109: Friendship Lessons (Part II)
A few weeks ago I shared some insights about friendship. Sharing more of those this week. ON GETTING WHAT YOU GIVE: I learned that in any kind of relationship, you kinda have to learn how to reciprocate. You can’t expect people to give you the time of day for example, if you never show up. Or you can’t really expect them to share personal stuff with you if you don’t do a bit … [Read more...]
Adulting 109: Friendship Lessons
For the past couple of weeks, I've been feeling pretty meh about myself. I was having one of those Oh-my-God-why-can't-I-do-anything-right moments. The only thin body part I have left are my freakin' shoulder blades, I can't make heads or tails of my finances and I still have no idea how to establish a stable career for myself. I began wondering then, if I had … [Read more...]
Adulting 106: 2015 Life Lessons in Children’s Books Part II
In my last post, I rounded up my learnings from 2015 by quoting some of my children's books. Since I get my own version of #hugotlines from them, I decided to share a few more: 9. ON ENDURING HARDSHIPS AND EVOLVING IN PIA'S WORDS: In order for us to be the best person that we can be, we need to go through hardships. It's the only way we can evolve. It's … [Read more...]