I realized that it has been almost been a year since I wrote on my blog. I’ve been neglecting it for a couple of reasons: For one thing I got busy. I actually had work guys! Yey for me! Cheers to more street cred! To be honest though, I also went through something hella traumatic. Ok…. here is where I struggle: On one hand, I don’t like posting cryptic … [Read more...]
Adulting 122: Exploring Osaka (Part 3- On Touristy Activities, Hangry Deers and Harry)
For the past 2 entries, I’ve been going on and on about our recent trip to Japan. So far, I’ve talked about winter wear and trains, then hotels and restaurants. Because I’m OC and cannot leave stuff unfinished (even though I’ve been totally delinquent and it’s been months since our trip), I decided to make one more post. This kwento will be devoted to the touristy portion in … [Read more...]
Adulting 119 (Part II)- Holiday Lessons: My Not-So-New Year
In my last post, I shared how I’m a world-class Christmas Grinch, and how I had a hard time getting into the holiday spirit. This next entry is an attempt to combat my New Year’s funk as well. THE NEXT YEAR IS JUST A NUMBER One of the most depressing things about welcoming the New Year for me is coming to terms with getting older. I’m turning 37 this year. Where … [Read more...]
Adulting 118: On Exploring South Korea
People who know me and I don’t spend a lot of time traveling. My lack of wanderlust comes from two conflicting personality traits: I’m a creature of comfort: I really, really have no desire to “rough it.” Ironically, despite my pang-mayaman needs, I’m kuripot and have this perpetual notion that I am a pauper. Around a year or two ago, I decided that I’ve had enough of … [Read more...]
Adulting 114: Leaving Subic, Our First Home (Part 2)
In my last post, I talked about moving out of Subic. I also shared how I felt that I was more than ready to move to Manila. But yeah, it’s complicated.... WHAAT?? NOW I WANT TO STAY?? Those of you who have followed the first post probably think I’m a fickle, flighty girl who changes her mind at the drop of a hat. Just the opposite, those who know me can attest that … [Read more...]