OMG!! It’s been ages since I wrote anything here!! I missed you loyal readers! (yup, all 5 of you. :P) The past few weeks have been a hectic blur. Since the last time I wrote on this blog, we had successfully hauled our asses out of Subic, squatted in our friends’ lovely home for a month (Thank you again Kuya Don and Margaux!) and have finally settled into our half-way … [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...]
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 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...]