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As a former chess player, I approached “The Queen’s Gambit” with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Could a show about chess, a famously slow and cerebral game, truly resonate with a mainstream audience? While the series undeniably boasts a captivating aesthetic and strong performances, I wasn’t entirely convinced it captured the essence of the…
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Knowing we will all die one day doesn’t console a soul who longs for long talks, aimless walks, and unplanned movie nights with you. How do I wrap my head around the fact that you are here in my heart, alive and vibrant, yet I could not even touch your cheeks? Or your hands. Your forehead, I…
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More than a year ago, Neil and I sat with a few couples who had babies recently and not so recently. As we talked with them, many of the burning questions on my mind were (honestly) shopping-related. As I previously mentioned, we had a small space, so we needed to be choosy about the things…
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New condo owner? We get it! We moved into our 1-bedroom unit a year ago and learned a lot. Here are answers to common questions about condo living!
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Even if you love to reflect, which I hope you don’t mistake for rumination, starting a meditation practice can still be a struggle. If you are a new mother like me, then that makes it harder. Did you say you are a working mom, too? Now it seems impossible to begin meditating. But please, do…
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“You never really showed me around Manila,” said Neil. I tried to recall all our trips to Manila and concluded he was right. We didn’t get a chance to explore the city where I was from. I was the first person to take him to Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Shangri-la, and hotels in Manila,…
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As new parents, we’re expected to know some basic skills to assure our parents and in-laws that we are capable of caring for a tiny, fragile human being. This list is a work in progress and by no means, a complete checklist of every skill new moms and dads need to possess to prepare for…
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Living under quarantine has allowed me to read more. The Giver by Lois Lowry is the latest book that piqued my interest. Haven’t read it yet? Here’s why I think you might like it, too.
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Animes about ambition are not unheard of. After all, a protagonist needs to have a goal, desire or wish for him to be worth watching. Agree?
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Pregnant Philhealth members can avail a maternity care package (worth P19,000 for women who had a C-Section and P5000-P6000 for those who had a normal spontaneous delivery) as well as a Newborn Care Package for the baby.