Good day, curious readers! Here’s your weekly dose of “Wednesday Wonderings”, basically a list of what I’m thinking about lately. What’s on my Blink today: Moody Bitches by Julie Holland, MD – If you’re a woman and you’ve been called “moody” a bunch of times, this blink is for you. The hormones and chemicals cruising in […]
Personal
Grant me permission to be selfish- this area reveals the author’s quirks and day-to-day tales.
Language Matters: Stories and Observations
This is not the story of how I fell in love with Cebu nor a list of all stereotypes about Cebuanos or Cebu-based people. It’s about the language observations of a Filipino, who was raised in a home where Tagalog is the first language, Bisaya the occasional language (in my mother’s side of the family), and […]
Brunch with Em at Poetry & Prose Patisserie, Shangri La Plaza
Poetry & Prose Patisserie looks like it’s made for friends who wish to share intimate conversations about life, love, and career. Maybe it’s a stretch to say it’s a luxurious setting but it is one of those places where the ‘cafe society people’ would want to hang out. And at this dessert haven I met […]
Fangirling at Cosmo’s Fun, Fearless, (and Free) Life
I update my Instagram account (please have a look) more than this blog. If this was a real job, I would have been sacked. But I have a feeling that you’re the most patient of readers (thanks so much!). Anywho, today, I thought I’d share about my first and closest encounter with Shaira Luna. Remember her? […]
4 Podcast Shows to Give a Try In Your Idle Time
Long commute, mindless chores, and dry spell – use these idle minutes to absorb amazing life and career lessons from these four fantastic podcast shows. But first, a quick note on listening for pleasure.. I’m a fan of audiobooks. I used to have a LibriVox app on my phone to choose classic audiobooks read by volunteers. I listen to them while on […]
3 Bad-Ass, Vintage Spy Cameras I Wish to Own
If money was no object, I would buy these three spy cameras from Westlicht Photographica Auction.
Penny Dreadful: And So It Ends
I know it’s a dreadful Monday for most of us. And it doesn’t help that Penny Dreadful has just ended. Its finale was as gloomy as today’s weather here in Cebu City. If you’ve been keeping with up with Showtime’s dark and creepy drama, then you know what it feels like to see a beautiful […]
Confessions of a First-Time Rock Climber
I’ve seen how first timers at rock climbing succeed at their initial attempt. I call them ‘rock stars’ because they’re rare and amazing.