Travel, Parenting & Marketing Notes
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The last thing I’d expect to see while getting a passport renewed is a view of a vast ocean replete with flourishing mangroves. But that is essentially what happened. When we checked Cebu’s online passport appointment, we realized that the next schedule was next year, so we decided to look into other options. There were many…
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In his essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” John Green explores the human-centered planet through a series of stories ending in Yelp-like reviews. Green is best known for his YA novels, like “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Paper Towns” (both of which I read back to back) but in this collection, he takes on topics…
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Many new mothers are overwhelmed with choices when designing a baby’s room. What type of crib should I buy? Should I have a changing table? What should I put on the walls? Do I need a rug? How will I know if I’m getting everything right? As you prepare for your baby’s arrival, you want…
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Could anything be more enjoyable than a trip with the whole family? Exploring new places and making memories that will last a lifetime—it’s definitely something special. And if you have a young child, there’s no need to miss out on the fun. In fact, traveling with toddlers can actually be a lot of fun.
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Traveling with toddlers can be an adventure – a rewarding one, but an adventure nonetheless. Car rides are one thing, but airplane journeys with a little one? That’s a whole different game, as I discovered on our first flight to Manila. My son, Cyd, was barely two, his vocabulary limited to adorable babbles, and his…
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Exhaustion. Soreness. A constant, gnawing hunger that somehow coexists with the sleep deprivation. Motherhood, they say, is a beautiful journey. But let’s be honest, those first few weeks after bringing your newborn home feel more like a boot camp for sleep-deprived zombies. I naively thought pregnancy was the toughest part. Wrong. That was just the…
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Axie Infinity is still popular among some scholars and content creators, but I never liked the inconvenience (not to mention the cost) involved in playing the game. I owned three teams, and, like most who joined late, I was burned. It hurt a bit, but I treated it like any other risky investment. As a…
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You may have recently been charged an annual membership fee as a BPI Blue credit card holder, which is stipulated in the terms and conditions you agreed to when you applied for your credit card. Many cardholders choose a low credit limit (I did too) to avoid unnecessary, impulsive spending. But as a smart card…
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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…