After sharing my husband’s heartbreaking story, an unexpected message from someone close to his mother revealed a side of the story we never knew. Sometimes, the truth finds you when you least expect it.
Sometimes, the Truth Finds You
Returning to Yoga With a Swollen Wrist and Delusional Optimism
There’s something deeply humbling about realizing you’ve become the most sedentary person in your own household. For the longest time, I had every excuse lined up neatly like trophies. My swollen wrist. Ralph’s ankle injury….
Lord, Lift Up the Philippines
Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heavy heart — but also with hope, because I know that You are a God of justice. You see everything. Nothing is hidden from Your eyes….
The Manila Trip I Didn’t Want to Take
I had not gone back to Manila for over a decade. The last time I was there was when I had to pick up Ralph after he first arrived in the Philippines — and that…
Paying for Internet That Doesn’t Exist (A Two-Address PLDT Story)
There are two types of PLDT customers: Apparently, I am both. And somehow, both situations end the same way — with billing. Address #1: Bacolod – The Blinking Red Era For the past week, our…
Yui’s Epic Scream Reaction
All I had to say was “Chop’s Play Area”… and the screaming began Yui’s excitement is on another level today! From the moment she heard where we were going, it was pure joy, volume 100….
Septic Tank Cleaning in Bacolod: My ₱18K Lesson
Owning a foreclosed property is like inheriting someone else’s unfinished story. Sometimes it’s charming. Sometimes it smells. We bought our Gardenville house about a year ago. It had been foreclosed for quite some time before…
Wednesday Is Yui Day
Wednesdays are officially dedicated to Yui. From picking her up at her mom’s place to ending the day at her absolute favorite spot—Chops Play Area at Ayala Mall—this video is all about following her routine,…
A Mini Zoo, a Missed Garbage Pickup, and the Phone Call That Restored My Faith (Slightly)
The day started like a normal vlog at home—showcasing our monkey, birds, and dogs, aka our very own mini zoo. It was calm, entertaining, and exactly the kind of content I planned to film. Then…
An Anti-Rabies Shot, a Story, and the People Who Made It Easy
I walked into Dr. Care in Villamonte for an anti-rabies shot. Not a spa day. Not a self-care appointment. An anti-rabies shot. The kind of thing you do because something with teeth made a questionable…
Saturday Owes Me An Apology
Saturday is supposed to be fun. It’s the day we collectively agree to rest, reset, and pretend we’re not burnt out. It’s the day you look forward to all week. A reward. A gift. A…
Bacolod City’s Garbage Problem: When “Collected” Doesn’t Mean Collected
A Bacolod resident shares a firsthand account of inconsistent garbage collection under the current city administration, comparing it with the more reliable and accountable waste management system of previous years.
