Panic at the Pancake
Today was supposed to be a regular Sunday. Massage, zen, gratitude, maybe a little scroll on Instagram. You know — Sunday things. But just as I was floating back to Earth post-massage (bless my therapist, Ivy ...
Coldplaygate: When Private Actions Spill Into Public View
In mid-July 2025, a seemingly lighthearted moment at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium unexpectedly evolved into a major public scandal. As the band played, the stadium's "kiss cam" spotlighted Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, ...
Weathering the Storm: Typhoon Crising Brings Heavy Rains and Flooding Across the Philippines
As Typhoon Crising continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, communities across the Philippines are once again facing the familiar challenges of torrential rain, flooding, and disrupted routines. Over the past 24 hours, various regions—including parts ...
Missing My Septer: The 3-Legged Cat Who Stole My Heart
Alright universe, this joke has officially gone too far. It's been one week—yes, a full seven days—since my sweet, three-legged troublemaker Septer decided to go off-grid and activate stealth mode. Honestly, cats! Can’t live with ...
That Time I Almost Helped a Possibly-Real-Possibly-Fake Missionary Save the World
You ever get one of those messages that makes you stop mid-scroll and go:“Wait. Is this... real life?” So there I was, peacefully minding my business, when a blast from the past pops into my Instagram ...
Who Knew Commitment Was the Magic Spell Against Nightmares?
Once upon a teenage fever dream, I was constantly being chased by a giant. Not a metaphorical one. Like, an actual towering, human-shaped titan stomping through chaos while people screamed and ran for their lives ...
Mondays, Mat Time, and Midlife Flexibility Wins
Yesterday marked a small but meaningful first: Ralph and I did the 6PM Monday yoga class at Daily Prana. That may not sound like a big deal, but it was actually our first time doing ...
BDO Customer Support: “We Find Ways… to Stress You Out”
Ah, the joys of fixing up a new home. Nothing screams "domestic bliss" like budget juggling, hardware store hauls, and of course, swiping the credit card like it's a magic wand that makes plywood and ...
When Dads Want Credit Without the Work: My Thoughts on the Dennis Padilla – Claudia Barretto Wedding Drama
Let’s talk about something that’s been making the rounds on social media lately—Dennis Padilla airing his feelings (read: grievances) online after being invited to his daughter Claudia Barretto’s wedding… but not exactly honored in the ...
No Mat, No Master: Why My Yoga Mat’s Been Lonely Lately
I could really use some yoga right now. Like, desperately. Between the stress of moving into our fixer-upper house (which still looks more “up for fixing” than “fixed”) and my ongoing budget woes that could ...
We Came for the Fridge, Left Behind Our Sanity (and a High Chair)
So we went back to Hinigaran last Saturday. Not for a family reunion, not to check on the house, not to bask in small-town nostalgia—but to fetch appliances like desperate contestants on a budget home makeover ...
From Hinigaran to Bacolod: Living the Manifestation (With Mosquitoes)
So it’s officially been over two weeks since Ralph and I packed our bags, our dogs, cats, parrots, and yes—our monkey Davie, and relocated to Bacolod City. Specifically, to the “small” house on our property ...
