Stop Making Yoga About My Body
Here’s the thing—when I step on my mat, I’m not auditioning for a before-and-after photo. I’m not here to shrink, flatten, or “tone” my way into your approval. I’m here to breathe deeper, move better, ...
When Life Happens: How My 21-Day Challenge Took a Different Turn
Well, folks… it’s official. My 21-day challenge was a complete and utter flop. Not a graceful “I tried my best” kind of fail, but a “quit two days after cheating” kind of fail. And yes, ...
When the Stars Align: A Rare but Fabulous Get-Together
There’s a rare celestial event that happens maybe once every few years — no, not a blood moon, not Mercury in retrograde, not even the next solar eclipse. I’m talking about me actually making it ...
Why Your Car Mechanic’s Bathroom Might Make or Break Your Loyalty
They say the little things matter in business—politeness, prompt service, maybe even free coffee in the waiting lounge. But I’d like to add one more to that list: a bathroom that doesn’t make you question ...
Why We Keep Coming Back to Kenny Rogers Ayala Bacolod
If you’ve ever wandered around Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod wondering where to grab a consistently good meal, let me save you the trouble: Kenny Rogers Roasters is it. My husband Ralph and I have ...
Heels, Tears, and Glambot Spins: Surviving Anya’s 18th Like a Tita on a Diet
Last weekend, Ralph and I suited up for the event of the season: Ariana Celine’s (a.k.a. Anya’s) 18th birthday bash at Roy's Hotel. Technically, it was just down the road, but because we're both overachievers ...
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 ...
