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 ...
Manifesting Light and Protection for Tatay Digong
This is not about politics. This is about energy, intention, and gratitude for a man who once took it upon himself to keep our country safe, the way a father would for his own children. ...
The Cost of Trust: A Hard-Learned Lesson in Legal Battles
I don’t usually write about deeply personal matters on my blog. Not because I don’t want to share, but because emotions can cloud my judgment, and I might end up saying things I’ll regret once ...
Divine Intervention: The Day Fire Almost Took Our House!
Some days, life throws you a curveball. Other days, it hurls a full-on fireball your way—literally. It all started with what was supposed to be a routine day. We had scheduled our pick-up truck for another ...
Buying a Foreclosed Property: From “As Is, Where Is” Nightmare to a Happy Ending
When my husband and I first considered buying a foreclosed property, we were hesitant—very hesitant. We had heard all the horror stories about the dreaded "As Is, Where Is" clause. In theory, it sounds reasonable: ...
The House Is Mine… But Where’s My Key?
Today was supposed to be a milestone—finally getting the keys to the house we had officially purchased. The bank emailed me, confirming that the turnover was happening today, and all I had to do was ...
The Power of Positivity: Manifestation Made Easy
There was a time when I believed manifestation was just another buzzword thrown around in the wellness community. Oh, how wrong I was. The moment I fully embraced the power of positivity, things started falling ...
