In the Philippines, when you are in your mid-20s, late 20s, 30s and STILL single or in a relationship but not yet married, you will be often asked with the most popular question in town, "When are you getting married?" Some people (including me) would just respond jokingly as they tease and ignore it afterwards... Continue Reading →
Small Victories: Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain
This post is inspired by the Daily Post: Ascend MikesBikes is a business simulation program that links business concepts and theories into real-life business management. Students are engaged into running their own companies and compete with other teams or individuals within university or universities world-wide. Over the summer vacation, I was invited to participate in... Continue Reading →
Volunteering: Christmas Parade in Auckland
Christmas in New Zealand is incredible. To kick off the festive season, a parade is usually organised every year where amazing floats, inflatables, and entertainment groups galore are showcased in late November to early December. There are two things you can do when in Auckland during this time of the year. You can either be... Continue Reading →
Reflection: Life at the Business School
The board meeting is over. So, what now? Ten weeks have passed and I still could not contain how fast that was! I took three subjects for my first quarter and it was not easy. In fact, I have had the best time and the worst time. But I cannot discount the fact that I... Continue Reading →
A Soldier’s Symphony in the Battlefield
via Daily Prompt: Symphony We lie in the bush while you lie on your beds at the comfort of your home We sleep beside our guns while you sleep beside your wives You sleep in your house, we sleep in hemas You wear nice hats, we wear heavy helmets You wear designer's vests while we... Continue Reading →
Dear Workaholic! ღ
via Daily Prompt: Foggy Dear Workaholic, It's one foggy afternoon when I began to notice you. I have been observing you every single working day just like today. Hey, time check! It's more than a couple of hours past the hour of 5pm. Why are you still inside your cubicle? Ooopps, don't tell me you're... Continue Reading →
Dear 20-something: (How’s Your Life After College?) 🏆❤️
I have to share these words with whole sincerity because many of us are not yet kicked by reality. A dear friend tagged me with a letter by A.Jadaone back when I freshly graduated and it hit me. Years after, I gave her a reply (see below). Dear Fresh Grad, I think I saw you... Continue Reading →
Grains Have Their Own Names
A Chinese proverb says that ‘precious things are not pearls and jade but the five grains, of which rice is the finest.’ I am happy to share this post as inspired by the Weekly Photo Challenge: Names. Rice is not just plain rice! Imagine, they have names and so much value, too. I took this photo few... Continue Reading →
Open Letter: Encourage A Woman 👰
We all come from a mother's womb. Our stories are unique but our existence is not magic. Everyday, (men and) women everywhere are fighting a battle within we know nothing about. Respect. Encourage a woman today! 🙂 To all moms out there, blessed are you for having received the gift of childbearing and that you may use this opportunity... Continue Reading →
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