This year, we went to complete our Stations of the Cross inside the Ateneo University grounds. We went to the church (called The Church of the Gesù) to celebrate Sunday mass a few weeks before and I saw the purple banners and the crosses with the station numbers so I thought it will be nice to spend Holy Friday to pray here. Inside the Church of the Gesù We went as early as around 8AM, we had breakfast in Jollibee just across the University, and I was correct. It was peaceful, quiet, and there’s still a cool breeze since...
This weekend, we decided to spend it watching the latest Elvis epic movie and trying a new staycation place, which turned out to be perfectly sized for the four of us. Elvis Epic Movie We all enjoyed the movie. Elvis Presley is still the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, and seeing him in his concert days again—presented in an enhanced cinematic way—was just wow. IMAX Mall of ASIA cinema is gigantic, but honestly, the sound is too freakingly loud inside 🙂 I became an Elvis convert because of my husband. I wouldn’t say I’m...
Visiting the Snoopy Museum Tokyo felt like a full-circle moment for me—not just as a traveler, but as someone born in the 1970s who grew up with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. Back then, Snoopy wasn’t something you streamed or scrolled past. He lived in newspapers. I still remember reading Peanuts comic strips printed in black and white, usually tucked between news pages, and smiling at Snoopy’s quiet humor, Charlie Brown’s gentle worries, and Lucy’s sharp wit. Those comics were part of everyday life, and decades later, stepping...
Published project for PhilArts1 Claiming One’s Voice Claiming one’s voice does not always begin with speaking loudly. Sometimes, it starts with a quiet admission to oneself that there are experiences that no longer deserve to be kept inside. For a long time, silence has been treated as part of what makes a woman “good”—a way of getting along, enduring, and avoiding conflict. Yet as time passes, it becomes clear that constant silence often comes with loss. Through making a zine, quiet experiences are given form. Words...
T – Travel with purpose ✈️ H – Health first ⚖️ R – Real estate dreams 🏡 I – Income through a small business 💼 V – Volunteer & serve at church ⛪ I – Improve driving skills 🚗 N – No debt mindset 💳 G – Graduate from school 🎓 May the Lord grant us the wisdom, health and kind people to surround us as we do our best to achieve our goals. ...
Last weekend, our family got to watch Shrek the Musical at the Newport Performing Arts Theater — and it was such a fun and memorable night! The show started at 8 PM and ended around 10:30 PM, so it was quite a full evening of laughter, songs, and magical storytelling. I’ve watched Annie before in the same theater, so I already knew what to expect when it comes to the stage size and the sound system. This time, we got VIP seats, which I think were just perfect — not too near, not too far. There’s a Super VIP section, but honestly,...
When I heard that IKEA opened a branch in Trinoma, I was so happy! Finally, something closer to home — no need to brave the traffic all the way to IKEA Mall of Asia. So I visited with high expectations, thinking it would be a smaller version of the big IKEA we all know and love. But after spending some time there, I realized that IKEA Trinoma is not your usual shopping store. It’s actually a Plan & Order Shop — a place mainly for consultations, not browsing. And that makes a big difference. IKEA Mall of Asia: The Full...
Last week, I came across a disturbing story online — two people bought milk tea from a store, and within minutes, what was supposed to be a refreshing drink turned tragic. One of them took a sip, felt something off, and spat it out. A few minutes later, he felt a sharp pain in his stomach and vomited. His partner, who was too thirsty to wait, drank more than a few sips — and tragically, within two minutes, she lost her life. Even the store staff who tasted the same milk tea reportedly didn’t survive. I couldn’t stop thinking...
