The Myth of Balance
The most difficult moments in parenthood are often tucked in silence, away from…
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Enjoy a #SAFEcation at Hotel Casiana, Tagaytay’s newest hotel
While tourism might not yet be back to normal, plenty of brands in…
Of sacred sanctuaries
Lia made a fort out of cardboard boxes and blankets under a desk…
Good job
At 25, against great expectations and wishes, I decided to get married. The…
Traveling via Vans Now Possible with Online Booking
With protocols and restrictions limiting public transportation, government-registered tourist vans are now offering…
5 Tips for Traveling with an Emotional Support Animal
Emotional support animals are wonderful companions for people suffering from severe anxiety, depression,…
quarantine series: Nika
Trigger warning: Rape/ self-harm/ suicide I met Nika while she was begging…
Mt. Bagang in San Marcelino, Zambales
One bustling Friday in January, fueled by a celebratory, hello-2020 mood, we set…
Looking after others, looking after the future
Thrilled at the idea of boarding a bus or jeep again after four…
Caring
Today I took a leave from work to not only catch up with…
Letter #21: What They See
Hello, Lia. People see a girl going out to hog snacks from a…
Quarantine series: Waiting
On a barren patch of earth a few steps from where our dog…
Letter #20: Eight
Hello, Lia. It’s unbelievable to me that today, I am saying to you,…
Grieving, actually
In nursing school, we learned about the great’s Elizabeth Kubler Ross’ five stages…
Of Service
Hands heavy, I crush the pills for our 9-year old dog. A couple…
7 Reasons Why You Must See Japan Before You Die
Life is short, and we have way too many restrictions. We are always…