Author: Issa
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What the Hype About “The Queen’s Gambit” Isn’t Telling You and Why It’s Okay If You Don’t Like It
As a former chess player, I approached “The Queen’s Gambit” with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Could a show about chess, a famously slow and cerebral game, truly resonate with a mainstream audience? While the series undeniably boasts a captivating aesthetic and strong performances, I wasn’t entirely convinced it captured the essence of the…
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An Open Farewell Letter
Knowing we will all die one day doesn’t console a soul who longs for long talks, aimless walks, and unplanned movie nights with you. How do I wrap my head around the fact that you are here in my heart, alive and vibrant, yet I could not even touch your cheeks? Or your hands. Your forehead, I…
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6 Truths About Parenting Every Couple Needs to Hear
More than a year ago, Neil and I sat with a few couples who had babies recently and not so recently. As we talked with them, many of the burning questions on my mind were (honestly) shopping-related. As I previously mentioned, we had a small space, so we needed to be choosy about the things…
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Condo Living 101: A Year’s Worth of Questions Answered
New condo owner? We get it! We moved into our 1-bedroom unit a year ago and learned a lot. Here are answers to common questions about condo living!
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Easing Into Meditation As A New Mom
Even if you love to reflect, which I hope you don’t mistake for rumination, starting a meditation practice can still be a struggle. If you are a new mother like me, then that makes it harder. Did you say you are a working mom, too? Now it seems impossible to begin meditating. But please, do…
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Keeping A Promise – A Travel Plan After The Pandemic
“You never really showed me around Manila,” said Neil. I tried to recall all our trips to Manila and concluded he was right. We didn’t get a chance to explore the city where I was from. I was the first person to take him to Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Shangri-la, and hotels in Manila,…
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42 Essential Skills for New Parents
As new parents, we’re expected to know some basic skills to assure our parents and in-laws that we are capable of caring for a tiny, fragile human being. This list is a work in progress and by no means, a complete checklist of every skill new moms and dads need to possess to prepare for…
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Thoughts After Reading “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
Living under quarantine has allowed me to read more. The Giver by Lois Lowry is the latest book that piqued my interest. Haven’t read it yet? Here’s why I think you might like it, too.
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5 Inspiring Animes to Watch If You Haven’t Yet
Animes about ambition are not unheard of. After all, a protagonist needs to have a goal, desire or wish for him to be worth watching. Agree?
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Philhealth’s Newborn Care Package
Pregnant Philhealth members can avail a maternity care package (worth P19,000 for women who had a C-Section and P5000-P6000 for those who had a normal spontaneous delivery) as well as a Newborn Care Package for the baby.