Category: Personal
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The Art of Large Group Travel Planning
Traveling in a large group can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be quite daunting. If you have ever tried to plan a trip for more than one person, you know that booking flights and hotels is just the beginning. This year, I have been on a few group trips that were a…
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Ardenhills Suites: A Quezon City Gem with Breakfast Included
Finding the perfect place to stay when you’ve got the whole family in tow can feel like a treasure hunt. Especially when everyone has their own “must-haves.” Me? I crave comfort. My partner? He’ll happily pay extra for convenience. And our little one? Well, he’s got a big appetite for breakfast. Actually, “breakfast” is more…
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Updated Requirements for Delayed Birth Registration in Cebu
This year has been hectic. I’m juggling Airbnb hosting, caring for my child, and trying to fit in exercise. Amid all this, I neglected to follow up on my son’s delayed birth registration. We submitted the necessary documents in January but did not hear back from the Civil Registrar’s office. Assuming it was part of…
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Romeo’s Blue Skies: An Anime That Transformed a Generation
Barely able to cook meals for myself as a child, I was captivated by this anime. It was melancholic, yes, but also held something unexpected that left a lasting mark on my impressionable 10-year-old mind. Aired with a Tagalog dub on ABS-CBN in 1995, the 33-episode series Romeo and the Black Brothers tells the heart-wrenching…
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Too Much Tech? Lessons from Modern Family and the Berenstain Bears
Screen time worries many parents. The constant exposure raises questions about…
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From Fumbling to Flowing: My Unexpected Yoga Journey
Have you ever tried something completely new? Like, way out of your comfort zone? For me, that was yoga. I mean, I was not expecting much when I first stepped on the mat. But it turned out to be great for me and it helped me see my mind, body, and spirit in a new…
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Unforgettable Escapes: 10 Genre-Bending Films for Your Next Movie Marathon
I found this old list from way back in 2011, before “Netflix and chill” was even a thing! (Talk about a blast from the past). It’s basically a diary of a movie marathon I did – a whole month of flicks! We’re talking all genres, from laugh-out-loud comedies to epic adventures that’ll get your heart…
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A Quest for Refund: Reflecting on My Coco Life Insurance Purchase
Okay, if you’re like who couldn’t say ‘no’ to anyone, you’d understand me. We’ve ALL been there. You’re cruising through the mall hand in hand with your loved one when suddenly an overly enthusiastic salesperson appears out of thin air, promising you the deal of a lifetime. Remember those pushy credit card people? Multiply that…
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From Shortcuts to Winning Strategies: What Arcade Games Reveal About Child Development
Arcades are full of wonder and excitement for children, providing insight into how they are growing and evolving. As a parent, it has been fascinating to watch my child, Cyd, navigate the challenges in the arcade center. Some of his behaviors have prompted me to consider how toddlers approach games and how these inclinations can…
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Baby Essentials: Surviving the First Weeks of Motherhood
Exhaustion. Soreness. A constant, gnawing hunger that somehow coexists with the sleep deprivation. Motherhood, they say, is a beautiful journey. But let’s be honest, those first few weeks after bringing your newborn home feel more like a boot camp for sleep-deprived zombies. I naively thought pregnancy was the toughest part. Wrong. That was just the…