Staying cool and comfortable at home has become more important than ever for Filipino families this summer as temperatures continue to rise across the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA ), many areas are experie…

Yesterday marked our 6th wedding anniversary. Unlike the dreamy Facebook posts of candlelit dinners and flower petals on hotel beds, ours was...well, let’s just say it was very " us " . Jan and I started the day doing the most romantic activity known to mankind: dragonboat rowin…

After an extended, shall we say, hiatus from anything resembling physical activity (unless running errands counts), I've decided it's time to get moving again. Well, here’s the thing. It’s not some deep, life-changing epiphany. It’s also not for health reasons (though, probably it…

As someone whose ultimate goal in life is financial freedom, I was excited to attend the Sun Life Coffee and Play event. The event centered around the board game, Play for Life, where your financial choices influenced your success or failure. Think Monopoly, but instead of fictional prope…

I have been a web developer since 2012. That’s over a decade of coding, debugging, and of course, dealing with the ultimate question every time I tell people what I do: "Oh, I.T. ka? Naghahack ka ng Facebook?" Yes, of course. I spend my days building websites and my nights fulfi…

Disneyland is known to be the happiest place on earth. But when you have the whole family in tow? That’s a next-level experience. It was magical, exhausting, and definitely expensive.  This time, it wasn’t just me and Jan. We brought almost everyone! Our three kids, my mom and sister, alo…

For nearly three decades, Vista Land, the Philippines’ leading integrated property developer, has established a formidable presence in Davao Region. Situated along the Asia-Pacific Rim, Davao Region is a key gateway between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, positioning the Port of Dava…

Remember my post about wanting this one specific shoes ? Believe it or not, I convinced myself I didn’t need them. I didn’t really want them. And then, boom. Somehow, they ended up on my feet.

When I packed for Thailand, I already knew that pulling off an outfit would be a struggle. On one hand, I wanted to respect the culture and keep things conservative. On the other hand, Thailand's unforgiving hot and humid weather would want me wear as little as possible. Temples and c…