You know those moments when you just want to do something special for your mom? I guess I’ve reached that chapter where I’m no longer just receiving. I’m finally in a position to give back. My mom worked hard for us her entire life, and now that she’s retired, I want her to truly enjoy wh…

First, let's get things straight. This is not a guide on how to get your Japan visa approved. If that’s what you’re looking for, you may refer to  this post  instead. What I will walk you through is the actual process of applying for a Japan tourist visa , based on timing and preparat…

I was competitive in badminton. And by competitive, I mean I competed and won tournaments. So when pickleball became a thing, my ego couldn't bring myself to try it. It felt like a downgrade to my first racket sport (table tennis is the second, by the way). Hyped, slower ball, and it …

But humans with AI can replace humans without AI. And I'm speaking from a Multimedia Artist's perspective. But first, let me give you a background story: My high school batchmates have started planning for next year’s homecoming since our batch will be hosting the alumni event. Se…

I love dancing. It's just that, I haven't danced ever since my immune system went haywire and started attacking my joints.  As one friend would put it, " wala na lagi ka nagasayaw, Sar? " (How come you don't dance anymore?) I do have my reasons: 1. My joints are pain…

"The main goal of Women's Run PH is to motivate, inspire, and empower women through running, building a supportive community where they can challenge themselves, increase participation, gain confidence, and achieve personal bests in a non-intimidating environment. They aim to ove…

If I had to sum up this year in one word, it would be movement . I moved across cities, across physical limits, across my budget. 😅 This year, I boarded the plane 16 times. Yes, I’ve traveled more in other years, crossed more borders, collected more stamps. But this year is, without a do…

I have been a quiet follower of Kulas/BecomingFilipino. Over the years, I've watched his vlogs and read his long posts. The way he told his stories, his curiosity and perspective, and how he seems more Filipino than I ever could be have kept me following him for more than a decade. I …

Back in 2023, I was one of the speakers at a blogging and grammar workshop, and one of my topics was the use of dashes in the English language. The dash, en dash, and em dash each have specific functions. And I remember sharing that the em dash is my favorite. Not just among the dashes, b…