It’s more than a month now since I moved to a new apartment. I mentioned my plan to get a new apartment in my 2019 Financial Review before the pandemic caused a worldwide quarantine aka the “new normal.” Alas, it’s my first time to leave on my own. I felt like singing On My Own […]
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My First Philippine Vacation: Short but Meaningful
My current location is at home writing about my last year vacation in the Philippines and Vancouver. I only go out to go to work for a few days; social distancing is highly implemented. Violation is costly so it is best to keep one’s distance unless a group lives in a common household. My last […]
Going Back Home for the First Time: The Shocking Changes in the Philippines
I guess I’ve been away from home and the Philippines for a long time that a lot of things have changed. And will continue to do so in my absence. It has been years since I had a vacation but I haven’t talked about my experience. So here I am sharing my observation. Take note […]
My Grandmother is on Her Way to Become a Centenarian
My siblings were able to update and send me photos of our grandmother’s birthday through social media. She turned 97 years old. Ancient wonder. From World War I and II to this day of Internet and ever-changing gizmos, my grandmother witness it all. Her resilience inspired me to ponder about health, longevity, relationship, and personal […]
Things that I Stopped Buying
Summer has ended; it’s hard not to notice the cold breeze in the morning and late afternoon. With less than four months before the year conclude, I thought it is a perfect moment to assess how far I’ve gone as a minimalist (not that it is a race). Things that I Don’t Buy Anymore It’s […]
I Found a New Hobby and It’s Growing on Me
There’s only one almond milk and remnants of sliced bread. Where are my frozen berries? Gone with the oatmeal and yogurt. I needed to go to the grocery. This is my weekly routine after doing the laundry. Related Post: Becoming a Digital Minimalist What’s in Store for Me No. Stay away from Joe, the clothing […]