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Goodbyes And See You Laters – They’re The Same Enchilada

A few days ago I discovered that a friend was leaving. She was going to try her luck in another country and, although I am happy that she is going to embark on this new adventure, I am saddened just as much. I have to admit, there’s that certain kind of sadness attached to being left behind. There is also that fear of losing someone in … [Read More...]

All Over The Place

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What To Do

So I cried again, for the nth time since I first arrived in India. I didn’t want to but I couldn’t help it. India …

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Acoustic Coffee: Home Outside Home

Last May, Schenn and I were on the prowl for a new place to hang out in. We were so tired of lazing about in Major …

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Thou Art Fair-bulous!

A week ago, I was given the opportunity to sell more of my postcards in an Art Fair and I was ecstatic! This was going …

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Tips and Know Hows

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How I Kicked-Start My Blog With New Initiatives But Whacked It With The Old-School Way

As far as I can remember, I have been writing my thoughts since I was 10 years old. Nope, my parents never brought me a …

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Ube Ice Cream Anyone? A Homemade How To

One of the perks of vacationing in an island is learning a skill without really planning to. Other than learning the …

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8 Things You Should Stop Doing After A Break-Up

Yup, this is another cliché article about how chicks should move forward after their supposed lovers ripped their …

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Saturdays with Iko

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Udaipur: Lemons to Lemonade

When life gives you lemons, what do you do again? Oh yeah, make a pitcher of lemonade. My pitcher is an hour’s worth …

Singapura

Singapura: Where Everything Is New

Last year, running away to a picture-perfect city proved to be a healthy respite from the grave-like drama I have gotten …

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Camotes Island: A Weekend Of Peace

When you’re caught between the jaws of your pride (or whatever was left of it) and the temporary warmth of your shame, …

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Postcards from Everywhere

My First Postcard: Ukraine

My First Postcard: Ukraine

Call me old-fashioned but I have a penchant for receiving snail mails and outmoded postcards. There is always something …

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My Silver Medal: Austria

This is the second postcard I received via the postcrossing network. It’s one of those magic eye 3-D optical illusion …

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The Luck Of The Irish: Ireland

I finally received a postcard from Ireland with a women’s equality sticker and a shiny four-leaf clover stamped on it! …

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Bread and Butter

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On Contracts: It’s All About What You Want

In light of what recently happened, I decided to write this article about what people should check before signing their …

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The ‘Overseas Employment Certificate’ Drama

I never imagined that getting an OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate) was even harder than what I originally …

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Seriously, DFA? Seriously?

A few days ago, I have decided not to write about my recent (horrid) DFA experience and focus on vegetables instead when …

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Things That Matter

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Handmade Postcards For A Cause

I have finally started my fundraising initiative after months of deliberating on what project I was going to sink my …

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What To Do

So I cried again, for the nth time since I first arrived in India. I didn’t want to but I couldn’t help it. India …

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Let’s Just Talk About Vegetables Then

In light to my current predicament, I have decided to stop wallowing in my frustration and to re-channel it into …

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Friends, Lovers and Strangers

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Cynthia: The Not So Ordinary Mother

Because it’s mother’s day here in Thailand, I decided to write about that crazy lady who have turned my world …

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Doi: The Travelling Feet

Meet Doi. 30-something who quit being a corporate junkie two years ago so she can do the things she loves doing – …

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Robin: The Best Friend

Amongst all of them, no one set the bar higher than acquaintance turned best friend, turned boyfriend, then turned back …

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All Other Anythings

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It’s A Hairy Story

I have been meaning to write about my pre-birthday experience but have prolonged it because I honestly didn’t know how …

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Acoustic Coffee: Home Outside Home

Last May, Schenn and I were on the prowl for a new place to hang out in. We were so tired of lazing about in Major …

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Tiger Airways Almost Gave Me A Heart Attack

When Ed and I were searching for my flight back to the Philippines about two months ago, we were ecstatic to have …

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