Do you want to know what’s the Universe’s response? — Again, I witnessed that the law of attraction is true. At the start of the year, I printed The Secret Check from the Universe Bank and put the amount Php1,000,000.00 (around $17,500) dated 30 June 2022 to my name. Was the amount given to me? Yes On time? No, a…

In an attempt to save money, you end up spending more — Making my own rice cake story One afternoon, I was craving for rice cakes. I have a choice to buy a pack in a nearby store at $1.40 or cook one of the boxed ready-to-cook rice cakes in the pantry. My frugal self said: “Prepare your own” “The rice cake mixture…

It’s also a responsibility — 1. Their durability I have1970s and 1980’s vintage bags that are still pretty beauties that I am very proud of. They are durable and withstood time. I think I can make them as heirlooms. 2. Some bags can be an investment Luxury bags can increase their value over time. I was…

They look like the original at a fraction of the cost — People say that it’s the manner you carry your clothing or bag that matters. It’s not whether it’s authentic or fake. If you are lousy or ugly, the amount of money that you used to buy your luxury item won’t make you an instant goddess. That’s how “beautiful” acquaintances argue. …

My planner tells it all — The years 2016–2019 were my 3 long years of struggle. The days when I practiced “the show must go on” and I have to wake up, show up, and motivate myself to never give up. It’s when I smile while my heart cried and I try to give my best…

Stop acting as if I’m your employee (A rant supposed to be posted on Facebook) — To whom it may concern: I have a fully-loaded life. If I don’t post my activities on Facebook, it doesn’t mean that I’m not doing anything. Just like you, I have work, family, social, and even environmental responsibilities (lol). Don’t message me during office hours and expect that I will…

Where you are now was once a distant dream — I opened Medium today to write my thoughts but I noticed a friend tagged me in her story A Promise Unkept. Aside from bringing back memories, the story reminded me that I’m on the right track and way better than before. In her story, she mentioned a popular Filipino song…

My 1st Facebook-like post on Medium — This happened recently: Mom: Son, you know, when lawyers die, they have to be buried in a standing position. Son: Really mom! Why? What is the historical basis or reason for that? Saving a square foot of land? haha! Burying horizontally consumes more space, I’m just guessing. So when you…