October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and this October, my world got flipped upside down. Like every year, I went in for my routine scans and doctor visits — but this year felt different. It was the most surreal experience I’ve ever had. I want to share what it’s really like to go through a cancer scare — the racing thoughts, the creeping fear, the long waits, and the small lessons that quietly sneak in along the way. I’m not writing this as a medical professional, but as a woman who suddenly found herself sitting in her car after a routine scan, struggling to catch her breath and wondering…

2023 – a year that felt like a whirlwind of adventures, challenges, and unexpected turns. Join me on a nostalgic ride as I reflect on the places I explored, the lessons I learned, and the heartwarming moments that made this year a rollercoaster of emotions. From the sun-kissed shores of Cebu, Bohol’s enchanting landscapes, the lively vibe of Boracay, to the cultural extravaganza of Thailand, and the twists of love and family, this is my 2023 tale.

There is something deeply offensive and yet strangely glamorous about entering your thirty sixth year of life. Because on one hand, you feel wiser, calmer, more emotionally evolved, and significantly less likely to tolerate nonsense from men, fake friends, and uncomfortable shoes. But on the other hand? Your knees now have sound effects. Your lower back has become a part-time villain. And your ability to recover from emotional damage, bad decisions, and one glass of cheap wine is no longer what it used to be. Still, the thirty sixth chapter is not some tragic descent into irrelevance. Absolutely not. If anything, it is the era of becoming sharper, funnier, more…

Despite the setbacks and challenges caused by the pandemic, I’m grateful for what 2021 brought and the lessons it taught me.