December joy: Live with intention

December joy: Live with intention

Christmas isn’t a season.  It’s a feeling. >Edna Ferber There is a moment during the season when you become keenly aware that it’s Christmas.  The nip in the air while walking to Simbang Gabi.  Topping off the tree with a star.  The crack of castañas shells. The swelling of voices of the choir during midnight […]

10 things I’m loving now: November 2016

10 things I’m loving now: November 2016

1. A peep into private lives, precious jewels, lush locales—you won’t be able to stop at just one episode in this series. 2. I discovered this charming cafe, adjacent to a garden and garden supply center.  An oasis in the city. 3. A movie about happiness, with a rockin’ soundtrack and insane animation 4.  Another fun Instagram […]

What I’ve learned from 30 days of Miracle Mornings

What I’ve learned from 30 days of Miracle Mornings

A little more than 30 days ago, I embarked on another experiment: the Miracle Morning. It’s a system of six habits that self-help experts recommend as among the best for making positive changes in your life. It also makes you a morning person which is one of the secrets of success of over-achieving entrepreneurs. The Miracle Morning […]

When I grow up…

When I grow up…

When I grow up, I will be the kind of mom who has everything you never even thought you needed in her bag. I will have Kleenex, wipes, alcohol, bandages. I will walk through my office with poise and elegance, carrying an It bag and  wearing shoes with red soles. When I grow up, I […]

Is your career taking over your life?

Is your career taking over your life?

Your work email is the last thing you check at night and the first thing you look at in the morning. You can’t sleep. The only thing that makes you happy are weekends. When asked how you are, your default answer is “busy.” You wish you could get sick so you could take a break. […]