1. Fave dessert (a taste of snow in our tropical country): Berry Cheese Bing Su from Cafe Seolhwa 2. My coffee is getting darker and deeper. 3. So many options for e-newsletter providers but I’m so happy to be sticking with Mailchimp for now as I grow my list. 4. Santa’s gift for B, my […]
Here’s a list of 10 inspiring things I read, listened to and did this year: 1. Bullet journaling—I tried it but couldn’t make it stick. However, the Bujo layouts opened my mind and showed me that planning can be both beautiful and functional. 2. Journaling with prompts—This is the first time I’ve ever used prompts in journaling which allowed me to look […]
If you want to read about Courageous Women, try Her Extraordinary Life, How I Quit My Day Job and The Courage Series stories. Do you want to live a more heart-crafted life? Here are my favorite posts: Dear future client Six ways to craft a life you love How to have a love story with your life […]
In my former life in the publishing world, one of my favorite things in December issues (aside from the not-so-relevant gift guides) were the lists that summarized the year that was. So this is my own version of the own best-of lists. Here’s the first one, a list of my 10 favorite books for the year: […]
Name: Maya Calica Collins My job today: Storyteller/art tutor I call myself a storyteller because I’m always weaving tales—whether it’s with words or images. I do many things: I am a freelance writer for travel magazines. I write and illustrate books. I draw portraits of both humans and pets. I also teach realistic drawing to kids […]
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 […]
