1. I’m so fascinated by these makeup brushes. I’ve tried them once and they make application soooo easy. 2. My new favorite flats—a version of the ugly shoe but surprisingly flattering 3. It’s an Instagram favorite and it lives up to the hype. 4. I’m in love with the idea of hygge—or the Danish art […]
First of all, congratulations! You just got promoted! You’ve worked hard. You’ve shown your bosses that you can take on bigger responsibilities, that you can be trusted to do more. Now you’re boss. What do you do next? 1. Celebrate! Gather your network of support—your colleagues, your best friends and family—and make sure you make […]
This blog has been on silent mode for over a week. My family and I took a quick (and much-needed) vacation to Hong Kong and Macao last week. The top five highlights: Kam’s Roast Goose, the jellyfish and walrus exhibit at the Ocean Park, the lazy river at the JW Marriott in Macao, indulging in […]
In early August, I went to Rizal Park to protest against the burial of Ferdinand Marcos, the notorious Philippine dictator, in Libingan ng Mga Bayani (Cemetery of Heroes). During the protest, there were a lot of speeches about students who were victimized during his presidency—for speaking up about human rights, for standing up for freedom […]
Name: Aurora M. Suarez My job today: Life coach My last corporate job: I was the Marketing and Purchasing Director for National Book Store, the biggest one in the Philippines. Why did you leave? When I joined National Book Store, I was in the middle of training to become a life coach. There were a lot of bills to […]
In August, I released a list of daily journaling prompts. They ranged from “20 things I love about me” to “The most courageous thing I’ve ever done” to “What makes me sad” to “I work hard because…” Although I’ve been keeping a journal since I was 10, I usually free-write. These journaling prompts, however, provided […]
