The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are was the first Brené Brown book I had ever read. Her message of wholehearted living resonated with my then-perfectionist self. Wholehearted living can be summarized in having the courage to be imperfect and vulnerable, feeling compassion because […]
Name: Ines Bautista-Yao My job today: Romance author (she recently released her latest novel, When Sparks Fly, which is available here, here and at Common Room Katipunan and Powerplant Mall) My last corporate job: Director of a tutoring center Why did you leave? The pressing reason I left was because I was pregnant, but overall, what […]
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 […]
