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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A few years ago, I was asked: What would it look like if you were living your best life? I wanted three things: to run my own business, to live in a house on the beach, to write and publish my own book. Despite what I had already accomplished in my career and personal life, I […]
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 […]
