September 29, 2024
A Detour Worth Taking While driving to Toowoomba to catch the final days of the annual flower festival, something unexpected caught our eye—a giant tarpaulin near Gatton advertising a nearby zoo. As an animal lover, I couldn’t resist. Without hesitation, Read more…
August 1, 2024
Arriving with a Dream and a Memory When I arrived in Australia, my heart carried two things: a student visa and the memory of my grandparents. My original plan was simple—study aged care. I had always admired the elderly, especially Read more…
May 31, 2024
The Beginning of Furry Love We always had cats around—mostly strays wandering in and out of our home or the farm. But we never really had one that stayed. That changed in July 2017. My brother came home with a Read more…
December 16, 2023
Another joyful check off my bucket list: Join a fun run—done! When a friend invited me to join a 5K run, I hesitated for a moment—until they said it was the Foam Fest. That changed everything. So off we went Read more…
December 15, 2023
A Dream of Four Seasons For as long as I can remember, it has been on my bucket list to experience all four seasons. Growing up in places where weather patterns were simple, I always wondered what it would feel Read more…
August 8, 2023
Milk tea has become one of the most beloved drinks across all age groups. At its core, it’s a simple yet satisfying combination: milk + tea (from a variety of options) + sugar = milk tea. Chewy tapioca pearls, commonly Read more…
January 3, 2023
The Promise I Made to Myself There was never a time in my life when I didn’t love animals. From the stray cats in a neighbourhood to the dogs I’d meet in passing—my heart was always theirs. So, when I Read more…
January 1, 2023
The first time I spent New Year away from the Philippines, I was in Saudi Arabia with my mom. Though we were far from home, her presence made the transition easier. But this time, it was different. This was my Read more…
December 11, 2022
A Spontaneous Escape from the City Finally, after weeks of mismatched schedules, my friend and I found ourselves with the same day off. Without hesitation, we decided on a road trip—an escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Just a Read more…
May 18, 2022
This all started with a notebook… and a feeling I couldn’t quite explain. I’ve always loved writing, but poetry? I used to think it needed big words, perfect rhymes, or fancy metaphors. Until I discovered free verse, where you can Read more…
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