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…
January 3, 2022
A Free Day and a Chance to Give Back It was during one of those quiet holiday breaks. With my regular workplace closed, I wandered into one of my favorite secondhand shops, hoping to score a few quirky finds. I’ve Read more…
July 10, 2020
The Day I Met Her She was just a few hours old when I visited the hospital. Tiny, wrinkled, and impossibly perfect. I was nervous to hold her—terrified I might drop or handle her wrong. But that moment stuck. A Read more…
December 16, 2018
The first time I spent Christmas away from home, I found myself in Saudi Arabia—a country where the holiday isn’t celebrated in the way I’d always known. As an Islamic nation, Christmas is not officially recognized, and public festivities are Read more…
October 1, 2018
The First Job, the First Challenge Saudi Arabia was my first overseas job. And while the culture and workplace were new, the biggest hurdle was the language. Arabic felt foreign in every way. I couldn’t even say “thank you” properly Read more…
September 16, 2018
Before I left the country to pursue work abroad, I made a quiet little promise to myself. One day, I’d treat my brother and sister to something special. Not just a cup of coffee or a shared meal on a Read more…
September 3, 2018
I was once a regular staff member, focused on shift work, team tasks, and getting through the day like everyone else. Then, a major change happened—our department head resigned for better opportunities abroad. Suddenly, the position of Acting Head was Read more…
July 21, 2017
There’s something special about reconnecting with old friends. For us, the annual seminar we attended isn’t just about professional growth. It’s also a chance to reunite, reminisce, and make new memories. Originally, we called ourselves TAGABA, a close-knit group of Read more…
Hi! I'm Katy
A traveller at heart, a cross-stitcher by passion, and a memory-keeper by instinct. Through Stitch the Trail, I turn my bucket list adventures and everyday moments into cross-stitch patterns you can hold, create, and cherish. Join me as I stitch my way through the world. One thread, one dream, one memory at a time. 🧵✈️🌍
A traveller at heart, a cross-stitcher by passion, and a memory-keeper by instinct. Through Stitch the Trail, I turn my bucket list adventures and everyday moments into cross-stitch patterns you can hold, create, and cherish. Join me as I stitch my way through the world. One thread, one dream, one memory at a time. 🧵✈️🌍
