February 27, 2017
It was a bright February morning in 2018 when our family embarked on an unexpected but heartwarming day tour in Pangasinan. The plan wasn’t even ours to begin with — it started when my mom’s friend visited Baguio City during Read more…
November 9, 2016
👩🏻💻Story Some dinners aren’t just about food—they’re about coming home. My college friends finally came back for a short vacation after months of working far from our hometown. While I chose to stay close to home, they pursued jobs in Read more…
November 7, 2016
👩🏻💻Story Some places feel like they’re pulled straight out of a daydream. Pandora’s Box was one of them. It looked nothing like a café from the outside—in fact, you’d probably walk past it if you didn’t know what was inside. Read more…
November 4, 2016
👩🏻💻Story Birthdays in adulthood often come quietly—squeezed between work and endless meetings. Mine started like that. I was drained and expected nothing special. But as always, my family had something better in mind. After a long day of work, they Read more…
August 27, 2016
👩🏻💻Story Some of the best food trips happen unexpectedly—and this was one of those moments. It was my day off, and my parents asked me to tag along for some house-supply shopping. Nothing fancy, just a typical errand run. Then Read more…
May 6, 2016
🎓 From Board Exams to the Beach A year after our college graduation, life started to speed up. We passed our board exams, landed jobs, and managed to save a bit of travel money. And just like that—we finally made Read more…
February 24, 2016
As the students in our department wrapped up their internship rounds, the conversation shifted from hospital hallways to hiking trails. They kept mentioning Mt. Ulap, a well-loved hiking spot in Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet. That was all it took for me Read more…
January 10, 2016
👩🏻💻Story There’s something magical about your first paycheck. It’s that moment you feel like a true adult. You are ready to take on the world, or at least the next bill. My sister and I both recently landed jobs. Instead Read more…
January 4, 2016
After a long and joyful holiday season, and just before school officially started, relatives from my mother’s side decided to take a quick trip. We were craving warmth after the crisp, chilly days up in Benguet. And so, we packed Read more…
June 18, 2015
One random afternoon after a fun swim in Itogon, my high school friends and I went on a spontaneous road trip to Tublay. We were just supposed to drop off a friend, but then we spotted a sign: Reign Forest Read more…
