My fellow Smithie and food icon Julia Child said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” Oh dear, Julia, you are so right. Even in the gym, where there is much talk about dieting and eating clean, I found my people. On Tuesdays, I dance Zumba with Instructor Reg Rodrigo. Somehow Reg, […] Read more
Malapascua is a favorite spot among divers to spot Thresher Sharks. With crystal clear waters and white sands, is this island in the Philippines the next Boracay? I went solo to this paradise to find out, only to find my own life’s work. Read more
I have to admit I am a bigger fan of Easter than Christmas. Maybe it is because Christmas is too hectic. There are also too many expectations for the season. Apart from gift-giving, there’s horrible traffic, the parties (those you enjoy and the ones you’re expected to enjoy) and the expectation to be happy. But […] Read more
One thing people rarely talk about is: not everyone will support your decision to be healthy. Haters gonna hate! There are people who will become bitter by the fruits of your fitness journey. Read more
Last Sunday, I was in a very good mood. The morning was bright and crisp. I started my day with the Cenacle Sisters in an intimate mass with Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ. His homily always touches my heart. A gifted pianist, even his delivery of his homily has a rhythm to it. I often say […] Read more
I spent twenty-eight days in Spain, in the land of paella, tapas, cochinillio (roast suckling pig) and Jamon. I feared a month of indulgence and without access to a gym will turn me into a fattened piggy. Read more
There’s a poem going around the internet, often shared on Facebook called “You Start Dying Slowly.” Its words seeped through my soul. It touched the bits of me that don’t feel quite alive and vibrant right now… Read more
At forty, this much I am sure. You are on this earth to be the best version of yourself, not another person. Life is too short to live it otherwise. Be you. Be authentically you! Read more
28 days in Spain, I chose Airbnb rentals in Bilbao, Barcelona, and Madrid. My misadventures included fleeing a host who smoked weed and a rental in an unsavory part of the city. But there was one great find, I would happily return to next time in Spain. Read more
Have you failed in making your New Year’s Resolutions stick? I have. March is a frustrating month for many. But let’s begin again this month and finally make our habits stick. Read more