Wednesday, July 31, 2024
It's the last day of rainy July and we're heading full blast into stormy August, a month usually associated with typhoons, Hungry Ghost Festival, financial scarcity and calamity. Keeping a good vibe is key to sailing through the difficult months with ease.
The key to staying positive during gloomy months is to acknowledge the little things that bring us joy. Here are my rainy day pick-me-ups:
I love the Thai mango sticky rice snack pack from my local 7-11 convenience store. It's deliciously fresh and satisfying.
I was surprised to find this winter cabin inspired aromatherapy candle from Mandaue Foam Jaro branch. What a lovely scent to unwind to after a long, tiring day at work. I use a candle warmer to keep things safe.
This is a Miffy coffee stencil but it doesn't look like Miffy at all. Maybe I just don't know the proper technique. Despite its wonky look, I love it just the same!
Share your favorite pick-me-ups in the comment section above.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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Rainy days are here and I love it. The wet season is the only time I can enjoy below 30C temperatures, wear cozy clothing and wear rain boots again. The rainy season this year is quite on the excessive side due to La Niña phenomenon but all things being equal, this season is the perfect time to catch up on my reading, work on my hobbies and get more restful sleep.
Pluviophile or not, here are ways on how we can enjoy the rainy days:
1. Buy a pretty umbrella. If you want Tokyo style rainy days, get a transparent one from Daiso.
2. Stack up on your favorite tea flavors at home and at work. I particularly love kuchicha and cranberry teas on rainy days.
3. Make homemade soup during rainy weekends.
4. Listen to some lo-fi rainy soundtracks on YouTube.
5. Snuggle with your cat and your fave fleece blanket.
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| Via Pinterest 6. Hang-out in your favorite cafe and enjoy the rainy city view. 7. Clean and organize your room. 8. Decorate your room cottagecore style. 9. Stay healthy by taking immunity boosting vitamins. 10. Take some rainy day photos and make a digital scrapbook. |
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Saturday, July 13, 2024
Bienvenidos a Zamboanga!
It was my first time to visit Zamboanga City last week. Dubbed as Asia's latin city, Zamboanga has its peculiar charm as reflected by its rich history and melting pot of languages. One of the first things I check out when I'm visiting a new city is its museums and galleries. The must-visit museum in the city is the historic Fort Pilar (Real Fuerte de Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza), a military defense fortress built during the 17th century.
The National Museum of the Philippines-Zamboanga in Fort Pilar is adjacent to the shrine of Nuestra Senora La Virgen del Pilar de Zamboanga. The museum's fortress door opens to an imposing and spacious courtyard surrounded by buildings that house permanent and featured exhibitions.
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| Bert Monterona's All-Out Peace Not War/Kalinaw Hindi Digmaan, a collection of 22 advocacy art promoting peace, rights of women and environmental protection. |
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| Filipinas: Photographs by Isa Lorenzo is a collection of black and white portrait photography featuring selected Filipina women who are movers and shakers in their respective fields. |
The permanent exhibition of marine life of Zamboanga, Sulu and Basilan features dioramas of 400 marine life specimens.
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Life is busy and can get crazy somtimes. Thank goodness there are magazines that remind us to take a break to focus on our health and well-being. Breathe Magazine Journal is one of the magazines I picked up from Waitrose while I was in the UK. It is full of inspiring mindfulness articles and reading it with your favorite cup of tea is relaxing. You can find the online version of the Breathe Magazine here. Enjoy and happy weekend.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I've been in a midyear slump lately. Life has been in a state of ennui with the advent of the La Nina season and June being the "hump month" of the year. I'm looking back on the last five months and so far I only got to check a few items off my annual bucket list. This is not going to be an eventful, exciting year but I'm cruising merrily along. Six months to go before Christmas. So looking forward to the festive “ber” months.
Sometimes when I get the blahs, I would step out of my daily routine to enjoy some fresh air and stare into open, scenic views. It’s better than hitting the mall and getting drowned with caffeine and cacophony. Open spaces always get me in a reframed state of mind. Inhale. Exhale.
I'm glad my tiny city has its own share of parks and open spaces beside bodies of water. The network of esplanades in the city has been a great help to my mental health and well-being. Walking along the winding paths along Iloilo River is therapeutic and helps me collect my thoughts for serious introspection and reflection. Sometimes I’d get a eureka moment while walking. Most of the time, a lungful of fresh air is enough to unload pent-up stress. Gazing at the placid waters of the Iloilo River also has a calming effect. I would bring my noise-cancelling earphones, load up my Spotify playlist and soak up the zen.
Check out my playlist made for those early morning or evening walks along the River Esplanade. Click on the image below to open. Enjoy!
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