The other day, I looked at the time after what seemed like scrolling through my Instagram feed for five minutes. And there it was, like a sudden jolt of electricity: I’ve been on it for more than an hour. So I reinforced my decision to be mindful. I looked at not only what I spent …
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. While other meals are just as great, there’s just nothing as comforting as good ol’ tapsilog and a cup of good coffee. So places that serve breakfast all day is always good in my book. Great Mornings Cafe in Tagaytay is definitely one of those places. You …
We just moved to a new place. We’re not done putting things in their proper places and fixing the space yet, but I think we’re settling in nicely. The house is the same size as the one we moved out of but for some reason it feels more airy and bigger. I think I found …
For Filipinos (and Asians, in general) crystal deodorant isn’t really a thing of novelty. I remember being told by my mother before I hit puberty to use calamansi as a deodorant so my underarms would stay light and hairs don’t grow. That’s what my grandma did, she said. But as a stubborn kid, I eventually …
An insider’s take on what makes a killer resume Let’s be real: Finding a job can be a gruelling process. From looking for the perfect one that fits your skills to actually getting your application noticed, it’s a challenge that takes lots of time, effort and patience. And while they say first impressions don’t last, …
Back when I used to serve as a bridesmaid at weddings, not that I did it professionally of course, but when people I know got married and asked me to, bridesmaid dresses were provided for us. These days, I’m not sure what the set-up is but if you’re ever given the liberty to choose what …
In fifth grade, a teacher asked us to write on a diary as a school project. I remember finding the idea funny at the time, especially since what we’ll write would be read and graded. However, I found a joy in it that I never found elsewhere. So I haven’t stopped writing since. I used …
I’ve finally tackled the beast. I put off beauty product decluttering and organizing for as long as I could. (Like any good procrastinator, am I right?) I was already overwhelmed with the idea of how much stuff I have so it took me quite a bit to actually get to it. Turns out, it wasn’t …
There are really no hard rules in skincare, except, of course, avoiding using something straight-up toxic. That’s why there’s a popular expression in the Asian beauty community that goes “YMMV” or “your mileage may vary”. There’s a way of washing your face that I wish were implemented as a rule, though, because it just makes …
These days, when you’re in need of inspiration — for makeup looks and many more — it’s so easy to just whip up your phone, go to Instagram and search for your favorite “influencers.” But if you’re looking for creative looks inspired by things you didn’t think could spark beauty enthusiasm, Jo Baker is the …
