Blog of an Independent Woman
My head is racing and I can hardly sleep. This uncertainty bothers me more than I think it would. The world was caught off guard, nobody had the answer, nobody knows when it will end. This is a gloomy thought but I would like to think forward. Marcus and I were talking about the post […]
For many, Covid-19 has turned work life upside down. That means job losses decrease working hours and rapid adjustments to working from home that has created changes no one could have predicted. While unemployment is expected to increase. JobStreet.com launched its #TogetherAhead initiative to assist job seekers and hirers to find opportunities that are fit […]
During the lockdown a lot of us experienced home troubles especially with our home appliances getting broken and some parts of our homes that needs repairing. The problem was there was we have no place to buy what we need and so we were left with more stress and despair trying to adopt to the […]
As our country adapts to the new normal, physical distancing and online purchases will become part of the new normal. Going cashless is one the best options for everyone to minimize contact and prevent the spread the disease. It’s just great that several cashless options are readily available for consumers – including PayMaya. However, many […]
As we all hunker down at home, it’s now more important than ever to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. During this time, Filipinos have used the opportunity to try out new activities from home, and have practiced self-care by learning to cook, cleaning up their homes or apartments, and participating in online […]
I remember looking in the mirror in my late twenties and being shocked at how I’d never noticed the two slightly receding and slightly thinner patches of hair by my temples. We all read shock-tactic online anti-aging tips that warn of “one day, you’ll realise you’re not getting any younger”, but we all think NAH […]
Just recently I asked my Facebook page followers what are their immunization / vaccine concerns on their kids. Most of them said they are delaying the vaccinations due for their children because they are scared of going to the hospitals because of the pandemic. This was not just an issue to my readers but a […]
When the President of the Philippines announced the lockdown in Luzon, one of the things he said that strike me about staying at home is that there are places and corners in your houses that you haven’t been yet, so enjoy your time in quarantine touring. It created a lot of meme, people in their […]
You don’t want to be rushed when you are planning your perfect summer vacation. Summer is peak travel season which means prices are high and accommodations are booked. The season is when kids are off school, the beaches are the most beautiful, the weather is perfect and everyone is just happy to travel. […]
Everyday, we battle with different challenges that life throws at us. This time, the battle is not one of those daily stumbling blocks, rather, a global health crisis that has altered life’s normalcy. During these challenging times, a call for encouragement and a message of gratitude may come a long way, especially to those who […]
In this time of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), some of us might have already felt the urge to think of ways we can lend a helping hand. When the opportunity to provide assistance have come knocking on the doors of some ordinary, everyday women like Marielle Solomon, Sarah Jane de la Rosa, Pia Alviola, Melissa […]
There has never been a time in the world history that everyone is battling to stay in good health than today because of the pandemic Covid-19. Good health has never been as in focus as it is now at a time when the world is fighting a pandemic, which has massive health and economic consequences. […]
Happy Mother’s Day Mama ! I hope you can read this. I miss your silly singing because of your funny lyrics. I miss your funny anecdotes and savage commentaries. I miss your weird Ilocana dishes. I miss you Mama. I hope that even we only “see” and “talk” to each other very few, I spark […]