Blog of an Independent Woman
The COVID-19 pandemic struck a huge blow on Filipinos everywhere, especially in terms of employment. Due to coronavirus restrictions, several small and medium-sized enterprises are forced to cut their employees’ salaries or lay them off completely. Consequently, a lot of workers expressed their worries on how to send money to their far-off relatives and families; […]
First let me say that during these difficult and different time, each of us want a sense of being needed and wanted. A great support system who will not judge you because of your actions or what you post on your social media. Because behind all the glamorous photos or rants is a person who […]
The government of Metro Manila has created a drive-thru Covid-19 Rapid testing at the Quirino Granstand allowing anyone they can occupy in a day to get a result. They have put up lanes for people in four wheels and there is also a lane for two wheels. I honestly applaud this kind of move. Finally, […]
It’s almost two weeks since I started my own #plantita journey. Plantita is a term people use these days for women who are into the hobby of gardening. Mine started when I posted on my social media that I think I need and want some plants to liven up my new place. In a matter […]
Before my jowa left the country last May, he was able to teach me how to bake. One of the first baking recipe we did which we both really like, and the daughter really, really liked is Chocolate Crinkles. As soon as they come out of the oven, she will eat them even while their […]
“How are you?” Asked a friend on my private message. I typed “I’m OK!” Even if I am not. I just said that to avoid uncomfortable conversation. At my present state I am very fragile and not in a good capacity to be a great listener/ confidant / psychiatrist/friend . I am still trying to […]
As quarantine measures start to relax, we still have to make sure that we are able to practice social distancing measures for our safety and our family’s. This is why I’m still doing my best to do most of my transactions online and limit the times I step out of our home. Luckily, I haven’t […]
Since the lockdown, a lot of business went to sleep and some have died a painful death. Most of those business were the ones who were not able to adapt to the “new normal” of transacting business in the age of technology. Those who are thriving and surviving are those businesses who were able to […]
Bartering is an exchange of goods without any cash involved. It is how people get what they want or need for things they already have but don’t use much or have abundance of. This is how our ancestors used to trade when money was not invented yet. Because of the pandemic, this old practice is […]
Parents are in anxious mode as the government announced that the school year 2020 will still push through in spite of the threat of the Covid-19 virus. However, the President retracted this and said he would not let kids go to school physically until a vaccine is found, Despite this, a lot of school, private […]
Quarantine measures in Metro Manila will ease up by June 1st as the government announced that Metro Manila will be placed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), some public transportation services will be allowed operation, including GrabCar. Here are things you need to you need to know about GrabCar Safety and Health Measures amid Operation […]
As we observe the global pandemic strikes across nations and industries, Covid-19 vaccine remains to be a pursuit of all leading pharmaceutical and hospital laboratories. The virus could only be dealt with scientific approach and healthcare is the top priority however we are now observing larger movements of people as our local leaders are easing […]