Yesterday, I met with an awesome life coach who gave me a self-reflection exercise that stirred up a lot of emotions. She elicited out of me that deep within, I secretly haven’t completely let go of the cancer experience. Like a scratched music CD that keeps...
Every time I hear news about a famous person who committed suicide that seemed to have the “good life”, it gets me so disturbed for days for two reasons. First, I’ve experienced what it’s like to somewhat be in their shoes but only on a much...
As a kid, I grew up believing that life should be easy. I was one of the lucky ones that was born in a well-off setting and got all the love and attention from being the youngest and the only girl in the family. I wake up and there’s always food in the fridge...
[NOTE: I wrote this on 2009 at the peak of my showbiz career in the Philippines right before quietly exiting.] She wakes up really early to get ready for a shooting. And scans her walk-in closet for the most flattering outfit she can find. A sight to behold,...
One of the habits I’ve cultivated since my diagnosis is maintaining a daily gratitude diary wherein at the end of the day, I note down the things, people or situation that I’m thankful for, no matter how big or small. This practice trains my mind to see...
