Beyond the Feed
Thoughts that don’t fit into a social media post. Honest reflections on life, personal growth, and the lessons I’m learning beyond the highlights.
How Getting Older Changes Your Priorities and Sense of Self.
Warning: This post is personal, but I hope it resonates with anyone having a hard time accepting how much life—and they themselves—can change. I've always liked fashion. Or maybe it's more accurate to say that I used to really like fashion. I remember back in college when I needed a dress for a ball. Instead...
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Random Thoughts from a Short Solo Trip
These are thoughts I wrote down while I was away on one of my short solo adventures. They weren't meant to become a blog post. They were simply observations, questions, and little realizations that came to me throughout the afternoon. So, a month ago, I took myself on another short solo trip to one of...
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Why We All Need a Quiet Weekend Away Sometimes
A few weeks ago, I decided to skip going to my usual community gathering on a Sunday and travel south to Batangas instead. My sister and her husband bought a tiny home there, and I figured it would be a fun way to be spontaneous by staying there alone for a few days. The idea...
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I’ve Stopped Feeling Guilty for Staying Home
A few years ago, I would have considered staying home a failure. If I declined an invitation, canceled plans, or simply didn't have the energy to go out, I immediately felt guilty. I told myself I wasn't showing up for my life. That I was becoming too comfortable. That I was somehow turning into the...
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Why I’m Choosing a More Intentional Life in a World That Never Stops Sharing
Recently, I made a decision that had been quietly taking shape for a while. I'm stepping back a little bit from social media. My accounts still exist, and I still see value in them. They're useful for staying informed, keeping in touch with people, and, in the case of LinkedIn, maintaining my professional presence. But...
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Doing What’s Right for You (Even When People Don’t Understand)
I’ve been receiving emails from a local mentor for a while now, and I usually just skim through them. Recently, though, I got curious enough to listen to one of her podcast episodes. The first one I played was about How to Stop Caring What People Think. As I listened, I realized her story felt...
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The Quiet Side of Freelancing: Rebuilding My Life While Working From Home
Four years ago (almost five), I started freelancing. At the time, I didn’t fully know where the journey would take me. I just knew I wanted something different—something that gave me more freedom and control over my life. Today, I can honestly say I’m grateful I started. Freelancing allowed me to work from home, develop...
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Escaping the Noise: How Reading Novels Helps Me Stay Grounded
It’s a new day! Lately, I’ve been getting hooked on reading novels again. It’s amazing how written words can whisk you away from reality and let you imagine yourself living in the story. No matter how heavy my personal feelings are about what’s happening in the world and in my own life, reading fiction is...
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Digital Minimalism: Finding Balance In A Noisy World
The word digital minimalism has been mentioned a lot lately. Thanks to Cal Newport, I'm now thinking of buying his book. Okay, hear me out. Am I the only one thinking that taking a break from the constant connectivity is necessary? I can't help but wonder whether we all might need to unplug for a...
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