Random Thoughts from a Short Solo Trip
A quiet afternoon, a notebook, and a few unexpected realizations about solo adventures, creativity, and learning to enjoy your own company.
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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
I’d rather spend a quiet afternoon creating something at home, reading, writing, or working on a project that excites me. When creativity strikes,
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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
I crave the simplicity of being offline without the lure of the internet, but that’s impossible because my livelihood depends on it. I know, right? Without the internet, I’d be damned.
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