If you have a little one learning to write, these free printable tracing sheets are for you. No sign-ups, no paywalls — just download, print, and go. These sheets started as Xavy’s own practice worksheets when he was little. I made them simple on purpose: clean lines, enough
If there is one thing I’ve learned about living in Australia, it’s that life here is a constant exercise in “expect the unexpected.” Take last night, for example. Joyeth booked tickets to see Richard Marx just last week. Since it was hirit sa tag-init—a total last-minute scramble—the prime
Kumusta, mga beshies! I know, I know—I’ve been MIA for a bit. Between the emotional wreckage that was You Are My Fateful Love and my sudden flight to Australia in the first week of April, my schedule has been absolutely kalit-kalit. I’m currently writing this while traveling around
Well… this drama was definitely something. After the absolute emotional high of Prisoner of Beauty, I was looking for a palette cleanser. You know those nights—Xavy is finally out cold, the laundry is calling my name but I’m ignoring it, and I just want a 12-episode “snack” drama
Life, Laundry, and Low-Carb Snacks: My Resident Playbook Deep Dive If you’ve been hanging out here on the blog for a while, you know that my “me time” usually involves a face mask, a quiet house after Xavy finally falls asleep, and a solid K-Drama. Recently, I’ve been
When Dimples Meet a Deep Dive into the Soul I’ve finally emerged from the 12-episode whirlwind that is Can This Love Be Translated?, and my heart is… well, it’s complicated. Now that Xavy has his own room, I finally have full control over the remote—absolute victory! No more
Being a solo parent means I am the Single Point of Failure (SPOF). If my income crashes, the whole system—Xavy’s school, the furbabies’ kibble, the NORECO bill—goes offline. Because I live with this constant “pessimistic” awareness, I started a part-time gig back in September. I was already logging
If you’re in IT, you know that a firewall is your first line of defense. It monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules. When you’re a solo parent, your brain is the
Last updated: March 2026 Our visas came back in 48 hours. Multiple entry. One year. And my bank balance at the time of application was ₱40,000. I am telling you this upfront because I know that is exactly what you came here to find out. Whether your balance
If there is one thing I’ve learned about living in Australia, it’s that life here is a constant exercise in “expect the unexpected.” Take last night, for example. Joyeth booked tickets to see Richard Marx just last week. Since it was hirit sa tag-init—a total last-minute scramble—the prime
So, quick life update before we get into the scenic stuff! Xavy and I officially escaped the crazy PH heat and are spending his entire school break down under in Australia. We flew out last April 1st—and no, definitely not an April Fools prank, besh, legit umalis talaga
There’s just something about going to Simala that makes you emotional. If you’ve been following my drama reviews, you know I’m a sucker for those heart-wrenching scenes (hello, Uncontrollably Fond vibes!). But this time, the drama was real life—and honestly, it was beautiful. Last weekend, we went to
