by Cza F. | Mar 1, 2023 | Local Business, Marikina |
Nothing beats working from home in a pair of cozy pajamas – but sometimes, working exclusively from home can lead to us feeling stuck. Oftentimes, what we need in this case is a change of scenery to give our minds a much-needed reset. This is where the option of...
by Cza F. | Jan 5, 2023 | Family, Parenting |
I wrote about this in depth on a Transit Dialog piece, but I would like to reiterate it on this blog. All credits for this photo/artwork go to Transit Dialog. You see, I’m the type of mom that doesn’t censor content from my daughter (most of the time, at...
by Cza F. | Dec 31, 2022 | Family, Marikina, Travel |
Howdy folks? 2022 has been an awesome year, much better than 2021 was for me at least. Blog-wise, there aren’t many updates, but I am experimenting with a new featured image format. Let me know how you like it! So much has happened IRL, though. (In a nutshell:...
by Cza F. | Sep 19, 2022 | Mental Health |
TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of depression, low self-worth, low self-esteem Childhood “Go to a science high school,” said the Monster of Depression. “So what if you’ve been Best in English for seven consecutive years? That doesn’t mean a...
by Cza F. | Aug 13, 2022 | Local Business |
I recently bought a hybrid leather and wood bag from a small leather bags factory in Marikina! It’s a unique and versatile piece — suited to an artsy and eccentric person who also loves the sophisticated look. Leather and wood bag from D’Leather in...
by Cza F. | Jul 8, 2022 | Creativity, Work |
In this blog, I would like to talk about one of my biggest career mistakes. I don’t have a traditional career, so to speak. I chose to follow nontraditional routes, delving into entrepreneurship and then proceeding to take various online jobs. However, I believe...
by Cza F. | May 3, 2022 | Local Business, Travel |
Now that I am a Marikina resident, I’ve been looking to try some shoes from the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. I recently had my chance when I discovered a local shoe exhibit happening at the Marikina City Hall. My husband looking at the selection of shoes at...
by Cza F. | Apr 20, 2022 | Money |
Originally published on Hemophilia News Today Managing money is an essential skill every couple must learn. From the moment they decide to live together, and especially after they decide to walk down the aisle, the health of their finances will always be a huge...
by Cza F. | Mar 25, 2022 | Mental Health |
I recently decided to start seeing a psychiatrist again to seek help for my symptoms of anxiety, mood swings, and impulsive behavior. My previous psychiatrist diagnosed me with bipolar disorder and recommended that I start psychotherapy. But the cost of getting...
by Cza F. | Mar 18, 2022 | Family, Travel |
In January 2022, my family moved to Marikina. Prior to this, we stayed in a two-bedroom condo unit in the bustling urban district of Novaliches. It was conveniently situated directly across a giant SM Hypermarket, and next to numerous strip malls along Quirino...