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In honor of Buwan ng Wika, we´ll talk about Filipino Idiomatic Expressions. Idioms are phrases or sayings that are used to describe a situation. They are a type of figurative language that gives us the opportunity to describe our circumstances or express ourselves in a more creative way. Idioms also help you understand and speak […]
It’s a common misconception to think that letting kids play in the rain will only make them sick. But, one of my fondest childhood memories would be playing in the rain. Getting myself really drenched and laughing with my siblings. We would always wait for strong rain because we weren’t allowed to go out if […]
Resilience is a Filipino trait. To be a Filipino means being able to smile through adversity and struggle, it means being able to laugh it off and find the brighter things in everything. But we are only human and we need coping mechanisms. Regardless of how much we prepare ourselves for the worst, there are […]
To some, wearing socks is nothing but a hassle – especially since it’s usually warm or hot where we live. It feels lighter not to wear socks, too! But making a habit out of not wearing socks makes us miss out on all the benefits that socks bring us. Benefit 1: Protects from Calluses and […]
Just like how we might hear different things even while we listen to the same track, or see different colors even when we’re looking at the same dress (yes, the blue and black or white and gold dress debate!), we all experience senses differently. Sometimes, our difference in perception is little, but with some individuals, […]
Our face is the most exposed part of our body to different kinds of elements: dust, sunlight, sweat, and other things that can affect the skin. Being exposed to pollution and extreme heat can irritate the skin and can cause dryness, itchiness, among others. This is why it’s important to develop healthy habits and routines […]
Whether it’s fried chicken, french fries, or chips, fried food is always a crowd-pleaser and a go-to comfort food across multiple cultures. Anything can be fried and let me tell you, there are some who took that to a different level. Here are some of the unique (and some ridiculous) fried foods we’ve come across! […]
GOOD NEWS FOR FILIPINO MOOMOOS! MAMAMOO is a popular South Korean girl group. Currently made up of four members: Solar, Moonbyul, Hwasa, and WheeIn, and formed by the label RBW. They have been active as a group since their debut in June 2014. Despite tough competition, they are considered to be one of the most […]
Mondays usually set the tone for how the rest of the week would go. With that, we prepared a few songs for you to listen to, so you can get into your best mood. Making yourself feel good and confident works wonders for your productivity and can keep you motivated to do even the most […]
Sometimes, organizing the things that are currently going on in your life can be a bit much. To help with this, you can choose to develop your own or to subscribe to a planning system. There are different kinds available and that’s what we’ll be breaking down for you. Define your needs Before we get […]