Today, I decided to prepare Tinola nga Bisayang Manok, or the Filipino Native Chicken Soup, after my mother gave me a fresh native chicken from the farm. It had been quite a while since I last cooked this

Do you live your life or just follow a routine? I always feel that life is an endless cycle of responsibilities. Waking up everyday, preparing myself for another busy day, fulfilling my duties, attending

An unexpected evening, a Swiss-inspired village, and beautiful memories in the heart of Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines. Have you ever visited a place that made you feel as if you had

Sometimes, the best part of a busy school day is not the end of the class or the moment we finally get to go home. Sometimes, it is simply having a good lunch, sitting somewhere comfortable, and simply

A white Hive shirt, a long road to Bukidnon, a simple reunion, yet it left a core memory forever. Life has been very busy every day since I started joining the Graduate Studies Professors. As a teacher

Some days remind me how far I’ve come and how much there is still to learn. Spending time at the Graduate Studies Office during weekends, together with my master’s students, always inspires me to keep

It's been a while since I wrote for my blog. Honestly, opening this blank white screen again feels both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Perhaps it feels strange, and shall I say, it is an unplanned

I always have one of those moments that literally feels like it's my birthday. And that is exactly how I felt today, how I love to take a selfie on the colorful view. Perhaps the vibrant colors make my

Merry Christmas, Hive community! As 2025 draws to a close, I may find myself idle in the Hive community due to work, but when I read about the 12 Blogs of Christmas Special Challenge of HivePh Community,

Life gets busy at times, but this is a reminder not only for me, but for everyone. Despite the demanding flow of my days, I am learning the importance of pausing and breathing. As an educator in the secondary

I have always been interested in starting a business. Just recently, I finally took the first step by launching a small start-up called Hive Pinkchic. The idea came to me through a dear friend I met abroad,

You left us three years ago, my dearest sister, yet it feels like it was only yesterday. Your tragic death placed me at my weakest yet I need to be strong today and tomorrow. FEBE ERIKA, you are so loved!

It is graduation season in my country. Here, I am having a photo opportunity as I am glammed by my former student, who is now a professional. It was a simple moment for self-love and I so love his work

While my schedule at work becomes heavy at times, still I always have a time to be idle for a while. Earlier, while waiting for my turn to be seated in the defense room, I noticed that the weather was

Life is indeed too short to work always. What a great moment to reflect on today, along with what has been printed on my dress: to take time for myself. This is a short message, yet so timely. I have been

I went to a birthday celebration earlier. It was my grandfather's 88th birthday, and was held at Rey's Warehouse. Little did I know that my aunt and uncle were coming home from the United States, and everybody

I have been to many places, but there will always be a place my heart longs for, not to mention the Lover’s Lane at Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines. I may have been here several times, but it always

As the school year draws to a close, it is so happy to know how quickly time flies. The days seemed to slip away, but before the year came to a close and enjoyed summer, we had to face the busiest days.

The series of defenses in a week was quite tiring, yet I have learned that the process was both rewarding and nerve-wracking as a panel member and a thesis adviser in the Graduate school, for students

Who would have thought that I could witness the foggy atmosphere as I stood in front of the ridges? It was just another common day, but somehow, this moment felt extra special. The usual hustle and bustle