• Life Lately

    Every Memory Deserves a Story

    July 10, 2026

    Today, I made a decision that I am excited about. I have decided to challenge myself to recap everything that happened while I was away, soaking in the air and making memories in the USA. Instead of letting those moments fade with time, I want to write about them—from the very beginning.

    This won’t be easy for me.

    If there is one thing I know about myself, it is that I am incredibly lazy. I get distracted so easily. I rarely focus on just one thing at a time. I will sit down planning to write one blog post, then suddenly I am scrolling through my phone, watching Netflix, or just lying in bed doing absolutely nothing.

    But maybe that is exactly why I need this challenge.

    I do not want my memories to stay trapped inside my camera roll or buried somewhere in my mind. Every photo has a story. Every place I visited, every person I met, every little moment deserves to be remembered. And who knows? Maybe this won’t stop with my USA trip.

    I will blog about everything—my life, my little adventures, my random thoughts at 2 a.m., the lessons I learn, the people I meet, the businesses I start, the wins, the failures, and everything in between. I do not know where this journey will take me. I do not know if anyone will even read these posts. But I think that is okay.

    This blog is not for other people. It is for future me—the version of me who might one day look back and smile, laugh, or even cry while reading these pages.

    So… this is the beginning.

    One blog post at a time.

    One memory at a time.

    Let us see how far this little challenge takes me.

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  • Random

    40 Before 40

    September 23, 2023

    I am not sure how it happened so fast. It has been a month since I turned 39. In less than a year, I will be FORTY. And not even far enough in life.

    See: How I Celebrated My Birthday

    Honestly speaking, I could not be more excited. It cannot be avoided. That is life.

    Life begins at 40, they say.

    But before I turn that age, I want to accomplish things that I felt I should have done in my twenties. I want to complete at least a handful of these before I reach it.

    I have been meaning to write this list for a while now, but I always got distracted. But I am determined to make it happen. I know it is going to be exciting.

    40 things in less than a year is a lot, but I will try my best ticking most before I am 40 or even 50. This is all about having fun chasing dreams.

    See: {Travel Bucket List} 80+ Challenges

    Here are my 40 goals before I turn 40.

    1. Travel somewhere SOLO – It scares and excites me in equal measure.
    2. Book a photoshoot session – Capture this moment in time.
    3. Take a road trip – I started driving this year; now I’m ready for an adventure.
    4. Celebrate New Year in a different province – Ring in the New Year somewhere new.
    5. Do a five-kilometer run – My first marathon attempt.
    6. Get in shape – Reach 65kg and feel confident in a bikini.
    7. Develop an exercise routine – Make fitness a habit.
    8. Enjoy a spa day every now and then – Regular self-care.
    9. Launch a YouTube Channel – Maybe about road trips? Let’s see.
    10. Try a short haircut – But not shorter than last year.
    11. Give my hair a lighter hue – Step out of my comfort zone.
    12. Get rid of credit card debt – Financial freedom by forty.
    13. Have savings and insurance – Start a side hustle if needed.
    14. Complete a 30 to 120-day “No Spend” challenge – No Shopee/Lazada, no FoodPanda.
    15. Build a capsule wardrobe – Find and stick to a style that works for me.
    16. Plan my 40th birthday with family – A celebration to remember.
    17. Buy/Get myself an amazing 40th birthday present – I deserve it.
    18. Write in my blog every single day – Consistency is key.
    19. Ride a motorcycle – Recently learned and planning to own one.
    20. Become a morning person – A lifelong challenge for this night owl.

    Continue reading, we are only half way there.

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