Everybody knows living abroad is filled with challenges and discoveries. It's not always easy, especially forming deep connections in a new place, but I've come to appreciate the little moments and the friendships that grow over time. So, let me tell you about the first half of 2024.
Read MoreWrite not just for the present but as a gift to your future self and perhaps, to those who will follow in your footsteps. Who knows, your words might resonate across time and space, inspiring others to chase their dreams as fervently as you did.
Read MoreI've often marveled at my own predilection for the fifth district, despite its challenging terrain and limited public transportation. It is not merely a matter of convenience but a deeper longing. It's a place of serenity, a sanctuary where the soul is free to contemplate, where voices are heard without judgment or the need to argue, and where time flows at its own pace, unhurried by the clamor of the world.
Read MoreThis year's autumn will be about instilling structure, prioritizing self-care, enjoying hearty meals, and rekindling connections. Here's how I've prepared to settle into the coziness of autumn
Read MoreI offer you a glimpse into the early days of summer, in the quiet side of a Parisian suburb, when the sun's warmth beckons us to embrace its rays.
Read MoreAs I bid farewell to my temporary job as a Filipino language instructor, I carry with me a whole package of skill set in resilience and resourcefulness, countless lessons, and an unwavering spirit of curiosity. Life has proven time and again that its twists and turns can lead to unexpected joys and revelations.
Read MoreI have come to understand the expression "walking on eggshells" on a personal and profound level. Every day feels like a delicate dance, a constant balancing act between my old self and my new reality.
Read MoreI have always tried to avoid shopping for clothes in Paris because of the crowded stores, grumpy salespeople, high prices, and unfamiliar protocols. I found comfort in Uniqlo, a Japanese brand known for its affordable and quality clothing that matches my style. However, I recently took a leap to explore upscale brands like Jonak, Maison123, Caroll, Sézane, Sessun, and Comptoir de Cotonnier. As I have evolved beyond my 20s, I am excited to explore new fashion horizons in Paris.
Read MoreThese changes can be both positive and challenging and it takes time to adjust to them. I’m only coming around to acknowledge them. And I’m quite far from achieving any resolutions for now. I’m sure more realisations and reflections will resurface in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
Read MoreI’m impressed with how well-maintained, curated, and organized everything was for a small suburban city. It was also frequented by city dwellers, and it was a pleasant sight to see. I thought to myself: I can work here!
Read MoreI felt like going to a bookstore after finishing two books. I had no idea what to read. Up until the last minute before heading out the door, I almost told B no. We ended up in Galignani - unknowingly to me - the first English bookstore on the continent and bought one book in French and one in English.
Read MoreTwo weeks into the Acceler’emploi program and simultaneously sending applications, my phone was ringing off the hook. I underwent nine interviews in two weeks for five leads and I received two job offers by the end of the second week of interviews. I recount these five leads so that I can describe the experience of how I handled multiple interviews, how I declined an offer, how I accepted an offer, how I informed the rest that I took another offer.
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