To break my writing hiatus, I struggled to write at least a paragraph a day, choosing a light and interesting topic that will somehow keep the computer keyboard clacking. It’s been a struggle as I was unable, due to several factors including fatigue and subtle ennui, to write something (except for numerous work-related deliverables) in…
Category: Fashion
Small things, huge memories
It’s the weekend. A hectic 5 days has passed and tonight, I thought of writing something light — not about diplomacy but about accessories. ^_^ I love earrings. They’re small, light, stylish, varied. You may opt for the small ones that are not so visible, except if you look more closely. There are those that…
Dee Apilado – An Epitome of an Empowered Filipina
I first met Dee in 2018 when I was posted in Paris as a Third Secretary and Vice Consul. Dee is a ray of sunshine; she always has a ready smile, a charming face, and a vivacious personality. Dee is currently working in UNESCO as a Project Assistant in the Education Sector. She is also…
A Thousand Words
A few weeks before I departed from Paris to go back to the Philippines in September 2021, I had a sudden idea. One weekend, I made it happen through the help of two people, one, a dear friend, and the other a Paris-based Filipino artist who encouraged me and thought that the idea was a…
Body Beautiful
In a recent virtual Christmas party with my Toastmasters International Club, we had fun answering impromptu questions asked during the Ms. Universe 2021 competition but with a twist, assigning each participant a country, such as Ms. Russia to a member who’s based in Moscow and Ms. France to me for having been posted in Paris…
Colorful Tapestry of Fabric, People, and Places
I love shawls and scarves. They bring warmth on a cold day. They’re versatile. You can fold them so that they only take a small space in your bag (or sometimes tie them to the bag handle), and bring them out when the temperature drops or when the cold wind blows. They also add a…
Beyond Routes 