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Noting simple joys
It is effortless to lose sight of the simple joys in the monotony i.e. everyday. So much so that there is a Reddit thread (that I think is) devoted to hopefully remind us that we are endowed with the capacity to find joy in the littlest, mundane, and boring things. A question posed by a […]
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Dēto with Uchi No Hito: That Caesar Salad & Liempo
Dēto – デート- a romantic social meeting. Uchi No Hito – うちの人 – my person. Liempo – Filipino pork dish with barbecue flavor. I’m starting a series called Dēto with Uchi No Hito to memorialize dates with my husband. Every episode, I’ll be focusing on something we both appreciate and enjoy or something we find […]
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Shinrin yoku 森林浴
Shrinrin yoku – 森林浴 – is a Japanese noun that means forest bathing. It is said to be the rejuvenating practice of fully engulfing oneself in the therapeutic richness of the nature that surrounds. Shinrin yoku is the quickest way for me to pass through the noise to the realm of quietness and trust. There […]
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Road to pregnancy and overcoming endometriosis pt.1
The goal is to raise children in the way that they should go. But, for now, we have obstacles on the road to pregnancy. This is my journey so far with endometriosis diagnosis. Disclaimer: If you consider yourself sensitive and you’re snacking on something then you might want to save this post for later. This […]
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We were unapologetically kids all over again
At 32 and having gone through a pandemic, a trauma of almost losing a loved one, a season of grief for losing a dog best-friend, a major self discovery, a painful and recurring illness, a financial crisis, and a threat of a world war, it’s such a treat to still have the privilege to laugh […]
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Introduction and Blogging in 2022
Hi! I am Madi Manila and this is my personal blog. I’ve recently rekindled my romance with the therapeutic benefits of writing. So I’ve decided to get back into blogging this year as I shy away from the more popular platforms such as Youtube, podcast channels, and Facebook. Needless to say, there is nothing wrong […]
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