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Another Road Trip, Life Lessons, and Sweet Serendipity

The ten-hour drive from Riyadh to Jeddah and back over the weekend was an exciting journey for the members of our team, as we headed to participate in the highly anticipated Grand Badminton Arabia 2024 tournament, 12-13 April 2024. Despite our primary focus being the competition, we had initially hoped to also explore the leisure activities that Jeddah has to offer. However, the intense nature of…

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Snippets of Life in Stillness and Motion from Binondo

I had the chance to visit Binondo on 15 December 2023. It’s interesting to note that I had always planned to visit it back in my university days, at least since I started gaining interest in photography. Needless to say it never came to fruition though, until late last year. Thank you to my dear sister, who’s now based in the place, and the husband of course. This wouldn’t have been possible…

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#BInondo #Chinatown #Chinese New Year #Photowalk #Street photography

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Note to Self: Do It Better Every Day!

“The Struggling Servant” was my first blog post about being eco-friendly, a facet of sustainability. It was written in 2011 and one of the inspirations behind that dates back to my university days. I owe the mountaineering group’s bulletin board from my university; the mountains I scaled; the LM’s minimalism approach; and friends from the then Sabit-Sabit Mountaineers group that I was a part of…

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#Climate Change Initiatives #Environmentally Friendly Practices #Hiking #Leave No Trace #Leave No Trave #Stop Global Warming #Sustainability #Sustainability Matters #Sustainable Fashion #Sustainable Living

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Seven Glorious Days in Georgia

It’s now the 30th week of 2023 and the weekend is waving. Well. nothing extra special coming up but I’d like to prelude it by sharing this “short” write-up One of my college peers was a self-proclaimed card reader. A few months before graduation, she gathered us at the “bunk” to grace us with her cartomancy. In spite of the fact that only some of us in the group believe in such, we gladly…

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What I’m holding in the photo is the third book that I read, to date. The first two were for book reviews as academic requirements in college. I also obliged for this one because, for the first time, an author wanted my review about it, to say the least. …In hindsight, it was actually a great opportunity and a humbling experience knowing that I contributed to the book’s success even just to a lesser extent. What’s interesting to note about the whole experience was being reminded of why thinking before speaking and reading before thinking are timeless virtues. Amen to that. Disclaimer: I’m no reader but a Tsundoku (perhaps), Serioholic, or movie lover. Have a nice weekend everyone 😊 #lessonslearned #lessons #betterlatethannever #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #thewanderingfeetandmind #thewanderingfeet #privilege #privileged #humbled #timetodeclutter #virtues #readingtime (at Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaHAlkKCCQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#lessonslearned #lessons #betterlatethannever #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #thewanderingfeetandmind #thewanderingfeet #privilege #privileged #humbled #timetodeclutter #virtues #readingtime

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Oh Hello, Hot Weather 😅 #hellosummer #ilovethebeach #vacationhighlight #mindfulnesss #mindfulnessmeditation #itsmorefuninbicol #groundingtechniques #naturetherapy #myoccasionaldoseoftheriac #communingwithnature #summer #beachingisalifestyle #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #beachbum #camsur #bicolbloggers #islander #beach #beachvibes #beachlife #beachday #photooftheday #instagood #beachporn #serenity #ilovecamsur (at Cagliliog Tinambac) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSaO1dqg9i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hellosummer #ilovethebeach #vacationhighlight #mindfulnesss #mindfulnessmeditation #itsmorefuninbicol #groundingtechniques #naturetherapy #myoccasionaldoseoftheriac #communingwithnature #summer #beachingisalifestyle #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #beachbum #camsur #bicolbloggers #islander #beach #beachvibes #beachlife #beachday #photooftheday #instagood #beachporn #serenity #ilovecamsur

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Where to Find the South Sea Pearl in Manila

One of the mindfulness exercises that I do whenever I visit our youngest sister’s house in Malate is seaside walking along Roxas Boulevard. I also intend to conclude it with the same activity on Mall of Asia’s SM by the Bay. The latter is still a part of the boulevard stretch and is a relatively new spot to me, visit frequency wise. Setting foot on the esplanade again of this part of the…

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#I Love Manila #It&039;s More Fun in the Philippines #MOA Eye #Philippine Destinations #Philippine Tourism #Sunset by the Bay #Sunsets In Manila #Where To Next

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Manila Bay may look ordinary as your room’s corner in broad daylight but at dusk—with the mighty sun soaking its last rays into the bay—it’ll turn into a radiant South Sea Pearl. The next thing you know, you don’t want to miss taking a selfie with it 📸 Sing the weekend vibes with me 😊 #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea # #manilabaysunset (at Sea side MOA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2UK1KKXjW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabaysunset

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Without a doubt, this “thing” in the photos is one of the many reasons why Filipinos keep coming back to Manila. That reddish gold sunset is gee-whiz and the silhouette it creates, definitely breathtaking. Yes, it makes the heart skip a bit! #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabay #manilabaysunset #iphoneography (at Sea side MOA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpwpfOPqB9-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabay #manilabaysunset #iphoneography

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Without a doubt, this “thing” in the photos is one of the many reasons why Filipinos keep coming back to Manila. That reddish gold sunset is gee-whiz and the silhouette it creates, definitely breathtaking. Yes, it makes the heart skip a bit! #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabay #manilabaysunset #iphoneography (at Sea side MOA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpwpS4BK-Xm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabay #manilabaysunset #iphoneography

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Without a doubt, this “thing” in the photos is one of the many reasons why Filipinos keep coming back to Manila. That reddish gold sunset is gee-whiz and the silhouette it creates, definitely breathtaking. Yes, it makes the heart skip a bit! #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea ##manilabay #manilabaysunset #iphoneography (at Seaside, SM Mall of Asia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpwlrPYqAQz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabay #manilabaysunset #iphoneography

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Manila Bay may not be the perfect, ideal relaxation spot but it has the power to magnet hundreds to thousands of people every day. Take a stroll on this esplanade and you will know why 🧘‍♂️ #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea ##manilabay #manilabaysunset (at Sea side MOA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpuxuByKt3w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sunset #sunsetlovers #natureandlife #cityfeatures #cityandnature #citysunset #mindfulness #newagewellness #groundingtechniques #mindfulnesspractice #sunsetbythesea #manilabay #manilabaysunset

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There is better way to welcome these newly-purchased wonder buddies from @5dhealingcrystals than doing this kind of nature trip/boat ride to this part of Manila Bay over the weekend. This is also a way of showing love for nature and the sea as I welcome yet again healing and good vibrations into my life. Ahhhh…Looking at these beautiful creations of nature each time still makes for a definition of bliss in my book, not to mention another way of keeping the little boy, who believes in magic, alive in me every once in a while 😊 Thank goodness @5dhealingcrystals is there to provide us with genuine, natural stones as well as other products for these new age wellness practices👏🏽 #5dhealingcrystals #alternative #crystalenergy #healingcrystals #wellnesspractice #hippie #crystalhealing #crystaljewelry #fireagate #ametrine #birthstone #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulnessmeditation #agate #agatejewelry #mysticalstone #14thanniversary #newagewellness #alternativetherapy #gemstonesoftheday #manifestation #manifestationmagic (at Okada Manila) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPtb4sqi-k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#5dhealingcrystals #alternative #crystalenergy #healingcrystals #wellnesspractice #hippie #crystalhealing #crystaljewelry #fireagate #ametrine #birthstone #mindfulness #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulnessmeditation #agate #agatejewelry #mysticalstone #14thanniversary #newagewellness #alternativetherapy #gemstonesoftheday #manifestation #manifestationmagic

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A common ground that transport everyone into a place where eating becomes a spiritual experience: a restaurant. There’s no better explanation of why a restaurant transcends that ground than it holding people together—no matter how transitory... #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #gastronomy #foodtrip #qualitytime #eatwell #spicy #spicyfood #spicyfoodlover #meattime #busog #busoglusog (at Xinji Chaoshan BEEF Hotpot) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_DO6ZSKhk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #gastronomy #foodtrip #qualitytime #eatwell #spicy #spicyfood #spicyfoodlover #meattime #busog #busoglusog

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The beach has a special way of recharging our batteries, that reset button thingy 🧘‍♂️📿🏝️ #hellosummer #ilovethebeach #vacationhighlight #mindfulnesss #mindfulnessmeditation #itsmorefuninbicol #groundingtechniques #naturetherapy #beachbody #communingwithnature #summer #beachingisalifestyle #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #beachbum #camsur #bicolbloggers #islander #beach #beachvibes #beachlife #beachday #photooftheday #instagood #beachporn #serenity #ilovecamsur (at Cagliliog, Camarines Sur, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5_0y-yw78/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hellosummer #ilovethebeach #vacationhighlight #mindfulnesss #mindfulnessmeditation #itsmorefuninbicol #groundingtechniques #naturetherapy #beachbody #communingwithnature #summer #beachingisalifestyle #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #beachbum #camsur #bicolbloggers #islander #beach #beachvibes #beachlife #beachday #photooftheday #instagood #beachporn #serenity #ilovecamsur

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My thought for the day is that letting go is definitely hard to do when it is meant for someone irreplaceable. I always take advantage of my proximity to this natural source of good vibes, to visit the beach or the nearest seaside as much as possible. So as I spent time at this cove I call my Nanda Parbat earlier today, I let my whole being bathe into the comfort of its tranquility and thought about letting go. Yes, I needed to come here. I needed to dive into the refreshing salty sea to flip the switch. The salty air and water have their magical way of banishing the hurly-burlies of the every day and, of course, this kind of heavy weight on the chest. A time spent at this place really is the best way to make oneself feel light and good. More than anything though, it does make said letting go easier if not faster. Then again the truth of the matter is, I and the rest of us will just learn to live without him. YWBGM, Immo 💚 #atthemoment #hellosummer #ilovethebeach #vacationhighlight #mindfulnesss #mindfulnessmeditation #itsmorefuninbicol #groundingtechniques #naturetherapy #myoccasionaldoseoftheriac #communingwithnature #summer #beachingisalifestyle #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #beachbum #camsur #bicolbloggers #islander #beach #beachvibes #beachlife #beachday #photooftheday #instagood #beachporn #serenity #ilovecamsur (at Cagliliog, Tinambac) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0EljKy7iR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#atthemoment #hellosummer #ilovethebeach #vacationhighlight #mindfulnesss #mindfulnessmeditation #itsmorefuninbicol #groundingtechniques #naturetherapy #myoccasionaldoseoftheriac #communingwithnature #summer #beachingisalifestyle #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #beachbum #camsur #bicolbloggers #islander #beach #beachvibes #beachlife #beachday #photooftheday #instagood #beachporn #serenity #ilovecamsur

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The hustle and bustle is part of cycle but it should never be a reason not to stop and take a moment to be grateful for the big things, the small ones, and everything in between. Uttering those words of gratitude is one thing; living by them is another… #nature #natureandsunset #noeditingneeded #lovinsaudi #saudiarabia #ofwlife #beautifulsaudi #saudiimages #unveilsaudi #sunsetlovers #sunsetphotography #wintersunset #riyadh #ksa #shotoniphone #thewanderingfeetandmind #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #findingsomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sauditourism #destinationksa #destinationriyadh #welcomesaudi (at Al Falah, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnYWPCCqLP3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nature #natureandsunset #noeditingneeded #lovinsaudi #saudiarabia #ofwlife #beautifulsaudi #saudiimages #unveilsaudi #sunsetlovers #sunsetphotography #wintersunset #riyadh #ksa #shotoniphone #thewanderingfeetandmind #theresalwayssomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #findingsomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane #sauditourism #destinationksa #destinationriyadh #welcomesaudi