Sharon April

I took myself on a solo date recently as an act of self-care. Sometimes, I get so caught up in the rush of life and adult responsibilities that I forget that I am someone I need to take care of, too. As I navigate living life in a new and bigger city, this particular solo date led me to a quiet reflection of who and where God is in my life right now. It started with a bit of a detour. I wanted…

“I’m standing at the point where one summit becomes the beginning of another.” What a way to see the new season of my life in this way. There are moments in life that don’t feel like endings or beginnings—just a quiet shift in elevation. This is one of my trail musings when I hiked Mt. Igcoron.Mt. Igcoron was simple in elevation. The challenge? Hiking it at 36–40°C under the midday sun. We…

On my recent solo holiday trip to Bohol, I decided to stay on Panglao Island for 6 days to welcome the New Year. When I first visited Bohol back in 2018, I explored mostly the countryside. If you’re curious about what is in the countryside and how to get around, you can read my blog here. I didn’t get the chance to get around the island back then, so I decided to stay on the beachside this…

Iloilo hides a surprising number of trails for a single province, and Igbaras is one of the places where hikers tend to drift back again and again. Most people know it for the popular peaks like Mt. Napulak, Mt. Lingguhob, Mt. Taripis, but the town has quieter corners too. If you want something offbeat or a quick breather from city life, day hikes and hidden waterfalls are always waiting. Last…

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2022 Year-end Blog! Hurray!

Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year to everyone! If you are reading this today, I want to say, Congratulations! We all have made it this far. Let us pat ourselves on the back or pour some wine to drink. This year 2022, is not easy. We were starting to recover somehow from the lockdowns and restrictions even though the Covid-19 still wary of most of us. We have heard and experienced different…

Psalm 71:14 ESV

Psalm 71:14 ESV

A Little Self Reminder | Coffee Sessions

Life has a way to turn things around for us. This month of May has been full of events and making important decisions that, I can say, are life-changing for me. For starters, the Philippine National Elections Day challenged me to stand for what I believe in and reminded me of my role and purpose as a citizen. Imagine how a single vote for one day can turn the lives of people around and seem to…