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Hiding in this little space for now.

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Need to remind myself of this.

Committing to the slow process of creating and cultivating… we will get there. Trust the process. Be patient.

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Sorry world, this time I will be selfish.

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Working Mama Spotlight: Sinag Coffee's Ira Banas On Leading A Family With A Mission

Working Mama Spotlight: Sinag Coffee’s Ira Banas On Leading A Family With A Mission

Being a mom of three, there’s nothing stopping mompreneur Ira Banas from living a missionary life. “Sinag Coffee Roastery traces back its roots to 2014 when we were volunteers at a missions organization. During a trip to Tagaytay, we fell in love with [the] coffee that was sold in a local market and thought that perhaps we could sell it to help fund our mission trip.” Fast forward to six years…

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Launching a Food Photography hustle in October and im soooo excited! 💖 wanna collab? DM me 😍

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2014.

We were asked to help out in a wedding organized by a church community for two couples. Him giving life to the ceremony through music. And I, capturing moments with tiny lil camera 🙂

Having someone who compliments your strengths and help you in your weaknesses is hard to find. And staying together is even harder. Esp pre-marriage. When you have all the reason to walk away when things go south. There are no binding documents. No promises of for better or for worse. In sickness and in health.

So if you're at that point of walking away, no one is allowed to tell you whether you're doing the right thing or not. It's between you, your partner and God. Because at the end of the day, it's only you who can tell if both of your values align to keep moving forward. 💙

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How To Deal With Anger | Cha Santos Blog

How To Deal With Anger | Cha Santos Blog

Trying to be positive does not mean you need to ignore negative feelings such as anger. But it’s during these times that we can put into practice our willingness to be a better person.

Recently, I realized that my anger is somehow rooted in my pride. That I easily get angry because something isn’t turning the way I think it should be or people aren’t behaving a certain way.

When this happens, I…

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Where To Eat In Cagayan De Oro | Cha Santos Blog

Where To Eat In Cagayan De Oro | Cha Santos Blog

Wherever I go, food is always on the main agenda. Some people prepare for places to go to while I plan where to eat.

Normally from the recommended list of places to eat that I see online, I only choose 1 or two to include in my itinerary. The rest, I just observe the locals and walk around the place to find what to eat.

So here are top 3 places to eat in Cagayan De Oro:

1. Pan-Chic

What we…

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Under the Tree

On our way to my cousin’s wedding, we stop to grab some food. While waiting for food, I saw this nice little tree right outside the restaurant.

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Musing Monday | Right Time

Musing Monday | Right Time

There’s wisdom in waiting. The Bible said was right when to mention that there’s a time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).

You don’t need to say everything you know and not know. You don’t need to always prove that you are right.

There’s wisdom in waiting. Waiting for your emotions to subside. Waiting for your ego to go take a backseat.

There’s wisdom in choosing the right time to say the…

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Committing to the slow process of creating and cultivating... we will get there. Trust the process. Be patient.

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One Slow Morning in Makati

One Slow Morning in Makati

One morning we decided to take a stroll in Makati.

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A special weekend at Tanay, Rizal with the amazing squad 💕

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How To Excel At Work Even If It's Not Your Passion

How To Excel At Work Even If It’s Not Your Passion

Remember how we often hear “do what you’re passionate about and you will never work for a day”? Mitch is a total game-changer. In my short time with Mitch, I learned that you can still excel in a job even if it’s not your passion. She also shared with me how to get past burnout if you feel stuck in a job you don’t love.

Graduating from college in late 20s was one of her biggest setbacks prior to…

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Advice for 2019

1. Be wise in your friendships, and in choosing whom you’ll trust.

2. Love others deeply, and enjoy relationships.

3. Plan for the future - and work hard to succeed.

4. Practise being mindful and being present in “the now”.

5. Choose to be happy - despite life’s challenges.

6. Remember that life changes, and most storms pass with time.

7. You only live life once, so take risks, and seize the day.