When doubt whispers, what will you do? There are times when I find myself in a sinkhole. It's scary. It's dangerous. It's called doubt. Do you know what's beneath it? Depression. People tend to dismiss doubts as they are tiny, like seeds. They don't easily catch our attention as they move stealthily, creeping into consciousness. Like thieves, unexpectedly they steal our joy and peace. But if these seeds are watered with feelings of failure and regrets, they will grow … [Read more...]
When Mountains Move by Julie Cantrell, Cymplified!
When Mountains Move by Julie Cantrell started with a milestone: marriage. It should be an exciting and happy beginning for Millie and Bump. Right? Yet with a horrific past and secrets, I began to share Millie's burden. Thus, I do not quite find the book entertaining or spiritually inspiring. It also started to become a slow read. There were times I wished that I'd reach the end of the story already. The author wrote down every little action in every conversation. Details are good, however, … [Read more...]
The Master and Her Piece: Kim of Wynne’s Cakes, Cymplified!
Try not to drool in this installment of The Master and Her Piece as I feature Kim of Wynne's Cakes! It’s an interview I do with women who inspire me and others to live and create better. I ask questions about their masterpieces or their works, their inspiration and ideas, their motivation, their challenges and their advice; to hopefully encourage my readers, too. I first encountered one of her creations at my daughter's 8th birthday party at Kidzville, The Podium. It's now called Kidz … [Read more...]
The Master and Her Piece: Cher Cabula, Cymplified!
I am happy to present my college blockmate, Rochelle 'Cher' Cabula for this installment of The Master and her Piece. It’s an interview I do with women who inspire me and others to live and create better. I ask questions about their masterpieces or their works, their inspiration and ideas, their motivation, their challenges and their advice; to hopefully encourage my readers, too. Cher Cabula is a professional Interior Designer. She's also a blogger, calligrapher, letterer and a … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Why I Like Traveling with Children 4 to 9 Years Old, Cymplified!
My family and I recently came from a trip to Tagaytay. It was a last-minute getaway. I just packed the morning before leaving! Thankfully, we still got a room at Taal Vista Hotel. Even so, family getaways always excite me. When they were still babies, though, excursions like this need a list first of all. Impromptu ones? A no-no! I would have preferred to stay home than lug the whole nursery to the beach. Think of all the onesies, diapers, burp cloths, towels, bottles, bottle sterilizer, … [Read more...]
Quest For The Genuine Life, Cymplified!
If you type the words 'authentic life' into Google's search bar, plenty of articles - even well into the second and third pages - will appear. I guess many people are on the quest for the genuine life. Hence, "experts" write so much about it. What is an Authentic Life? 5 Ways to Live an Authentic Life Ways of Living an Authentic Life Living an Authentic Life The Path to Living Authentically A Self-Made 12-Step Program for Living an Authentic Life Are You Living An Authentic … [Read more...]
Growing Into Nine, Cymplified!
Oh, my goodness! My eldest will be nine tomorrow! 9! N-I-N-E! What does growing into nine mean? One year before I have a decade-old kid! A couple of years before I have a tween in my hands. Soon, there'll be a teen living under our roof. What?!? It's so overwhelming! Aside from the obvious increase in the difficulty of her school lessons, I am prepping myself for puberty and developmental milestones at age nine. Right now, I have noticed that Ella is indeed growing up. I … [Read more...]
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