Alice Does Blogs

 When Covid-19 first hit I thought it was just going to be like a couple of months that we'll be locked into our homes and try to stay away from getting infected - and here we are at the 2nd Christmas with a new variant slowly emerging from other countries, and we are starting to rebuild our lives again- insert *dun dun DUUUUUUN* sound effects.  And to be very honest, I randomly ask myself these questions: How do I maintain my sanity in this world? Do I need another mini breakdown for the day to survive? How do I live 'normally' in a time where people wear face mask, hose ourselves down with alcohol and a stressful work environment but now we moved it in the four walls of our home office?  And luckily I was able to find a book that was able to keep my sanity in check and know more ways to be able not to lose my marbles if ever a new lockdown might loom in my path.  Secrets to Keeping your sanity in a Crazy World is written by Corazon Walata-Austria. A Human Resources...

As Filipinos, we dedicate songs to some memories - DON’T DENY THIS! may it be a good or bad memory we have a specific song that is connected to that. One song that I have heard recently definitely pulled or might I say tugged on some major arteries and it’s title is Leaving You Now by Indie-pop band Joe and The Anchor.  It’s a piano ballad that is fitted since an emotional break-up song about experiencing first love, growing apart and realizing there is nothing left in the relationship worth fighting for.  And boy do I tell you I cried because it transported me to THAT time in my 20’s where I invested so much of my love but in the end I decided to let go.  Joakim’s powerful yet emotional voice really emitted in this song.  I am really fortunate to be able to meet the band a couple of days ago at a virtual meet and greet. I was also able to know more about their music, inspirations and a little chit chat about how life has been with them.  One of the coolest tr...

Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) has partnered with Singapore-based Temasek Foundation to augment the Jollibee Group FoodAID Program, which seeks to help feed healthcare workers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Temasek Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic organization that supports programs that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and beyond. The Foundation aims to strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and regional capabilities, advance science, and protect the planet. Through the support provided by Temasek Foundation, JGF and its partners were able to distribute 105,650 meals across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal from September to December 2020. Of these, 99,400 meals were served to communities, while the remaining 6,250 meals were served to healthcare workers from 20 public hospitals. The FoodAID Program was implemented through three initiatives, all of which were supported by the Temasek Foundation. First is the distri...

 Honestly I have been having off days lately and sometimes I feel like I am physically sick after a days work. It can be due to stress or anxiety which can actually manifest to a physical illness and luckily I have ways to cope with it like Lola Remedios. 

Honestly the last time I felt this much pain from a loss was a decade ago- and last Monday it came back.  I wasn't able to introduce Rocky on my blog formally because..well..I did that on my youtube channel. I should've done that honestly because Rocky has made a huge impact on my life that I wasn't able to share to anyone. 

Meet Nikko - my first born.  We also call him Nik-Nik, Nikkolite, Nikoekoeko, Nikkoya and other names we make up haha! Yes you heard that! Nikko is my first born child and today is his birthday! He is now 4 years old and I would just like to share why I love this dog so much.  I have always loved dogs, but I have usually gotten big dogs since my mama prefers them to be protectors of our house. But one day my brother messaged me about a yorkie and if our mom would like to have one. Of couse she was against having Nikko because she doesn't need a small dog who won't protect her. But I sure do so I said yes and we got him the following Saturday.  The first time I saw Nikko I immediately felt that connection with him. He clung to my arms when I lifted him up from the crate he was put in by his previous owner and I cradled him and said hello my child. I may have looked weird then for sure.  I never really expected to love small breed dogs, but this weirdo is different - h...

This is the second year we would be celebrating Easter without the usual events that kids and kids-at heart enjoy - Easter egg hunting. I do remember before I was included in one and it was so much fun and exciting but even if we are advised to stay at home and keep safe we can still bring the joy of Easter at home with the family along with The Manila Hotel!  Putting a spin on the popular Mystery Boxes that is all the rage online, The Manila Hotel offers the "Easter Joy! Myster Egg" - a giant egg hand-made from Belgian Chocolates that the whole family can enjoy!  The whole mystery of it is you crack the egg and discover what's inside.  An additional to this is that the Mystery Egg is also the highlight of The Manila Hotel's Easter Joy Raffle that will be held on April 5, 2021, 2PM via their Facebook Live (@TheManilaHotel). With every purchase of the Mystery Egg for only P2,500 from now to April 4, 2021 gives guests a stub for the raffle, wherein they can win the majo...

 I have always been insecure about so many things - my weight, my looks, and everything else. Maybe its because I wasn't given enough validation as a child and a lot of unresolved issues that sometimes I tend to build walls around me.  I know I'm not the only one that feels this way. I try my best to be as confident as I need to because if I let my insecurities bring me down, I won't be able to do my best in life.  There was a time where I went on a date and he told me that he consented into this because he felt bad for me. I immediately walked away from this date and blocked him. I thought I can have a relationship with this person because he understood that he is getting to know a person who was overcoming trauma from previous relationships - boy was I wrong.  I usually come off as very confident and outgoing to some people and they are impressed how I am able to carry myself and be comfortable with my body. What they didn't know is what they see is a front. Inside...

yes I'm too lazy to take a 'proper' photo so don't judge me okay?   Would you believe that this is my very first review after quite a long time? well will you look at that! Good Job me! hahah!  Honestly I really want to share this with all of you because this changed my whole work from home since I have started incorporating it. Aromatherapy!  I've read that certain scents can change your mood and if you are working at home best believe that it can be tiring sometimes. And aromatherapy has actually helped me in becoming more productive now that I work from home while its ECQ. Thankfully I do have the Zen Zest Aromatherapy room fragrance to use.  I have three at the moment which I use on certain time of day and I'll share some tips and tricks along the way.  1. Energize - Grapefruit and Sage.  Citrus-based scents are energy boosters while Sage is a calming agent that reduces feelings of anxiety. I usually spray this before I sit down in front of my computer....

 While writing this article I am blasting When My Life Begin at 1AM as if giving me the creative powers I need. Call me childish but blasting Disney songs while writing does give me that boost I need. And this song actually speaks a lot about my life right now and also the global pandemic. We are under another GCQ which is now less restrictive (I Guess) but still has those limitations that we had been enjoying since December. 

 For the past couple of months - or you can say years rather, I had lost the ability to write my feelings again. I honestly craved just having that creative flow through my veins and just write until I can't write no more.