This is the condensed version of a paper I wrote for a class on women, gender, and the environment. If you wish to read the full version, leave a comment or send me a message. The landscape of our daily lives is changing. Since the announcement of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Philippines in late January, safety measures have been put in … Continue reading Going (and Staying) Zero-Waste in the Middle of a Pandemic
I previously wrote about trying out the onsen at I’m Hotel in Makati. I had planned on making part 2 about one of the onsen hotels in Laguna, but since the opportunity came up to try an authentic one in Japan, that blog will have to be bumped to part 3. Japan is actually where onsens originated. The Japanese have been using hot springs to … Continue reading Onsen Spa Experience, part 2
Earlier this year, I made the switch from disposable panty liners to reusable ones. I came across the Q Eco Craft Organics booth at one of the weekend bazaars in UP Town Center one Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t the first time I’d encountered reusable liners. I had looked them up online before and planned on buying some but felt iffy about not being able to … Continue reading Ditch the Disposables with Reusable Cotton Q Liners
Japan is known for high-tech cosmetics and skincare products, most of which come with a price tag to match the quality. But there are also many great finds on the drugstore shelves of Japan that can get the job done for a more affordable price. After listing what I wanted and needed and doing some research, this is what I took home from Osaka and … Continue reading My Japan Makeup and Skincare Haul
In the middle of a hectic month (or more accurately, past three months) of work and school, the holiday weekend was a welcome break. It also felt like a great time to try new things, like stripping down and slipping into an Onsen pool. An Onsen is a Japanese hot spring meant for beautifying the skin and relaxing the body. While the earliest Onsens (and … Continue reading Onsen Spa Experience, part 1
After suffering through the heat, traffic and pollution of Metro Manila, I look forward to ending a busy day with a shower. I love the fresh feeling that comes with scrubbing off all of the sweat and grease. I tend to be fickle with the products I use on my hair and skin. I’ll try just about anything as long as it doesn’t have an … Continue reading Handcrafted Soap by Bath Gems
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