I quit my full-time development job recently because I simply did not want to work as a developer anymore. For those who haven’t known me personally, I’ve been hooked to technology at the age of 13. I’ve always been very passionate about it, that I even quit college…
Last morning, as I was going out of the bathroom to let go of all the last day’s heavy, to put it simply, cravings, I sat beside my long-time partner and felt empty (literally and emotionally, pun intended). All the feelings I’ve been avoiding washed over me and…
When people don’t understand The thoughts that keep you awake Of triumph and happiness Of following your passion and finding your path Roll up your sleeves and dive forward Never looking back to their wrong judgments Listen to the voice within Who prods you to go differently At…
If this list is one thing, it’s a compilation of tips from my entire career. You see, i am a freelance software engineer, never worked in an office, and never experienced being stuck in the shower nor in traffic. I’ve been freelancing for more than 5 years. Looking…
Budget Queen How do you create and stick to a budget? I was not raised to a wealthy family. My mom grew up in a community where it’s common to hear housewives gossip loudly, or men drinking till passed out. You could even see traces of illegal you-know-what-I-mean.…
So in this story, we will be talking about the first big loss I had in my stock portfolio. The first loss is the hardest. I literally had to punch and slap myself several times when I saw the stock prices surged up, the day right after I…
I’ve always been a good saver. Ever since I was a child, I would have a lot of P5 coins stashed in my bags. I’ve had series of piggy banks growing up, and I always managed to have cash in my wallet. I was a scholar in high…
Do you have a dream? All people will definitely say, yes! But do you have an exact outline or picture of your dream? It’s not enough to say you want a home – what kind of home do you want to be built a few years from now?…
“Grow up child, study hard, find a good paying job, give back to your family” A mantra probably instilled in most filipino children. How could a word be so fulfilling and yet so heartbreaking. In a perfect world, giving is supposed to give you happiness, but to some…