Holiday Shopping Tips
It is already the end of November and Christmas is nearly here! Are you ready for this big festive season? I, myself is a bit…
Author: Mae Olandesca
Mary Rosalie Olandesca, a lover of the arts, humanities, and social sciences, found herself entangled in the realm of applied science and engineering, a path that didn't align with her true passions. Determined to break free from her "chemical engineer" title in the Philippines, she embarked on a brave journey to Toronto, fitting her life in only two suitcases. Despite completing her Chemical Laboratory Technician program at Seneca Polytechnic just recently, she realized that the chemical world failed to ignite her heart. A momentous realization led her to embrace her true calling as a writer, with a Creative Writing course acting as the catalyst for her long-time passion in wordsmithing. Thus emerged the extraordinary persona of Mae, the other side of her multifaceted identity. For more insights into Mae's captivating journey, visit her website at www.theothersideofmae.com as she is no more an average small-town girl and is now making big things happen in a megacity!
Get Prettified: Start With Your Skin!
They say “Black is beautiful”. But being born one, I never agree with that. Since childhood, I long to be white for I always shed…
Reminiscing Science Week
Science comes from the Latin word scientia meaning “knowledge”. It is an accumulated and systematized body of learning that explains, interprets, and understands our day…
Fitness First
At the launch of Pinoy Biggest Loser, I thought to myself, “My God, they’re so fat. They can’t be thin.” All of the contestants were…
Halloween – the Bala Way
Halloween is the shortened term for All Hallows’ Evening (hallows refer to saints and gods). It is celebrated every 31st of October of each year…
PBB (Private Baliw-Baliwan)
Photo from Web It was August 2005 when a new TV show was launched in ABS-CBN Channel 2. It was an interesting TV show for…
Mom’s Sweet Delight
At the heart of Ozamiz City, there was the humble home of Engr. Tercero “Tersing” Decena Bala and Mrs. Mercedes “Cheding” Tumamak Bala who were…
29 Years and Counting
As a little girl, I used to play with my dolls, sit on my father’s lap, and sleep in my mother’s arms. But now that…
I Heart MUHS
Becoming a teacher was the least mental imagery I ever had in my entire being. I never wanted to become one because I never wanted…
9/23
If America has 9/11, I have 9/23. I’ve been commemorating 9/23 of every year since 1999. 9/23/1998 was what I called as “The Bonding”. Remember…