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What We Learn Along the Way

Every journey leaves us with more than memories—it leaves us with lessons. Through personal reflections, stories of reinvention, and moments of growth, discover the insights that help us embrace change, find hope, and appreciate every chapter of life.

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Burger Land Juice and Dessert

Posted on July 8, 2015August 13, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Bored of the usual burger and fries from the usual fastfood chains? Up for something Israeli? There’s this food stall I just recently discovered in our city that serves something new to […]

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What’s the Catch at Big Catch

Posted on July 5, 2015August 12, 2016by Mae Olandesca

The moment of writing this, I’m actually standing up at 12:16 AM (onwards) for I’m still so full from the pig-out dinner me and my friends had for Ruth’s birthday […]

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St. James Church and Catholic Rectory

Posted on June 29, 2015September 3, 2016by Mae Olandesca

In continuation to my previous post on Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s 154th birthday, here’s another post dedicated to our national hero.  Just a 5 to 8-minute drive away from Rizal […]

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Yellow Belle

Posted on June 25, 2015February 20, 2024by Mae Olandesca

yellow jumpsuit.  white cotton on cardigan from ep2x.  location at Simala, Cebu.  FFF   Related Post: Himala sa Simala? If you want to rekindle your fire for life again, then […]

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Mad Mark’s Creamery and Good Eats

Posted on June 24, 2015October 27, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Jollibee, McDo, Chowking, Greenwich – these are by-far the top 4 Philippine fast food chains Filipinos love the the most!  And these are also the only fast food chains our little Ozamiz […]

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The Eton Residences Greenbelt

Posted on June 23, 2015April 11, 2017by Mae Olandesca

Urban living has never been my thing because residing in big cities always wears me out physically and mentally.  I couldn’t withstand the land, water, air, and noise pollution, long hours […]

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Going Local on Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s 154th Birthday

Posted on June 19, 2015September 3, 2016by Mae Olandesca

It’s our national hero’s birthday today so let me take you down memory lane to Jose Rizal’s life (as if I was there when he was living).  Hehe….. But I […]

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Spiritual Sunday: Himala sa Simala?

Posted on June 14, 2015February 20, 2024by Mae Olandesca

Spiritual Sunday teaches all about life and our Big Boss. Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them. – Exodus 25:8   And Mary said, “Behold […]

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#JustSaying on Philippine Independence Day

Posted on June 12, 2015September 11, 2016by Mae Olandesca

Today is the 117th year of our independence as a nation.  How far has the Philippines gone after 1898?  From one president to another, are we moving forward or going […]

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Wanted: #tosomtravels Buddy/ies

Posted on June 8, 2015September 2, 2016by Mae Olandesca

In continuation to my previous post, a journey won’t be complete if you don’t have company.  Obediently following all those tips I’ve mentioned won’t make your trip perfect if you […]

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