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    My First Winter in Poland

    I had never seen snow before. I had never experienced a real Winter. So when traveled to Poland, I was excited to see what it would be like. And it did not disappoint.

    Apr 30, 2026 · 5 min read #travel#poland#winter
  • Health

    The Adulting Handbook, Part 3: Head-to-Toe Wellness Routines

    From skincare to sleep, the daily and weekly habits that actually add up. Skincare, haircare, dental routines, and what good sleep actually looks like.

    Apr 24, 2026 · 12 min read #adulting#wellness#skincare
  • Health

    The Adulting Handbook, Part 2: Adult Vaccines

    The vaccines you thought were only for kids, and the ones you've probably forgotten you need. A full guide to adult immunization, Philippines context included.

    Apr 21, 2026 · 8 min read #adulting#health#vaccines
  • Health

    The Adulting Handbook, Part 1: Medical Tests & Screenings

    The tests everyone should actually be getting, what they are, when to start, and how often. Including a full breakdown of what belongs in your Annual Physical Exam.

    Apr 16, 2026 · 10 min read #adulting#health#preventive-care
  • Health

    The Adulting Handbook: An Introduction

    Nobody hands you a manual when you become an adult. So I'm writing one, covering health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and money.

    Apr 15, 2026 · 5 min read #adulting#health#personal-finance
  • Work

    Why It's Called Tamelo

    The word search, the Japanese concepts, and the moment a made-up word clicked into place.

    Apr 10, 2026 · 4 min read #tamelo#naming#design
  • Work

    The List That Kept Me Going

    How a notebook, some circles, and a Coffee Bean planner became Tamelo - a task system designed for overwhelmed, procrastinating, very human people.

    Apr 5, 2026 · 7 min read #tamelo#origin#productivity
  • Life

    Why I started this blog, and why I almost didn't

    I'm a private person. The kind who watches from the edges, shares carefully, and feels uncomfortable with people forming opinions about her life. So no, a blog was never really on my radar.

    Apr 2, 2026 · 5 min read #personal#beginnings#grief

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