About

What’s all this about?

I’m Claire, a trilingual zillennial born, raised, and based in sunny Metro Manila, Philippines. I spent most of my early 20s working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great for a homebody like me, but also not-so-great for someone hungry for more meaningful life experiences.

I’m working towards living a more meaningful life while documenting my journey. I hope this also inspires you to live a more fulfilling and well-rounded life, whether you’re in your 20s, or 20-at-heart.

I love tomato-based pasta, rice meals, and going to cafés to soak up the ambiance.

How it all started

The thought of running a blog, or just becoming a content creator in general, has always been at the back of my mind. I follow a few vloggers and always felt some sort of yearning to be like them: owning their own time, doing what they love, and sharing it with the world. However, I’m camera-shy and like writing more than being in front of a camera, so I thought I’d feel more at home with writing a blog.

Fast forward to 2024, I had what I suppose was a quarter life crisis. There has got to be something more out there aside from working my corporate job and just surviving. This pushed me to start a blog, and it’s probably my most serious attempt yet!

The nature of this blog

I believe in authenticity and transparency; I make sure that every place or experience posted on this blog is either a first-hand account, or is thoroughly researched for the benefit of the readers.

I also write the posts myself—employing generative AI to do it for me is a no-no! AI can be a good assistant in many ways, but it’s not a replacement for a human’s voice and perspective.

In this blog, I share the following:

• restaurants and eating yummy food
• things to do around my area, Metro Manila
• travels with a focus on sightseeing, local eats, and culture
• makeup and skincare, particularly Asian brands and trends

If any of these interest you, be sure to give me a follow so you’re updated with my adventures!