HERE ARE SOME THINGS I’m working on to improve my life. “What you do everyday matters more than what you do every once in a while.”- Gretchen Rubin In San Francisco’s Alexander Bookstore, I saw Charles Duhigg’s book, “The Power Of Habits.” It’s a yellow, hard bound book that discussed why habits exist and how we can
Dear Crystal, Thank you for finally giving in to your heart’s desires. You’ve always wanted to go to the historic town Julian, after hearing about their apple pies and striking trails. You cried about stories in “A Woman Alone – Traveling Tales” – wishing you could be doing the same. Finally, you did. Volcan Mountain,
My Top-5 Must Haves reflect who I am at the core – practical, outdoorsy, and austere. I am so impressed by people who live simply but have great lives. Jean from Extra Petite, taught me to masterfully curate my wardrobe. I love quick and logical solutions to makeup. Also, I read a lot about the
In grade school, we had a class where all we did was handcraft “stuff.” I didn’t like it since I’m quite bad with precise art (re: Sacred Geometry). In retrospect, sewing turned out to be a life-long skill along driving and cooking. Now as a grownup, my day job now is computer-intensive, so I prefer
It’s no surprise that you’ll constantly find articles arguing if a college degree is still even relevant. In the US, the unemployment rate is 12.2 % for 20-24 year-olds. 33% of those who work in jobs that don’t need a college degree. According to Time, there are two things stacked against Millenials: 1. An increasingly unstable Earth to raise our families
I read a lot about science and faith, but this Christian book on marriage taught me many things about myself and how to treat others. Coincidentally, now is Holy Week, a ripe time to reflect on permanent lessons from the Bible. I’m getting married soon. I’ve always believed that what I lack in experience, I can learn from
At the Mather point overlook, the sunlight hit peaks of the mile-high rocks, just as when its middle portion are still blue. Shadows and highlights moved faster than my own head movements. I pulled my jacket, scarf and hat closer to my body. It’s 7:07AM, in a bitter -2 degree winter morning. This is
Moved out and renovated a house in Cavite. Brought family to Cebu. Kawasan Falls. Vacationed in Davao for the first time. Got engaged. Highlights of my 35-day trip to the Philippines. The first post is about when I brought my siblings to Cebu. Second up: Davao, and getting engaged. ——- Wolen had to go back
Moved out and renovated a house in Cavite. Brought family to Cebu. Dated in Kawasan Falls. Vacationed in Davao for the first time. Got engaged. Highlights of my 35-day trip to the Philippines. First up, renovating the house and bringing my siblings to Cebu. —— When I arrived in Dasmarinas, Cavite on December 18th,
One morning, I set out to brace the 5-North traffic to get to Birch Aquarium at Scripps. I heard about it from a docent in my tour of Torrey Pines. The adult ticket was $17. (Note: You can get a $3 coupon from this website.) As soon as I got in, I enjoyed an empty aquarium
Hello! I'm Crystal Neri. I'm a proud Filipina who loves to travel and write. This is where I share everything that I know.