The Gifts of Imperfection – Book Review

I definitely enjoyed the book and have actually started reading it again with more clarity and understanding. I highly recommend the book. It’s the wake up call we all need! You need to read this book!

No. One. Is. Spared.

As a wife and as a mum, I am trying to figure out why I get so enraged some days. I wish I can blame this bad behaviour all on my husband and at the kids nibbling away at my patience with their silly questions, untrue stories from TikTok; antics and tricks (from Tik Tok,

Happy Australia Day!

This topic is dear to my heart. However, this post could be my most  controversial, unpopular and uncomfortable one yet. Hold on to your seats!

New Year, Less Unboxing

One of my new year resolutions is to reduce my consumption of clothes, bags, shoes and other accessories. If you check my personal instagram account @rubstar5000, you will notice that I have done a lot of unboxing. All my years of saving and being responsible was forgotten in 2020. I went ballistic with shopping as

My Childhood Christmas Memories

I reminisce about my Childhood Christmas back in the Philippines. Hoping to share this experience with my children growing up here in Australia.

A new journey begins …

I am not sure what has happened but since I became a mum, my outlook in life just changed. I had aspirations to become rich and famous. That’s how “you make it” in this world. I was also fearless and a fighter. I fought the struggle – like most humans do – finding that first