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Seoul Searching (ft. Busan) | Part I: Reflections and Tips for Solo Travel
I had planned for this solo trip to be a reset between “then” —me finishing residency and medical training— and “the future”. By the end of the week I arrived at some pretty good ideas of the who’s and the why’s of my life, but I still had plenty of questions on the how’s of…
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Things they don’t teach in medical school (but probably should)
The alternative title of this post is “shower thoughts while practicing medicine”. The vibe is self-explanatory.
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Permanence II
I live in the present today, but my today will be yesterday and was my tomorrow. Flowers are forever.
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MADRID & TOLEDO 2025 | Hola España, espero volver pronto
More than a millennium of great art and history-laden cobblestones, packed in a few days and two tours. España, I’ll be back.
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Conversations with contemporary: Philippine Art fairs, festivals and museum exhibits | Jan-July 2026
Thoughts on Art Fair Philippines, ALT Art, MoCAF, and ArteFino PH. Here’s to more spaces to celebrate Filipino design and craftsmanship!
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Meal prep journey | Must-buy pantry staples, hacks for high fiber, and some thoughts on healthy living
Another adulting post, this time on meal prep. My three main reasons for batch cooking, top 5 pantry and storage purchases worth the money, and ways to maintain wellness through a heart-healthy diet.
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A cup of petrichor | Life update
It’s 8:40PM on a Monday night, and the rain shows no signs of letting up. I only stopped by this cafe to satisfy my cravings for a second cup of coffee and to enjoy a high-protein meal after another leg day. Now I fear I’ll be stuck here until the skies miraculously clear or I…
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LISBON 2025 | Laidback city of culture, codfish, coffee and more
A vibrant but also laidback city, Lisbon was a beautiful surprise. From the historical neighborhoods to the modern museums, the heritage day trips to the local cafes and shops —it’s a great place for a family trip or a solo adventure. Definitely one of my favorite stops during our 2025 trip.

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