There was a time when I kept everything to myself — my struggles, my joys, my routines, my thoughts as a mom. I thought, “Who would even care about what I do every day here in Japan?” I’m just an ordinary Filipina mom trying to raise my son the best way I can, far from my family, in a country that’s not originally mine.
But over time, I realized something: my story might not be grand, but it’s real. And maybe, just maybe, that’s exactly what other moms out there need — not perfection, but connection.
Yung may maramdaman ka na, “Uy, ako rin.”
(Something that makes you feel, “Hey, same here.”
“Sometimes the hardest journeys are the ones that bring you closer to who you’re meant to become.”
👣 My Journey from the Philippines to Japan
I moved to Japan with hopes of building a better life. Life here is beautiful, yes, but it’s also very different. I had to adjust to a new language, a new culture, and a new way of living — while raising a son who sees the world differently than I did growing up.
And now that two of my older children have their own families, I find myself starting over in some ways. Raising my youngest son here, almost like a first-time mom again — but this time with more wisdom, more softness, and also, more questions.
Parang panibagong simula, pero hindi na ako yung dating ako.
(It’s like a fresh start, but I’m no longer the old version of myself.)
💻 Why I Share My Life Online
I started sharing bits of my life — my routines, simple meals, moments with my son, things I buy and love — not because I wanted attention, but because I wanted to feel seen and heard.
Lalo na kapag nasa ibang bansa ka, minsan pakiramdam mo mag-isa ka lang.
(Especially when you’re living abroad, you often feel like you’re alone.)
Sometimes, even just one comment saying “Ate, same tayo!” (Sis, I feel the same!) is enough to make my day.
It reminds me that someone out there gets it. Parang may kasama ka rin kahit malayo ka.
(Like you’re not so alone, even from afar.)
I post to remember.
I post to connect.
And I post to remind myself that motherhood — kahit tahimik lang at paulit-ulit (even when it’s quiet and repetitive) — is still worth documenting.
“I don’t share because life is perfect. I share because someone out there might need to know they’re not alone.”
“Every item I recommend has a story — because I don’t just sell, I share what helps me survive and thrive.”
🛍️ From Stories to Amazon Finds
When I created this blog, it was mostly to share my Amazon Finds. I wanted to recommend things that genuinely help me — like the gadgets I use for content creation, or tools that make daily mom life easier.
But after publishing a few posts, I realized I didn’t want to just write about products. I wanted to share why I use them, and what they mean to me as a mom.
So yes, you’ll find product links here — but you’ll also find pieces of my life. Mga kwento ng pagiging nanay, ng pagiging Pinay, at ng pagiging tao lang na sinusubukang magpatuloy araw-araw.
(Stories about motherhood, about being Filipina, and about simply being human trying to carry on each day.)
🎥 From Chaos to Clarity: Why I Returned to Content Creation
What some people don’t know is that I’ve always loved creating content. Even before this blog, I was already sharing on TikTok and YouTube — vlogging about everyday life, simple joys, or just random things I found interesting.
But things changed in 2020.
When the pandemic hit, I — like many others — lost my job. And while that time was full of uncertainty and fear, it also gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time: stillness.
Nung panahon ng lockdown, doon ko talaga mas narinig yung sarili ko.
(During the lockdown, that’s when I really started hearing my own voice.)
For years, I had been working day and night, barely stopping to rest or reflect. But in that season of silence, I began to realize what mattered to me. I even quit smoking — something I had never imagined I could do — because I wanted to take care of myself more, for my son, for my future.
And somewhere in that quiet, I reconnected with my love for storytelling.
Yung simpleng pagkuha ng video, pagsulat ng kwento, pag-edit kahit sa phone lang — parang bumalik yung saya.
(Just filming, writing, editing even on my phone — it brought back the joy.)
That’s why this blog isn’t just a website for me. It’s part of how I heal, how I grow, and how I share the life I’m building now — one post at a time.
“When the world grew quiet, I finally heard my own voice — and it told me to begin again.”
“I searched for peace everywhere, until I found it in the One who never left.”
🙏 And Above All, I Found Peace in Faith
But the most important shift in my life didn’t happen on screen — it happened inside me.
During those quiet days at home, when the world felt uncertain and everything slowed down, I began to draw closer to God.
Parang doon ko siya mas narinig — at doon ko rin mas naramdaman yung kapayapaan na matagal ko nang hinahanap.
(That’s when I heard Him more clearly — and felt the kind of peace I’d been missing for so long.)
Since then, I’ve felt a different kind of joy. Not the loud kind, but the steady, quiet one — the kind that lets me be grateful even for the simplest things.
Yung tipong kahit tahimik lang ang araw mo, may saya pa rin sa puso.
(The kind where even on quiet days, there’s still happiness in your heart.)
And that’s why I continue sharing. Because life is a gift — and every little story, every moment with my son, every post I create, is my way of saying thank You.
💖 To Other Moms Out There
If you’re a mom reading this — especially if you feel like no one sees what you’re doing every day — I want you to know:
I see you. Naiintindihan kita. Kasi ako din, ganyan.
(I understand you. Because I’m the same.)
We may live in different places, but our love, our tiredness, our joy when our child smiles — we share that. And if sharing a little bit of my story helps someone else feel less alone, then that’s enough reason for me to keep showing up online.
🔗 What’s Next
From here on, I’ll continue posting both personal stories and Amazon finds that truly help me — whether it’s a tool that simplifies my life or a memory worth keeping.
Thank you for being here.
Mula sa puso kong minsan napapagod pero masaya, maraming salamat sa pagbisita.
(From my sometimes tired but joyful heart, thank you for visiting.)
Sana kahit papano, may napulot kang kwento dito. Balik ka ulit ha?
(I hope in some way, this story meant something to you. Come visit again, okay?) 💛
