The Wealthy Pinay

by Filipina Expat // August 11, 2017 // 5 Comments

If are a regular reader of my blog, you know how I love being a life coach and talk about self-improvement, positivity, personal finance and anything Oprah-esque. I really want to tell people how my life has changed by my positive outlook... Continue reading →

Recovering from Holidays

by Filipina Expat // August 3, 2017 // 1 Comment

You will think that coming back from holidays will make one relax, rejuvenated and ready to face the world again with energy! Well, that’s what I thought as well until I come back and dive into the real world. When you’re... Continue reading →

How to Deal with Sadness and Depression

by Filipina Expat // July 25, 2017 // No Comments

I’m back in Dubai and catching up with my work mails. As much as I want to tell you stories of our Hong Kong trip and adventures in the Philippines, I don’t have time. I’m not depressed nor sad but I was... Continue reading →

From an Overseas Filipino: 10 Lessons I Learned From Becoming A Self-Made Millionaire

by Filipina Expat // May 16, 2017 // No Comments

This is not a brag post. I am not here to enumerate the things I acquire or tell you how much money I have. I am writing this post to let others know my way of thinking that helped me... Continue reading →

Novena to St. Expeditus

by Filipina Expat // April 15, 2017 // 1 Comment

I saw Chuvaness’ post about this novena and I thought let me try. I want one thing to happen immediately and I was so worried it will never materialize (I’m losing hope actually). After a few hours, I received a message that... Continue reading →

I want to create a community

by Filipina Expat // March 7, 2017 // No Comments

Do you feel like talking to someone about money and success and business and wealth without being judged? You know, just share with him/her your thoughts and they would just listen and advise if required. Or you will talk about... Continue reading →

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 2)

by Filipina Expat // March 6, 2017 // 3 Comments

Here’s PART 1. It has been almost 2 weeks since our nail salon opened last February 22 and it’s quite a ride. The board of directors – Gibson as Chairman, me as CEO and Jholen as General Manager – are constantly... Continue reading →

Upgrade to Emirates Business Class

by Filipina Expat // March 3, 2017 // No Comments

A few days before our flight, Gibson and I received a mail from Emirates notifying us that we can check-in. Mentioned on the same mail is an offer to be upgraded for AED 1800 per person for one way. I... Continue reading →

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 1)

by Filipina Expat // January 16, 2017 // 3 Comments

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 1) If you are following me, you know that I am in the process of setting up my own nail salon business in the Philippines. And you might also know that one of my... Continue reading →

Dear fellow OFWs, just go for it!

by Filipina Expat // December 27, 2016 // 1 Comment

Being an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) has its perks. You get to experience other nationalities’ cultures, you get paid more, you get to experience things that seems to be unthinkable before but reachable now. Most important thing is the opportunity to... Continue reading →