Diwa Daily

  • What I learned from one whole month of posting to social media

    27 days ago, I thought of doing a small personal experiment to find out what it was like to emulate or mimic social media influencers. The idea was a bit fuzzy at that time, but it started when I discovered Facebook had this new feature called “sets.” It’s similar to Google+ or Pinterest where you’d…

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  • The Mossery Medium Notebook

    Big brands like Moleskine and Daycraft have long reigned over Philippine bookstores as the premium stationery for creative and professional work. I myself have been a long-time Moleskine user, having used their blank and lined notebooks for college, creative writing projects, and everyday notes. I probably would continue using Moleskine if it weren’t for social…

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  • Sunday Paper Co Essential Dotted Journal

    Lined, blank, graph, dot grid–these are the Big Four when choosing a notebook based on paper type. Dot grid paper became especially popular when bullet journaling grew in popularity over the years. Big brands like Leuchtturm1917 and Moleskine responded to the demand with dot grid notebooks aimed at bullet journaling enthusiasts who wanted a good…

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  • The Chua-Gonzaga Library Project

    The first half of February whizzed by completely because of a hobby I reconnected and fell in love with again. Ever since I received my first Barnes & Noble leather-bound book in the mail, I felt the same throb of passion for rebuilding and collecting rare and beautiful books. It’s like meeting with an old…

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  • Sunday Paper Co Simple Notebook in Black

    Sunday Paper Co, a Manila-based stationery brand, was the first thing I searched for when I stepped into Common Room’s Rockwell branch two years ago. This was the year I started paying more attention to local brands like Sunday Paper that embodied good design and quality in their products. As a loyal fan of blank…

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  • Feeling Amazing with My New Renegade Folk Shoes

      I discovered Renegade Folk on Instagram a long time ago, completely head-over-heels over their limited edition Feeling Good sandals in Marsala. They’re simple, sexy, and exactly the kind of sandals I’d wear everyday. The brand itself is admirable as they’ve grown into one of the most popular local fashion brands in the country. Launched…

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  • The Power of the Dreams Board

    Yesterday, I passed the Nursery class after dropping Noah off at his classroom for the day. The kids formed two lines, with their Chinese teacher demonstrating how to, if I understood their gestures correctly, walk properly within their lines. Their hands at their hips, the taller assistant standing behind her, the Nursery teacher spoke her…

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  • 2017 Wins: The Full List

    I’m still wrestling with the idea that twelve long months have already gone by. So many things happened and changed, so many goals accomplished and failed, it’s hard not to wonder what the new year could bring to the table this time. My 2017 ally is my undated Passion Planner and it enabled me to…

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  • Dolldalita Dolls are Lovingly Handmade from the Philippines

    Before moving to Cagayan de Oro city, I brought a super old Fisher-Price basic telephone and a stuffed Thumper doll that I’ve had since I was a child. Both were for my kids to play with as they settled into their new home. I guess I saved them so I could anchor to cherished memories…

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  • I want to work at (insert location)

    I read that asking a child, or anyone for that matter, what they would like to be growing up is problematic. The question demands that you select and identify with one specific occupation. It leaves no room for changes in decision, interest, or preference. Moreover, if you come from a family that expects you to…

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