You have probably heard of this word “manifestation”, used interchangeably in words, writing, or on social media posts in various forms. But what does it mean? In simple terms, it is to turn your thoughts and/or dreams into reality. I like how Dixon, L. J. et al. (2023) defines manifestation in their study as it …
The 5 “W’s” and the 5 “H’s” of InFLUenza: A Love Letter from your local BC Public Health Nurse
Image above by Arek Socha from Pixabay Dear Friend, How are you and your family these days? Most of us are managing to survive this Covid era (yes, it is definitely still here silently mutating and invading our lives). But sadly, we were just shaken again during this winter (2022-2023) by another known virus in the northern …
The 5 Elements for Collective Conscious Consumption
The 5 Elements for Collective Conscious Consumption Who does not love good food? Especially comfort food after a stressful day at work or after a busy day running around doing mommy or daddy duties? Or even better, a glass of wine to top it off when kids are asleep. Ahh so good! I have always …
How to Survive Family Life with a Fulltime Job during this COVID Pandemic
Overwhelming, but what a fulfillment as parents to conquer this day to day life. Juggling family life with multiple children while keeping a fulltime job is already a challenge, now the pandemic has made it even more complex. I remember being asked many times how I survive being a fulltime mom with a fulltime job …
2020, A Year of Spiritual Awakening
Two and a half more months left of 2020… What a dark tornado it has been! Since this COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world is forced to make drastic changes in the way we live and the way we were. In light of these unprecedented times, this has been a year of spiritual awakening. I thought …
Amidst COVID-19
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus Coronavirus Disease Outbreak. So much chaos this has brought the human race in the span of… days? What seems to be shown only in movies can actually happen in real life. So surreal, so overwhelming, so scary. People are sensory overloaded with all the updates from different platforms of social media, news on TV, …
5 Key Things to Battle Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression is alarmingly increasing in North America. What is Postpartum Depression anyway? According to Health Link BC, Postpartum Depression is “a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after miscarriage and stillbirth.” It adds that it “can make you feel very sad, hopeless, and worthless. …
How I Became a Nurse, by Chance
I was sure Nursing was not for me I never wanted to become a nurse. What a strong statement right? As a child I was scared of blood and getting my hands on any type of invasive work. Growing up, nursing has been the known “national” career of choice in the Philippines. And I wanted …
Mat Leave and Hormones
Four Months Left… While this is still a long way to go, it goes by faster each day… I’m battling each busy day trying to get things done and trying to savor each moment with my growing babies. I should be happy because I’m so lucky to live in a country that looks after the …