My mom maintains a personal savings account via passbook in China Bank. Years ago, I asked her to consider requesting for an atm card. She refused because it will easily tempt her to withdraw her savings. Meanwhile, her friend advised her to open a joint account with me instead. My mom's friend was concerned of the inconvenience it might cause in case of an emergency.  My mom did not take any of these advices. She was simply determined to save.

• December 28, 2021

Closing the Bank Account of a Deceased Family Member : My Experience with China Bank Philippines

My mom maintains a personal savings account via passbook in China Bank. Years ago, I asked her to consider requesting for an atm card. She refused because it will easily tempt her to withdraw her savings. Meanwhile, her friend advised her to open a joint account with me instead. My mom's friend was concerned of the inconvenience it might cause in case of an emergency.  My mom did not take any of these advices. She was simply determined to save.

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My mother died from complications of COVID-19. She died in a hospital, in a place where I thought the best medical treatment will be administered. I think everyone is aware that hospitalization arising from COVID-19 is financially draining. Hence, it was imperative for me to process claims and benefits that would aid in our financial recovery. 

• December 27, 2021

Filing for an SSS Funeral Claim During the Pandemic in Marikina City

My mother died from complications of COVID-19. She died in a hospital, in a place where I thought the best medical treatment will be administered. I think everyone is aware that hospitalization arising from COVID-19 is financially draining. Hence, it was imperative for me to process claims and benefits that would aid in our financial recovery. 

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The most awaited holiday break at work is finally happening. In the previous years, I look forward for this break. I'm able to recover sleep, movie marathon and more importantly, I can spend time with my family. But the unexpected demise of my mom changed everything. The holiday atmosphere makes me miss her more. Everything at home reminds me of her. I have to admit, there was never a day I never shed tears since September.  For the first time, I also understood people who don't appreciate Christmas and the other festive months of the year. My heart aches more while seeing other families enjoying the season. 

• December 17, 2021
• Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday 458 - December without her

The most awaited holiday break at work is finally happening. In the previous years, I look forward for this break. I'm able to recover sleep, movie marathon and more importantly, I can spend time with my family. But the unexpected demise of my mom changed everything. The holiday atmosphere makes me miss her more. Everything at home reminds me of her. I have to admit, there was never a day I never shed tears since September.  For the first time, I also understood people who don't appreciate Christmas and the other festive months of the year. My heart aches more while seeing other families enjoying the season. 

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Thanks to one of my favorite Korean drama series, I discovered Vanav's most popular product, the UP6 anti-aging and face lifting tool. I first saw this skin care device as one of Captain Ri's gifts to Yoon -Seri. 

• December 04, 2021

Vanav UP6 : A Product Review

Thanks to one of my favorite Korean drama series, I discovered Vanav's most popular product, the UP6 anti-aging and face lifting tool. I first saw this skin care device as one of Captain Ri's gifts to Yoon -Seri. 

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Are you considering starting work as a truck driver? There are many perks to this profession both in terms of your ability to earn money and the kind of lifestyle that it can provide, so it is easy to see why so many people are changing careers and working as a delivery driver. Like any job, it has its drawbacks, but many find that the benefits outweigh these, and it can provide an enjoya-ble way to make a living while providing a good work-life balance. So, if you are thinking about starting work as a delivery driver then read on to find out the main benefits.

• December 04, 2021

The Benefits Of A Career As A Truck Driver

Are you considering starting work as a truck driver? There are many perks to this profession both in terms of your ability to earn money and the kind of lifestyle that it can provide, so it is easy to see why so many people are changing careers and working as a delivery driver. Like any job, it has its drawbacks, but many find that the benefits outweigh these, and it can provide an enjoya-ble way to make a living while providing a good work-life balance. So, if you are thinking about starting work as a delivery driver then read on to find out the main benefits.

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Mapping the complexity of the human personality may seem like an impossible task, but there has been a lot of progress in this area in the past few decades. Developed in the 1940s, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is one of the most valuable tools for decoding human personality available today. Can knowing your Myers-Briggs personality type bring any tangible value into your life? Absolutely.

• December 01, 2021

Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type: Why It Matters

Mapping the complexity of the human personality may seem like an impossible task, but there has been a lot of progress in this area in the past few decades. Developed in the 1940s, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is one of the most valuable tools for decoding human personality available today. Can knowing your Myers-Briggs personality type bring any tangible value into your life? Absolutely.

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I'm having second thoughts on continuing this blog. I think I'm on my way of maintaining a series of sad and pathetic posts. There are days when everything seems to fall in place. I thought I'm in the process of full recovery. But the those streak of better days will be broken by something that would remind me of Nanay. Added to this, I would overthink and worry of other concerns. I have been living in this cycle for the past months. The only thing that somehow comforted me was Dad's laboratory exam results were fine. There were some issues arising from old age, but his respiratory system is all good. My next agenda is to have him checked by an ophthalmologist. Hopefully, the doctor in the clinic is way better than the internist who was always in a hurry. :) I'm praying for Dad's good eyesight. 

• November 08, 2021
• Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday # 457 - Reluctance

I'm having second thoughts on continuing this blog. I think I'm on my way of maintaining a series of sad and pathetic posts. There are days when everything seems to fall in place. I thought I'm in the process of full recovery. But the those streak of better days will be broken by something that would remind me of Nanay. Added to this, I would overthink and worry of other concerns. I have been living in this cycle for the past months. The only thing that somehow comforted me was Dad's laboratory exam results were fine. There were some issues arising from old age, but his respiratory system is all good. My next agenda is to have him checked by an ophthalmologist. Hopefully, the doctor in the clinic is way better than the internist who was always in a hurry. :) I'm praying for Dad's good eyesight. 

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