May 9, 2020
How do we even start to say thank you to the woman who deserves the world?
In times when we thought we’re alone, you made us feel we belong.
When we thought we had no one to run to, you were always there.
You lifted us when we’re down and carried us through heavy times.
For the times you had to stay up late to take care of us when we’re sick and for the times you had to wake up early even before the roosters crow just to prepare our meals, we can’t thank you enough for all the things you have sacrificed for us.
We’re sorry if we lose our patience at times when you ask how to navigate an app over and over again when in fact, you never stopped helping us with our homework even if it took a lot of your time when we were little.
We’re sorry for the times you had to endure our shortcomings and worst version of ourselves; for not being able to comfort you on your bad days despite the fact that you were always there to ease our pains; you’re our favorite shoulder to cry on. You are our safe place, mom.
And we’re truly sorry for the times you had to cry in private when we’re hurt—or worse, for when we hurt you.
Please don’t think that we don’t appreciate you because we do. We really do.
We love you beyond words. We may not say it enough but, thank you for everything, Mom.
You deserve so much more than just a greeting, you deserve more than the most expensive designer bag, or more than just a staycation—you deserve the world. You deserve to feel special. Not just today. But every day.
We would like to take this day as an opportunity to say how grateful we are to be raised by such a strong woman like you.
A “thank you” is never enough to match what you’ve done for us.
Happy Mother’s Day!
***I wrote this article for a leading Southeast Asian budget hotel chain and was originally published at www.zenrooms.com.
May 3, 2020 Tagaytay, Philippines
More than ever, our busy and hectic lives demand comfortable and practical clothes especially if we don't have the luxury to hop in private cars everyday and requires a lot of commute. Of course, giving up on style is simply not an option even if it means commuting to at least an hour or two. The question is, how do we combine fashion and function together to create a chic but totally comfortable look? Athleisure trend is the answer.
Considering the fact that there’s a handful of outfits that will always look good, you can totally nail a foolproof athleisure trend wardrobe if you really put your mind to it. Turning active wear into everyday wear, athleisure is blurring the lines between the clothes you’d wear to the gym and those you’d wear to lunch.
So, whether you’re off to a brunch meeting or hitting the streets, your outfit can now do it all. No need to lug around a change of clothes or struggle in heels during a long day.
What is Athleisure Trend?
The term “athleisure” is not just a fashion lingo. Actually, athleisure has now been added to the dictionary and is defined as “casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use.” To give it a more meaningful definition, athleisure trend is both practical and completely fashionable blending the sportswear with RTW to create a chic and comfortable outfit.
How to Wear the Athleisure Trend
- Mix active wear into your regular fashion wardrobe. You can layer sports pieces under regular clothing like sports bra under a leather jacket or cropped top; or leggings under a chic coat.
- Use sneakers as your go-to footwear.
- Pair your leggings with longer tops or try tying a shirt around your waist to make it more streetwear appropriate.
- Wear athleisure trend to work by replacing your corporate blazer with a bomber jacket or if you can't ditch the corporate jacket, just mix a sporty T-shirt with it.
But remember, while the athleisure trend is so much more comfortable than other trends, it doesn't give up the fact that we'll sweat big time especially on a humid day. To avoid feeling sticky and looking haggard, instantly refresh yourself with a soothing mist like the Avène Thermal Spring Water.
It is an active thermal spring water from France with soothing and softening properties. Its healing mist provides refreshing and anti-irritating benefits for sensitive, hypersensitive and allergic skin.
Photos by Hendrix Vargas
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