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Feeling Lost? A Faith-Filled Path for Women Seeking Direction and Purpose
Feeling lost in life? This empowering faith-based reflection helps women find clarity and direction by trusting God’s purpose. Inspired by Jeremiah 29:11 and the lives of Peter and Paul.
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When Going Viral Hurts: How I Handled a Backlash on Social Media
Sometimes, speaking up comes at a cost. But it also comes with lessons. Here’s what happened when I called out a politician’s post, and why I chose to delete my comment in the end.
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The Mid-Year Glow-Up Guide for Empowered Women
Halfway through the year? This empowering mid-year guide helps every Pinay reset her goals, reflect with grace, and rise with purpose.
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5 Gentle Steps to Wean Your Baby Off Breastfeeding
Weaning my 22-month-old from breastfeeding was something I dreaded—but to my surprise, it became one of the most beautiful transitions in our motherhood journey. I expected tears and resistance, but with gentle communication, patience, and love, we did it peacefully. In this post, I share the 5 gentle steps we took to wean without trauma or tricks—just heart-to-heart moments and consistency. If you’re planning to start your own weaning journey, I hope our experience encourages you to do it in a way that feels right and respectful for both you and your little one.
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The Beauty of Singleness: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Preparation
Singleness is not a season of waiting for something better to come—it is a season of growth, healing, and preparation. I’ve come to realize that being single is not a punishment or a curse, but a precious opportunity to focus on becoming the best version of yourself before you enter into a relationship. It is a time to heal past wounds, pursue passions, and strengthen your relationship with God. If you are waiting for the right person, let me remind you: You are wonderfully made. You are not defined by your relationship status, but by your worth in God’s eyes. While you wait, trust that God has a beautiful plan…
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A Journey of Motherhood: Embracing the Fulfillment Beyond Career Accomplishments
As I embraced my new role as a full-time mom in 2024, I made one of the most challenging decisions of my life — leaving my career to focus on my family. Though it meant stepping away from professional milestones and financial independence, I found peace in the choice, knowing that raising my son would be the most fulfilling role I could ever have. Motherhood changed me in ways I never expected — it shifted my priorities, habits, and perspective on life. Though there are moments of self-doubt, especially as I transitioned from being the breadwinner to fully depending on my husband financially, the pride I feel in witnessing my…
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5 Things College Students Needs To Prepare for Their Future
This blog post is a speech delivered when I was invited as the guest speaker in the 2021 Gintong Hiraya Awards conducted by Bulacan State University – College of Information and Communications Technology. Gintong Hiraya Awards is an online event that aims to recognize college students who strive and thrive in the academic year amidst the pandemic. A pleasant day everyone! My name is Nelsielene dela Paz. It is an honor to be your guest speaker in this very first Gintong Hiraya Awards conducted by our beloved college. I would like to congratulate you and your parents for your awards and achievements. I admire your diligence in these trying times…
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Re-bloom: Starting 2025 Right
Early this year during a job interview, I was asked by my interviewer of my hobbies and interests. It’s been a while since I was asked by that question and I got a little excitement to tell my hobbies such as traveling and blogging. Then suddenly, I remembered that those were the things I used to enjoy prior to the pandemic. And I never got to go back yet to my old self since the last five years became a major transition for me — finishing graduate school, getting married, implementing a national project, having a baby and adjusting to motherhood. These things took up my time. That simple question…
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3 Ways Parenthood Reflects God’s Love
It is my son’s second Christmas with us. Right now, he is starting to appreciate and understand things. Most importantly, he can now interact and relate with people. Prior to the exact date of Christmas, he began receiving gifts from family and friends. It made me feel extra grateful and joyful because they first loved me, then my husband (and vice versa), and now it is being extended to my child. I felt that my husband and I were not just receiving gifts from them for my son, but we were also receiving the love and thoughtfulness behind their gifts. I feel the same gratitude and joy when I think…
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5 THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY FATHER’S SUDDEN DEATH
It was the night after a long weekend (Holy Week) when all my bags were packed and ready to leave for work the next day; but for some reason, I didn’t feel like going. That same night, at around 11 PM, we were awakened by a call from my Ninong who told us that Tatay was in the hospital, and we needed to go immediately to sign some papers. We shrugged off the possibility that it was serious while on our way. Maybe, we just need to sign a waiver, a discharge order, or whatever. However, we learned that he was comatosed upon arriving. They put him in a catheter…
