The term BALIKBAYAN refers to a Filipino returning to the Philippines, especially after having lived overseas for an extended period of time. (http://tagaloglang.com/balikbayan/) Earlier this year my husband and I visited my parents, Balikbayans, who after 40+ years in the US, have retired back to my father’s home town of Tagum City on the island of Mindinao, Philippines. As we drove home from the airport I couldn’t believe how much progress the city has made since I last vi

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9 months ago I lost my career as a Visual Merchandiser for over a decade and I was mad about it. That’s a super cliche way to start to an article I know, but that’s what happened. I was mad because the truth is we aren’t meant to be disposable capital. Nor are we meant to work at the disposal of others. We blindly give others power over our skills and talents, but the truth is, we are meant to be the owners of OUR gifts, OUR ideas and OUR will. “Grind in your 20’s, Build in y