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The Intentional Traveler

May 28, 2016May 28, 2016 ~ storiesbykate ~ Leave a comment

  Had a great time bonding and sharing stories with other women travelers at The Intentional Traveler workshop of my friend Tessa who blogs over at Viajera Filipina.  Picked up a lot of new ideas from my PDI colleague and good friend Pam Pastor who blogs over at  I spoke about how travel refreshes the soul, … Continue reading The Intentional Traveler

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Why we need to own our stories

January 10, 2016 ~ storiesbykate ~ Leave a comment

There is power in owning our stories. Not just the happy and joy-filled ones, but also those which chronicle our fall.I’m writing this 72 hours before the beginning of a brand-new year, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the stories that shaped my 2015—an eventful year that went by so very quickly. Hurt happens, … Continue reading Why we need to own our stories

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Stress and Breast cancer, yes there is a connection

June 23, 2013 ~ storiesbykate ~ Leave a comment

It’s been a tough month, with one friend after another being diagnosed with breast cancer. Most of the women are my age. Two out of five have a strong history of cancer, the other three do not. One is a vegetarian and a yogi. Just last week, I had my own concerns about breasts and … Continue reading Stress and Breast cancer, yes there is a connection

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Our Bodies’ Wisdom

June 16, 2013 ~ storiesbykate ~ Leave a comment

How you take care of yourself fuels your body’s innate wisdom to be able to heal and balance itself. You deserve to feel vital and good. You really do. Your body is constantly talking to you. When you notice you are tired, make sure to take the time to rest and ask yourself what you … Continue reading Our Bodies’ Wisdom

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Growing Old With Grace

February 7, 2013 ~ storiesbykate ~ Leave a comment

 I've been thinking a lot about aging lately. The other day, a dear friend who was marking her high school batch's golden jubilee lent me her class yearbook and I've been reading about their various journeys with much interest and awe at how each one has navigated the the hills and valleys of their lives. … Continue reading Growing Old With Grace

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It’s really more of a “returning to the self” rather than “finding oneself.” 🥰 Remember who you were before the world got its hands on you.
Let’s make new#storiesbykate and #adventuresbykate in these very comfy @abelilio espadrilles 💕☺️
My day began bright and early by driving the daughter to 24-hour duty, and ended by ploughing through two hours of traffic to pick up my son from a dinner with his friends. He gets into the car and just when I thought my day would end without a single flower, he whips out a simple arrangement. “Happy Valentines, mom! It’s the kind that never dies...” Closed the day by having a late dinner at home with mom. From sunrise to sunset, hearts all over. Love, and so much grace, from beginning to end. 💕 #valentines #storiesbykate #whatsparkscathysjoy #adventuresbykate
Sate reminds me of Saturday lunches with my dad. In the late 1970s, Saturday’s meant trips to his office and lunch at the Intercon Hotel’s Jeepney coffee shop. Back then, they had the best Indonesian sate in all of Metro Manila. Over a sumptuous lunch, my dad would share life lessons and catch up on my life. Afterwards, we would head to a bookstore where he would buy me my Nancy Drew books. The sate ayam (chicken sate) in this photo was from a recent trip to Bali. I ate it every other day. It’s funny how the taste, scent and appearance of food can instantly take you back to your childhood memories. On that sunny and gorgeous morning in the veranda of our Bali hotel, it felt like I was I was having lunch with my father again. The human heart has the capacity to bear much, and to hold so much love. We really never lose the ones we love because we carry them with us all the time, wherever we may go. ❤️ #bali #balihigh2019 #adventuresbykate #storiesbykate
Let’s just be happy when others succeed. We really don’t know what kind of battle they went through, what losses they’ve had to endure to obtain the victory. ❤️
Once in a while God gifts you with a perfect 🌅 that takes your breath away!

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The Big DayOctober 16th, 2014
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