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Hey there! This page is my little escape, where I show you the talkative, curious side of me that craves new experiences.

Join me as I explore life, step out of my comfort zone, and share bits of my world. ✈︎

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22/09/2025

People often say, “Sana all!” or “Ang swerte mo naman!” or “Buti ka pa.” I smile when I hear those words, but I know deep down~ it wasn’t luck at all. It was pure effort, persistence, and above all~ God’s perfect timing that finally helped me land a teaching job abroad.

Like many others chasing the same dream, I went through the long and tiring process. I submitted countless curriculum vitaes, prepared teaching demos, and filmed multiple introduction videos, hoping that one of them would be the key. I scrolled through websites like TEAST and TEALIT, searching day and night for schools that were hiring. Each time I hit “send,” I carried both hope and fear~ wondering if this time I would be noticed.

I waited patiently, refreshing my inbox to see if programs like TFETP or Teach Taiwan would finally reach out. But the waiting stretched longer than I imagined. I didn’t stop there. I sent applications to schools in Vietnam too, determined to keep going no matter how many times I faced silence.

So when people say “swerte,” I remember all the silent struggles that no one else saw~ the uncertainty, the rejections, the days when it felt impossible. And yet, I also remember the perseverance that kept me going.

So to those still in the middle of their journey: keep pushing. What seems like luck to others will one day be your story of persistence. ✨🤞✈️🌏🍃

19/09/2025

The world is wide, and stepping out of your comfort zone can change your life~ Teaching abroad at 24 was the beginning of a story I will carry forever, and it’s only the start ✈️🌎🍃

17/09/2025

“𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐓𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐏).”👩‍🏫🇹🇼

This was the line that caught my attention while checking my email back in 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. At first, it felt like just another “what if” in my life. But God has His own way of moving things into place~ the impossible suddenly became possible.

It was my very first time riding on a plane.✈️The feeling? A mix of excitement and nervousness, as though a new world was opening right before my eyes. My heart raced, not just from the thought of flying, but from the realization that I was finally stepping into a journey I had only dreamed of.

Living in a foreign land is both overwhelming and humbling. I experienced the challenges of processing my documents in a language I could barely understand, yet I pushed myself to communicate and learn. I found myself riding buses, unsure if I would reach the right destination. I went grocery shopping with a mix of curiosity and confusion, and even the simple task of paying bills felt like a test of courage and patience.

But through it all, I kept going. Each small victory became proof that I could stand on my own. And now, this woman fears nothing anymore. 💪✨

10/09/2025

𝐍𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝~ ✈️🌎

During my first year as an OFW, loneliness was my constant companion. The excitement of working abroad was there, but so was the silence that greeted me after every long day. I missed home, I missed family, and I missed the simple comfort of having someone to share my everyday stories with.

That’s why on my second year, I decided to bring my husband with me. Life abroad suddenly became lighter, warmer, and more meaningful. The struggles are still here, but facing them together makes all the difference.

I’m also grateful to 𝗧𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗣, because I was able to bring my husband with me without worrying about the accommodation and airfare. That support has been a huge blessing, making our journey abroad a little easier and a lot brighter.

To all OFWs who are working far away from their loved ones: your sacrifice is seen, your strength is admired, and your love for your family is immeasurable. Someday, all this hard work will bloom into something beautiful for you and your loved ones.🌸🥀

08/09/2025

From the classrooms in the Philippines 🇵🇭 to the skies leading me to a foreign land 🇹🇼, this journey feels like both a blink of an eye and a lifetime of work.

I spent three years teaching in the Philippines, learning, growing, and shaping my identity as an educator. Those years weren’t just about lessons and exams~ they were about patience, resilience, and finding joy in small victories.

Now, I find myself on my third contract of teaching abroad. It feels like yesterday, yet the truth is, the process to get here was never quick or easy. Behind every ID card I hold, there were countless papers, sleepless nights, uncertainties, and prayers whispered in silence.

But here I am~ living a story I once only dreamed of. This path may not be perfect, but it is purposeful. It reminds me that with faith, perseverance, and courage, we can cross oceans and build bridges toward the future we envision.

To my fellow dreamers: hold on. Your journey may take time, but when the moment comes, you’ll see why it was worth every step. ✈️🌍

27/08/2025

💰 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 ~

1. 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 🏠
➡️ Average monthly rent ranges from NT$5,000–10,000 (₱9,000–18,000) depending on the city and apartment size. Smaller towns are cheaper, while Taipei is the most expensive.

2. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 🍜
➡️ Eating out can be affordable~ local meals cost NT$70–120. Groceries may be pricier than PH, especially imported goods, so teachers often mix cooking + night market meals.

3. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🚆
➡️ Buses and trains are reliable and affordable. A bus ride costs around NT$15–30. Many teachers also buy scooters or bicycle for convenience.

4. 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 🔌📶
➡️ Electricity can spike during summer (aircon season). Expect NT$1,500–3,000 monthly (in my experience haha!) For internet, some teachers (including me, haha!) just rely on SIM card’s mobile data since it’s fast, affordable, and reliable. It only costs me around NT$600 monthly.

5. 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 💵
➡️ With a teacher’s salary (~NT$69,000+[basic salary] per month), you can cover all expenses and still save or travel. Most teachers can save around NT$20,000–30,000 monthly if budgeting wisely.

20/08/2025

✈️🇹🇼 𝟭𝟬 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 👩‍🏫

1️⃣ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀
Kahit public schools, may projector, computer, at smart boards. At ang nakakagulat pa, bawat bata may sariling iPad na ginagamit sa klase.

2️⃣ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Pagkatapos ng regular classes, diretso pa ang karamihan sa cram school (buxiban) para sa extra lessons hanggang gabi. Imagine, tapos na ang klase pero nagsisimula pa lang ang isa pang klase ~ kaya super loaded ang schedule ng mga bata.

3️⃣ 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
Hindi lang simpleng ding d**g ~ minsan may melody, minsan parang chime na pang fairy tale. Nakaka-lift ng mood sa umpisa, pero kapag narinig mo na ng paulit-ulit, parang background music na lang siya sa utak.

4️⃣ 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴.
Hindi tulad sa Pinas na automatic na tatayo ka kapag tinawag para sumagot, dito sa Taiwan nakaupo lang sila habang sumasagot.

5️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
Napansin ko, mas engaged at motivated ang mga bata kapag may kasamang game sa lesson. Minsan kahit 5–10 minutes lang, sobrang nag-eenjoy sila. Parang expected na nila na “every class is play + learn.”

6️⃣ 𝗡𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺
Food is strictly for break time. Kahit candy, bawal. Classroom stays clean, pero kung gutom ka na before recess… tiis ka muna.

7️⃣ 𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Nakakapanibago ~ walang nagbebenta ng pagkain sa school grounds during recess. If you forgot your snack, wala kang choice kundi maghintay hanggang lunch.

8️⃣ 𝗜𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵
May school lunch program na pare-pareho ang pagkain ng lahat. Same ulam, same rice, same soup. Nakaka-impress kasi healthy at balanced, pero kung ayaw mo sa ulam that day… wala kang ibang option.

9️⃣ 𝗠𝗮𝘆 “𝗡𝗮𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲”
After lunch, may short rest period ang mga bata. Sa unang beses ko makita, akala ko pagod lang sila ~ yun pala, part talaga ng routine.

🔟 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲
Maraming water dispensers sa school dito sa Taiwan kaya lahat ng bata ay may kanya-kanyang water bottle. Kapag nauuhaw ka, hindi mo na kailangang lumabas para bumili ng inumin dahil literal na malapit lang ang mga ito sa pinto ng mga classroom.

08/08/2025

Hello~

03/08/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲!
Getting ready for your teaching job interview? 🎒💼
Here are some sample questions you might be asked:

01/08/2025

Dreaming of teaching in Taiwan? 🇹🇼✈️
Here are 3 𝓣𝓲𝓹𝓼 to boost your chances of getting hired as a Foreign English Teacher:

31/07/2025

🗓️𝗠𝗬 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 (𝗧𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗣)

30/07/2025

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙞𝙬𝙖𝙣 ⬇️

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