Spring Awakening
“Change is the only constant in this life.” I’ve been in a period of spring awakening — fitting, because as the seasons change so do I. With all the soul […]
Tag Archives: Empowerment
Through Thick and Thin
I’m sitting down in the same coffee shop I’ve been frequenting for the past month or two. The workers recognize me. Some of them memorize my order. And I’m at […]
The Power of Women and “Shine Theory”
A lot of people may wonder why I have so many female influences in my life. From Nancy Wilson to Stevie Nicks, Meg & Dia Frampton to Mandy Moore, to Olivia Wilde, […]
“The Journey of a Brown Girl” as incredibly important theater project for any Pinay Woman
A couple of months ago, I had went to go see and support fellow UC Irvine Kababayan alumnae Jana Lynne Umipig and her newest experimental theater project, “The Journey of a […]
Joan Didion: On having character as an empowered storyteller
“We are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not,” Joan Didion (born December 5, 1934) observed in […]
My Un/healthy Obsession with Olivia Wilde (and Celebrity Role Models)
I think I have been growing an unhealthy obsession with Olivia Wilde. But, if I may shamelessly defend myself, was it ever bad to take on too many role models? […]
Why Female Justice and the Hyper-sexualization of Women is Relevant (with Olivia Wilde and Hollywood)
As I’ve been getting older, issues of feminism and sexism–especially in the media–have been growing in importance to me. I guess, with age, you begin to lose the rose-colored glasses […]
Interviews with Megan Fox: Are Men Afraid of Women?
* via rachelannc.tumblr.com/post/30856882473, originally written back in 2011 ABC News: Megan Fox: Are Men Afraid of Women? …and people wonder why I have so much respect for Megan Fox. When you […]
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