2026 marks a radiant milestone—my golden year—as I turn 50 in January. And like any moment worth celebrating, it deserves a tagline that captures the spirit of the journey. So here it is: “LOL @ 50.” Not just a cheeky acronym, but a mantra that reflects the richness of my life’s tapestry. 💛 What Does “LOL” Really Mean? Sure, it’s the internet’s favorite shorthand for laughter—but for me, LOL stands for so much more: Lots of Life – A half-century of living fully, embracing change, and savoring every chapter. Lots of Love – For family, friends, travel companions, and the places that have shaped me. Lots of Lessons – From boardrooms to backroads, every experience has been a teacher. Lots of Learning – your lifelong pursuit, from technical mastery to legacy storytelling. Lots of Likes – a nod to connection, affirmation, and shared joy. Lots of Liberty – the freedom to create, to honor, to choose your path with purpose. Lots of Longing – the a...
On January 9, 2026 , I celebrated my golden milestone—my 50th birthday —with the theme Live Out Loud . And true to that mantra, the day was filled with laughter, music, magic, and unforgettable moments shared with the people who’ve been part of my journey. 🌟 The Guest List: A Tapestry of My Life I wanted this celebration to be more than just a party—it was a reunion of every chapter of my life. Family: My siblings and cousins brought warmth and familiarity, reminding me of childhood roots. My immediately family My cousins - Japzons My cousins - Magnos My cousins - Gastardos My cousins - Empleos My cousins - Japzons My cousins My cousins My baby girls (are ladies now!) Friends: From childhood playmates to school, high school, and college companions, each one represented a different era of growing up. High Schoolmates Collegemates Workmates Surigaonon Friends Manila Friends Colleagues: From my very first job to my current role, including fellow consultants, their presence highl...
This has been the well-planned travel the LAAG friends ever had. The trio (Anneth, Crisanto & Jea) agreed to obtain a travel agency, "Wandering Lens" of Singapore, to manage the land arrangements of the our 15-day Central Asia Tour. The 4-country travel, covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, started on Aug 16 and finished on Aug 31, 2025 via Qatar Airways. Jea flew from Auckland NZ, while Anneth from Singapore, and I from Manila, we met at Qatar to and from Almaty KZ... And thus we extended our travel itinerary maximizing our 20-hour stopover in Doha, Qatar (featured on a separate blog). Kazakhstan It was Nomadia Tours who managed locally our Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan trips. Elaman, the owner of the agency, acted as our driver and tour guide. We spent a total of 4 days in Kazakhstan staying 2 nights at Renion City Hotel in Almaty City and another 2 nights at Aryn House in Saty Village. On Day 1, we had a short city tour covering the following: ✅ vis...
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