Shainne Hostalero

"Your work is your art and your art is your craft." As Tina Fey rolled it. I couldn't agree more. When I finished my Bachelor's Degree, of course, I have to identify what will come right after and I have to say that planning all of these wasn't easy. We always wonder what we need to do next and next and next. You just have to keep going and getting stuck wouldn't be your option. *deep breath* Blessed enough, I could say, well... maybe, I'm one of those people who can practice their craft having way too fun and loving every detail of it. It was a choice to pursue Marketing and Communication, and somehow between that, the universe luckily threw that option to me, shove it in my face and I went for it. Of course, there are so many things going on for me aside from that - additional academic units, writing, journalism, and many other things. The perks of work are fascinating and working with intelligent people is one of those, traveling comes next and the ...

Summer couldn't get any better when you get to spend it with happy and yes, funny people. Our whole company went to Shercon Resort and Ecology Park in Batangas for our Rest and Recreation Activity. Remember the feeling when you were a kid and you had your field trip for the very first time? That's how it felt! Photo by Shainne Hostalero  This is the view from our room's veranda. The place was really serene and you might want to relocate there when you first set your foot on the resort ground. The almost 3-hour travel time was all worth it.  Photo by Ms. Cherry Asuncion, RP, RGC We tried so many activities like Zipline, Rappelling, Wall Climbing and Maze. This is the photo of the maze we conquered. Almost 20 of us went in and it took us no more than 30 minutes, I guess. Hahaha! It's not easy like how it really looks, nonetheless, it was of the funniest experience we had at the resort. Good thing the tour guides gave us a hint on how we can finish the maze ...

The Good Read:      The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho When I was a kid, I had lots of goals and dreams. I wanted to be a teacher, a businesswoman, a wife and a mother living in a cute house with a flower garden, has swing and has a library of my favorite books. It sounds ordinary, I know. I was dreaming of that when I was 6 and now I'm in my 20s and those 'mini' dreams, I say, aren't starting to be visible just yet. I'm not yet a teacher. I'm not yet a businesswoman. And I'm definitely not yet a wife and a mother that lives in a cute house with a flower garden that has swing and library of my favorite books. And, this is the time I know that my dreams don't sound and seem ordinary. Despite not having the aforementioned things at hand, I'm happy. There are just so many things I am lucky to have and these are all treasures that I won't trade for anything. I've lost some along the way, of course; but I've ...

Photo by my brother, James Hostalero PICC, Plenary Hall My college graduation  First, a big CONGRATULATIONS to all of you! I say, education is worth more than any amount of material things our money can buy. It is one of the treasures we could cherish and share to everyone forever; and to all of you who have decided to pursue and achieve your dreams; to all of you who have passed and finished your elementary, secondary and college degrees with and even without honors, soar high! You are one step closer to the betterment of our society. And, as early as now, you finally have made a difference. The best advice I could give to all of you is... Don't STOP . Don't. No matter how the universe says otherwise. Like some of you, I have so many frustrations. I can't even say that I am successful (in the universe qualifications) right at this moment, but if feeling 'happy and contented' and/or finding 'genuine happiness' are to be registered as qualifications t...

Before the clock strikes 12 midnight and consider April 22nd over and done, I want to say thank you to the whole universe and to the Lord above for giving me such a perfect day. Photo by Candy Razon Thank you everyone for your birthday greetings! This, I could say, is the best birthday I've had for the past three years (since 2012) of jumble. Thank you so much to my family for putting up a mini get-together and for leaving your offices earlier than usual so you could come home before I do. Thank you so much my bff, Rara, for the birthday greetings and for generally coming into my life and sharing almost a decade of true friendship. Thank you to my FEU Diliman Family for the surprise cake and a happy lunch. I'm really blessed to have this day came through. Indeed, an unleash! Again, to everyone of you who took time to go through my social media dashboard to express the warmest greetings, to everyone who texted, called, left wonderful messages for me and surprise me i...

Do you, by any chance, wonder why beautiful places soothe your mood? It is because new experiences bring us a certain touch from the world that could calm us. Travelling to beautiful places makes us realize how blessed we are to finally have a glimpse of the wonderful nature. Last Holy Week 2015 (April 4-5, 2015), Rara and I decided to have our getaway to one of the most relaxed beaches (still) in Mindoro, the Talipanan Beach. Puerto Galera isn't something new to me. In fact, I've visited it hundreds of times before, so I tried different beaches there then. I have gone to White Beach and Sabang Beach way back, and very recent, Talipanan Beach. That, I must say, the most relaxed one.  We are not fond of partying or drinking (well, not anymore). Maybe because as you grow older, you will outgrow these kind of things and you will realize that sleeping late is not the 'deal' anymore (oldies. Hehe! )  That was what we like about the beach. It was just comforting...

He Cares Foundation is a Christian non-profit organization that helps poor/street children in Metro Manila by providing their basic necessities such as food, clothing, medical assistance, education and spiritual support. *** I came to know He Cares Foundation through their efforts of helping children by conducting tutorial sessions every weekend, mostly Saturdays. It is a good effort by the foundation to provide assistance to children when it comes to building their base and point as they go on and reach their dreams and goals in life. Education is very important. It is one of our instruments towards success, better community and society. I do believe that if we are educated enough and if we would make use of our wisdom and acquired knowledge then we can finally fulfill one of our existential purposes - to build a better and peaceful nation. Help us educate and impart knowledge to children by being one of the great instruments of change. Be a Volunteer! He Cares Foundation...