Hey you! Yes, you. Guess what. You’re awesome. You are an awesome person. You are single, for whatever reason, and you are here. Living life. Building community. And sharing what you have with other people. Thank you for being you. It’s time you thanked yourself too! Look in the mirror and say, “Thank you. I’m an […]
Go for Going Solo
One of the most daunting things for a single person is to attend events alone, which is why I encourage all you single ladies to do just that. This holiday season, attend events even if you have to go solo. Never forsake your safety of course, but take a deep breath and go for it! […]
Holiday Photography
The holiday season is the perfect time to learn photography for several reasons. 1. A basic knowledge of photography can help you take better pictures, whatever the subject and whatever the season. There is a lot to learn, I’ll give you that. Don’t let that deter you. We all have to start somewhere. My advice is […]
Craft Club
If books aren’t your thing, why not host a craft club? Knitting, scrapbooking, random Pinterest DIY. Homemade and personalized gifts have become increasingly popular, but we’re not all good at crafts. Getting together is a fun way to help each other out. Pus, ideas will bounce off each other. The possibilities are endless! Poll your […]
Grab a Book
To me, November through January feels like a pilgrimage back to basic goodness: love, family, simple pleasures, hope, and renewal. I love being warmed up with a cup of hot cocoa with cinnamon, or dusting off that plush throw so I can curl up under it with a good book. Families and friends gather together to […]
Holiday Host (#sggh)
Now that you’ve mastered a holiday dish, you don’t need to wait for a potluck to share it. You can host a potluck dinner! One of the things I learned when evaluating an event is to replace “What went wrong” with “What can we improve.” If we only pinpoint what went wrong, the bad things, […]
Dish and Share It (#sggh)
The holidays are filled with parties and potlucks. And they shouldn’t be something to dread for those of us who are single. I am blessed enough to come from a culture where everybody just invites everybody to parties. It’s the Filipino way. When the family comes over, that includes families you do not have blood ties […]