Sometimes you have to gracefully and graciously let go of things that are not meant for you.
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The past couple of weekends I’ve been escaping the city and spending time at GK’s Enchanted Farm in Bulacan. It was originally just because I joined their Social Business Camp for Social Entrepreneurs, but then I fell madly in love with the place, the people, and the projects.
One that’s particularly close to my heart is Agricool. Basically the goal is to make farming and everything that’s related to agriculture the next big thing. My mentor Cherrie (the incredible one carrying the goat) wants to get rid of this impression we have when we think of farming and farmers in general. You’re no longer “just” a farmer. You’re making a conscious decision to study an industry that will help and empower our country in so many ways.
I’ve been having the time of my life waking up with my gardening gloves at 5:45 surrounded by hectares and hectares of farmland. Some places really take your breath away and I’m doing everything that I can to make sure that my kids and the generations to come still get to experience that asthma attack like feeling when they see the breathtaking view of all the shades of green.
Bulacan is only an hour and 30 minutes away from Manila so do message me if you’re interested in visiting!
Please like AGRICOOL on Facebook and if you’re up for it, spread some green loving by tweeting or tagging us in your photos taken at the farm or of your organic greens and using the hashtag #agricool!
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“Hey, don’t be afraid to be the new kid on the block. Wear it with pride.”
Another week spent with the most incredible bunch of people. I can’t wait to share more photos of the kids and the farm and all that green we got to enjoy!
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1. It has been a while since I last read something in Tagalog. I guess growing up I avoided (?) our literature. It sounds really stupid but hey, it’s never too late to turn things around. So Severino Reyes’ Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang is my new bedtime book. 2. Lokohan sa Langit 3. Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas! Hooray to 115 years of Independence. 4. Had an independence day date at The Ayala Museum with mom. Best conversation: I brought up how I always wanted to be a historian and mom simply said, “It’s never to late.” Wow! 5. Ended the day with a musical Wednesdate with my high school friends. Rachelle Ann Go’s super mega fake British accent was so annoying, but we all left Meralco Theater imitating her.
Working with GK again tomorrow at the Enchanted Farm in Bulacan so it is time to get away from the city and the clutter!
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Dear Phenomenal Filipina,
Your stories matter to us! Be part of our mini publication’s first issue. It’s all about women empowerment and we want to hear from you, so do send your short essays, quotes, poems, drawings, photos, or any other kind of artwork to betterstoryproj@gmail.com! Last day of submission is on June 21, 2013.
With love,
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Writers, designers, creators: be part of The Better Story’s passion project! The upcoming issue is all about women empowerment :)
Submit your entries before June 21!!!
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Join The Better Story Project with our speaker this month, Aia Arkoncel, as we talk about stepping out of the role of supporting character and choosing to be the heroine of your own life!
June 17, 2013 • The Forum, Fully Booked High Street • P250 per head including food and drinks • RSVP @ betterstoryproject@gmail.com
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Huh? Rainy season? More like adventure time!
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I always have the biggest smile on my face whenever I’m with you guys. Ang tagal na ng three days of not seeing each other.
Hashtag Clingy J.
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THE ONE WITH THE FOUR AM ROAD TRIP TO BULACAN
Current location: Philippines
I am back in the motherland, and I actually arrived with my luggage! Thank you Cathay Pacific for not being a pain this time around. The weekend was a bit of a blur — the good kind though! One giant cloud of supreme. I’m part of Gawad Kalinga’s Social Business Camp this month, and I want to have a 30 second dance party right now because I am so inspired by all the social entrepreneurs I got to meet at the farm. I bumped into my incredibly inspiring friend Lara, who’s 1/3 of the Reál Cacao team producing pure cacao goodness that’s 100% Filipino! I promise I’ll write more about their social enterprise reaaaal soon but for now I will flood you all with photos from Enchanted Farm and the workshops we’ve had!
Lara introduced me to her favorite thinking chair.
Cream of the Crop’s ice cream was the bomb.
I have a friend who once said that malunggay will save the world.
Malunggay ice cream, I love you.
The social entrepreneur and the intern!
Agricool, you are spot on.
Curiosity Design Research Collective’s workshop definitely snapped us out of siesta mode.
Enlightened Capitalism, Pragmatic Idealism.
(Photo: Jio Javier)
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Reunited and it feels so good.
(Photo: Ariana Benipayo)
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WHAT A WEEK. Actually, what a month!!! Grabe May, you just keep ‘em coming.
I will miss seeing the team everyday (and the new ambassadors wooh!), but I’m sure people on instagram will miss seeing photos of Hans more hahaha. instagram.com/jamieblomdahl
One more performance + my final paper aaand I’m ready for Manila all summer!
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Deep first love.
A small Swedish town in the middle of the bustling music summer 1967.
Dark secrets.
A brutal murder.
Based on a novel by Håkan Nesser
Let me be the ultimate stage friend once again! My first theater friend here in Sweden, Amanda, will star in her first feature film Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla!!! Like them on Facebook and check out all the amazing photos they’ve just posted.
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Today was perfect — rain and all baggage included.
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Great outdoors :)
