Nothing in life, they say, is constant. I wholeheartedly agree but I have to make room for one exception. And that would have to be my voracious reading habits. I’ve changed careers. Made and lost some friends. Lovers came, promised me the moon and a dozen lambs, under-delivered, blamed myself for unrealistically high expectations, and… Continue reading Just a List of My Favorite Reads for the Past Year
Why a Copywriter Like Me is Showing Up in UX Meetups
Besides frequently asked about my decision in trading my 9-5 desk job for self-employment as a copywriter, friends often find it strange that I talk a lot about UX when I’m not a designer, product manager, or even a web developer. I repeatedly get asked the following: You’re a copywriter, why the sudden interest in UX? UX is… Continue reading Why a Copywriter Like Me is Showing Up in UX Meetups
Social Media or Bullying Media? Stop Hating on Zubuchon
Recently, Zubuchon (a lechon purveyor in Cebu) is the subject of social media ridicule and mockery that, in my opinion, has blown out of proportions. Some even left unreasonable one-star reviews on the restaurant’s Facebook page, just because media outlets mentioned that they are the best lechon makers in Cebu. I rarely talk about my… Continue reading Social Media or Bullying Media? Stop Hating on Zubuchon
It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense
I got into telesales as my first official gig right after I secured my local nursing license. Admittedly, I wasn’t particularly fond of that job. At the time, I felt that most of my days were depressingly mundane. I woke up at midnight for my 2 am shift, called it a day by noon, and… Continue reading It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense
My Favorite UX Research Resources
Self-learning is easy these days. Digging through library archives or interviewing (stalking if you like) an expert used to be standard practice. Now that there’s Google and tons of online courses available, you do a bit of google-fu and voila — You have 5184965 search results to sift through! But there’s one downside: It means you have to… Continue reading My Favorite UX Research Resources