Oddly Memo

There have been waves of rumors circulating online about certain countries allegedly sending sleeper agents abroad with the long-term goal of influencing governments from within. It sounds like a horror story most people would never imagine happening in their own backyard—but something eerily similar unfolded in the Philippines. I happened to witness a lot of the drama unfold online as it happened.

The world can seem like a bad place when viewed through the viral lens — but it doesn’t have to be. If you’ve been online lately, you’ve probably noticed how many distressing events are happening — rising inflation, domestic terrorism, wars, and even natural disasters. To most adults, these issues have become part of daily life. We’ve grown desensitized to negativity, simply taking it in stride. But what worries me more are the young people — minors who feel lost and unsure of the kind of world being built for them.

Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com If I were a plain-looking lady, I would have a good life. A safe one. I remember my eleven-year-old self saying this. "You'd still be a woman," my sister said.

Photo by Dany Kurniawan I’m no financial guru, but here’s one thing I’ve learned the hard way: fear of investing in yourself can cost you more than any risky venture. Financial planning may seem overwhelming, but it’s a journey worth taking—one filled with lessons, mistakes, and triumphs that shape your future. Welcome to Financial Planning 101 , where I share the ifs, buts, and what-ifs of my financial journey—stories carved out of trial, error, and unwavering determination.

Photo by Jessica Lewis 🦋 thepaintedsquare Atomic Habits is from a self-help book genre that I have come to love in recent years. It's not that I’ve lost my childish wonder and thirst for fictional stories; I somehow find books like this very comforting as they offer a direct comparison to how a person, in reality, would react.