now or never

Almost ten years later, I wish I had a consistent record to make it easy to look back on all those moments when I recognized a turning point or a lesson learned, and most important when I felt like I was on top of the world. Well, it’s now or never!

Maxine Borja 9/12/21 Maxine Borja 9/12/21

motivation and inspiration

I’m back… and there was no cathartic moment of motivation and inspiration.

Maxine Borja 6/13/21 Maxine Borja 6/13/21

soul food

The Philippines' colorful history has translated into a rich, multi-spectral cuisine which is the epitome of soul food.

Maxine Borja 6/6/21 Maxine Borja 6/6/21

Flourishing. Languishing. Savoring.

I am intent on making something worthwhile of the time the pandemic has “returned” to us. But who am I kidding, it’s still the same 24 hours in a day; it's not like there was suddenly a day between Sunday and Monday.

Maxine Borja 5/9/21 Maxine Borja 5/9/21

my a‘dam life

There is a certain calm that seems to hover around Amsterdam and I don’t mean this due to the coffeeshop culture.