THE TALA

by Franz: A British-Filipino Lifestyle Blog
  • Coping Amidst The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic in the UK With Elderly Parents

    In early February 2020, my friend sent a message over to me from Beijing, China. She …

  • Sometimes, We Achieve More When We Slow Down

    When I was little, I thought that adults who were always in a hurry were …

  • Have You Ever Caught Someone Talking About You In Another Language?

    I have. I was having lunch with my fiance the other day when I overheard …

  • The Impossible Dream

    A song composed by Mitch Leigh with lyrics by Joe Darion To dream the impossible …

  • My Daily Morning Rituals To Make Each Day Happier

    Getting up is hard to do and even though you find yourself awake before your …

  • So, We Finally Started Watching ‘Game Of Thrones’ and This Is What …

    I remember the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge saying in an interview once that they …

    • THE TALA POSTS YOUTUBE VIDEOS

    Removing The Excess: Why Minimalism Is A Personal Choice

    Removing The Excess: Why Minimalism Is A Personal Choice

    I was listening to Fumio Sasaki’s audio book ‘Goodbye Things’ the other night and while I admire his lifestyle, as a woman who loves beauty and fashion, I feel as though I will never be the type of minimalist he…

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    In-Between Weather Days Call For Men’s Jumpers and Sweaters

    In-Between Weather Days Call For Men’s Jumpers and Sweaters

    In-Between weather days are great; it’s not too hot or cold. This doesn’t mean we’ve stopped complaining about the weather though. When in-between weather hits, we don’t know what to wear and we often find ourselves …
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    Leisure Sickness: What I Do To Avoid Feeling ‘Off’ On My Days Off

    Leisure Sickness: What I Do To Avoid Feeling ‘Off’ On My Days Off

    Do you ever find your body crashing the moment you take your much needed break? I turned to Google and searched for the answer to my mysterious illness which I seem to only suffer from when I take some time&…
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    Budget Beauty and Grooming Products I Used Back In High School

    Budget Beauty and Grooming Products I Used Back In High School

    Ah, high school life… how I wish I could go back in time… Things were easier back then and my toiletry and makeup bags were much smaller too. I didn’t wear much makeup but I can tell you that …
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    The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Will Live On Forever

    The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Will Live On Forever

    Aretha Franklin gave us so much more than just her incredible music. From her humble beginnings as a minister’s daughter and gospel singer from Detroit, she made us believe that greatness is possible no matter your background is. Her …
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