April 13–14 Mondays are usually my dentist day, and this one started on a surprisingly good note, my adjustment took… READ MORE
What started as a Monday dental errand turned into the most restorative and humbling 48 hours I’ve had in a… READ MORE
What I wanted from my parents at 16 is exactly what I’m grateful they never gave me. At ten, I… READ MORE
Nobody warns you about the love that saves you before romance ever gets the chance. We talk about romantic love… READ MORE
I wrote about three encounters that changed how I see love, connection, and the stories we tell ourselves about both.… READ MORE
“Here’s my advice for dealing with love or family trauma: accept the apology you’re never going to get and move on. There, I just saved you PHP10,000 in therapy. You’re welcome.”
~ Jimmy Carr, Before & Laughter: A Life Changing Book
I’m Maria (sometimes Niskie), chasing mountains, chaos, and my two spoiled dogs, Joey and Phoebe. Welcome to Finding Maria: unfiltered stories, adventures, and culture from my life on the move.