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Work & Wander
Our SLC Arrival Went Sideways Fast
A Salt Lake City airport luggage mix-up, a Ross emergency run, and a 5-hour drive to Bryce Canyon. Disastrous fun, OFW-style.
Work & Wander
College Reunion at 30,000 Feet to Salt Lake City
Flying from Tucson to Salt Lake City for a college reunion? Here’s my fun Delta 4050 trip diary with OFW feels and travel moments.
Mind & Body Wellness
So… What Is Parkinson’s, Really?
A funny but honest look at what Parkinson’s disease really is, from one confused-but-curious Pinoy perspective.
The Savvy Explorer
Real Talk: My AI Auto Poster Finally Works
My AI auto poster finally works—after a few hiccups, feature image drama, and lots of tinkering. Real talk from a blogger abroad.
The Savvy Explorer
Real Talk: Monday AM Shift With Parkinson’s
A real, honest look at my Monday AM shift with Parkinson’s disease, low energy, meds, and the small wins that keep me going.
The Savvy Explorer
Testing My AI Assistant and My Patience
A funny first impression of testing my AI assistant, with honest thoughts from a Filipino healthcare worker abroad.
The Savvy Explorer
The 50+ Pivot: Why Clinical Laboratory Scientists are Secretly Wired to Finish Rich
In the lab, we live by the "Reference Range." If a value falls outside those brackets, we flag it. We investigate. We…
Featured
Beyond the Bench: Why I’m Redefining the “MedTech” Life
Being a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is what I do, but it’s not all I am. From coding apps to camping in the canyons, here is how I balance the 12-hour shifts with a life well-lived.
Everyday Adventures
Weekend Reset: Why Every MedTech Needs to Unplug
The hospital is loud. The canyon is quiet. Here is why I trade my scrubs for a tent at Bonita Canyon, and how I recharge for the next 12-hour shift
Featured
The MedTech Toolkit: Essentials for the 12-Hour Shift & Beyond
What does a modern CLS actually use? From the shoes that save my back to the tech that powers my businesses. Here is my 2026 gear list.
Featured
Is the CLS Career Dead? Why I’m Betting on “MedTech Plus”
The hospital is loud. The canyon is quiet. Here is why I trade my scrubs for a tent at Bonita Canyon, and how I recharge for the next 12-hour shift
The Savvy Explorer
New Year, New You (2026): A Med Tech Reset That Actually Makes Sense
Happy New Year, ka-PinoyMT. Let me talk to you like I’m talking to myself too, because this is real life. If you’re…
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