<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[jhana's blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jhana's Blog]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:06:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Wabi-Sabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have seen this video from TikTok about Wabi-Sabi, and it's actually something I always think about. It's a Japanese idea that celebrates the beauty of what’s flawed. And maybe that’s why it resonates with me so much. Because, well, me, I’m full of imperfections. I wanna start with the obvious ones. I have bad posture. My shoulders slouch a little, especially after long nights in front of the computer. My smile? It’s gummy, and my teeth are yellow from all the coffee I adore. I’m...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/wabi-sabi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ee9506509164f21b08335</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:16:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_6cdc8bd58bef41f280d3ab29fa08c5c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_802,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm finally back to writing. My last post feels like a long time ago, back in November 2024 , and the shift in my life since then has been monumental. I barely recognize last year's "Jhana" who wrote that last entry. My main focus for 2025  has been my fitness . I've successfully lost 15 kg , and I'm now embracing running  and regular gym  visits. I genuinely feel like I'm a happier and healthier person. Yet, I find myself missing my old motivation to act . As I turn 30, I'm honestly feeling...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/is-this-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0903f60ceb7e0d1feee46</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:02:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_5130bdf9bb8a44f387de5e1c3897a2b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Perfect Freelance Jobs for Introverts Like Me!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog lately. Honestly, I just haven’t felt up to it. As the days get colder and we move closer to the holiday season, I’ve noticed that familiar feeling creeping back—the seasonal blues. But hey, sometimes these quieter, introspective times can be a good opportunity to reflect, right? Creamo waiting for me to finish my task so she can eat. That said, I wanted to break the silence today by sharing something that might be helpful to fellow introverts, especially...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/5-perfect-freelance-jobs-for-introverts-like-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672a0507ef46daf845467b77</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:54:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_a02f797b2ddb4c5a9bf26d29f893aa56~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow Week, Reflection on Envy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week has been dragging, and with a forced vacation from work, I’ve been struggling to figure out where to channel all my energy....]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/slow-week-reflection-on-envy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66faa847f6e41b36dcd72133</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:01:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_42a4fac6d697411190d3711977419e9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jhana's Career Journey Before Being a Freelancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're reading this, you're probably curious about my freelancing journey and how I built my career over the years. It wasn't an...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/jhana-s-career-journey-before-being-a-freelancer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f163e4456b18e38b1309ec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:12:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_b9fe39dbec22494080364b5a7af8e69d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_302,h_241,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life Lately: Banana Cake Recipe!!~]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banana Cake Recipe for Beginners!~]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/my-life-lately-banana-cake-~</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e43dd7e024929acf77fac2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:56:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_c465e03773ad4a9e9b6edf123cbd15b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[how we built our finances to buy a house in our twenties in the philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[me and my partner aren’t from wealthy families. we’ve been together since the days when we barely had anything in our pockets. there were even times when we didn’t have enough money to feed ourselves. so, how did we manage to own two houses in our twenties? first, it’s all about having a reliable partner. finding someone you can share this big goal with is crucial. talk openly about when, how, and what kind of house you both want to get. being on the same page makes a huge difference. Me and...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/how-we-built-our-finances-to-buy-a-house-in-our-twenties-in-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66cc831182c1c7325252e0d8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:39:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_ad434b0448f343ab95f2e426a4b9cd01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[when to talk about financial issues with your partner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[recently, my longtime friend tannie asked me this question, and it got me thinking. tannie has been such a great friend to me. we met...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/when-to-talk-about-financial-issues-with-your-partner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bea3b7d868a9ec15726919</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:08:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_4ca5b961b8e94c15af9bc6db2073b60a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_864,h_803,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[tumbles and triumphs: jhana's run club experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[last sunday was a bit of a milestone for me—it was my first time running with a run club. i've been running for two years now, but not as...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/tumbles-and-triumphs-jhana-s-run-club-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66baca735a2466efd01e5b04</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:53:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_cd1587ea9990434f92d962299dc3ca74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Your Credit Card Approved as a Freelancer in the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a freelancer looking to  get approved for a credit card from a Philippines bank , there are several things to remember. As someone who has gone through the process, I have a few tips that may be helpful. First, it's important to  maintain a running balance of more than 80-100 thousand pesos in your debit account.   This shows the bank that you have financial stability and can manage credit responsibly. It also demonstrates that you have the capacity to pay your credit card bills on...]]></description><link>https://ilaojhana.wixsite.com/jhana-blog/post/how-to-get-your-credit-card-approved-as-a-freelancer-in-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ba19a9d826d1d55a1efd36</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:21:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb4701_0ab1cc175774416b8e7753816bf65f79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_648,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jhana Ilao</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>