Friends call me Paw, and some even spell my name as "Pawlean".
I'm a 29 year old human on a mission to live my healthiest, happiest and most fulfilling life. My blog is a place to document as much of that as possible.
I grew up online: updating my websites via FileZilla, tweeting since 2009 and creating communities in the "blogosphere".
I work in tech, currently at Vercel leading community efforts.
Where is home?
My accent keeps people guessing; I've been told I sound Aussie, American, and everything in between. That's because 'home' has always been more than one place for me. It's been a journey:
Manila, The Philippines
Will always be my home-home which explains why 90% of my conversations are about missing the sun.
Habang may buhay, may pag-asa!
Sheffield, UK
A small green city in the North of England. When I meet new people, I sometimes say I'm from London or Manchester to skip the "Where's Sheffield?" conversation-but really, it's my magical, alpaca-filled home.
'ey up, luv!
Europe
I solo-traveled across Europe with a 40L backpack, collecting stories and learning that home could be temporary. Each city taught me something new about who I wanted to become.
Athens, Greece
I found another home in Greece. For over three years, I immersed myself in Greek history and culture, learned the language and spent days hilariously avoiding the sun.
Η Ελλάδα μου έμαθε πώς να ζω την καλή ζωή!
Brighton, UK
I moved to Brighton in 2025. It's different from everywhere else: by the sea, creative, vibrant. I'm still figuring out what home means here, but it's easier with my fiancé.
Fun facts
If we met at a coffee shop, I'd tell you...
Before you go
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