Blog — Ayn Bernos

How pageantry affected my body image... one year later.

In this YouTube video, I talk about my body image recovery, a year since the pageant of my dreams.

PersonalAyn BernosNovember 25, 2022 Comments

We have always aspired for many ambitious things in life, and we simply continue to do so. But that is never without trouble. So here are a few things that I learned — without context — on this enlightening trip with one of my most treasured and inspiring friends:

Personal, Mental Health, TravelAyn BernosAugust 13, 2022personal, writingComment

A love letter to Madrid

Did you know, Madrid, how much time I’d spent imagining a future where I got to come back?

Spain, PersonalAyn BernosAugust 7, 2022madrid, ayn bernos Comments

The Writing Sabbatical

Once upon a time, I told myself that I would save money, find a little haven far away, sit down to write, and write away. Right now, it’s noon in Madrid, and I am doing just that.

PersonalAyn BernosAugust 5, 2022writing, ayn bernos, spain, madrid Comments

FAQs: Teaching English in Spain for Filipinos

Answering your questions about my move to Spain and my life as a Filipino English teacher.

Two Hikes And A Week of Wellness

At first I thought that this trail was not as hard as advertised, but I soon realized that it was me who had gotten stronger.

Travelogues, Spain, Travel, EuropeAyn BernosMarch 11, 2019Travelogues, spain, life abroad, health, wellnessComment

5 Lessons I Learned From Being A Small Entrepreneur | Morena the Label

There were so many things that I wish I could’ve done differently and things I wish I’d known sooner. But alas, it’s all part of the process and I’m just glad to be sitting here, typing this down, having had this journey at all.

January 2019 Reflections: When My Privilege Saved My Broke A$$

I went to work, took the train home, cooked a quick meal, siesta-ed for hours, woke up, read a book aggressively, slept. Repeat. Between those mundane tasks I would crave for something I couldn’t afford.

Expat Life, PersonalAyn BernosJanuary 31, 2019europe, spain, moving to madrid, madrid, expat, budget, life abroad Comments

Why I Quit Last Year: 2019 Beginnings

Am I hitting the ground running as 2019 starts? No, not really. But I am ready to start trying again, and for me, that’s more than good enough.

Travelogues, PersonalAyn BernosJanuary 3, 2019madrid, mental health Comments

We All Have Bad Days, Even When Living the "Dream Life"

I don’t usually doubt myself, but when I do, it hits me hard.

Personal, Expat Life, TraveloguesAyn BernosDecember 18, 2018

5 Things To Do in Madrid When You're Broke

If you ever find yourself here, these are some things you can do to get to know Madrid on days when you don’t really feel like splurging.

Europe, Spain, TravelAyn BernosDecember 9, 2018spain, moving to madrid, madrid, madrid day trip, budgetComment

3 Favorite Things About Living in Tokyo, Japan

While things didn’t quite work out between us, Japan will always be the country where I found my independence and my direction. I’m pretty grateful for that.

Asia, Japan, Travel, Travelogues, PersonalAyn BernosNovember 21, 2018Travelogues, japan, tokyo