Buckle up! Welcome to Janine's Substack.🤗

Haloo! If you've already crossed paths with me, you know the deal and all my cray.😜 But if not… I'm Janine, Ninay, Nin, J9, etc., a not-so-athletic explorer with a zeal for learning and a knack for storytelling and strategic comms.🤹🏻

Though I’m currently calling the enchanting Donostia my home, this lady’s roots are in Manila and I wear my unconventional Filipina identity proudly. I’ve also lived stints in Tokyo, Amsterdam, Dubai, and Doha; and gathered tales from 27 countries and counting.

Intrigued? Meh. I’m not that fun. I can also be a boring couch potato munching on spicy nachos alone on a Friday night. (Need tips to convert FOMO to JOMO? DM.)

Welcome to my Substack, a canvas to capture kaleidoscopic learnings & experiences!🍭

Why this, why now?

Good questions, my friends. While the sea breeze of San Sebastian is pure magic, there are moments when I miss the deep connections I have timezones away.

Why not just post on social media? Let's just say it's time for a breakup. I'm on a mission to reclaim my time while keeping conversations and connections truly alive and buzzing. (SO CALL ME.)

Also, aging – it's a thing. (I legit just pulled out a few white hairs 6 minutes ago.) Instead of investing in Botox, I'm investing in leaving a legacy through my stories and experiences. Wrinkles might show up, but my legacy will be flawless. HA! (That’s a joke ‘cause Botox is not completely out of the question...🤔)

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Who am I inviting into this digital carnival? You and your curious soul!

If you're craving a slice of my life, a dash of inspiration, and a chunk of realness, you're home.❤️

Are you like me, trying to decode yourself in spaces you don’t quite belong in so you can piece together the puzzle of life while keeping your wonder alive? Or maybe you’re just itching to soak up whiz-dom, laugh at misadventures, and ditch the virtual circus for the world outside. If any of this floats your boat, bite the bait and subscribe.

You won’t see these funky moves on the 🚫TikTok👎🏻 dance floor so sign up for rainbows in your inbox instead.

Why jump into the Nin Network?

Because it’s free (Skip those paid options!) and because you love me.😘 Your passport to my inner world comes at no cost and grants you visa-free access to:

* My Colorful Life: The whirlwind of moving to Spain, learning a new language and culture whilst leaving behind the people I feel most safe around (There’s a lot to unpack!); career wins and frustrations; love life updates; travel escapes; and whatever else I’m up to. (Mushroom foraging, anyone?)

* Fresh Learnings: New self-discovery concepts (Apparently, I’m an HSP?!), life hacks, and language and culture barrier-breakers.

* Kitchen Capers: My culinary escapades and easy-peasy kitchen experiments.

Who knows what I’ll whip up next? Maybe nothing and I’ll opt to just read on the beach instead.🥴 But all this ☝🏻️ only costs a little bit of your time per… month/week. Depending on which wins the poll. ⬇️

Alrighty then! If this rollercoaster ride has you giggling and craving more, hit subscribe, and together let’s find the sweet spot where learning, laughter, and a hard knock life intertwine.

And if you ever feel like waving goodbye, just click unsubscribe. I swear I won’t hold it against you! You don’t know how many emails are left unopened in my Gmail.😆

Big hugs and a virtual high-five to all of you who made it to the end of my inaugural Substack post!

Special shoutout to my sister Patty Limcaoco for giving me the final nudge to get this show on the road. I love youuu!

Thanks for reading! But I’d appreciate you even more for subscribing.🤣 - J9

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