A Closure, A New Beginning–Reshaping the Online and Sexy Filipina Image

Yes, I admit, I was quite shaken when I wrote the earlier post, Whaaat, Sexy Mom a Disgrace to Filipino Women? Seems Like an Attack to Bloggers pe se. Imagine receiving threats, through my sons—when family is involved, but should not really, it is natural instinct to defend them. So affected I was that [...]

Whaaaat? Sexy Mom a Disgrace to Filipino Women? Seems Like an Attack to Bloggers per se

See for yourself—a comment under moderation in an earlier post. As owner of the blog I have the liberty to accept it, spam it, or delete it. Am doing neither, but I am quoting it here:
Author : Decent Mother
Comment:
You are a disgrace to the Filipino women. We have been trying to change the image of [...]

Lessons in Sibling Rivalry–HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY PIA!

Today is the 4th birthday of our first grandchild, Sofia Bernice, whom we fondly call PIA. We bought her an Elina Barbie doll as birthday gift—her birthday wish, actually. We also gave a gift to CATE (Agatha Clarisse) who turned 2 last January. My hubby and 6 other kids look forward with excitement to J [...]

My Nokia 6300 (and 3 boxes of Krispy Kreme Donuts)

I could not help it any longer, I could not anymore delay. My life has so much been affected with the inefficiency of using 2 telephones, both very old. The one that I use as my personal phone—I have accidentally dropped it many times, twice in a pail of water, and for a [...]

Learning–A Continuous Process

Friend and former officemate, Bles, treated our barkada for lunch last Wednesday at Sbarro in Mega Mall. After three years of persevering and commuting from Ortigas to the University of Philippines, with 2 semesters of field work, she finally completed her Masters in Community Development. We were very happy for her, what next, we asked?

In [...]

An Invitation: Blogger Food Fest at TASTE ASIA (Mall of Asia)

Yet, another opportunity for bloggers to meet bloggers—a Blogger Food Fest at TASTE ASIA, on 3 July 2007 t 7:30 pm. Isn’t it exciting? Free dinner, freebies, a chance to unwind, to socialize, and I heard that SM’s top honcho will be there. Aileen Apolo is organizing this event. This invitation is open [...]

Soulful Thoughts

The moment I saw this flower when we had that beach holiday in Bicol a few weeks ago, I just fell in love with it. We were then on our way back to Manila, and dropped by the house of my husband’s aunt. One of my kids asked me if I wanted it—plucked from its [...]

Zsazsa Zaturnnah, ze Musikal–An Evening of Non-Stop Laughter

Thanks to Gibbs Cadiz, I had to chance to watch Zsazha Zaturnnah with Annamanila last Saturday night at the RCBC Theater. Now on its fifth staging, the musicale is produced by Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation, Inc., a resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. ZZ reminds us of the DC Comics character Wonder [...]

Happy Father’s Day

“Father’s Day is primarily a secular 20th century holiday to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fatherhood and parenting by males, and to honor and commemorate fathers and forefathers (according to Wikipedia).

Below is a Poem for Dad, written by Monica in 2001 but holds true to this day. The card was handmade by her and her [...]

Sri Lanka

I have been to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) several times for the last 5 years, visiting schools in different districts. Sri Lanka is in South Asia, near India, and an hour away from the Maldives by plane.

Here’s sharing with you some pictures of the breath taking country, known for its ecotourism and biodiversity. Sri [...]

Starbucks Diary–A confusion of sorts on “Father’s Day”

Three of my seven children (Vince, BA and Pauline) are active users of the Starbucks Diary. No, they didn’t buy them—they kept their Starbucks receipts (including those of their friends’), exchanged them for stickers that were stamped in a coupon. For 21 stickers (meaning 21 cups of coffee, or P2,000+) one got a free Starbucks [...]

Independence Day–I am Proud to be a Filipino

I am proud to be a Filipino! Despite my losing hope in the system, I tend to bounce back—there might be a flicker of chance after all, for the sake of our children, who are tomorrow’s leaders.

Son, Vincent Paolo, along with other students from Ateneo and a few other schools, was interviewed by The Daily [...]

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