The Real Meaning of Christmas–HOPE, LOVE and PEACE in our hearts

The past month found me very very busy, deep in work, no distinction of day or night, not sensitive of what was happening around me. Seeing the family members coming and going, from work, school, gimmicks, with their classmates, friends, paying household bills, tuition fees, and all the other expenses related to living a daily [...]

The Debutante and the Escort–Happy Birthday to Steph and Vince!

2 birthdays in a row—that of Steph on 22 August and Vince today, 27 September. They are both 18 years old now. Who is Steph, you might ask? Steph is, let’s get straight to the point—Vince’s girlfriend of 4 years. Their friendship started when Vince was in Grade 7, and Steph in 1st year [...]

Yet Another Bloggers’ Party - Taste Asia II

It was a fun-filled night, with about 400 bloggers and blogger-friends enjoying the night away, with good food, flowing drinks and fine company. Thanks to SM Hypermarket, Mr. Herbert Sy, president, and Mr. Robert Kwee, executive vice-president of SM Hypermarket (plus Ms. Josie Gan, Ms. Beth Funelas and all the tireless, friendly and great staff [...]

A Wedding Anniversary–48 years (a poignant love and life story)

Let me share with you, dear Readers, a poignant love and life story of dear friends, Tony Joaquin and his wife, Chita. Tony was a publisher of several trade magazines in Manila during the martial-law years up to the murder of Sen. Benigno Aquino, when he decided to move his family to Daly City, [...]

Pinoy Big Brother (Blogosphere Edition)

Borrowing Micaela’s words, we saw the unfolding of PBB (Blogosphere Edition) right in our very own monitors (even mobile phones and PSP portable consoles), either in the comforts of home, in the offices (openly or otherwise), in internet cafes, and in the streets (through WAP, GPRS and 3G). When I said “we”, I meant viewers/readers [...]

Day Care Centers in Katipunan Avenue

Come to think of it, I do not have to spend a lot of money for day care centers in Katipunan Avenue. I now have 2 girls studying in Miriam College, 1 boy at the Ateneo, and still another one in UP—you might say too old for day care centers. But hear me out first. [...]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) — Noemi and I Made History!

We did it!

Noemi and I made history, and so did our daughters Monica and Marielle (Jane, did you?). We were among the first in the world to get copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7), on opening day—12 o’clock midnight in UK (7 am Manila time). Oh yes, there is a story [...]

Sleeping through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I’ll go straight to the point—I slept through the whole length of the movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

Yes, I slept! And before anyone persecutes me, or judges me, or feels bad with my behaviour (hi, Bella!), let me explain.

A Scrabble set, Harry Potter tickets, and Breakfast at Portico 1771

It’s only the middle of the week, but it has already been a week of bountiful blessings!

A Scrabble set

Annamanila knew all the time that in my heart of hearts, I wanted a Scrabble set similar to what she has in her office—a lock-in grid that keeps letter tiles being played firmly in place (oh [...]

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 [...]

Connecting Names (rather blogs) with Faces at Pinoy Moms Network

At the last minute, I realized that it was Pauline’s birthday, though weeks earlier I confirmed that I was free for MOMmy Lunch with the Pinoy Moms Network. I am glad Pau didn’t mind—Mom had to find some time with friends, too. It was the first time for most of us to get together and [...]

After 6 Months, This is Post #100–Thanks to You All

I wrote my first post, Finding My Niche, on 8 November 2006. It was son, J Angelo who set up my site and re-designed it. Soon after he announced my site, Noemi was the first one who commented. Dimaks of Ctr+Alt+Del gifted me with my header. Family has been very supportive.

Six months and 2 [...]

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