NNES Batch '86 Kita Kits
The last time I organized and hosted a reunion was in year 2000. It was for my high school batch in St. Francis. I vowed not to organize such events again as it is really a taxing job since I'm the...
View ArticleBenefits of Cardio Exercise
Every time my family goes on a hotel staycation, we usually just stay inside the room to catch up on sleep. Well, my husband and kids catch up on sleep while I catch up of writing articles and editing...
View ArticleFriends
One of the most important reasons why I said yes to NNES Batch '86 Reunion is to see my friends. Madami silang sa umattend but I'm highlighting Haydee and Jing on this post. They are two of the most...
View ArticleOOTD for 2019
First OOTD for 2019. Wearing white Korean shirt dress that says, "here's lookin' for a clean slate and forgivin' the wrong choices I made last year". The blue Gola shoes hopes for a steady love affair...
View ArticleBeauty Lounge by Fine Image Salon
Life is too short to have boring hair.This is by far the best I've had.The color changes from red, to orange, to golden brown.Thanks to Beauty Lounge by Fine Image Salon for this joyful...
View ArticleDesign Thinking for Visual Communication
Are you in a profession who need to know how to apply Design Thinking in your work? Are you a manager who need to learn, understand and apply concepts of Design Thinking to innovation projects,...
View ArticleHairX Hair Removal
A friend once asked me if given the chance to change a part of my body, what would it be? My answer was, "I wouldn't change anything but I'd like to be hair-free from arms to legs. I have achieved...
View ArticleEduard and Dianne's Eternal Wedding
Jonie and I have been friends since we were in college. We were both seating on that bench under the tree when I started asking from where she was originally. When she said Novaliches, I dig deeper....
View Article42 Years Challenge
Usong uso ang #10YearsChallenge lately so nakiki bandwagon ako. At dahil competitive ako, I did a 42 Years Challenge instead. 😁😁😁Apatnapu at dalawang taong pagitan.Nakaupo pa rin sa bangkuan.Nakatingin...
View ArticleBreathtaking Batanes
I started planning this Batanes trip 25 years ago when I first saw it at the late Susan Calo Medina's travel show. I knew this is a place I must visit with my husband, who was still then my boyfriend....
View ArticleLamon Center by Artists Alley
It was not in our plan to eat at Lamon Center by Artists Alley in Batanes. John and I actually didn't know anything about this cute coffee shop. We were supposed to eat at Kubo by Pension Ivatan but...
View ArticleWhen Midlife Crisis Turns Into Depression
This article has been seating in my draft for quite so long. A year to be exact. The recent suicide of Razorback drummer Brian Velasco has prompted me to post this article to remind you to reach out...
View ArticleMr. and Ms. MandSci 2019
Mondays for me is general cleaning the house, catching up on sleep and watching a movie with my husband. I was not able to do any of the three because I was at City of Mandaluyong Science High School...
View ArticleCousins
It's been 12 years since I last saw my cousin. We never had the chance to see each other again when she moved to London.I have all these incredible memories with Ate Ruth when I used to chaperone her...
View ArticleLife is Beautiful in Every Sense
Life is beautiful and magical and all things wonderful—if you let it be. Sometimes we get distracted by missteps and misfortunes, and we take it to heart. We let it take the magic away. Not me. I...
View ArticleFine Image Salon Day with Mommy Donna
Mommy Donna of Homeschooler Kib Blog liked the color of my hair when I went to Hong Kong last year. She wanted a change for this 2019 so I asked if she wants to try Fine Image Salon, located at M....
View ArticleSex Education
My husband kept telling me about this Netflix series but I felt like I've had enough of series. I got tired watching Modern Family. Don't get me wrong, I like The Modern Family, it's just way too long...
View ArticleKenzo Tumpalan
I take being ninang seriously. I like to see my inaanak not just during Christmas. When I visit my Godchildren in their homes it's always for two reasons, making my inaanak feel special and having a...
View ArticlePagpag
Emma. Percia and I became close 3 years ago when we were elected Officers for the CMSHS GPTA. We haven't been seeing much lately because Em is super busy with work and Percia is actively doing her live...
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