Let’s give the gift of love especially to those devastated by the storm Sendong. Want to reach out to the flood victims of tropical storm Sendong? Here’s a list where and how you can help. 1. TV5 Kapatid Foundation Cash donations may be sent through the following accounts: TV5 Kapatid Foundation Inc. BDO Savings Account … More How To Help Sendong Victims
My breakfast today took me back to those days when I used to visit my grandparents. I had baked saging na saba (burro bananas/plantain) and a cup of white tea. As a kid I remember my family used to visit Pa and Ma (that’s how we fondly call our grandparents) and our relatives in Bicol on summer vacations. We would … More Breakfast at Pa’s
It’s Sunday and it’s “ukay” day! I first came across the word “ukay-ukay” (pronounced uk-ie like a pie) from a cousin who told me that the branded pair of tennis shoes he’s wearing is from UK. I thought he meant United Kingdom and that one of his cousins gave it to him. Then with … More Ukay-ukay
Today I officially took the challenge to read 52 books over a 52-week period. I have always been a reader. In fact most of my prized possessions are my books! Though I don’t fancy calling myself a bookworm, I am oftentimes referred to as such. Urban Dictionary’s definition of a bookworm (“a person who is … More 52 Books In 52 Weeks
It’s been two weeks now since Tashi and I enrolled at our company gym. I liked it so far. I even bought my very own stability ball and exercise mat. I also bought Cardio and Pilates games for my Wii Fit (an exercise game consisting of activities using the Wii Balance Board). I guess exercising … More Gym
Death occurs with or without warning. It is something most people avoid to discuss yet it’s the one thing that’s sure to come. I don’t know why but most people are scared to die. I am personally not scared of dying. I am, however, scared of the dead. Thanks to the horror movies I’ve watched … More On death and crying
My pinay (colloquial word for Filipina) friend invited me over to her twin son’s graduation party a couple of days ago. I was excited to go because that was an opportunity for me to meet and make new friends from my country. In my five years in the US I have only met a … More An evening with pinay friends
While channel surfing last night, I came across a show on the Spike channel called Deadliest Warrior. It featured Maori warriors from New Zealand and Shaolin Monks from China. I decided to watch the show with my husband joining me. Next thing I know, we’re both interested to find out which fighter can outlast the … More Deadliest Warrior
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