my almost rotten pumpkin, Spooky It was on the night of my wedding six years ago when I attended my very first Halloween Party. I’d say it was very different from the way we celebrated it back home. Halloweens here are purely for fun and entertainment. We celebrate Halloween differently at home. Growing … More Pinoy Halloween – Part 1
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
Coffee or tea isn’t for me. It surprised a few of my friends when I posted on my Facebook page that I will be drinking tea from now on. On the other hand, my husband, Tashi, is a big fan of tea. Whenever he would get sick (mostly coughs and colds), he will always drink … More Teavana (Heaven of Tea)
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 almost Fall and the weather’s gotten cooler! I was excited to go home today to take the bunnies out and let them play in the yard. Poopy Buhda (Holland Lop) hasn’t been out since May and today will be Ninja’s (Dwarf bunny) first. We’ve only had him since July. Since it’s Ninja’s first time … More Our Cuddly and Spoiled Pets
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
Once again, Pacquiao wins. Twenty minutes before the big fight, my brother asked me if I was watching the Pacquiao vs Cotto bout and if there’s a way for them to watch it too (they’re in the Philippines and they do not have cable connection). I found out I needed to pay $55 to … More Pacquiao Wins by TKO
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
Fish, what? That was Tashi’s reaction when my brother – on one of their ’strolling Manila’ moments – asked him if he wanted to try fishballs. Per my brother’s observation, Tashi was a little hesitant on trying it (he later on told us he thought my brother was referring to the fish’s balls and since … More Filipino Street Food Fishballs
When Chatty Pinay told me her father was going to the cock arena to show off his cock, I knew exactly what she meant and I tried desperately to be an adult. I know cock fighting (or sabong as it is called in the Philippines, or if it’s illegal or not in an official cockpit … More Cockfight
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