Monday. Good thing I’m on vacation so even though I woke up really early at least I don’t have to go to work. I’ve been travelling since I got here (in the Philippines) so staying home today was a bit relaxing even though I spent the day playing with my nephew, Little Tashi and helping … More La Cocina De Madir
Just like Americans during the Fourth of July, we Filipinos are big on fireworks display in welcoming the New Year. We make every effort to welcome the new year as noisy as possible to drive away evil and make the new year bountiful. Since we were already in Bulacan, we stopped by in Bocaue, a … More Fireworks and Cassava Cake
Sunday Fun Day today. We went to Malolos with our friends Nove and Naneth. Awesome trip! I’m exhausted and ready for bed. Goodnight! Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and … More Malolos Trip
Attending the Sabbath services in MCC (Montalban Central Church) today brought good memories. One of them is everyone’s favorite after-church activity – eating goto (aka rice porridge or beef congee). I still remember the times when we were all be so excited to go to our favorite goto place and sometimes the goto will taste like … More Goto
Happy Sabbath, Montalban Central Church! It’s been ten years since I last attended Sabbath services at Montalban Central Church. It was good to be back and see familiar and new faces. I felt old yet happy and proud to see my former Sabbath School Junior students lead the service as well as teach the younger … More Happy Sabbath
After our impromptu shopping at Converse Outlet, my brother, sister and niece proceeded to Marikina Market to buy the street foods that we’ll be having for dinner. I told my brother I was getting hungry and made it clear that I don’t want Jollibee nor McDonald’s burger, to my niece’s dismay. I’d prefer ‘turo-turo’ food … More Filipino Street Foods
Its a date with my sister, brother and niece today. We were supposed to go to Divisoria (largest flea market in Manila) to get some toys for the kids and Christmas favors but ended up in Marikina, Shoe Capital of the Philippines, for obvious reason – traffic. Ugh. My brother told me that Converse was … More Sibling Date
Madir (that’s how we affectionately call our Mom) fixed traditional Filipino breakfast today – fried rice and fried dried salted fish, locally known as sinangag and tuyo respectively. These are the kinds of food that I really miss. I make fried rice in America but since tuyo has a pungent smell I don’t always fix … More Breakfast
I’m back in the Philippines! Just like the last two times I visited my family, we spent day one of my vacation at the mall. This time however, we agreed to go to the mall closest to our house due to heavy traffic which has gotten worst due to Christmas Season. After our terrible experience … More Malling With The Family
It was good to be greeted by the taho vendor this morning. I miss eating taho, one of the most popular street foods in the Philippines. It’s a favorite for both the children and the adults. Taho is a Philippine snack food made of fresh soft/silken tofu, arnibal (sweetener and flavoring), and sago pearl (similar … More Taho
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