Swiss goodness in Antipolo
February 12, 2018
Have relatives that regularly visit Manila? Take them to Antipolo for a cool change. … More Swiss goodness in Antipolo
Eat your way through the holidays
January 31, 2018
Mima and KongKong – what my daughter calls my husband’s parents – were here for the entirety of the holidays. They are based in Butuan City. These visits mean plenty of mall time and eating out. Not that they are especially fond of eating out because while they do enjoy it, they also have a … More Eat your way through the holidays
Simple Christmas joys
January 27, 2018
I suppose my kid will have to take note of the finer points of being a non conformist from mom and dad on a different occassion. It seems that grandma couldn’t stand hearing her granddaughter constantly ask her parents about a non existent Christmas tree and decorations. Christmas is for the children indeed, and there is … More Simple Christmas joys
A kiddie kind of Christmas
January 22, 2018
Akira’s school hosts this little event called ‘Night of Song and Dance’ every year, just before the holiday break. For the students and teachers, the last day of school is reserved for class Christmas parties, and a not-so-formal concert of song and dance for the parents and guests. Since it happens every year, Night of … More A kiddie kind of Christmas
Hello, 2018
January 19, 2018
Starting this year, I wanted to go back to the practice of setting some goals, and going back to regular yoga classes was definitely one of the major ones. A friend once made an offhand remark about how she was more prone to sickness and was constantly unwell last year, unlike the previous when we … More Hello, 2018
Dinosaurs and donuts day!
December 22, 2017
A reunion, field trip, play date, get-together! With dinosaurs and donuts! … More Dinosaurs and donuts day!
On Erika, and why high school friends are the best
December 15, 2017
We were classmates in third year high school. The year was 1995 to 1996. At that time, we were some of the unlikeliest people to ever become good friends. There were girls who aced the quizzes, and the girls who copied from them. There were girls who came to class with homework ready, and girls … More On Erika, and why high school friends are the best
When forever begins in Hong Kong
December 10, 2017
Discovering Wan Chai and dim sum that will make you remember Hong Kong forever … More When forever begins in Hong Kong
A mangrove forest in Lobo
November 15, 2017
There are two mangrove areas that I know of that were developed for ecotourism. There’s one in Subic, and another one in Calatagan, Batangas. I was excited to find out that there was a mangrove forest open to the public in Lobo, Batangas as well. There’s nothing like an outing that has a bit of … More A mangrove forest in Lobo
