Sometime ago, I had a salicylic peel done because of my (annoyingly and recurring) pimples…yes, at this age. đ This was not only expensive, it was really painful but it was worth it…though I had to suffer 5 days of…
Unforgettable Summer
Beach, apartment and pool, bridges and gondolas, pizza and pasta…Guess where were we one summer time? đ We’ve had fun trips mostly during summer especially when we don’t have plans of visiting home (read: Philippines). Italy was one of those…
Let it flow…
âTalent is like a faucet, while it is open, one must write.â- Jean Anouilh The past week has been a productive one for me, in writing that is. I know it’s not how I used to, it’s not my style…
Good Samaritans of today
Remember the Good Samaritan? One of the timeless stories about overcoming racial differences, helping those in need and sacrificing one’s own for a neighbor. AÂ parable that exemplifies the ethics of Jesus Christ himself. To this day, we do not…
Eye bags
Sleeping late? Too much bills to pay? Stressed from work? All those leads to that one thing that we hate, a dark eye circle or circles or what we commonly call eye bags. Dark circles are often the result of…
Pagbabago (Change) – Litratong Pinoy
Some things never change, yet change is inevitable. Contradicting isn’t it? Isa na sa hindi maikakaila ay ang pagbabago sa hitsura ng tao. Dahil tayo ay buhay, lumalaki, tumatangkad, at may mga iba pang katangian na nababago. Isa naman sa…
Memorial of Jesus’ death
Lifted from my other blog. (I wanted to post something else, something about my dad but I’d do that a few days from now.) – On the 14th day of the Jewish month Nisan, Jesus and his disciples were preparing…
The Hurdle Race of Motherhood
Motherhood is a complicated and marvelous adventure. Mothers enjoy precious moments that they would not trade for the world. Yet, some at times feel they are on the verge of a breakdown. A mother’s life can be compared to…
Dress me up Baby!
Just how much have you. as a mom spent on baby clothes? I think it a bit ironic that sometimes the smallest piece of clothing costs more than what I buy for myself. I was and still is grateful to friends…
Numero/Numbers (Litratong Pinoy)
Jejemons, sa mga nakaraang linggo ay puro tungkol sa kanila ang nababasa natin. Madalas akong nakakausap ng mga jejemons, noon wala pang tawag sa kanila bilang isang grupo ng pagkakakilanlan…inaamin ko sumasakit talaga ang ulo ko pag nagbabasa ng text…
So schön ist Wien Matinee
In February, I joined a contest sponsored by the city government with the theme “So schoen ist Wien” (Vienna is beautiful). Last month, I received an invitation to attend a matinee where Austrian President Heinz Fischer and Vienna Mayor Michael…
When it rains…
It’s raining cats and dogs! Just when the sun has started shining brightly, cold winds came and the sky went gray. This time of the year calls not just for rain boots and coats but for umbrellas, outdoor rugs and…
