In School · Life

The search for the healthiest pancit

July is Nutrition Month, and this year's theme is 'Healthy Diet Gawing Habit—for Life.' [Apparently, you'll see several Facebook posts about that from moms whose kids are in pre-school.] Of course, Joyland Playschool Childcare and Learning Center is not to be left behind. We're supposed to celebrate Nutrition Month on July 28th, but the Head… Continue reading The search for the healthiest pancit

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Life · Random

Chester Bennington, Linkin Park’s vocalist is dead at 41

You've probably heard the saddest news of today—Chester Bennington of Linkin Park is dead! He was gone at 41. Depression got the best of him, the cross he needed to bear all his life. I still can't believe that he would take his own life. Yes, he is strong on the surface, but not all… Continue reading Chester Bennington, Linkin Park’s vocalist is dead at 41

Life · Mommy Duties · Nicest & Dearest

What to do if your child gets lost

JULY 9. I cannot forget this date; one unfortunate date indeed. What happened stuck with me like a magnet, a tattoo. I almost lost my #adelemyadele. Yes, it's my fault, and I [still] felt bad about it. Here's what happened. Around 9 AM last Sunday, while I was folding clothes, I heard my daughters playing… Continue reading What to do if your child gets lost

At Home · Life

3 Things I learned from watching ‘Goblin’

Image credit Hallyu is real! And there is an ongoing popularization of the Korean culture in the Philippines. In fact, Koreans are everywhere from Baguio to Cebu and in other key cities. The Filipinos' love for everything Korean is ever-growing. I, myself, caught the Korean love bug thanks to several unpretentious K dramas on my… Continue reading 3 Things I learned from watching ‘Goblin’

Balance · In Antipolo · Life

Via Dolorosa: A famous pilgrimage site in Antipolo

May is the pilgrimage season in Antipolo. It's a month-long celebration that begins with a mass and followed by a procession known as the First Procession (happened on May 2). The procession started around 7 am in the morning where thousands of devotees from different parts of the country, not just Antipoleños, partake in. Further,… Continue reading Via Dolorosa: A famous pilgrimage site in Antipolo

Bloggy · Mommy Duties

10 Mother’s Day facts to know about

I’m immensely grateful for the precious gift my mother has given me. She is my hero today and every day. ~Steven Cojocaru It's Mother's Day once again. But have you ever wondered how Mother's Day came about? Well, below are some fun and interesting things to know about Mother's Day. Mother’s Day facts 1)  Mother’s… Continue reading 10 Mother’s Day facts to know about

Balance

Who is the next Darna?

Angel Locsin as Darna | Image credit Last April 8, my mother, sister, my kids—Sasha and Adele—and I watched the 19th Antipolo Cityhood Parade. This year's theme was Pinoy Komiks. We've seen our own barangays' versions of Dyesebel, Flavio of Ang Panday, Barok and Gundina, Lastikman and of course, Darna. My kids loved the huge… Continue reading Who is the next Darna?

Balance · In Antipolo · Life

Backyard Eats: The first food park in Antipolo

Source: Backyard Eats's FB Page I pass by M.L. Quezon Avenue every day. Some great eats can be found in this stretch from Not Just Meat to Beeffalo to Macy's Burger. But something really unique will soon to open on this side of town. Yup, the Antipoleños will welcome its first food park—Backyard Eats—anytime soon.… Continue reading Backyard Eats: The first food park in Antipolo

Balance · Life · Work

Your values are ‘a many-splendored thingy’

[Warning: This post is fueled by angst.] Values... Big word. The word 'values' is basically defined as the 'person's principles or standards of behavior.' It is one's judgment of what is important in life. Talk about debauchery; but the millennials (I'm not generalizing, though) lack the values they should have developed early on in their… Continue reading Your values are ‘a many-splendored thingy’

Balance · Life · Work

4 Reasons why I love my job

In my almost three years here, I've seen a lot—lots of friendly faces and not so. I've seen them come and go. Some quit the job after six months. Some quit the job and travel. Some quit due to health reasons and some others because they feel burnout. I've seen some people get hurt. It's… Continue reading 4 Reasons why I love my job