the lighter side

And now to my Valentine’s Day story
I’d like to tell you that in my whole life, this was the first time that I’ve bought a purely red blouse, and to wear this on a Valentine’s Day. And my partner, E, his first time also to have a red shirt, a recent Christmas gift [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends in the blogworld!

This above pic I share just for the occasion. Bah! Both of us in red! This has happened for the first time, that’s why it was captured by the cam for keeps. Not that wearing red is uncommon on this Day of Hearts; it only happens [...]

Oh never mind that being-amused smile. I’ve been an absentee from this site, I know, but scrutinizing the dates of my posts, I’ve found out that I’ve been a laggard, more than I’d allow  (if only it could be!) myself to be. From December 7 to January 15, I’ve not posted any . Well, [...]

As a continuation of yesterday’s post: These affairs have developed into tourist attractions that widespread commercialism has threatened to cover up its religious significance. In Cebu City however, they have a commission (or a foundation? whatever) to safeguard that the spiritual value of the affair be not dimmed by the glitter of trade and business [...]

It’s revelry time in Cebu City, dubbed as the Queen City of the South, today. The Sinulog Festival – a tribute to the Holy Infant Jesus, specifically the Senor Sto. Nino de Cebu – is celebrated every third Sunday of January with an influx of devotees and tourists not only from the country but from [...]

It’s now a few days past the celebration of the famous Masskara Festival here* in Bacolod City, the City of Smiles, yet I have not posted anything about it, haven’t even greeted here the people of Bacolod on the occasion of their happy event *sigh*. Is this how busy I am? Sadly, I could say, [...]

It’s only now I’ve come back to this site, and I’m a bit sad, but as you say “Cheers!” And so I also say to myself, “Cheers!” I’ll make the most out of the situation though; I’ll try to update this when time permits.
Where is mom these days? Here in Manila, for some important [...]

Last night, hubby and I attended a ”Dinner for a Cause” for the repair and repainting of our parish church (of the San Nicolas de Tolentino parish), at the same time the birthday of our parish priest.
Most of the religious organizations/communities had their presentation, either a dance number, a chorus, or a solo vocal rendition. [...]

(written July 1, 2008)
For baby Caite’s “10th-month day” celebration last Friday, she had her stroll at Kirjurinluoto Park. I wasn’t with them that time as it was my “holy hour” (time of my after-lunch nap - or sleep? ). They were impressed by the cleanliness of the air (no pollution), the extensive playground with [...]

(written June 27, 2008)
Hurray for baby Caite today, at ten months, and in chilly Finland! We thank the Lord for our little “apo”, for her good health, strength and endurance during our travels, even with the changing climate for different places/countries, and in the different stages of her growth.
Special mention here: when both her dad [...]