Going Japanese on Valentines

Valentine’s Day is still a week away, but we stuck to our tradition and had our lunch date today. Why wait for the crowds, chaos, and overpriced everything when we can enjoy a quiet meal together instead? The kids opted out (sigh of relief—no complaints here! lol), so we headed to SM Fairview for a lunch date at Yayoi. Yayoi is a teishoku restaurant, named … Continue reading Going Japanese on Valentines

The Little Things That Make a Relationship Stronger

After 19 years of marriage, I can confidently say that it’s not the big, grand gestures that keep a relationship strong—it’s the little things. Sure, romantic getaways and fancy gifts are nice, but they’re not what hold two people together through the hardest seasons of life. It’s the way you show up for each other in the everyday moments that truly matter. Lay and I … Continue reading The Little Things That Make a Relationship Stronger