favorites, hobby, TV series

Purple Heart Heroes: A Review of the Miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’

Netflix recently streamed HBO’s Band of Brothers. And even if I knew it would be heart-wrenching, and I would cry my heart out, I still watched it, and in 3 days, I was finished. It’s just ten episodes, anyway. It was David Duchovny who convinced me; who would’ve thought?“Band of Brothers” is a series that tells us about the real-life heroes of Easy Company during … Continue reading Purple Heart Heroes: A Review of the Miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’

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ESSAYS, motherhood, parenting

“Eat, Enjoy, and Leave No Trace”

The concept of clean-as-you-go is only known to people who work in the food industry and other industries where sanitation and cleanliness matter a lot. For us who have been in this industry for many years, it has become innate and ingrained in our DNA. The hallmark of somebody’s “malasakit” can be manifested through their ability to display this even if they’re not on shift. … Continue reading “Eat, Enjoy, and Leave No Trace”

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inspiration, motherhood, work from home

Celebrating My 2nd Year As A Work-from-Home Mama

The year 2020 shook all our worlds. The pandemic turned our lives upside down. It made us question so many thingsā€”questions like why this has to happen and what the endgame will be floated in our subconscious. Life became so difficult, and for some of us, thinking about where to get the next meal became a constant worry. Our life didn’t get to such hardship. … Continue reading Celebrating My 2nd Year As A Work-from-Home Mama

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favorites, hobby, movies

Did You Know These 10 Facts About Up?

I remember watching Up the first time when Kali was just a teeny baby. Her face would light up whenever she saw the colorful balloons. Since then, I lost count of how many times I’ve watched it. It’s one of those movies that will make you feel pain and loss but will eventually crack you up which is cathartic. I watched it again today, and … Continue reading Did You Know These 10 Facts About Up?

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ESSAYS, family, favorites, hobby

A Green Thumb’s Dragon Fruit Harvest

The last time I planted something that bore fruit, or didn’t die was in high school when we were required to plant pechay in the garden for Home Economics. And since then, all my attempts were futile. They either drown in water, die of starvation or get cancer from staying out in the sun for too long. Since then, I have accepted the fact that … Continue reading A Green Thumb’s Dragon Fruit Harvest

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FOOD FINDS, RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Sunday Lunch at Foong Lan Garden Banawe

We went to Banawe last Sunday, not the rice terraces ok? The reason is a story for another day. Anyway, we were so hungry and many restaurants are either full or didn’t have parking. We chanced upon Foong Lan Garden. I remember we watched this in a vlog of a famous Youtuber and he has so many great things to say. So we went ahead. … Continue reading Sunday Lunch at Foong Lan Garden Banawe

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BEAUTY, discovery, motherhood, personal

I Got Inked! Finally šŸ˜Š

A few days back, I decided to push with the microblading of my eyebrows. No, it wasn’t the tattoo you’re probably imagining. My father would cast me away, even at my very, very ripe age, lol. And I can’t afford to be without a home.  My eyebrows were bushy, but some areas weren’t. I want not to have to worry about it every time we … Continue reading I Got Inked! Finally šŸ˜Š

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favorites, health, inspiration, parenting, recovery

My Crystal Journey

The year 2019 was transformative for me. I often feel sad, and the depression can be overwhelming. From the challenges of parenthood to worrying about finances and the chronic pain that pops in constantly took its toll on my body. Add to that the severe symptoms I suffered from endometriosis. But I decided to take action and control everything, starting with how I view my … Continue reading My Crystal Journey

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