13th birthday Greetings to my son

When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark on who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me, and hear my voice and speak to me...

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Technorati’s Philippine Top 100 Blogs

Jul 12, 06 Technorati’s Philippine Top 100 Blogs

Posted by in Asides, Site News

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Pushing Family Buttons

Jul 11, 06 Pushing Family Buttons

Posted by in Recovery Tips

Who knows better how to push our buttons than family members? Family members encompass our family of origin and our spouse’ extended family. I just recalled Cathy’s blog entry, Portrait of Marriage which talked about LEAVING – leaving your parents physically, emotionally, financially, is crucial to every marriage....

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Pampering Couple Day: Relaxing spa

Jul 09, 06 Pampering Couple Day: Relaxing spa

Posted by in Fitness & Health, My Family

Sunday is supposed to be family day. But both girls were engrossed with their school activities. Lauren as Associate Editor of Katipunan Magazine needed to beat the press deadline while second daughter was rehearsing for her UP chorale group. Such is our empty nest but Butch and I turned our otherwise lonely day to a “couple...

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Bayantel ad now shows a satisfied kid

Jul 08, 06 Bayantel ad now shows a satisfied kid

Posted by in Stay at Home Mom

Remember that tasteless Bayantel billboard ad photo which I blogged early June ? Surprise! The new Bayantel ad now shows a cute kid happily eating ice cream. Very wholesome ad that touches any mother’s heart. Awwww… It was my daughter who pointed the new billboard. I never notice billboards because I drive and they ...

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Nicole, not just a rape victim

Updated- Read the latest development at Nicole, Subic Rape Victim Doubts the Rape I am disappointed at some of the public opinions regarding ‘Nicole’, the rape victim (read Subic Rape case). Reading this ‘Nicole Tells her Story news article on Nicole shows how judgemental some bloggers can be. Yes some bloggers...

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The Role of the Wife: Helper

Jul 05, 06 The Role of the Wife: Helper

Posted by in My Family, Spiritual

My husband and I attended the third session of the Biblical Portrait of Marriage. The topic for the night was : Helper- The Role of the Wife. Helper means as in the one who assists, encourages and supports her husband. Not katulong (the literal translation of helper in Tagalog) To our amazement, there were 2 biblical principles...

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Accidental Tech Entrepreneurs Turn Their Hobbies Into Livelihoods

In my previous job as a researcher and consultant to small and medium businesses, I knew that most of the entrepreneurs’ business orginated from a hobby. Much as I wanted to be an entrepreneur, I didn’t have the guts or the hobby. Sure, I had the management skills. Ten years ago, I discovered the internet and web...

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Birthday Celebrations and a High School Reunion

Jul 02, 06 Birthday Celebrations and a High School Reunion

Posted by in Family Celebrations, Food & Dining

I’m not a party animal but this weekend was something. I attended 3 parties. Two were birthday celebrations while the other was a high school reunion . I feel so bloated with all the food and the yummy desserts which I couldn’t resist. I have never attended a single high school reunion because going to Cebu seemed...

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Fire in MC Home Depot , Makati

Jul 02, 06 Fire in MC Home Depot , Makati

Posted by in Current Affairs

My daughter and I had a wonderful mother-daughter time at Fitness First in The Fort. I love sweating it out in the gym after all the parties I went to this weekend. Gym time enables me to have small talk with my daughter whom I will not see next weekend. On our way home at 5:00 PM, the dark clouds looked like there was a fire near...

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