An Internet Cafe with Free Wi-Fi

As a media partner for the upcoming VoIP Convention in 2007, I was tasked to write articles for their souvenir program. My deadline was yesterday, rather last week. Oh dear, I have limited VOIP knowledge and time at my hands. The first thought that entered my mind was to interview Silverback ASP, the [...]

Filed under: Blogging, Netrepreneur

Pregnancy Loss

Last Monday, I was surprised to receive a text message from Cathy to pray for her surgery scheduled for 7:30 AM. That surprised me. I knew she had thyroid consultation and a complaint on Mittelschmertz (German for “middle pain”) and some pre-menopausal symptons. I knew something was up with Cathy because we see each [...]

Filed under: Grief, Grief Education, Women Issues

My husband’s 47th Birthday

My dear husband turned 47 years old last night. Heh, he’s 2 years younger than me. We thanked God for another year. I told my husband that every year after 46 years old is a celebration for me. My mother died young at the age of 45 and I am full of gratitude that for [...]

Filed under: Celebrations

Photos on the Swirling Carp, The Koi and the Swan

Starting today, I will feature updates on my other blogs. My latest photo blog entry is about The Swan feeding the Koi . I am absolutely amazed at how nature takes care of each other. Another entry last month was on the Swirling carp drew me to the wonders of nature. Click my photo blog [...]

Filed under: Elsewhere

My Ebay Seller/Buyer Phobia

Online shopping is quite tempting especially if one finds bargains. My sister in San Francisco tells me that she doesn’t go to the mall anymore to buy her clothes, gifts and even appliances. Unfortunately our credit card’s exchange rate is quite high. The only online shopping experience that is financially rewarding is buying at Amazon. [...]

Filed under: Shopping

Human Hair and the Guimaras Oil Spill Cleanup

I just had a haircut yesterday. While entering the door of Azta Urban Salon in katipunan , a sign caught my attention . The notice said our cut hair willl be used for cleaning up the Guimaras Oil Spill. A few days earlier, I saw the TV news on human hair [...]

Filed under: Current Affairs

Healing of the Family Tree

When I was new in my grief, many well meaning friends and relatives advised me this and that. I don’t know who among them suggested the “Healing of the Family Tree” and gave me a prayer. Each night, I was to say this prayer hoping in the belief that the curse of family deaths would [...]

Filed under: Grief Education, Spiritual

Two Movie Comedies: Click and My Super Ex Girlfriend

My husband is in the mood for movies lately. Maybe he’s making up for last week’s emotional crisis. Comedy was our choice just because we wanted to laugh. After all, watching a funny movie can offset symptoms of chronic stress, which can suppress various components of the immune responses. The choice? “Click” or “My Super [...]

Filed under: Entertainment

The Wonders of Virgin Coconut Oil on Hair Growth

Remember my entry on Virgin Coconut Oil and Falling Hair? That was six months ago when folically-challenged me was at wits end trying to stop my hair from thinning out. I suffered from thinning hair since I was 42 years old and the cause is probably unhealthy scalp aggravated by dandruff. I [...]

Filed under: Fitness & Health, Lifestyle