On choice of boyfriends, and recovering from a broken heart

Nov 29, 11 On choice of boyfriends, and recovering from a broken heart

Posted by in Parenting Tips, Recovery Tips

The news on KC Concepion’s admission of a breakup with Piolo Pascual is all over. I didn’t really think much about it because I always thought their relationship was a publicity stunt. KC never mentioned the reason for their breakup but social media buzz points to his being allegedly gay as the main issue. “Kasi...

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Mom of blogger Lauren to man her booth at Bloggers United 2 on Dec. 3

Nov 27, 11 Mom of blogger Lauren to man her booth at Bloggers United 2 on Dec. 3

Posted by in Online Culture, Shopping

Meet my daughter. Of course you know her by now. She is part of Bloggers United, the first bloggers-only bazaar that was created to promote a sense of camaraderie and community among bloggers and their readers. The first bazaar, held on May 2011, was so successful that a second bazaar was quickly organized in partnership with the...

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Pia Cayetano’s book: My Daily Race

Nov 24, 11 Pia Cayetano’s  book: My Daily Race

Posted by in Blogging

Most politicians are the same all over. Nikita Khrushchev says it so well , ” they promise to build a bridge even where they is no river.” As editor of Blog Watch, I make it a point to disclose political affiliations. It is a good thing I knew Pia way before she got married, had kids and became a senator. Even my girls...

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Two years after the Ampatuan Massacre, and still no justice? #endimpunityinPH #kilosna #IDEI #Nov23

Nov 21, 11 Two years after the Ampatuan Massacre, and still no justice?   #endimpunityinPH #kilosna #IDEI #Nov23

Posted by in Current Affairs, Grief in the News

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. ~ Desmond Tutu I can’t believe it’s been two years since that gruesome Ampatuan Massacre hit me like a bolt of lightning. Shock, dismay and utter disbelief. Outrageous! I condemned the brutality through social media and a blog...

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How I relax while tweeting with a cat on my lap

Nov 20, 11 How I relax while tweeting with a cat on my lap

Posted by in Blogging, Pets

“A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation… is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.” – George Matthew Adams Some people who are not as wired as I am think I am too stressed out with my work. Maybe because they do not understand how it is. My online friends vouch it is fun and meaningful depending...

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How to inspire your children to be more organized

Nov 19, 11 How to inspire your children to be more organized

Posted by in Blogging

I thought I’d never hear the day when my daughters would appreciate me for teaching them how to fix their things. Not that I am neat freak, I just want things in their proper places. When they were little girls, I required them to at least fix their beds just before leaving school. Oh they were obedient girls of course. I...

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My Nuffnang Story: Three years after

Nov 14, 11 My Nuffnang Story: Three years after

Posted by in Online Culture

Where do I begin to tell my Nuffnang story? Perhaps it started with that small dinner. I was among the first bloggers to be consulted about the Nuffnang Philippines launch sometime 2008. It was a private affair. What struck me the most is Eric Ramierz, one of the owners sat down with us to listen to our thoughts and...

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There be dragons: on friendship, love and forgiveness

Nov 12, 11 There be dragons: on friendship, love and forgiveness

Posted by in Entertainment, Spiritual

When I was a little girl, I loved reading books about saints. It must have been their courage and faith which struck me the most. There was even a time I imagined the Virgin Mother Mary to appear in front of me. Sitting on a rock at the back of our house, I prayed, clutching on to the rosary beads and waited for the Blessed Mother...

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What do you wish for?

Nov 11, 11 What do you wish for?

Posted by in Parenting Tips

It is all over the internet . Wishes ranging from the mushy to political flooded Twitter today as the clock struck 11:11 am on November 11, 2011 (11/11/11). Photo credit If I were single, I’d probably be wishing for “I wish he loves me” but well, I’m married and have gone through a lot of challenges that...

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Where is God?

Nov 05, 11 Where is God?

Posted by in My Family, Parenting Tips, Spiritual

The Kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you, not in mansions of wood and stone. Split a piece of wood, and I am there. Lift a stone, and you will find me. –”Stigmata” Like all Catholic schools, Religion was taught as early as First grade. I can still remember my book with images of clouds, and a man in...

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Remembering Luijoe on All Saints Day

Nov 01, 11 Remembering Luijoe on All Saints Day

Posted by in Family Celebrations, Grief

Did you know…the universal symbol of remembering is a candle? Did you know…letting go of our loved one, but honoring their memory with a symbol is a ritual that brings healing? Sometimes words are not there to express what we want to say, but a symbol that brings meaning to us can help in the grief process. We can’t...

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Halloween Through the Years

Oct 31, 11 Halloween Through the Years

Posted by in Family Celebrations, Memory Lane

This Halloween post was posted originally on October 26 2006. It was my dear husband who reminded me to dress up the little girls into witches for Halloween. “Halloween?” I thought Halloween was only done in the Western countries. ” Yes you have to dress them up as witches”. As a little boy in the late...

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