A Mom’s Graduation Speech

Apr 07, 09 A Mom’s Graduation Speech

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“Your children will see what you’re all about by what you live rather than what you say.” Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Nope this is not a graduation ceremony. Mom bloggers meet up with Raqgold, fellow mom blogger from Germany. I am in another joyful phase of motherhood, more relaxed and laid back. When the kids were pretty...

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Photo Hunt: Hands

Mar 28, 09 Photo Hunt: Hands

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Photo Hunt’s Theme is Hands. Presenting my daughter’s hands. Now you might ask, why are there tapes stuck on her hands? See, I brought along my daughter, her friend Nikki and Jane to a Clinique Coffee at Rustans Makati upon the invitation of May, an old friend who is now Clinique Marketing Manager. It’s always...

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Photo Hunt- Yellow for Kippy Cat

Mar 21, 09 Photo Hunt- Yellow for Kippy Cat

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Photo Hunt’s theme for today is YELLOW. Let me introduce you to Kippy Cat once again. You first met him on Mother’s Day and later on during my trip to the USA. Kippy Cat was my son’s favorite yellow and black striped tiger stuffed toy when he was a young boy. He is also my travel mascot. I showed him off to the...

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Photo Hunt: Furry

Jan 31, 09 Photo Hunt: Furry

Posted by in Memes, Pets

Photo Hunt’s theme is Furry. Kylee is best suited for this week’s theme. A few days ago, Kylee turned 10 years old (in human years) or 70 years old (in cat years). Lauren is the master of this neurotic Apple Head Siamese Cat. I bought Kylee from a pet shop sometime mid-February 1999. There were two kittens to choose...

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Photo Hunt: Wide

Dec 20, 08 Photo Hunt: Wide

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Photo Hunt theme is Wide and my photo today is the wide backyard of my brother’s home in Missouri. When I left his home in mid-October, the weather was just cool and lovely. The Autumn colors were so pretty to look at too. It was my first Autumn experience. But look at it now, two days after Thanksgiving. Everything is...

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Photo Hunt- Metal (The Amish Buggy)

Nov 29, 08 Photo Hunt- Metal (The Amish Buggy)

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Photo Hunt’ s Theme today is Metal. The most obvious symbol of the Amish is their horse-drawn buggy which is made of metal. I took shots of this buggy as my brother and I checked out a harness shop at the Amish/Mennonite Community in Jamesport, Missouri last month. I saw a lot of the Amish and Mennonite people and of course...

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Photo Hunt: Sad

Oct 04, 08 Photo Hunt: Sad

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Photo Hunt theme is Sad. I don’t actually equate sadness to this beautiful Autumn photo I took near my brother’s residence in rural Missouri. I guess I feel sad because in a week or so, I will miss him. I will miss the wonderful countryside beauty and just being with him and his family. I guess I will feel sad...

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Photo Hunt: View

Sep 27, 08 Photo Hunt: View

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This saturday’s theme “View” from Photo Hunt is a perfect opportunity for me to show through photos, a view of Filipino Americans here in a Seattle conference. The Muckleshoot Casino at Auburn City, WA, an hour’s drive from Seattle, WA was the venue of a talent show for Filipino-Americans from all over...

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Photo Hunt: Beautiful

Aug 30, 08 Photo Hunt: Beautiful

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Today’s Photo Hunt theme is: Beautiful Lauren with her youngest cousin, D. There is nothing more beautiful than the smiles of my lovely children. Children are one of life’s most beautiful gift and everyday, I thank God for blessing me with children. So, I often tell my kids this… “Oh, you are God’s...

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Photo Hunt: Colorful

Aug 16, 08 Photo Hunt: Colorful

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It is Photo Hunt day and a perfect excuse to post a photo. I have such a sweet tooth that I couldn’t resist taking such these colorful desserts, the name of which escapes me now. Do you have a sweeth...

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Photo Hunt: Emotion(s)- Feeling Young on my 51st Birthday

Jun 14, 08 Photo Hunt: Emotion(s)- Feeling Young on my 51st Birthday

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What a timely theme for Photo Hunt today which is also my 51st birthday. Emotion (s). The photo was taken last saturday as bloggers took the time out to enjoy the massive quarry at Porac, Pampanga. I love being with bloggers because my age seems suspended in time. (That’s why I insist in being called by my first name sans...

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Photo Hunt: Candy

May 17, 08 Photo Hunt: Candy

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Photo Hunters theme this week is Candy. What better photos to choose for today’s Photo Hunt than the Candy Creations of Jelly Belly which I got to relish a few months ago. There was a cake decorated with Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. Even my cupcake was topped with Coffee jelly beans. Lovely table centerpieces, indeed. These...

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