Sharing my social media experience at the 1st ASEAN Social Media Strategy Meeting

Oct 29, 11 Sharing my social media experience at the 1st ASEAN Social Media Strategy Meeting

Posted by in Online Culture

Tweet“In the long history of humankind those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” ~ Charles Darwin David Hatcher’s email popped up on my iphone as I stopped to read my inbox while stalled in traffic. He said he was working for the GIZ, a German development organisation that is...

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Breast themography results with a naturopathic doctor (Part 2)

Oct 26, 11 Breast themography results with a naturopathic doctor (Part 2)

Posted by in Fitness & Health

TweetGood news to my readers : Dr. Roderick Tan of HealthQuest is extending the discounted rate of 4,500 pesos for the MDTI. Just mention my name (Noemi Dado or @Momblogger) to avail of this special price. See contact details at the bottom of the post. I talked about the Medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, a painless breast...

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Breast screening through Medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging™ (Part 1)

Oct 24, 11 Breast screening through Medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging™ (Part 1)

Posted by in Fitness & Health

TweetUpdated November 10, 2011 Good news to my readers : Dr. Roderick Tan of HealthQuest is extending the discounted rate of 4,500 pesos for the MDTI. Just mention my name (Noemi Dado or @Momblogger) to avail of this special price. See contact details at the bottom of the post. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Allow me to...

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In an aquarium-themed room reviewing a Samsung Smart TV

Oct 20, 11 In an aquarium-themed room reviewing a Samsung Smart TV

Posted by in Technology, Travel

Tweet I feel bad when I leave my hubby at home whenever I travel. Not that he doesn’t want to travel with me, it is just work sometimes prevent him from being with me. Well, no excuse this time because my next adventure is just around the corner. It feels like an out-of-town trip considering the one hour travel time. He...

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The Sound of Music, a classic family musical

Oct 14, 11 The Sound of Music, a classic family musical

Posted by in Entertainment, Memory Lane

Tweet “The hills are alive with the sound of music…” is so much a part of my childhood memories ever since I first saw the “Sound of Music” movie in 1966. I was nine years old watching a movie for the first time. The movie fascinated me simply because I came from a family of 7 siblings where music...

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Forty is the old age of youth; fifty the youth of old age

Oct 02, 11 Forty is the old age of youth; fifty the youth of old age

Posted by in Beauty Over Age 50

TweetAging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. Betty Friedan It is my usual routine to show my husband the photos of media events that I attend. Lying comfortably on our beds, I placed the macbook on my tummy and showed my husband the photo above taken by Carlo Ople when we attended the Blackberry 7...

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Finalist at “The One” and/or “The Ballbreaker” & Blog Watch as the Advocate for Globe Tatt Awards

Aug 10, 11 Finalist at “The One” and/or “The Ballbreaker” & Blog Watch as the Advocate for Globe Tatt Awards

Posted by in Blogging, Online Culture

TweetSet the bar higher. It’s not about lists and numbers, it’s about actions. And popularity does not mean influence, at least not anymore. -Lauren fisher I am a finalist in two categories. If you think I deserve to win, then please vote for me…via this link http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/tattawards/vote What can I say? I...

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You are what you tweet

Jul 10, 11 You are what you tweet

Posted by in Bloggers, Family Celebrations

Tweet“Most bloggers who rise above the clutter are quite often prolific –they work hard, not just writing content but networking, engaging in Social Media and more.” Darren Rowse, problogger.net Let’s face it – Social Media is pretty much a part of our lives. Whether one is young or prime time like me, those...

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A good night’s sleep

Jun 30, 11 A good night’s sleep

Posted by in Lifestyle

Tweet Who doesn’t want a good night’s sleep? Sleep is the key for renewing and rebalancing the body and mind. Sleeping never seemed a problem to me. Even when my son died, I always slept well as soon as my head hit my pillow. Pretty soon the fifties came and I discovered it got harder to fall asleep.This wakeful moment...

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Live your life and forget your age

Jun 23, 11 Live your life and forget your age

Posted by in Beauty Over Age 50, Lifestyle

TweetYouth has no age.- Pablo Picasso This funky neon green sporty car was mine to use for the past 5 days. I was pretty excited to test drive cars. Mazda gave me this opportunity through their 2011 Mazda 2 1.5 L sports car. I don’t mind driving subcompact cars but I wasn’t prepared to drive in Spirited Green with...

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Celebrating the Rizal in me

Tweet“It’s a useless life that is not concentrated to a great ideal. It’s like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice.” Jose Rizal I braved the rains and drove all the way to Fort Santiago in my period costume to celebrate Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday. Celebrating Rizal’s...

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LGBT kids and teens: Tomorrow Will Be Better

Jun 15, 11 LGBT kids and teens: Tomorrow Will Be Better

Posted by in Beauty Over Age 50, Family Celebrations

TweetWe are all different, but we must embrace and respect our differences. We must come together through the very emotion that makes us human: love. US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.at at the LGBT Pride Month Reception What a long but productive day. I treated my family for lunch in celebration of my 54th birthday because I...

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The ocean is a mighty harmonist

Jun 06, 11 The ocean is a mighty harmonist

Posted by in Blogging, Current Affairs

Tweet“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.” –Anonymous I grew up in Cebu, surrounded by blue skies, sunny smiles and the deep blue sea. The beach was always a family activity every weekend. No ritzy...

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Priest the 3D Movie, a struggle between good and evil

May 15, 11 Priest the 3D Movie, a struggle between good and evil

Posted by in Entertainment, Spiritual

Tweet Spoiler Alert …. Most weekends, my husband and I watch the movies. Today, he felt like watching “Priest” and he says it is a movie about a priest who is for the RH Bill. I knew he was kidding “Aww really?” I quickly searched for a synopsis. Apparently, the movie is an adaptation of a Tokyopop...

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Once a young mom with small children

TweetYouth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall. A mother’s secret hope outlives them all. - Oliver Wendell Holmes I was once a mother with small kids. There are so many amazing mommy experiences that I want to capture them in a few photos. I loved watching my girls sing, laugh, and play together. There were just...

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The global perception of the Filipina

May 01, 11 The global perception of the Filipina

Posted by in Blogging, Travel

Tweet Now I know what it feels to be an actress. Yesterday, a UK Travel documentary group came over to my house to film a 3 minute segment for the 45 minutes Philippines series in “It’s a Woman’s World” with a potential 60 million viewers . I think we finished close to 3 hours. The interview revolved around...

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Filing a child abuse complaint against Willie Revillame

Apr 27, 11 Filing a child abuse complaint against Willie Revillame

Posted by in child abuse, Current Affairs, Online Culture

TweetRemember my article Discovering Tranquility in Luijoe Meadow? I felt something good was going to happen. Positive developments on the resolution of the Willing Willie incident looked promising. During the Holy Week, I received news that a child advocacy group would file a complaint of child abuse against Willie Revillame. I...

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Money management tips for the family

Apr 26, 11 Money management tips for the family

Posted by in Money & Investment, Parenting Tips

TweetAnne, a friend of my daughter, spent Good Friday with us. While having breakfast, the discussion turned to money matters. She gushed over Lauren’s responsible spending habits despite her financial independence. But of course, I instilled money management early on in their lives. Mind you, my daughters are thrifty but know how...

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