A Filipina Mom Blogger

I still remember the dinner parties at our house. They were fun and less costly. But, now it seems to be a thing of the past. - Juned
It doesn’t have to be that way, Juned. Though technology and urbanization indeed has made things so much more convenient for us, dinners and great conversation should [...]

The day after my birthday, Myrna aka Annamanila treated me out to dinner along with Dine alias Sexy Mom and Chato alias Chateau. (oops correction , it was a treat from all of them)

As some might know, AnnaManila used to be a former colleague from my last employment which was err…20 years ago, the [...]

My 50th birthday started with a cardiac workout at the gym. As I pressed the age setting on the treadmill, I found it a bit strange to press 5-0 on the screen. Later that night as I applied a concealer on the brown spots around my cheekbone, I discern a few fine lines on [...]

You hear that? I am a PrimeTime Woman. Hear me roar.
rawr.
Tomorrow I turn a half -century old but my sister sent me an early 50th birthday wish greeting today.
Allow me to quote it in part:
Yes, it’s not the Golden Girls anymore. It’s the PRIMETIME WOMEN who shake up things in this world. Remember [...]

I love my children every minute of every day. My beautiful children.
I gazed at you today
and the same beautiful eyes
glowed with love just
like it was
when you were a baby.
Me and 4 month old Lauren

Oh those lovely tiny eyes
It seems a long time ago
since I cradled you in my arms
long after your colic spells
and I just [...]

Rubbing my eyes, I thought I saw him hold a breakfast tray . He says “it’s my wedding anniversary gift for you, dear” as he plants a kiss on my forehead. I smile and thought “My husband is so sweet , romantic and thoughtful”. Then he lays the tray on my lap.
“thank you dear. [...]

My beautiful daughter is now 21 years old. A few weeks ago, she envisioned her 21st birthday in our new home. It’s one of the many reasons I moved heaven and earth to finish the renovations at the soonest time possible. A 21st birthday celebration in our new home seemed the best birthday gift [...]

I gaze at my two lovely daughters and smile . I realize they are much older than us.. when we, their parents were just college sweethearts. L , turning 21 this month, had a boyfriend in her freshmen year and thought she’d end up marrying him one day just like we did. [...]