42 years with my college sweetheart. Our Love Story.
I wrote this 12 years ago, but I thought I’d update it again because today is Valentine’s day. No, we never celebrate Valentine’s day. We celebrate love every day for… Read more »
14 years blogging
Momblogger, my online name is more popular than this blog. I never imagined that blogging would open doors to a new life, a new career , a new normal as… Read more »
“I Met You” documentary: A bereaved mother reunites with her deceased daughter in virtual reality
A mother reunites with her deceased child in virtual reality. Below is the English translation of the video. A tear trickled down my cheek as I watched the grief-stricken mother… Read more »
6 ways to love yourself and your body
Just because everyone else is swooning over each other under the moonlit night or cuddling like lovebirds in every movie theater in town doesn’t mean you can neglect the most… Read more »
Australia bush fires: how you can help the victims
Even if we don’t live in Australia, giving money is probably the best thing you can do to help. The casualties from massive bush fire in Australia is staggering. Let… Read more »
“May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe. May you live your life with ease.”
I am not a very religious person but I believe in prayers. I often drop by this quaint little chapel in Eastwood or the one in Greenbelt. See, my children… Read more »
Christmas carols sung by my children along with the choir
Singing Christmas Carols has been a treasured family tradition. I remember the last Christmas I had with my mom. I was 18 years old then. All the 7 siblings gathered… Read more »
Six gift suggestions that keep on giving
First published at Sunday Business & IT, December 1, 2019 A year ago, I wrote about “12 online shopping sites for your Christmas shopping.” I patronize budding Filipino entrepreneurs or… Read more »
Sustainable and proudly Filipino products for your Christmas shopping needs
Are you looking for Christmas gift ideas? Check out the BPI Sinag ng Pasko, a Christmas bazaar featuring products from Filipino social enterprises, on December 11, 2019, at the Palm… Read more »
Learning to LEAP in digital
Think about the times they have underestimated you. I remember friends and even relatives looked skeptical about a web page I created 25 years ago. “Why are you even doing… Read more »
Suicide prevention is everybody’s business #WorldMentalHealthDay
Early this year, I wrote about “Social Media and Suicide.” The World Health Organization (WHO) states that close to 800,000 people kill themselves every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Suicide… Read more »
Teaching your kids how to handle money
“The first step to teaching your kids how to handle money is being a good example.” – Dave Ramsey My children are adults , living away from home for the… Read more »
What the daughter does, the mother did
It is better to be “unfashionable” than to freeze to death Lauren, in San Francisco That is the quote of my eldest daughter who visited San Francisco eight years ago… Read more »