The rules of parents are all but three. Love, Limit and Let them be. – Elaine M. Ward “For the hand that rocks the cradle, is the hand that rules the world” is such a memorable quote that I took to heart the day I cradled my beautiful baby in my arms. The concept that … Read More →
The most important political office is that of the private citizen. ~Louis Brandeis I love my children. I think of their future. I hope for a good leader. We all want that for our children, right? So listen up…we need to do our share in helping our country change for the better. Be part of … Read More →
Mothers of daughters are daughters of mothers and have remained so, in circles joined to circles, since time began – Signe Hammer It’s amazing. I can’t believe how grown-up my daughters are. My eldest is 27 years old and my second is turning 26 years old. They are just wonderful. Twenty something years ago, my … Read More →
This is my #juanvote Blog Action day post: It is five days before May 13, 2013. I made a choice. I have only three in my list. You ask, “So who are you voting?” It does not matter who my candidate is. As project editor of Blogwatch.ph, it is prudent that I keep that choice … Read More →
I managed to squeeze in some love-dovey moments at the height of the miting de avance of presidential candidates three years ago. Now it is the 2013 mid-term elections and luckily today is a Sunday so I am spending it with my daughter. Sadly, my second daughter is now in Germany and can’t spend it … Read More →
I am so proud of my husband. Not only is he the breadwinner, he’s also the cook during weekends. I’m lazy like that. But what I’m really proud off are the positive changes in him since we gave each other a second wind in our marriage. In the past, he’d find excuses to entertain clients … Read More →
A long time ago when my children were still in school, M, my second daughter showed me her grades. She seemed happy and proud of herself, with good reason. Before you think that I am bragging about my daughter’s grades, I have a point to make. Let me tell you that once upon a time, … Read More →
“The end result of your life here on earth will always be the sum total of the choices you made while you were here.” I have choices. We have choices, more choices than we let ourselves see. People may feel trapped in their relationships, their jobs and their lives. They may feel locked in a … Read More →
My sewing teacher looked like she was going to burst an artery when she saw the cross-stitch pattern on my apron. The next thing I knew, the apron sat on my head. I recall the humiliation but thankfully, none of my classmates laughed. Maybe they did not want to be in my position. I was … Read More →
If there is anything my daughters (especially my eldest girl) cannot imagine is a young and wild me. True, I was once young (still young), a 105 pound slim and anti-social girl who’d rather pour over her school text books than gallivant around with her roommates or officemates. I never considered myself “wild” , not … Read More →
I was laughing when I saw a comment on my entry, Computer Game and Internet Addiction i also believe that you are a old-fashioned and controlling parent. times have changed. The above comment is partially true . I am an old fashioned parent, a child of old fashioned parents but the difference is I have … Read More →
“Children learn how to deal with relationships by what they see on TV. They see people having casual sex and using obscenity-laden language… I don’t see how it could possibly be good for kids.” – Faye Steuer, professor of psychology at Charleston College (Charleston Post and Courier, August 25, 2005) More than a year … Read More →
I am known as @momblogger in twitter. As one of the early adopters of any new thing that explodes online, I got hold of my monicker when twitter became popular in 2007. In fact it is my twitter birthday today: Really, I had no idea about personal branding nor did I want to dominate a … Read More →
The Zen approach: nothing is there to be done. There is nothing to do. One just has to be. Take a rest and be ordinary and be natural. These days, I find myself getting busier and busier. I have slowed down considerably as health is still wealth. It is not fun when things become to … Read More →
Don’t judge me unless you have looked through my eyes, experienced what i have, and cried as many tears as me. Until then back-off, cause you have no idea. Today Matthew Warren died of suicide. He is the son of Rick and Kay Warren who must be facing the most painful moment in their lives. … Read More →
My grief journey culled from edited 2006-2010 blog entries are now converted to an ebook format . Read story behind the ebook.
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This is about me ( a Filipina mom) and my journey to a "new normal" after the death of Luijoe , my beautiful 6 year old son.
Recovery is a work in progress.... read more?
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