TweetThe [tag]Photo Hunt[/tag] theme for this saturday is anything on Classic. What does “classic” mean? “of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times” As an adjective, classic means “belonging to the highest rank or class” as well as “having lasting...
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TweetToday is Blog Action Day. On October 15, bloggers around the web unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind – the environment. Every blogger will post about the [tag]environment[/tag] in their own way and relating to their own topic. I chose to talk about my recycled old home furniture in our...
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TweetPhoto Hunters theme this week is Smelly. I chose our family’s Shoe Cabinet which is nestled in the far corner of the second floor. Some of the shoes in there are smelly whenever I pass by. It’s one reason I place a deodorizer inside the cabinet. I know when it’s time to replace the deodorizer when I smell...
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TweetFor the month of October, the Pinoy Moms Network Fam Pics Theme is Green. I’d like to share this green meadow called “Luijoe’s Meadow” located at my husband’s family vacation spot in Benguet. Butch’s parents own a lovely mountain retreat 5 hours away from Baguio City. You can imagine the...
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Tweet Photo Hunters theme this week is Plastic. I know I should be posting a photo of a thing that is made of Plastic. Instead , I chose an I am not Plastic canvas bag from the Not Plastic Project Launch I attended two months ago. I often use my “I am not Plastic” bag, an earth friendly bag when I am out shopping at...
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TweetFor the month of September, the theme for the Pinoy Moms Network Fam Pics is Potted (anything in a pot). My entry is about my Ceramic Fondue Pot. I gave it as a Christmas present last year to my husband since he is such a cheese lover. The first time I encountered Cheese Fondue was at a Swiss restaurant in Lucerne. While my...
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TweetI thought I’d go down memory lane and reminisce the days just before I fell in love with my ex-boyfriend (read our love story) .In this day and age, my husband is the so-called brooding artist, emo-ish guy (Think of my daughter, Lauren). I mean he is my total opposite. So why did I fall for him anyway? Jane posted this...
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TweetA list of 13 bonding moments seems more interesting to read and at the same time serves as my contribution to the 107th Edition of Thursday Thirteen Meme. (I know, I know, it’s a bit late for Thursday Thirteen but I fell asleep. ) Thanks to SM Hypermarket and Aileen Apolo, the bloggers party brought about this wonderful...
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TweetEvery first monday of the month, Pinoy Moms Network members share photos through the Fam Pics project. This month’s theme is Glossy A writing table for my adorable husband seemed like the perfect sanctuary for him at night. I wanted to situate it by the bay window in our bedroom so he can quietly surf with his laptop...
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Tweet Thirteen Ways to Improve your Life for Thursday Thirteen It’s been awhile since I posted for the meme of [tag]Thursday Thirteen[/tag]. As with all lists , I hope to make it meaningful. Positive thinking is something I had to re-learn as family tragedies befell one after the other. With 5 deaths in my immediate family...
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Tweet Photo Hunters theme this week is Shadow (s) That’s my daughter ,Lauren drinking water in the kitchen. I thought the shadows cast by the windows looked pretty, so I took a picture of it...
read moreTweetI’ve been meaning to list down 5 ways to comfort a bereaved family or relative in conjunction with Darren Rowse’s Top 5 Group Writing Project. In most of my meetings with the bereaved, a common complaint is the insensitivity of concerned friends or relatives. Of course, we know the depth of concern they have towards...
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Tweet Photo Hunters theme this week is Childhood and I want to present my daughter, Lauren riding a purple dinosaur at a park in Singapore. Lauren is 21 years old but still enjoys playing in the park. Last March, she graduated from college and my graduation gift was a trip to any Asian city. So here she is, enjoying herself in...
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Tweet Thirteen Things about 80-20% rule This 80/20 rule is more formally known as the Pareto principle, named after it’s founder the Italian economist. Pareto observed that 80 percent of the income in Italy was received by 20% of the people. For [tag]thursday thirteen[/tag], I will list down how the 80-20% rule applies to me, my...
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Tweet Photo Hunters’ members post every Saturday based on a theme chosen by the founder of the group. You can join here. Today’s theme is “Rare” . An antique village in a Tiendesitas, a unique shopping place mall in Metro Manila is an exciting place to find rare pieces of Filipiniana or Spanish inspired...
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Tweet I joined the Photo Hunters as a way to promote my blog to a wider audience. It also forces me to make use of my digital camera. Photo Hunters’ members post every Saturday based on a theme chosen by the founder of the group. You can join here. Today’s theme is Hobby and I want to present one of my hobbies, Cooking....
read moreTweetThirteen Things to do before Moving to our New Home I can’t believe it’s just 16 days before we move to our new home . My head reels of a thousand and one things to do. In fact, I carry a paper planner with me all the time. I take note of all my daily activities to keep me on track. In honor of [tag]Thursday...
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Tweet Thirteen Things about Me Naturally the first thirteen things should be about me, so here goes: 1. My mom got my name from the Biblical name, Naomi 2. My husband calls me “Noyt” because of our then toddler , Lauren who couldn’t pronounce “noem”. 3. I am the second among 7 siblings. 4. I became...
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My grief journey culled from edited 2006-2010 blog entries are now converted to an ebook format and "Print on demand". Read story behind the ebook.
Touched by an Angel e-book is now available for purchase. For inquiries and reservations, please call Vee Press sales department at +632-712.9156 ext. 350 or email sales@vibalfoundation.org
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?
Celebrating love , life and experience at the Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball
Bullying in Philippine Schools
A hug is a handshake from the heart
A letter to my daughters. Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough
Being romantic in Batanes : A time to celebrate the beauty, gift, and the blessing of enduring love.
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