SNIPPETS OF MY LIFE

Holiday dates finally commence! Last Saturday, December 27, 2014, my paopao and I finally stepped inside La Vie Parisienne, a French Bakery in Gorordo Ave.,Lahug Cebu City. We've found the place interesting aside from feeling lunatic to have it intentionally done maybe bec. of curiosity even if its quite far from the downtown. The Parisienne life lifted out good convenience to the customers and that made our day comfy especially the couches they provide. When we got inside, their famous croissants, French breads, cheeses, quiches, macarons, olive oils, beers and everything else were beautifully served. All were scrumptious, though too pricey! I also got impressed with their wine library. Overall, the place was exactly how I imagined it would be- cozy, warm and very homey. It was an experience and exploration like no other, even if I haven't tasted their sandwiches bec. its pricey, at least we've caught up a nice ambiance with a twist. And at least we had a ro...

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred,  and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”   (Laura Ingalls Wilder) Christmas is  one of the most important and magnificent holidays of the Christian calendar. This is a miraculous time of year when people begin to believe in miracles again and become pure-minded like heartfelt children. We all come from childhood. This is a fun and good time which is associated with sweet memories and a sense of continuing happiness. I remember this happy-go-lucky period of my life when I dreamed with confidence without thinking whether my dreams would come true or not. On Christmas Eve, there were dozens of lights which gloom in our house and father loved to do his ritual, the lighting of firecrackers after noche buena. I remember also how my mother cooked her home-made cheese-topped spaghetti and prepared bibingka and biko specialties. Honestly,...

Yahooooooooooooo!!!! It's Christmas Time.... Christmas is on the air. I can already feel the cold breeze and the spirit of Christmas wherever I go. Sooner, the holidays will be officially on. My real christmas vacation will be starting this December 18-19, 2014, with my travel buddies and co-teachers.  This means we'll be in the mood for merry-making, & everybody will love that. And on the latter days, it also means more time to spend with my loved ones and my significant other (cause honestly I haven't spared my time well and have a christmas treat with them) *winks*, and my fave, the foods & gifts giving... HAHA The thing about Christmas here in the Philippines is that everything’s about traditions! Of family, friends,  & even strangers. Everyone seems to be in a merry, festive mood! Everyone seems to be generous! That feeling of being happy, despite all our problems, can be found everywhere! And I mean, EVERYWHERE! Ask anyone how he is and he’ll p...

"The priceless gift of life is love, with the help from God above. Love can change the human race, make this World a better place. For love dissolves all hate and fear, it makes our vision bright and clear, So we can see and rise above our pettiness on the wings of love." Natalia Love Quotes'' Sometimes, we take for granted people or things because they've been around for a long time. But as for me, many people know me how I really care too much for the people around me especially my loved ones. And in talking about my special someone, I could guarantee him 90% of my time especially during 10th day of every month, of course that's our monthsary. Yes, we celebrate monthsaries even if its too cheesy to be told. It's a kind of day for us. Because every moment together feels so special. Everything around you seems to disappear or go mute when you two are together. Monthsaries, as we all know are just simple celebrations and are just made by two persons inl...

Apart from being workaholic person, I also set my another businesses into pleasures which I'm always counting on. Because I believe some things should not be taken for granted for those have been around for a long time.  What I'm talking about actually are the simple pleasures that also gives meaning to life. And some of these might be new for me because it's more indulging, like my newest passion, "photography." But recently, I'm into hops and fun! Particularly in a place called Cafe.. So, yes, I'm now literally called a cafe hopper even if I'm too occupied with work-related activities. It's another new simple pleasure and a new temporary "humble abode" for me (just fondly called) because there's no place like home, anyway! hehe.  Needless to say, I'm overjoyed when I'm in a cafe, considering it's as odd as before. I guess, this started when I've experienced and learned so many things from all the travels, adven...

'' A birthday is just another day where you go to work and people give you love. Age is just a state of mind, and you are as old as you think you are. You have to count your blessings and be happy." Abhishek Bachchan" "Happy 31st to me, eh!" Yeah. But who says I've already mourned over about my age because another year has swiftly passed me by and that I seemed scared to look older?! Apparently, it's not what you think. 'Coz this day made me feel so special and made me more proud of myself being a woman of thirties (being a gift to the world):) The 28th of November is always special to me and my family since it’s the date when they saw me and held me for the first time. During the 28th day, I usually celebrate my birthday at home, 'coz I just wanted to make it simple but worth to remember. I just celebrate it with my family, and invite my relatives and friends. Don't really prefer parties. hehehe. (My recent photos during my 31st ...

Master your feelings. Manage your emotions. Conceal your intentions. I’ve been telling all these phrases to myself a lot more often now than before. I don’t know. Things change, people change. Something must have brought me into this whole new perspective now…I have always been known to be transparent about how I feel on most of the things.. You’ll know if I’m having a good day when you see me humming or singing a song even if I cannot carry a tune. You’ll know I’m happy when you see me laughing with mouth wide open like I’m about to bite McDonald’s super burger! A not so close colleague back in my first working station once posted on my FB wall about how she missed having me around in school, the possitive approach that I instill into my work mates, the culture of happiness and openness that I create whenever I’m with a group and how I made her forget about all her problems at home even for a short while and just laugh with the present... Nostalgic. That’s how I always describe it. ...

November 28, 2013. I never felt so scared in my life.  I would be a year older and it was not just any year, it was my 30th birthday.  Yes the number 3.  I don't know but I wasn't excited.  I was stressed, I know it was just a number but I was so worried. Perhaps, I got scared getting old, seemed like I was running out of time and I have not achieved a lot, worse I haven't figured out what I really wanted.  I felt the pressure, knowing my brothers and my sister had their plans laid out, my friends living MY dream and they were good at it.  " But then again, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.  While you are wishing to be someone else, someone out there is wishing to be you.  So just love life and count your blessings"    So I faced that day bravely as I had less than 24 hours to celebrate and bade 29 goodbye. I invited some friends who are young at heart and my teachers in elementary now my co-teachers, each h...