Writing this while I’m waiting for our Grab food to arrive. Yes, sa dami ng tasks that I need to do today, I preferred Grab delivery food if that’s the thing that will keep me sane. And while I have time to muni-muni, I thought I’ll spend some time to write my opinion about the recent elections. Some of the candidates I voted won, some did not. And ang konti lang ng binoto ko, I wasn’t able to completely mark the full roster. Why? One, I don’t know many of the candidates. Most of them the candidates...
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Planning a trip to Japan? With its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich culture, it’s no wonder Japan is a dream destination for many travelers. But before you head to the airport, it’s essential to prepare everything you’ll need for a hassle-free trip. This ultimate checklist ensures you won’t forget a thing! Why You Need a Travel Checklist Traveling overseas can be overwhelming, especially with the number of documents, items, and preparations required. A travel checklist not only helps you stay organized...
There’s nothing quite like spending a day learning new recipes and flavors with friends, and our recent cooking class at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center was exactly that! With my two friends, Cecil and Ching, we signed up for a Caribbean cooking class, excited to explore the vibrant world of spices and tropical ingredients. The cooking team with our the beautiful foreign couple who joined us, Chef Albert Sia, me, Ching and Cecil. Led by the talented Chef Albert Sia, the class focused on four flavorful dishes: Peruvian Chicken...
I’m back to schooling and in one of the subjects, I need to write my insights and realizations about these videos. I’ve written all of them after the videos. How to Understand Power Branches of Philippine Government Lecture on Voter’s Education by LJ Saludadez Watching the 3 videos brought me mixed emotions and realizations, kind of a roller-coaster experience if I may say so. At first, it was enlightening to know and understand, despite my age, that our country really has a system that...
Literary Essay for Eng11 A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner tells the story of Emily Grierson, a woman living in a small Southern town after the Civil War. It is a gloomy and mysterious story and readers are pulled into Emily’s life, which is both tragic and strange. The author uses the plot, characters, and setting to show how Emily becomes more and more alone because of the way the townspeople treat her and the way she clings to the past. The story’s phrasing is dark and slow and can almost make the reader asleep....
Literary Essay for Eng11 The story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” talks about a city that seems to be perfect, where everyone is happy and living peacefully. An imprisoned child is described to be one of the main reasons why the village people are happy. The author uses a descriptive style of language to help us imagine this village: “With a clamor of bells that set the swallows soaring, the Festival of Summer came to the city Omelas, bright-towered by the sea.” The contrast between the bright and happy city...
On October 6, I had the chance to watch Olivia Rodrigo’s concert at the Philippine Arena with my two teens and niece. We were lucky to score upper box tickets, all thanks to my eldest who generously treated us. While I wasn’t an Olivia Rodrigo fan initially, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed her music. Her youthful, energetic rock vibes really resonate with the younger generation, and I found myself appreciating why so many teens, including mine, are hooked on her songs. I just realized na ganito na pala ngayon manood...
Even though my kids are all grown up, there’s something about Halloween that still fills me with excitement. Every year, when I see the stores starting to fill up with spooky decorations, adorable costumes, and baskets full of candy, it brings me back to those special days when my kids were little. Mummy stuff toys, tarantula stuff toys, so cute! I remember the fun of picking out their costumes—princesses, superheroes, witches—and the anticipation in their eyes as they prepared for trick-or-treating. We’d spend...
