Wifely Steps

To all my friends and visitors,
Remember Christmas.
Remember that it is not about
the presents and the bows,
but the thought that went behind them
the tinsel and the lights,
but the glow of togetherness
the empty pockets,
but the heart of giving
the parties and the balls,
but the welcoming of His coming
the kisses under the mistletoe,
but the embrace of family.
Remember Christmas.
Respect tradition
and [...]

Ito ba ang kinakain ni Pinoy Big Brother?

My Christmas gift to ME.

I’ve been cutting down on sweets the past weeks. For one thing, I’ve had my fill of chocolate this season. I’ve reached my chocolate quota. Another thing, I don’t want my sugar level shooting sky high. Diabetes runs in the family so I have to watch what I eat.

So when my friends and [...]

An early Christmas present for my cousin
Seeing a kid’s expression while she’s opening a present is priceless. When I hit the holiday doldrums, I just think of my cousin’s giggles and I’m back to my cheery mood.
I used to wait till Christmas Eve to open my gifts, but for this year I’ve been opening my [...]

I didn’t want to but you asked me to.
I was too afraid to try.
But when you put your hand in mine, it told me
I would not regret that ride.

So we climbed that mountain of a slide
laughing, giggling, running up
the rubbery steps, the playful fun,
never mind if I was the only grown-up!

Shall we slide together?
Let’s! Put [...]

Kilala niyo ba siya?

Once upon a time, three bugs entered a busy workplace.
Bug 1: I see a lady buried under tons of paperwork!
Bug 2: Shall we see how we can help her?
Bug 3: Yes! Let’s do our buggy duties!

You Are What You Eat Meme
Got tagged by Dexie the Ilocana Chef! I’m thankful that lunch is just an hour away because my tummy sure is rumbling!

I wrote before that: “A warm bowl of Sinigang comforts me heart and soul, then kicks my senses up a wee bit with that delicate sourness. I love munching [...]

Alma asked me to write my Christmas wish list via a tag. I’ll write the first ten things that pop into my head. I’ll just write material stuff because the intangible ones deserve another entry!
My Top of Mind Top 10 Christmas Wish List:
1. A trip for two to Miniloc Island in El Nido, Palawan – [...]