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Happiness is Bubble Wrap

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

This morning has been a particularly stressful one. What I wouldn’t give to go pop some bubble wrap. So seeing Happy Slip’s video on Twitter made me smile. Bubble wrap is happiness indeed.

Slip into Bubble Wrap!
Did you know that the last Monday of January is annual Bubble Wrap Day? I missed it by eight hours, [...]


Ready, set, RECHARGE!

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Electroman!
How do you recharge yourself during a workday?
I have a snack box on my office shelf. It’s a little plastic container that contains chewy candies, different kinds of chocolate, gum, a small pack of cereal, and just this morning, three pieces of fruit bread. It’s my go-to box for energy. True, the sugar doesn’t [...]


Prepare your clothes the night before

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

When I was still in school, I’d prepare my clothes the night before to save on time the following morning. After all, wouldn’t it be better to take in a couple more minutes of snooze time in place of the minutesĀ  having to decide what to wear?
So by the closet door hung my uniform, undies, [...]


Destination Panic

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Have you completed your Christmas shopping yet? Or should the question be: have you started Christmas shopping yet?
I haven’t. I’m already feeling the panic settle in. My husband has generously offered to do the shopping for me. I really appreciate it, but I want to feel that Christmas shopping rush! Ah well, we shall [...]


Seven Ways to Use a Kitchen Timer

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Who says a kitchen timer is just for the kitchen? Here’s a list of seven things you can use that kitchen timer for… outside the kitchen!

Image credit: tom1
1. Declutter your home. Cleaning a room can get overwhelming. Set aside 15 minutes a day to clean a room. You don’t overexert yourself but still get some [...]


How to keep ants away from honey

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Ants are fierce where I live, and they sure love my honey. So I put my bottle of honey in a little water bath. The water keeps the ants away and there’s more honey for me! It’s simple and effective. Good thing there aren’t any bees. I wouldn’t know how to deal with that!

Honey in [...]


Books to be kept forever, marriage surprises, and cleaning (Part 3 of my interview with Batjay)

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

This is Part 3 of my interview with Jay David, a.k.a. popular blogger Batjay. In Part 1 of our interview, Batjay wrote his 12-year-old self a letter. In Part 2, he talked about health, laughter and adobo. In this part of the interview, he shares his thoughts on books to be kept forever, marriage and [...]


A seatbelt saved my life

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Many years ago, I got into a car accident. I kept mum about it because I didn’t want to create havoc, especially at home. I wasn’t badly hurt after all, but I was traumatized. More than that, I was embarrassed. My friend, who had a little too much to drink, got behind the wheel. I, [...]


Cleaning out my cupboard

Monday, September 8th, 2008

When was the last time you decluttered your cupboard or your pantry? If you’re one of those who regularly check expiration dates or have a FIFO method with your goods (first in, first out), good for you! But if you just haphazardly shove items into the cupboard and forget about them later on like me, [...]


When we dance, angels will run and hide their wings

Monday, August 18th, 2008

A month ago, I asked my Plurk buddies, “What song would you like to slow-dance to with your special someone?” Their answers will make you go “awww.”
“All My Life”
“Thank You” by Led Zeppelin
“You to Me Are Everything”
“At Last” by Etta James
“When You Know” by Shawn Colvin
“Kapag Sinabi Ko Sa ‘Yo” by Gary Granada
“Love” by [...]