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The Beautiful Chaos of Life After Yui’s Arrival

August 26, 2024

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Let me tell you, nothing could have prepared us for the whirlwind that is our little Yui. Since the moment she made her dramatic entrance into our lives—because, of course, our girl couldn’t just arrive quietly—everything has turned upside down in the best possible way….

Here Comes Monday: The Rollercoaster Ride and the Birth of Yui Raphielle

July 5, 2024

Monday dawned with the familiar fog of sleep deprivation. Ralph and I barely caught a wink all night. Lady Jenn’s labor pains were relentless, but any attempt to push was restricted. My desperation drove me to contact Dr. Evelyn Reinoso late Sunday night, begging for…

The Sunday Saga: A Day of Unexpected Turns

July 1, 2024

Sunday dawned with a sense of routine. We checked out of Sukro hotel and made a beeline for SM to pick up a water filter at SM Ace Hardware. Our next stop was Ayala Malls for lunch and a bit of grocery shopping—both for us…

Skipped Yoga but Gained a Grandbaby!

June 9, 2024

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So, here’s the scoop: We were supposed to have a live Zoom yoga session yesterday at Daily Prana studio. Master G, the dedicated guru she is, continues to lead the sessions from abroad. You’d think being out of the country might put a damper on…

Does Success Run in Our Genes?

April 30, 2024

It’s a question that has haunted me on more than one occasion: does success run in family genes? Around me, relatives and distant family members display an array of academic and professional achievements that seem almost scripted in their DNA. Meanwhile, my immediate family and…

Shared Roof, Separate Lives: Why I’m Not Accountable for Other People’s Bad Choices

October 19, 2023

Ah, the joys of living with family. It’s like a never-ending episode of a reality TV show, except there’s no camera crew, and the drama is way too real. Welcome to my life, where I stay in the second floor of our family home, and…