Let’s talk about the utter madness of Ninja Van Philippines. My husband orders this absolutely gorgeous 50mm-90mm Natural Clear Quartz Ball from Etsy—a crystal he’s been dreaming of but using my account. Shipped from China by SF Express, all was smooth until it landed in…
That Time We Ate So Much at Italianni’s, We Couldn’t Move
So, Ralph and I decided we needed to treat ourselves because, obviously, eating good food is basically a life requirement. Last Saturday, we ventured to Italianni’s Restaurant in Ayala Mall, part of the Bistro Group, because Ralph was in an "Italian mood." (Apparently, our usual ...
The Fine Line Between Connection and Comparison
Today was supposed to be one of those peaceful Sundays—a day meant for recharging and finding some semblance of balance before diving headfirst into another week. I had my usual massage session, and let me tell you, I could not be more grateful for my ...
The Beautiful Chaos of Life After Yui’s Arrival
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….
The Grand Finale: How a Nurse from Station 11 Turned Our Hospital Stay into a Nightmare
So here we are, folks, at the third and (hopefully) final installment of our epic hospital saga. Grab your popcorn because this episode has more drama than a daytime soap opera. Our lovely Lady Jenn finally gave birth to a premature but fierce little girl. ...
Here Comes Monday: The Rollercoaster Ride and the Birth of Yui Raphielle
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
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…
The Yoga Comeback: A Weekend of Meditations, Contractions, and Surprises
Namaste everyone! So, Master G finally came back from her mystical India trip, and Ralph and I decided it was high time to roll out our yoga mats again last Saturday, June 22nd. To make it a full family affair, we took Ken and Lady Jenn ...
Skipped Yoga but Gained a Grandbaby!
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 ...
A Saturday to Remember: Yoga, Reiki, and a Night Out
Ah, Saturdays—the cherished oasis in the desert of our busy week. Last Saturday, however, was not just any ordinary Saturday; it was a day filled with yoga, Reiki, and unexpected cocktail delights. The Morning Stretch Our day kicked off with a refreshing yoga session. There’s…
Back to Yoga After the Flu: A Rollercoaster Saturday
I finally got back to doing yoga yesterday, Saturday, after a couple of weeks away due to the flu. Let me tell you, trying to channel my inner yogi while still coughing was a unique kind of torture. But hey, I managed to get through ...
The Shocking Saga of My Noceco Electric Bill
Ah, the joys of modern living. There's nothing quite like the thrill of receiving your monthly electric bill, am I right? Especially when that bill arrives and it's a jaw-dropping, eye-watering, heart-stopping 17,500 pesos (rounded off). Yes, you read that right. Seventeen thousand five hundred ...
Hyperreactive Airways, Netflix’s Bridgerton, and a Dash of Optimism
Remember my last post where I was a bit (okay, a lot) under the weather with my perpetual flu? Well, the saga continues, but with a twist. I finally took the plunge and visited a pulmonologist. Yes, you read that right. I actually stepped out…
The Great Yogini Guilt Trip: My Reluctant Journey to the Pulmonologist
Alright, let’s talk about the elephant in the yoga studio: the relentless guilt-tripping from my fellow yogis. You see, one seriously weird thing about me is that when I catch the flu, it doesn’t just wave hello and leave politely after a few days. Oh ...
The Flu Chronicles: A Week Without Yoga and Counting
So, I've been MIA on the yoga mat for over a week now, thanks to the delightful surprise of the flu. It started innocently enough with just me feeling under the weather, but soon my husband caught it, and now he's dealing with a full-blown ...