A Heart Heavy with Loss: Farewell, Manang Nevy
Today was supposed to be a day of excitement as I packed our bags for a long-awaited 3-day vacation in Bacolod, ready to soak in the vibrant Masskara celebrations. But a simple text from Kristine ...
Happy 4 Months, Baby Yui! 🎉👶
Can you believe it? Baby Yui, our little bundle of joy, is officially 4 months old today! It feels like just yesterday we were pacing around the house, anticipating her arrival, and now she's here ...
From VIP to “OMG, We’re Too Old for This!”
So, we were invited to Lunar: Art, Cafe, and Bar on October 18th by our dear friend Erica Dalucanog. Now, before you start imagining a quiet night sipping lattes in an art gallery, let me ...
From Yoga to VIP Treatment at La Jefa
Well, folks, it finally happened. The long-overdue night out with Jusha is now a glorious (and slightly hazy) memory. Ever since Yui was born, Ralph and I have been locked into full-on grandparent mode. Fun? ...
Why I Just Had to Turn Off Salem’s Lot (And Hold My Pee)
So, I just made the brilliant decision to watch the newly premiered Salem’s Lot on HBO Go. Let me tell you—it didn’t take long before I hit pause and bailed. The suspense was next-level, and ...
Hinigaran’s Big Break: Metro Gaisano is Opening Soon!
Hinigaran may still be a small town, but it’s definitely making some big moves lately. With Mayor Nadie Arceo at the helm, there’s been an influx of new businesses popping up, and soon we’re getting ...
Happy 3 Months Baby Yui!
Can you believe it? Our little Yui is already 3 months old today! 🎉 Time is flying by so fast – from tiny newborn snuggles to all the smiles, coos, and wiggles. She’s officially the ...
Drifting In Silence
One night, under soft lights and laughter, we drifted into a night meant for celebration. Joy danced on the air like whispers, but my heart? It was a quiet observer, watching him orbit a sun ...
The Dhaba & Daily Prana’s 2024 Anniversary: A Night to Remember!
This year's anniversary celebration of The Dhaba and Daily Prana was nothing short of epic! We left Hinigaran around 1 pm and checked into Sukro Hotel before heading to David’s Salon. What was supposed to ...
Rain, Rain, Please Go—But Don’t Bring Back the Heat!
Today marks the fifth (yes, fifth!) consecutive day of heavy rain, and I’m starting to forget what a dry window even looks like. It’s like we’ve completely swapped the scorching heat from a few months ...
Full Circle: Everyone’s Lola Thelma
Life has this funny way of coming full circle. Meet my aunt Thelma Camion, my father's second cousin, who was once Ken's babysitter back when he was just a little bundle of energy. Fast forward ...
Opening Up: The Fine Line Between Venting and Oversharing in a Relationship
The last couple of days have been rough. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Two nights ago, my husband and I had this huge, explosive fight. He was drunk and I was very defensive, and ...
