2010 · 11 posts
Baguio, one last post in April.
April 2010 · 4 posts
The Baguio then and now
Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines, is only an hour ride from where I live here in Pangasinan.
Finally, it’s over!
Ever since my child was born, he had this deformity (sorry, he does not want me to say it) that went with him.
Post-lenten thoughts
During the Lenten celebration this past week, I noticed that many of our neighbors were noisy. They shout when they wanted to, sang with their karaoke, listened to loud music even on Good Friday.
Homemade bangus sardines
I don’t know if going meatless on Holy week is still being observed by many. But we do. My entire family including the kids observe the tradition.
March 2010 · 4 posts
Onychomycosis and pedicure
Filipino women, that includes myself, are very fond of going to beauty parlors to get our nails cleaned. We call it manicure for the fingernails, and pedicure for the toenails.
Modern toys for modern boys
When I was a child, my parents do not spend too much (or nothing at all) for my toys. I remember spending most of my free time in our backyard playing with kids my age.
Project: Making the vine climb the trellis
The arbor is made of metal. This used to be covered with net housing the orchids underneath thus giving them shade and protecting them from the sun’s heat.
A firefly on a moonlit night
Living in the province with the freshest of everything is a blessing I enjoyed ever since I was young. And even animals that are rarely visible in the urban communities can be found in the provinces.
February 2010 · 1 post
An issue on sexual harassment
I have been teaching for 11 years now in the College of Medicine. Within those long years, it did not enter my mind that I will take part in uncovering the bad practice of a colleague.
January 2010 · 2 posts
Setting Priorities
I remember when me and my husband were just starting life together. I was responsible for everything in the house from cleaning the house and the backyard, doing the laundry, cleaning fishes freshly bought from the market, cooking, and all the little things.