The back-to-back storm had left the Bay Area and this morning although it was foggy, there was no more wind and rain. I am glad because I am leaving tonight
The season is changing. It’s still winter but this morning I noticed that some flowers are already blooming. Seeing what seemed like dead trees and dried sticks was all part
Feb 18, 2024 A long time ago, maybe 35 years ago, on one of my Papa’s vacations in the Philippines, he visited his favorite istambayan— Chinatown in Binondo. My father’s
It’s been 7 days since my brother died. I am still feeling like a zombie, I am here but not here. I feel so drained from crying, thinking of what
I got a call yesterday afternoon from Kuya Romy’s son Sherwin. His papa’s condition changed from the last time I visited him. According to him, the nurse told him blood
A storm with heavy rains and strong winds covered not only the Bay Area this weekend but as far as Napa Valley. A two-day staycation turned into three because it
Mama Twenty-five years ago, I was present when the nurses removed all the life support gadgets attached to my mom’s body. Kuya Junior was there, me, then came Kuya Romy
I don’t know how life determines or decides who catches its craps or who can dodge successfully some of life’s vomits. Random? Predetermined? My brother is gravely ill and only
I am so disappointed with Antinola. Lagi na lang she instigates chaos here. The other maids leave because of her. They always complain about her bad behavior, mostly nagging and
No, as long as it’s not intended to promote oneself, earn from a vlog, boost a website, a political candidacy, or a government position. Ever since I started my blog
Today I got myself busy by clearing my closets. I got an empty balikbayan box and filled it with clothes I like but don’t wear anymore. Mostly forgotten, hidden deep
My son is abroad spending Christmas alone, just resting, after their classes ended a few days before Christmas. Oyen, Theo, Yaya Bel, and Derrick went up to Baguio with Derrick’s
Edmund and I bought a few things for Theo during our recent travel. I assisted Theo to open his gifts. He knows how to grab things already and is