Yesterday was our 19th wedding anniversary. Initially, I was planning on an out-of-town trip. All four of us. But the girls' schedules wouldn't permit it. Sam just wrapped up … [Read more...]
A white Christmas tree with red and gold decor
December 6, 2010 By 24 Comments
Finally, the Christmas tree is up. A white twig tree that I wanted last year but didn't know where to buy. Then, we heard from Speedy's brother that we could get them from … [Read more...]
New Year, fresh start
December 24, 2009 By 18 Comments
Reading the news these days is like staring at a doomsday scenario. As though the devastation brought by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng weren't enough, Philvolcs says that Mayon … [Read more...]
The 2009 U.P. Lantern Parade
December 23, 2009 By 10 Comments
I was a U.P. student for eight years – four as an undergrad and another four as a law student. I have experienced the lantern parade both as a participant and as a mere … [Read more...]
Christmas ham and Ragnarok
December 17, 2009 By 10 Comments
According to the news, the price of Christmas ham will probably go up by another seven per cent next week. The announcement was made by the president of the supermarket … [Read more...]
Where it’s Christmas all year ’round
December 27, 2008 By 5 Comments
Some people clean their houses from top to bottom before the New Year; I clean out my hard drive. I've been deleting duplicate photos and unwanted files all day when I came … [Read more...]
Pinoy Christmas around the world
December 25, 2008 By 17 Comments
(Today's column) I am so tired of writing what I think about Christmas and all the excesses that go with it. I am just as tired of ranting about relatives, friends and … [Read more...]
First day of the Christmas break
December 20, 2008 By 4 Comments
I woke up late, had coffee and breakfast with Speedy (he still has to go to work today and it's their company's Christmas party tonight), then started checking my e-mail. I … [Read more...]
The wish list
December 18, 2008 By 24 Comments
My second floor study has a door that leads to a small terrace overlooking the swimming pool in the clubhouse right across the street. There was some noise outside, I looked … [Read more...]
December in Diliman
December 4, 2008 By 7 Comments
(Today's column) According to the Web site of the University of the Philippines Diliman campus (www.upd.edu.ph), Christmas festivities kicked off on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with … [Read more...]
Shopping for bargains
December 2, 2008 By 13 Comments
(Today's column) It was a strange sight. We passed by Dampa sa Libis on Sunday evening and the parking lot was not even half full. The only times I’ve seen that parking … [Read more...]
Holiday paper crafts
November 17, 2008 By 21 Comments
For the past two years, we have been making personalized gift tags for Christmas. Two years ago, the gift tags were simple computer printed affairs but especially designed by … [Read more...]
Handmade Christmas gift tags
December 23, 2007 By 18 Comments
One thing that I always look forward to during Christmas is making the gift tags. I know, it sounds duh! But, for years, making Christmas gift tags has been both an outlet for … [Read more...]
Because Alex wants to bring baked mac to the class party
December 20, 2007 By 8 Comments
It's that time of the year again. Today until the weekend, schools and offices will be holding their Christmas parties. At the kids' school, individual class parties will be … [Read more...]
Christmas came early for Sam and Alex
November 28, 2007 By 14 Comments
When Sam took this self-portrait, the Canon EOS 350D was still mine. As of 7.00 p.m. last night, she became the owner of the camera that had been an integral part of my … [Read more...]
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