March 2011 archive

Of goodness and gratitude

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American Idol’s Stefano Langone amazed me with his performance of “I Need You Now”. When he was asked to sing, it was his chance to be picked as a wildcard. He sang it with such passion that I headed over to YouTube and started listening to Smokie Norful songs. They are all so inspiring. Thank […] Read more…

20 minutes later

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Taken twenty minutes after waking up. I didn’t even take a picture of the clutter inside the bedroom. It’s clutter. It’s a mess. It can get out of hand. I love it. Baby clutter makes me happy. Read more…

Mommy and the elusive happy shower

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Friend: “What is your favorite indulgence now that you’re a Mommy?” Me: (pause) “A long, luxurious shower.” Seriously. I cherish the moments I can soap it up with my favorite vanilla-scented creamy body wash. I cherish a warm steamy shower. I cherish the quiet splishy splashy sound the water makes when it hits the floor. […] Read more…

Your life in spring

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“I’m in the winter of my life,” an old friend told me once. The lazy, summery days of her youth are past. The blossoms and fever that spring brings, she said, have definitely come and gone. The warm colors of autumn have just faded as her children have all grown up and left home. “It […] Read more…

Our Great G-Hotel Experience

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If you’re looking for a first-class boutique hotel in the Manila Bay area, check out G-Hotel Manila. My family stayed there for two nights last November and we had a splendid time. The accommodations were comfortable, wi-fi was fast and free, the staff was super friendly, the food was delicious. We had a good view […] Read more…