May 2012 archive

9 years of marriage

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Met in May. Fell in love in June. Engaged in July. Married in May! It was a whirlwind romance. There were many reasons not to get married right away, but we shared the same thinking: “Why wait?” Impulsive it might have been, but it was a decision fueled by the kind of certainty you feel […] Read more…

How to enjoy the play days of summer more

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I came home yesterday to a lovely package filled with great-for-the-summer goodies! Johnson’s is advocating the wonders of outdoor play. These products of theirs can get kids enjoying the outdoors more while keeping cool. No sticky feeling, no “amoy-araw”, and no “bungang araw”! Ack, I remember being a victim of bungang araw when I was […] Read more…

Happy Mother’s Day!

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When I have a major milestone in my life, Mama’s there to fix my hair! First pic: My wedding day, May 2003. Second pic: The day I gave birth to my son, August 2009. Thank you for always making sure my hair looks nice. 😀 Happy Mother’s Day, Mama! I love you very much! Most […] Read more…

Summer Frozen Delight: Creamed Corn Cubes

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Creamed corn with milk and ice has always been a family favorite. I associate this dessert with Sunday evenings of my childhood. After dinner, my Mom would take out a serving bowl of this creamy dessert and ladle them into our individual bowls. My Dad, my sisters and I would savor every drop of the […] Read more…