Question: There’s a video I want to share with you. How do I upload one on the net so you can see it? Help! Sharing: My friend B emailed me yesterday and part of her note went, “I really admire you……for your simplicity and maturity…but most of all, for embracing love and life quietly but […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Reflections’ category
Big little things
Tet had an incredible entry on Mark Macapagal’s piece called Doing the Little Things. In a nutshell, he talks about the value of little gifts in a relationship: listening attentively, for example. I share in his sentiment that though the grand things in life will always be well-appreciated, it’s those little things that can make […] Read more…
Opening Doors
“Follow your hopes and dreams. Some opportunities come once in a lifetime. It’s better to try than always wonder what could have been.” I had a phone interview today for a company abroad. I knew I was too junior for what they wanted, but I went for it anyway. I was seriously contemplating on not […] Read more…
The first of many more to come :)
One year ago today, I was dressed in a flowing white gown and he in a barong tagalog. I carried a bouquet of pink and orange gerberas and a wide smile on my face. He wore a nervous grin on his face and beads of sweat decorated his forehead. I walked down the aisle to […] Read more…
The unquestioned life could be worth living!
I subscribe to Globe’s HerInspiration, and they send out daily doses of inspiration like this one. I loved this particular message. I forwarded this quote to about all my friends last night: “There are times we have so many questions and seem to have no answers. The answers will soon come. Enjoy life’s little surprises.” […] Read more…
Elle Woods seeking Elle Woods
I miss my girlfriends. They’re all over the country, and I see them once in a blue moon. My best friend is a guy. My other best friend is my husband, who is, obviously, a guy. (Is it possible to have two best friends, by the way?) I digress. I was talking about girlfriends. I’m […] Read more…
Hands off!
Ever since Day 1 of my married life, people have been asking me if I’m pregnant or already have kids. I tell them in my usual cheery voice, “Coming soon!” I don’t mind the questioning really. What I do mind is when they ask, “So are you pregnant yet?” and then they reach out and […] Read more…