Ants are fierce where I live, and they sure love my honey. So I put my bottle of honey in a little water bath. The water keeps the ants away and there’s more honey for me! It’s simple and effective. Good thing there aren’t any bees. I wouldn’t know how to deal with that! Honey […] Read more…
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Books to be kept forever, marriage surprises, and cleaning (Part 3 of my interview with Batjay)
This is Part 3 of my interview with Jay David, a.k.a. popular blogger Batjay. In Part 1 of our interview, Batjay wrote his 12-year-old self a letter. In Part 2, he talked about health, laughter and adobo. In this part of the interview, he shares his thoughts on books to be kept forever, marriage and […] Read more…
Good night shiny sink! Good morning shiny sink!
Before going to bed, I always struggle with doing the dishes. The procrastinating me wants to put it off for the morning, the neat freak wants to clean the dishes and sink right away. What usually wins is neat freak me. Not only is it more hygienic, but waking up to a clean, shiny sink […] Read more…
A seatbelt saved my life
Many years ago, I got into a car accident. I kept mum about it because I didn’t want to create havoc, especially at home. I wasn’t badly hurt after all, but I was traumatized. More than that, I was embarrassed. My friend, who had a little too much to drink, got behind the wheel. I, […] Read more…
Cleaning out my cupboard
When was the last time you decluttered your cupboard or your pantry? If you’re one of those who regularly check expiration dates or have a FIFO method with your goods (first in, first out), good for you! But if you just haphazardly shove items into the cupboard and forget about them later on like me, […] Read more…
When we dance, angels will run and hide their wings
A month ago, I asked my Plurk buddies, “What song would you like to slow-dance to with your special someone?” Their answers will make you go “awww.” “All My Life” “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin “You to Me Are Everything” “At Last” by Etta James “When You Know” by Shawn Colvin “Kapag Sinabi Ko Sa […] Read more…
The coin marks the spot!
One of the little struggles that can end up as a huge frustration is finding where a roll of tape begins. Oh yeah. Tape dispensers are one of the best inventions, but I don’t have one for every roll of tape I have at home. Here’s a little trick I learned from my Aunt. Use […] Read more…