My husband had been complaining of feeling bloated or feeling 'gas' in his tummy for several weeks already. I was worried so I told him to see a gastroenterologist because we knew he had a history of gallstones. (It was diagnosed three years ago, but according to his doctor, the stone is too big to get dislodged and cause blockage, so surgery isn't...
This shot looked like we had a "destination wedding" because of the rustic feel given by the towering trees inside the UST campus. Who would have thought that this photo was actually taken in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city of Manila?I realized that I have been blogging for almost a year already but I still haven't actually featured...
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WHAT IT TOOK ME TO BE CALLED "MOM": A THROWBACK OF MY FIRST PREGNANCY AND RAFA'S BIRTHDAY
"Behold, children are a gift of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward." -- Psalms 127:3 Time flies. In November, my son will be turning two already, but I still haven't written anything about two of the most life-changing milestones in my (and every woman's) life -- getting pregnant and giving birth. So even before Rafa turns another year older, allow me...
Rafa is turning two in November but I am not quite sure if he's ready to be a kuya already because he still wants to breastfeed, he can't take a nap without his duyan, and he still doesn't know how to fall asleep on his own without nursing (especially in the middle of the night).Several weeks ago, my husband and I were talking about...
Do you still remember the time when you had your heart broken? I do. Mine was five years ago, when my six years relationship with someone, who happened to be my first boyfriend also, ended horribly. Yes, it was an ugly breakup.Hurt is an understatement of what I felt back then. I was devastated. I was angry, resentful, and my heart was full...
Last weekend, our family spent an overnight stay at Pearl Marina Hotel. It was a random trip we didn't plan about. My husband, who was not so busy with work last Thursday, got extra time to search for affordable Ramadan hotel deals and called me to say we're going to Dubai the next day. I was actually surprised (knowing my husband is very 'kuripot')...
I love fried chicken! Who doesn't? It's crispy, crunchy, and oh so flavorful! Special thanks to the magic wonders of cooking oil and deep pan frying, which also happens to be the main culprit for having that extra pounds and higher cholesterol level. It's a no brainer, anything deep fried is very delicious. Anyone who would not agree with that statement is a...
My husband loves pancakes! It is his all time favorite. And since I am trying to be a supportive wife who wants to make her husband happy, I searched for several healthy pancake recipes that I can prepare for our weekend meatless breakfast. So for today, I'll share with you a remake of Gina's Banana Nut Pancakes. This pancake recipe is perfect for...
If you have been following this blog, perhaps you have already noticed that majority of my recent posts were actually food related. It is not because I'm trying to be a culinary expert nor a kitchen guru (that's way too impossible to happen), but because I have been working a lot on my cooking/baking skills, trying to find delicious yet healthy kitchen recipes.I...
Happy Father's day!!!Today is a special day dedicated to all the hard working fathers out there. So to make this father's day celebration an exceptional one, I decided to make my dearest husband an extraordinary strawberry chocolate cake. It was my first time to bake a cake and I was a little bit worried of failing on this first attempt. I've been baking...
