The Papal Visit to the Philippines is happening in a few days and people are in a naturally festive mood. After all, it is not every day that the Pope visits your country! Most Filipinos are hoping to catch a glimpse of the well-loved Pope Francis. While I would love to revisit Quirino Grandstand and hear mass with a Pope exactly 20 years after being a World Youth Day … [Read more...]
Halina sa Sabsaban: A Belen Exhibit
Christmas is probably the prettiest time of the year! People light up their homes with as much light and color as they can. Red and green poinsettias brighten gardens and living rooms. Christmas trees are put up with a variety of themes and colors. But nothing, I believe, spells Christmas more than the belen. A staple in the Filipino home, the creche is said to be one of St. … [Read more...]
Getting to Know the Genius Behind Disneyland
When her lolo and lola told her that we were celebrating her fifth birthday party in Disneyland, the Energizer Bunny was ecstatic! She started counting down months prior to our trip. She viewed and reviewed our photos from a previous visit. I knew she was really psyched, though, when she casually mentioned that we "study" Disneyland. Taking her cue from a Disneyland map … [Read more...]
The Legend of the Candy Cane
I used to see candy canes during Christmas time and wondered what it had to do with Christmas. I thought it was just another piece of commercialism and was, frankly, quite annoyed with it. It’s just sweet candy, right? But that’s until I got hold of a copy of Lori Walburg’s The Legend of the Candy Cane. In the story, a little girl befriends a newcomer in town who is building … [Read more...]
Mathematics of Late Parenthood: Make Everyday Count
"Can I raise my child well? Can I face all the changes and challenges of motherhood?" These were some of the questions that might have indirectly influenced my decision to delay my parenting journey. Being responsible for another one’s life sounded so tough and challenging for me. Raising a child was definitely not on our to-do list during our early years as a couple. I … [Read more...]
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