To those who know me, they know that I can be a vicious Mama Bear where and when my kids are concerned. This doesn’t mean that I will tolerate any crap they try to pull, […]
My mother, the wonder woman.
Our hedgehog was dying. It was one of the hottest days in Manila, right smack in the middle of summer. We usually don’t usually keep pets inside the house but we do keep them in […]
It’s the little things
The devil is in the details, so it has been said. In as much as we say we shouldn’t sweat the small stuff, it really is the little things that break the proverbial camel’s back. […]
Raising bread is easier
For those who asked for a transcript of my latest podcast (Out on Spotify, by the way), here it is: Parenthood. It’s like the last frontier. The final stage to any life that you have […]
We are to blame.
There is no God. No heaven, no hell. If there was a God, he left a long time ago and the devil has no purpose being here without a nemesis. The world is one fat […]
First Move
People have this incorrect notion that the first time you do something abject is the first step down the slope. This cannot be anything but far from the truth. The truth is, the first time […]
I’m a Bad mom
it used to be that parenting was about making sure that your offspring survives to adulthood and does their natural obligations such as procreating and ensuring the existence of the species. That was then. Parenting […]
An Abby by any other name
Her name is Abby. At least that’s the name she gives everyone when they ask. She’s about 50 now, or thereabouts. She’s not actually sure how old she really is, given that she doesn’t have […]
Queer Eye 2.0
I’ve seen the poster on Netflix as part of the “Trending Now” shows carousel. I was curious but to be honest, I wasn’t all that into it. The original show was quite an innovator but […]
Kythe Summer Camp 2018
A child has the right to play, run, have fun and laugh, even if they are fighting cancer. This is what Kythe Organisation has been doing for the past couple of years for the kids […]
Love in the time of camera
Technology has played a wonderful part in ensuring that we can capture the moment when it happens and as it happens. Camera phones, data plans and a good strong signal are all you need to […]
Unpacking
Anything that is done repetitively on a regular schedule is either a habit, a chore or a necessity. It may have been pleasant at first, like going on a business trip to some exotic place. […]
Philips MOM for moms
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today unveiled a new campaign to tackle the rising rates of maternal mortality cases in the Philippines as research from the United Nations Children’s Fund reveals that […]
What you get when you’re homophobic
There are pros and cons of being a one time actress. You get recognized at times and they ask for photos, which is pretty flattering. Sometimes, you get special treatment too which is always nice. […]
A Gourmand Vetiver – Angel Muse by Thierry Mugler
I confess. I have not tried any Mugler fragrances. To be completely honest, I have only recently popped my “fragrances cherry”. Perhaps it’s the age or perhaps there’s something about not smoking anymore that opens […]