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Which do I love, the frying heat of Arizona’s summer land, or the boiling heat of Philippine’s all-year-round tropical climate?  I love the pristine desert mountains of Arizona.  Oh my, one of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen, but an unfriendly beauty during hot summer days.  I love the tropical lush of my native land – Philippines.  My only complain is living in the city where it is hotter and dustier.  But I miss … Read entire article »

I am thankful for being a mom to the sweetest little thing I ever had:  my daughter. Motherhood Moment … for kissing my flaws thinking that I am perfect; … for needing my arms as she lays to sleep; … for laughing while she’s crying as I transform myself into a tickle monster or make some silly jokes; … for being happy with little things we share; … for testing the level of my sanity when her endless tantrum begins; … for … Read entire article »

I heard a number of times here in the U.S. that some women are not comfortable, feeling inferior from men opening a door for them. So if I still lived in my country (Philippines), I wouldn’t have asked this question.  Males there are trained to be gentlemen starting from their Moms or Dads to schools.  Ladies are celebrating with these gentlemen’s showdown.  We do not feel inferior when a man opens the door for us, … Read entire article »

Balloon Craze Today was her 3rd birthday.  We went to a department store to shop what we needed for the rest of the day for her (our toddler’s) birthday bash.  At first we sighted balloons, which she longed to have each time we go shopping.  Now she finally has it – 2 of them birthday balloons.  Big smile.  She now wants to get out from her stroller so she could parade those balloons as we walked … Read entire article »