Ever since I could remember, I  was ( and I still am) trying to please my parents. My mom especially. I tried very hard to always get an A. Anything less than that and I would surely hear it from my mom.

My mom was a public school teacher. Her family… Read full post »

Again, Pacquiao dominated the ring as he claimed his 8th title.

Go Pacquiao!  Read full post »

Ex President Clinton visited the country this month, not his first time. I don't really have a lot of opinion on him. I was only in grade school when he was president of the US. But this time he left an impression.

 In one of the press conferences in Manila, someone… Read full post »

The other day I had coffee with my friend since high school. I was telling her about OS and how I wrote about being pressured into getting married now. She commented " The thing is, you're 10 pounds overweight that's why he won't marry you yet."

And this comes from a… Read full post »

" Your time's running out!" My boss blurted out. " When I was your age I already have three kids".

I hear this a lot lately. People pressuring me to get married now as in now. Okay, I'll confess my age. I am 28. Should I worry?

Bf and I… Read full post »

My Boyfriend and I were talking the other day. I used to write here in OS about..oh stuff...and stopped for a few months 'cause of work, mainly.But every chance I get I take a peek at the blogs and posts here. So there we were talking about OS and I was telling him… Read full post »

Lately, all I could think of was how the heck I am gonna get out of this heat. Sun rises at 5:30 AM and at  8 temperature's already up to 35 degrees celsius. When did this place turn into Sahara desert?

My shift at work starts at 10AM and  just thinking about it makes… Read full post »

I have never really known my grandfather. He was there when I was born and all throughout. He wasn't my REAL grandfather. He's my REAL grandfather's brother, my mom's uncle, but he was a constant presence in our lives. During occassions such as birthdays, or whatver, you'd expect him to be… Read full post »

We should definitely put OS on the map 

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I so love this weekend! I bought two new extra fab dress for only Php1,000 (equivalent to $40.00)! Wohoo! Okay guys, for us girls finding THE perfect dress is almost next to impossible. It makes even a strong, beautiful woman fall down to her knees and weep. And I found two… Read full post »

It has been a busy, busy week(s). To start off, the office has been one big hell hole. New projects keep coming. I know, I know, we must all be celebrating because in the midst of  a global crisis, we're still able to get clients. So there, I have been busy… Read full post »

 Meet Alfie Patten. The cute little baby is not his baby sister, it's his daughter. Alfie looks like he's 7 or 8 years old, but he's actually 13. He and his girlfriend Chantelle Steadman 15, were dating and according to them, they just had one night of unprotected sex. The bab… Read full post »

Got this from a post I am following in Tumblr and I just had to share it here. Made me snort out the oatmeal I was eating this morning.   Read full post »

There are already a number of posts here talking about the so called OS addiction. And based from what they have written it seemed to me that I am one of the OSaholics. I check on OS even if I am at work. Instead of checking on the resumes submitted online… Read full post »

 Just came across this pic and awwww she is so cute! 

Looks like Brad but lips are definitely Angelina's.

I am not a show biz type of person but when Shiloh was born, I just had to buy that issue of People mag. And then from there I practically watched her grow… Read full post »

This photo is an ad from Surfrider Foundation and Saatchi & Saatchi LA calling attention to those who are polluting the ocean.

Makes me think twice before I go wade in the water.

Sadly, we may have the most beautiful sunset in the world but some of our beaches are s… Read full post »

It was the year 2006, I was out of a job and desperately needed one. I am living all by myself in Manila with no money, and I was not sure where the heck I was going to stay. Temporarily, I was with a friend who was gracious enough to let… Read full post »

Just because I like showing her off

"Duh"

"Arr! Give me my treats!"

"Whatcha lookin at?"

"Aahh.. This is the life"

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I am not a good cook. My bf loves to cook. If we ever marry, I am appointing him VP for Kitchen Services. But I would like to think I am a pretty decent cook. So far, nobody got ill from the dishes I prepared thank God. One dish I have… Read full post »

One thing more I love in this tiny part of the world is the food. We looove to eat. We eat four times a day: breakfast, lunch, snack (must have in the afternoon) and dinner. And we eat a LOT of rice: rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, sometimes when the… Read full post »

So what's it like living in a place where summer is 6 months a year? Hot. Warm. Hot and warm. It's heaven. And hell. 

I am living in an archipelago. So you see, beaches abound. Lots and lots of bodies of water.  

The beaches here are a sight. Fine white… Read full post »

And my personal favorite:

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