So many sad, scary, maddening, unbelievable things happening in the world lately. I just saw a video of what happened in Charlottesville and I am appalled. The hate. The anger. The mob. The exhilaration, the adrenalin of them coming together as a group. The unbelievably strong conviction they have that what they’re doing is right.Continue reading “Lord, help us!”
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3 Life Lessons from Cars 3
Even though I was standing for probably half the movie, because of course, Gianna and her desire to move struck again, I liked Cars 3. It spoke to me. 1. “Truth is always quicker, kid.” I completely agree. We get to the heart of the issue if we just tell the truth. No mincing ofContinue reading “3 Life Lessons from Cars 3”
Vow
Okay, so we Filipinos seem to have all been affected by the Jollibee valentine ads. I am talking particularly about “Vow.” It’s a brilliant ad, telling us that no matter what happens, Jollibee will always be there for us, to make us feel loved and happy each time we visit their stores. But really,Continue reading “Vow”
Hey, pretty girl!
Hey pretty girl, Nice outfit, nice hair too. Yeah, you! You always look put together. From your eyebrow down to your shoe. Hey pretty girl, Stop fussing, you look great. Look in and around you. Your heart, your character…people hold more weight. Hey pretty girl, That’s enough. Don’t try so hard. True beauty comesContinue reading “Hey, pretty girl!”
Happy birthday Gianna (and me too?)
Facebook reminded me this week of something I said two years ago. Actually, King was the first one to remind me. He wished me a happy birthday on Gianna’s birthday, and said he remembers everything. I just smiled. I honestly did not think of it. But as I was watching a show the other day,Continue reading “Happy birthday Gianna (and me too?)”
My Thoughts on the Elections
Do not become the very person you despise. I was writing a Facebook status but realized that my thoughts couldn’t be contained in one line. But don’t worry, this won’t be very long either. The 2016 elections have certainly brought out our values and our character as individuals. I appreciate our freedom to speak, shareContinue reading “My Thoughts on the Elections”
#proudmorena
So I saw some posts on Facebook about this girl who disrespected celebrity mom Bianca Gonzales on social media, by insulting her baby. I didn’t get to read the comment, but the article said that her baby was called negra (dark-skinned) and ugly. I cannot believe that someone, a woman at that, could say meanContinue reading “#proudmorena”
Music and Our Kids
My girls like music. They like singing and dancing. Of course they hear different songs everywhere and of course they tend to like the catchy but not-so-wholesome songs these days. One time, Danae saw a choir competition on tv, and of all the songs she could have recalled, “spaghetti pababa” was the one that stuck!Continue reading “Music and Our Kids”
Grateful for 2014: My Mom is Alive
It was December 5. The two older girls were in their MAPEH class. King, Gianna and I were just beginning our lunch at a Christmas party in Alabang. THE CALL Apparently my mom, who lived on her own in Makati some days of the week, had contacted my brother because she was not feeling well.Continue reading “Grateful for 2014: My Mom is Alive”
Grateful for 2014: Gianna
It’s 2015! And before I can think about what I’m looking forward to this year, I need to share what I am grateful for the past year. God, family, friends, church, ministry are constants, but there are 3 specific things that stand out about my 2014. I want to begin with the obvious – Gianna.Continue reading “Grateful for 2014: Gianna”
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