I've been a fan of shows that restore old and unusable items, from beat-up classic cars to rusty wrought iron gates. I observe how the pickers (folks who restore vintage items) see the potential and worth of each item they have scavenged from old homes. Depending on the severity of the damage, it would take them a while to clean and make this vintage finds new and valuable again. There is nothing extraordinary about my ... view the post
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When it’s No Longer a Mistake
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” ― Elbert Hubbard Two Saturdays ago was one of the best days in my writing life. Beng Alba, my author-friend, invited me to the Project Author Workshop by Mr. Ardy Roberto. It was also about the same time that I saw an Instagram post of Ardy about the said event. When I realized it was a book writing/publishing workshop, I ... view the post
Are you an Empowered Mom
What empowers a stay-at-home mom? Is it when the home is managed well and the kids are doing great? Or does ticking off items on the proverbial to-do list gives a sense of satisfaction? What do you do when all the chores are done, kids are at school and you're left at home? "After taking her boys to school, Brenda, a 40-year-old stay-at-home mom, drove to the park for her morning run. After a quick shower at home, she ... view the post
War and Military Museums in Taguig
Our family geeked out on the first week of 2017. We trooped (pun) to two war and military museums in Taguig to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our first stop was the Philippine Veterans Museum. The museum's inauguration in April 1998 was in time for the Philippine Independence Centennial celebration. It has a two-level circular layout that exhibits war memorabilia and artifacts from the veterans. The museum boasts of ... view the post
