I am a History geek! I know there are some people who squirm at the thought of studying about "people of old" and the "crude way of doing things" but I don't. Two notable persons of influence to me were my History teacher, Ms. Roxas in high school and my late grandfather, Jose Gementera Sr. I always looked forward to my Filipino History and Social Studies class back then because we had a brilliant teacher. She taught with ... view the post
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Passing on Lessons from Mom
I am the eldest and the only girl in a brood of three. Growing up, my mother would always ask me to do something for her. Whether helping her with the chores or running errands for her. I remember riding my bike to a small mini mart near our place because she asked me to buy milkfish for lunch. Of course, I didn't get the freshest fish since I was only 9 or 10 and I have no idea what a fresh fish looks like. They all look ... view the post
A Forty-fied Woman
There was no fancy party. Nothing extravagant or out of this world themed celebration for my 40th year on this earth. It was like any other birthday. It was simple day of thanksgiving to God for capping the first 39 of my life with his love and mercy. Family and best friends remembering my day is something to be thankful for. Prior to celebrating D-Day, I was sharing with my husband, Peewee, my thoughts about me ... view the post
Homeschooling with the APO Hiking Society
In the Philippines, we celebrate Buwan ng Wika (Month of Language) every August. During this month, students all over the country celebrate the beauty of our national language. We, as Filipinos, are also reminded to be proud to speak in our native tongue. Our language tells us who we are as a nation, as a country. Just like our flag which represents our country among the nations, so does our language. We should be proud ... view the post
