Lumpiang Fish

Here's something fresh!  Lumpiang fish vs the usual lumpiang pork!  Chopped vegetables: onions, celery, carrotsBlanched then mashed fish... I used hoki fish fillets. Mix them all together, wrap in lumpia wrappers, and fry!I have a bad habit of not documenting the finished product hahaha! &nb...

Growing White Daisies

 I am 34 years old, turning 35 this year.  A few months ago, I found my first grey hair, sitting silently on the right side of my head.  I really don't mind growing old, but I guess it was a big deal for me (in a good way) because it's the first!  I think it is a milestone, having the most tangible evidence of old age. I was thinking that it will only be a matter of weeks, or days even, before a significant number of hair...

Natipuhan

I am not a fan of sneakers or closed shoes in general.  Tsinelas.  Yan ang type na type ko.  Sandals.  Yan!  Maybe because i have issues in finding shoes that really fit.I have only one pair of comfy sneakers that I wear whenever I jog (I never jog).  It's so comfortable I really want to wear it all the time.  The only thing that's stopping me is it's a ghastly shade of hot pink.  Yun lang!Here it is in its...

A Long Trip to the North

Flashback to June 8-11, 2014...Almost a year ago!  We had a good roadtrip to the north of the Philippines - Ilocos and Pagudpod.  Mami and Kuya Panoy went with us for the 13 hour drive from Manila.  Was all good!  It was worth the long drive.  All praises to Mike and Kuya Panoy for braving the enchanting roads on a night drive.There is something very comforting about old churches.  I know that aside from God, these old...

Youthful Love

The best stage of (romantic) love for me would probably be old age love.  I always get inspired when I see elderly couples still smitten, walking with hands locked, simply sitting side by side, or sometimes one pushing the other's wheelchair. I remember hearing a story of a lolo and lola who are holding-hands-while-walking-may-pa-sway-sway-pa.  A youngster told them, "How sweet!"  Then lolo replied, "Hija (yes talagang hija!),...

Summer!

After five days if staying at home, we decided it's about time we get some sun lovin'.  The past few weeks were all about rain and clouds and dark days.  This time, summer says hello and we hope it's here to stay.We went to nearby beaches for a good dose of fresh air, golden sun, and warm sand.  Don't be fooled!  The water is still too cold!!!We just had to do the japan japan thing...Sun bathers and the hungry birdiesLow tide....

Go, Love!

Flashback to June 8, 2014...I have been blessed with a passionate husband.  His passion in basketball is not to be questioned or belittled, and it is very evident with his gusto for NBA, UAAP, and the liga back home at their dear Baranggay Espeleta.I was so happy to see him at his best, playing enthusiastically for his team during the finals.  He ran, played hoops, shouted, defended, rebounded with all his might.  And I, the stage...