Lunar or Chinese New Year was being celebrated in the Philippines for the longest time. It was just this year that it was declared a non-working holiday by Pnoy. It used to be only the Chinese school students and employees of some Chinese businesses who enjoyed a day without classes or work, respectively. I seem to recollect that New Year's day usually falls on a day in February. It's becoming earlier and earlier each year, like the Holy Week. I use Instagram These elements are always … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Gymini Kick & Play, Cymplified!
This gift Cayla received last Christmas seems to promise less time carrying her. Tiny Love's Gymini Kick & Play proves to be an environment of visual and tactile stimulation for my baby to keep her occupied when awake. The only instrumental music played here is by Mozart. The device with the switch says so. Each move produces sounds because of the hanging rattle and chime, the pop-up objects on the mat with noisy plastic inserts and the pad that lights up while playing animal sounds … [Read more...]
Bataan, Cymplified!
After Christmas day, I got sick that I felt disconnected from the online world. My head and throat hurt like crazy, I couldn't eat very well. I had fever and was weak. I think my milk supply dipped along with my health. I felt miserable! Still, last December 30, I went with my hubby and the kids to Bataan as I've never been there before. But I could have enjoyed the trip more if I was in a good shape. The time it took for us to arrive at our friend's place seemed to take too long, but it … [Read more...]