Susanna Truitt has found her prince and her happily ever after is just around the corner. She will soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom and is three weeks from royalty. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends in her wedding, Susanna's heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God's plan for her. She realizes that her life will never be her own, right down to her very … [Read more...]
Little Things, Cymplified!
When we adults are caught up in our grown up thoughts and dilemmas, it's easy to dismiss the concerns of the little ones. These may seem trivial to us, but to them, it's their whole world. Having children teaches us empathy, and when we empathize, we model this important skill to our kids. Little Things The little things of the little ones May seem little to us big ones But these little things are big things Like losing a doll or broken airplane wings These little things that make them sad And … [Read more...]
A February Bride by Betsy St. Amant, Cymplified!
Allie left the love of her life at the altar - to save him from a lifetime of heartbreak. In the same dress passed down for generations and worn by all the women in her family - women with a long history of failed marriages, Allie dared not repeat the same mistakes with Marcus. When a Valentine's Day wedding brings them back together, she struggles against her family's destructive history. Can Allie ever realize that a marriage is so much more than a wedding dress? Would you get married on … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Pico de Loro Experience, Cymplified!
I guess I was longing for a summer getaway, that's why I found myself gushing and sighing over the Instagram photos taken at Pico de Loro by Martine. Or maybe I just wanted to head to Pico de Loro. Thankfully, someone close to my hubby, Rix, has a unit in one of the condominiums there. So, we found ourselves heading to our second destination for some summer fun one afternoon. Since we will be staying at a condo unit, we needed to maintain the cleanliness of the place and bring our own … [Read more...]
Crazy Thing Called Motherhood, Cymplified!
Hi moms! How was your Mother's Day? I know it's been weeks, but I would like to know. :-) Mine was simple. I went biking with my husband Rix in the morning. Then my family and I had lunch with my parents, two of my brothers and their families. We hanged out at my parents' home until it was time to head to Rix's sister's house for the dinner with his side. That's all! In between preparing for these family gatherings, there are the mundane things such as feeding, bathing, dressing up, making … [Read more...]
Learning The Art Of Storytelling, Cymplified!
Thanks to my hubby Rix, I was able to go to The Art of Storytelling workshop. Thanks to Manila Workshops and GPG Bulilit Bookstore, I was able to go the workshop for free. It was a sunny Saturday. I was ready for a day of learning the art of storytelling, doing activities and shopping, as suggested in the email from Manila Workshops. I wore comfy clothes and a pair of sneakers. Thank God it didn't rain because I took a taxi to the venue, Insular Life Building, Makati. Good thing there are … [Read more...]
Special April, Cymplified!
Why is April special? Aside from it being my birth month, it is also National Poetry Month in America. Is there one here in the Philippines? Anyway, you might be wondering why April is National Poetry Month. According to poets.org, In coordination with poets, booksellers, librarians, and teachers, the Academy [of American Poets] chose a month when poetry could be celebrated with the highest level of participation. Inspired by the successful celebrations of Black History Month (February) and … [Read more...]
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