My "bucket list" or life list of places I aim to visit, in random order: Ronac Art Center Nuvali, Laguna Buon Giorno, Cliffhouse, Tagaytay Cebu Bohol Mayon Volcano Davao Boracay Palawan Amanpulo Disneyland, Hong Kong Puerto Princesa Underground River Hundred Islands Banaue Rice Terraces Paris, France Shanghai Ireland New Zealand Singapore Go on a cruise Disneyland, Japan Pinto Art Museum Ayala Museum Traveling requires time, money, energy and a lot … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year {2012}, Cymplified!
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...]
Thanksgiving {2011}, Cymplified!
Another occasion significant and popular in the United States that we don't celebrate here in the Philippines is Thanksgiving. An image of a turkey comes to my mind when I hear the word. Being thankful should be on a daily basis. It is after all part of a Christian's everyday prayer. If I remember correctly, my prayer must follow this acronym as a format: A - doration C - onfession T - hanksgiving S - upplication The people and things that I need, the things that I sometimes … [Read more...]
Mommy Treats, Cymplified!
I'm glad I got to experience Mommy Treats. Thank you, Ms. Paola for sponsoring a game in the baby shower at Medela House. I got to sample a week's supply of bite-sized cookies and muffins. I have to say they were yummy! I wasn't turned off by the supposed to be bitter aftertaste, which I found the strongest in the chocolate muffins. My favorite was the banana walnut flavor. When I felt a dip in my milk supply two weeks prior to this day, I ordered another week's supply of lactation treats. Of … [Read more...]
Halloween {2011}, Cymplified!
I cannot remember when commercialized Halloween and Trick-or-Treating started here in the Philippines. Thanks to @momblogger for the enlightening post. I have never donned a costume and went house-hopping asking for candies, I had only seen it done in movies. Why do people celebrate it anyway? If it's supposed to be about the dead and scary stuff, why do people say "happy" Halloween? Having been in a Christian school, it was never encouraged. I think it also depended on my parents and the … [Read more...]
Pro-Lacta Malunggay Capsule, Cymplified!
With my resolve to exclusively breastfeed my third baby, I need all the help I could get. One of them is the supplement that I take along with malunggay leaves cooked in soup (I have this almost every meal) and yummy Mommy Treats. Lots of water, too, to keep me hydrated. As I have mentioned in this post, I won 2 small boxes of Pro-Lacta Malunggay lactation supplement. I think it is helpful in maintaining my milk supply. Pro-Lacta usually is part of the sponsors of mommy and breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Ge-Lai, Cymplified!
Now, it's my turn and it officially started last September 20. You know what's frustrating about ge-lai other than the ordeal of not taking a bath for a month? It's knowing I do have a choice not to follow it, but deciding against what I want because of guilt. And I'd be guilty of not taking care of myself as there's no harm in following the rules. And if I do cheat and take a bath before an entire month passes, I'd be cheating myself. Am I making any sense? They said that if I get sick … [Read more...]