A Special Day in Quarantine Last month, April was my birth month. Many times in the past, it had fallen on a day during the Holy Week in the Philippines. Many times there were many establishments closed on my birthday (they open when it's Easter, though). This year it fell on an Easter Sunday, yet many establishments were not open because of the Enhanced Community Quarantine. Sadly, I cannot get together with my parents and siblings. It's our family tradition to have a cake on someone's … [Read more...]
Quarantine Scene, Cymplified!
The Quarantine Scene by Cym Elements of the Quarantine Sceneare subjective, are various.To not dwell on this COVID-19,the heart must not be anxious.The body be busy and mind keen,organize and keep home clean.Consume your book pile, or magazine,while sipping on hot caffeine.I myself prefer the coffee bean.Sometimes tea, or something green.Some guys work out to keep themselves lean.Many spend time with their kin.So, what is your scene this quarantine?Wash your hands, keep them pristine. … [Read more...]
Chapter January 2020 Lessons, Cymplified!
At the beginning of the first month of the new year, family and friends greet each other with a "happy new year". It turned out, the new year is not so "happy" after all. Thus, we confronted the January 2020 lessons learned the hard way, right away. What happened? January served us the terrible Australian bushfire, the threat of war, some individuals ending their lives. It came with the ashfall from a stirring Taal Volcano, earthquakes and the spread of the Novel Coronavirus that … [Read more...]
Parents’ Christmas, Cymplified!
the parents' Christmas lists 'Twas the year before Christmas, and all through the world, plan-ahead parents are writing down potential gifts for their family and friends. The parents' Christmas translate to seemingly endless lists. A list of the gifts the mommy, the daddy and the children were given. Doing this gives them the idea of what to expect or the amount they could reciprocate in kind. Also, the past gifts that the family gave out, so there'd be no duplicate. I confess I do not do … [Read more...]
Buds Baby Organics Help New Moms, Cymplified!
How Buds Baby Organics Help New Moms (and old!) Babies are so precious, especially the newborn ones. New moms (and dads!) desire to give them the best start in life. They research the most family-friendly hospitals to give birth in. They make the best informed decisions on whether to breastfeed or not. Products from Buds Organics that would help the breastfeeding moms are: This Organic Breast Massage Oil. Discount code below!!! Organic Sweet Fennel Oil promotes lactation and Organic … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Simple Guide to Decluttering after Christmas, Cymplified!
Is there a niggling on the back of your mind? Do you feel like you have left the oven turned on or your front door unlocked? The cause of that might be a few Christmas decorations or gifts left in the living room. Or, your Christmas tree is still up. If you have plans on decluttering after Christmas, or new year, or even Chinese new year, here's a simple guide to help you out. Decluttering after Christmas Christmas is great, and it’s so much fun. The decorations, wrapping and unwrapping gifts, … [Read more...]
Playing Dress-Up Last October, Cymplified!
I think that playing dress-up is innate in every child; most of them wouldn't hesitate to don wings or capes. Is it their idea of fun or they just want to escape reality for a while? I read somewhere that children have things figured out. I would add that they could get away with it, too! That's how my kids are. I remember my boy wearing my Ugg boots, an upside-down Jollibee bucket as his helmet and a sword in his hand. Here is my youngest, dressing up as a princess, then a … [Read more...]