Note: This is the post about milestones of the year 2023 I was going to publish when life happened. Since then, other things have occurred. ~Cym, 2024 Graduation & Recognition Covid-19 has been taking a lot from us - numerous lives, the ability to lead normal, healthy lives (oi, long COVID), the opportunity to hold a graduation ceremony and other celebrations. In the year that my eldest was set to graduate from elementary, the pandemic hit. That was one of the things that made me sad. … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Island Life at Boracay, Cymplified!
It is now almost the end of February, 1/12 of 2023 done. January was eventful, family gatherings left and right: birthdays and Chinese New Year. Our family of five went to Boracay, as well. It's one of the places I wanted to visit, it was in my life list, and after 40-plus years on earth, my hubby made that wish come true. Of course, we availed of the promo and were blessed in part by a relative. We are thankful! :-D Travelogue For a few days, we got to escape the polluted, grey city and … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Birthday at The Peninsula, Cymplified!
It has come to this point at last. To this season of motherhood... when we had to book a staycation with two rooms. You see, I have a teen and tweens. The five of us wouldn't fit in a king bed, right? Thankfully, I found this superb deal and got to celebrate my birthday at The Peninsula, Manila. I have always wanted to try their pricey halo-halo. He he! I was looking online at hotels around the metro and by chance, I saw the website of The Peninsula, Manila Hotel. By necessity, I saw the … [Read more...]
The Year That Was, Cymplified!
Twelve days into the new year 2022... (the time I started penning this, and my husband has the Covid symptoms) and things seem to be still grey and dreary. I'm waiting on the new hope that a fresh year is supposed to bring. The beginning of the year that was 2021 ringed in a glimmer of promise of some sort of normalcy as the vaccines rolled in. After 2020 saw lockdowns when agencies and most people acknowledged the virus. We got jabbed. Early on in 2021, my husband and I got our first … [Read more...]
Family Day Out: Lunch Buffet at Kusina, Cymplified!
The clouds were dark and heavy as we made our way to the South. Particularly to Hilton Manila where we had lunch buffet at Kusina. It is exciting to try new restaurants. About the place Judging from its name, this is a Filipino-inspired place that serves international cuisine. For our entertainment, there were several short dance presentations right by the folding decorative wall divider near the entrance. Spotlights were even trained on the performers. The place looked clean and … [Read more...]
Chapter May: Food Edition, Cymplified!
Chapter May: En Route I pushed the luggage trolley leaving the airport, and it was like waking up from a dream as the Manila heat rushed to my face. Time seemed to have paused for me, for exactly 18 days, when I left the country. Yet, it apparently continued on for those I left in the Philippines. Something in my heart told me that I missed plenty. It's true, I missed my hubby and our kids very much. On the very first day of May, laden with luggage and bags, I was caught up in the airport … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: April Birthdays, Cymplified!
Chapter April began with a trip South to celebrate one of the April birthdays. Thank God the kids were already on vacation, thus, our minds were also already on vacation. These days, within a few minutes after I shower, beads of sweat form on my forehead and under my eyes. Summer is really upon us. The scorching sun insists upon making its presence felt; via the burning of exposed skin when we go outside. Hot & Happy in Laiya The children had the perfect idea of … [Read more...]
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