My Mom-Friday: friends

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12.08.2018

Mothering a Teen

My Saturday started and ended with this guy. Kahit medyo napagod ako sa biyahe ko going north to south to east then north again, I was so happy kasi he experienced many firsts today.

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1.06.2017

My First Cookie Swap Party

First Friday of the month: Food / Baking

Happy New Year, everyone! =)

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break filled with memorable feasts. May we all crave for more epicurean delights and share new foodie discoveries this year. This is my first blog feature for 2017 and it happens to be Foodie Friday, so let's start with something festive and delicious to welcome the new year, shall we?

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1.01.2016

Foodie Friday: Masaganang Bagong Taon

First Friday of the month: Food and Dining

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
I hope you all had a memorable and meaningful yuletide season spent with loved ones. Today is the first day of 2016 and the first Friday of the month. You know what that means -- Foodie Friday here on the blog. With that, I'd like to begin by giving thanks to the Almighty for a bountiful year that has passed, and hoping for continued abundance in the next twelve months.

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10.02.2015

Foodie Friday: Mamas, Tapas, and Sangria at Alqueria

First Friday of the month: Restaurant / Dining

In my barkada, we celebrate birthdays with the group treating the celebrant. That was our practice since we graduated from college coz it's always a challenge to think of a gift, so we just treat the celebrant. We usually choose a restaurant that we haven't been to as a group, and in recent years, countless dining places sprouted that we can't keep up anymore. In SM Mega Fashion Hall alone, there are still so many we have not dined in yet, but we can now tick off Alqueria from our list. We chose this homey Spanish restaurant to treat our latest celebrant.

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3.13.2015

Family Friday: Just Another Candle on the Cake

Second Friday of the month: Personal / Motherhood

My birthday came and went. It was just like any usual Monday, even more stressful actually, kasi it's the girl's assessment week. In short, it was like lessons and studying the whole day for me, from homeschooling the boy, then reviewing the girl until dinner time. So, no birthday "leave" for this mom. At least a break from cooking that day. We just went to a Japanese resto for dinner to celebrate. I turned 42.

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1.09.2015

Family Friday: Cherished Holiday Gatherings

Second Friday of the month: Friendship / Family

I love the holiday season. I think all of us do, even if it's also quite stressful. Christmas is our favorite time of the year because of the festive mood, and bonus of having a cooler weather. It's when family members near and far come together, old and new friends wine and dine, children are showered with loads of presents, and a time for more generosity and thanksgiving.

With my oldest and best-est friends -- together since 1988!

We've only been into the first week of the new year, which means I still have a holiday hangover, heeheehee...it's just so hard getting out of bed when the weather is still chilly, and erasing the Christmas mood while our tree is still up (yes, until Chinese New Year)! Maybe next week I'll be back to "normal". Maybe. =)

Blogging mamas... real friends online and offline

Anyhoo, since I'm just easing back into blogging, I just wanted to share this short post on memorable moments with friends and loved ones over the holidays.

With our friends and family, it's all about spontaneity and simple get-togethers. No frills. It's really what I treasure most during this time of the year -- enjoying the company of people near and dear to me, reconnecting with old friends, or having a rare chance to get together with those who live across the seas.

With my balik-bayan cousins

With J's friends and our growing families

Who had the most fun during the break? These four kids!

I think this last holiday break was the busiest and most fun for them, having spent more time together playing, going on outdoor adventures, having a sleep-over, and trying new things -- like doing a song and dance number during our new year's eve dinner! That's something to look forward to, hopefully every year na!

How about you, what are your cherished moments during the recent holidays? =)

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Fun Friday: Adventures Around the Philippines

Third Friday of the month: Leisure / Recreation / Travel

My girl inspired this post, and it's actually a "flashback Friday" feature. M started asking questions about different places around the Philippines last week -- I guess it's related to their current lesson in social studies. I can't recall what our conversation was but it led to her asking about the underground river with bats. I knew she was referring to the subterranean river in Palawan. I told her I've been there. She got really interested so I took out my albums and shared my local travels with her.

She said she wants to go here too and explore the cave. The boy want's to ride a boat and experience being out at sea. Oh I pray we can get to go on an adventure soon!

St. Paul Subterranean River National Park - Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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12.31.2010

Joys of the Holidays...Thank You 2010!

Hooray for 2010! Welcome 2011!!!

It's the last day of the year and I hope you all spent your holidays with a bang!

There's literally food and merriment everywhere and the air is filled with the spirit of joy and giving. Best of all, the holiday season allows us to celebrate and reunite with family and friends. To borrow a line from my friend Tina, getting together is "to remind ourselves that these people are a part of our hearts".

THANK YOU God for 2010!

It has been a colorful and blessed year for Mom-Friday and family.

Wishing you all good health, peace, and prosperity in 2011!

CHEERS!!!

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12.08.2018

Mothering a Teen

1.06.2017

My First Cookie Swap Party

1.01.2016

Foodie Friday: Masaganang Bagong Taon

10.02.2015

Foodie Friday: Mamas, Tapas, and Sangria at Alqueria

3.13.2015

Family Friday: Just Another Candle on the Cake

1.09.2015

Family Friday: Cherished Holiday Gatherings

9.19.2014

Fun Friday: Adventures Around the Philippines

12.31.2010

Joys of the Holidays...Thank You 2010!

6.05.2009

Sites of Inspiration

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