28 Things that are more fun as a 28 year old than a 27er: I get more candles on my cake I don’t have to say bente syiete (27) anymore, which…let’s just admit…syiete always seems to gets me tongue-tied. Glad THAT’S over now. And that’s….really all I could think of… Ummm…. So another… Continue reading »
Mar
05
Dec
29
“Is There Sugar In Syrup?”
I celebrated my Christmas this year with many people who have become so important in my life. One of my favorite family traditions is our special breakfast celebrations. We like to start our celebration early with a delicious spread of breakfast food like pancakes, french toast or tasty gourmet muffins. Sitting around the table… Continue reading »
Dec
13
How Did THAT Happen?
I was hanging out with one of my friends at the dance studio. We were the only ones there that day so we were trying to amuse ourselves by playing random games while gulping down coffee and pandesal for merienda. Then she gets a text from a friend. Philippine Allstars are performing today The… Continue reading »
Nov
21
Sugar, Spice, and…Kalabasa
What happens when you’re dreaming, nay, obsessing about pumpkin pie and other delicious Thanksgiving Day foods? Buy this at the market…
May
30
A Subtle Change
I think I’ve reached an important mark in my service as a volunteer here. The first few months in country were stressful, not only because of the rigorous training schedule but everything was new and overwhelming. New language, new food, new customs, new friends, new host family, new experiences. Then as I began to… Continue reading »

