Why am I not writing? For sure it’s not writer’s block. There are number of reasons why I am not updating my blogs, but writer’s block is definitely not one of them. You see I’m having too much on my mind right now and I have actually thought of writing about them in my blogs [...]
Tags: composer, iblog, journey, original composition, songwriter, The Struggling Blogger, writer's block
My cousin recently landed in Los Angeles, it was her first time there. And lucky for her, of all places in the world to be in, she has to go to a place where we do not have any relatives at all. But fortunately, I have friends from my high school days who migrated there [...]
I’ve been attending iBlog since I first heard of it in 2009. That was iBlog5 now that it’s already on its 8th year, I will definitely attend it again. It will be my fourth iBlog. Last year, I was one of the speakers for iBlog7 and I had a blast. It was quite an experience [...]
Tags: blogging event, blogging summit, family affairs, iblog, iBlog8, Philippines, The Struggling Blogger, UP Diliman
This is a rather late post for the iBlog8, actually. Because I was really “pre-occupied” these past few days, I was not able to respond when Janette made a call for speakers and topics for iBlog8 last month. I was able to participate as one of the speakers in iBlog7 where I delivered a talk [...]
Tags: blogging event, blogging summit, iblog, iBlog7, iBlog8, Malcolm Theater, Philippine Blogging Summit, Philippines, U.P. Diliman
Summer is officially here and most companies are now planning for for their summer outing slash team building, which more often than not are trips to the beach or resorts. This raises concerns to most female employees and are looking for quick, easy and effective measures for weight loss so they can wear that knock [...]
Nobody thought it would be possible. Many have toyed around in YouTube trying to put live action superheroes in one movie. Now, it has come true. The Avengers movie is one ensemble of superheroes that would thrill the child in us. Imagine watching all the big names screen icons in one sitting, isn’t that swell?! [...]
Tags: April 26 2012, Avengers Assemble, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, JLA, Justice League of America, Marvel Superheroes, Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D., The Avengers, The Incredible Hulk, Thor
What is the best floor for the house? Is it wood, marble or concrete? Others do not really pay much attention to the floor, while there are some who are very particular about their floors. Actually, it is a matter of personal preference, but whatever the choice of flooring may be, the beauty of it [...]
Oh yes! What a year 2011 was indeed! In 2010, I started to step an inch away from my comfort zone, and I honestly didn’t think that 2011 would get me even farther from it. For starters, I was able to stand in front of people, yay! Bloggers, even. In April, I delivered a talk [...]
Tags: 2011, 2012, book launching, Dreams do come true, Event Center, Events, family, flying, great year, iBlog7, looking back, looking forward, Museo Ning Angeles, reflection, Roy, SM Clark, speaker, The Struggling Blogger, wings, writer's block
And thank God I managed to pull through! I am referring to our Christmas party – a party with four attendees including me as the emcee. It was our traditional family Christmas party which my three kids and I hold every Christmas Eve. We are now on our third year of doing this family tradition. [...]
Tags: Christmas eve, Christmas Party, Dela Cruz Family, family, family christmas party, games, Noche Buena, parlor games, Pinoy Henyo, tradition
Last Saturday night, my kids and I had a brief meeting after dinner for our annual family Christmas party. Yes, just in case it’s your first time here, even if there are only four of us, we regularly have our Christmas party every year. This traditional family Christmas party is held every Christmas Eve, and [...]
Tags: celebration, Christmas, Christmas eve, culture, family christmas party, Filipino family, games, intermission, kris kringle, Noche Buena, parlor games, tradition, yuletide season
