For Miss Claire, college professor and cheerleader

Mae Claire “Miss Claire” Jabines would laugh at the word “cheerleader” in this entry’s title. “Ilisi na Evert uy!” she would say. The first time I told Miss Claire that I consider her as my cheerleader she said she does not fit the description because she does not do flips …

Reading culture, letting go, and some Mama updates

I cannot do everything. I work as a college instructor, lead content strategist, and writer/book author. I also conduct trainings and workshops on various topics. I love what I do. Just yesterday, I wrapped up a training-workshop on developing information, education, and communication materials that allowed me to meet social …

Morning walks with Dad

The story goes like this…

Daddy was a cross country runner in his youth. He is now a long-distance walker. It’s part of his lifestyle to stay healthy. He walks at least six miles on weekdays. He wakes up at 4 a.m. and leaves the house at 4:30 a.m. He’s back around 6.30 a.m.; enough time to rest, shower, and then cook breakfast. This has been a four-year-old routine. I truly admire his discipline and dedication. 

Three weeks ago, Nicholas approached me and said that he’d very much like to join his Dad’s early morning walks. But he wasn’t sure if Daddy will agree because morning walks serve as Daddy’s “me time.” I told Daddy about it but we didn’t tell Nicholas that Daddy knew as we waited for him to muster the courage to ask his Dad.

LAST week, on a Sunday, he finally did it.Continue reading“Morning walks with Dad”

The Olympics and this family

I was named after a tennis player but I was never much of an athlete.

I dabbled at badminton and volleyball during my elementary years but it was clear that while I love sports, the feeling was not mutual. I remained a sports fan though. I preferred watching the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) league over the teleseryes (soap operas). I was a solid San Miguel Beer fan. Ginebra and Alaska came in second and third on my list.Continue reading“The Olympics and this family”

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