I didn’t know that there were colorful flowers planted in our frontyard. I thought they were weeds, ligaw na mga damo. Then all of a sudden, when it started getting
Due to the pandemic, our annual Tan Family Grand Reunion came to a halt but despite the covid risks, we still managed to have siblings’ get-together. Kuya Junior and his
Because Edmund wasn’t able to watch the Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons on January 18 because his ticket got lost somewhere online, my son felt so bad and sad
The French Style Antique Market in San Rafael, Marin is held every second Sunday of the month. This flea market is outdoors that’s why sometimes they are closed during the
Feb 17, 2022 A short visit to our old neighborhood 4:42 pm Bought this pink metal truck from Marshall’s in Pleasant Hill. 7:11 pm Dinner at Philly Cheese Steak 8:06
We had a post Valentines dinner on February 15 with our favorite couple Dennis and Sylvia. It was they who picked this Japanese restaurant called IYASARE. Located along Fourth Street
My goodness, to say that we’ve been together for 44 years sounds like we are uugud-ugud na. Malapit na nga. We are nearing that phase. The first 6 Valentines were
A trip to Monterey is never complete without a quick visit at the Cannery Antique Mall. That’s just for me. Not for everyone else. My family is already used to
February 9, 2022 When I was searching for a hotel in Carmel, Oyen highly recommended that we book at L’Auberge Carmel. We couldn’t get a room st L’Auberge Carmel because
Feb 12, 2022 My sister’s first grandchild Brydon celebrates his birthday with close fsmily and friends of his parents in attendance. Lola Aileen prepared the delicious chapche, buko pandan etc.
My tears are welling up. A tenth of a second and they’ll start cascading down my cheeks. Ma drama ako today. I am becoming sentimental about something. The inevitable direction
Need I say more?
Feb 1, 2022 Oyen had to stay home and rest that’s why she canceled her travel to the US supposedly to spend Christmas and New Year. Â She found out that
The cold days would soon be over and here comes the sunny and hot California weather. Although technically it’s still winter, I no longer feel it still is. We are
I love and hate summer in the US at the same time. I love it for many reasons. The whole surroundings look happy. The world is full of sunshine. We
This is not a fancy hotel but no way cheap at $350 – $400 / night. They serve basic breakfast and wine and cheese from 5 pm to 6 pm.