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The Season of Overwhelm
šµYes, the wind blows a little bit colder. And weāre all getting olderšµ-Some Things Never Change, Anna of Frozen 2 The first six years of my 30s revolved around getting pregnant, giving birth, taking care of babies (Repeat 3x). And so comes this season of seemingly endless loop of breastfeeding, feeding, changing diapers, making a tiny human alive. But Iām aware this season will end. It hasā¦
Motherhood ā What Iāve learned so far
Today is my first bornās 3rd birthday, which means I am a mother for three years now. For three years, I am learning, unlearning and relearning the ropes of this motherhood gig. There are still moments when I donāt feel like a mother to them. Sometimes I look at them and with my waning enthusiasm or my losing interest in doing āfruitfulā activities, I question my being a mother. During my earlyā¦
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Saying Goodbye to Big Things so I can Welcome Bigger Things
Saying Goodbye to Big Things so I can Welcome BiggerĀ Things
2021 was the year I said goodbye to a lot of things that was constant in my life for many years. A lucrative job. Condo living. Metropolitan lifestyle. The main reason? Motherhood. I was working with the company for more than 8 years, and it never occurred to me that the day would come. It was only motherhood that completely changed my plans and goals. I left it so I can be more present inā¦
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TRAVEL KWENTO: SOUTH KOREA TRIP PART 2 ā KOREAN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS
TRAVEL KWENTO: SOUTH KOREA TRIP PART 2 ā KOREAN VISA REQUIREMENTS FORĀ SEAFARERS
Following my initial travel kwento, here is another installment of our Korea trip last April 2019. For my initial entry, you can read it here.
Since my husband is a seafarer and has not travel out of the country for tour or leisure, itās a bit tricky to prepare for his requirements. But here is what we submitted to JTB Philippines ā Taguig.
Application Form
1 piece of Passport size colored picture
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TRAVEL KWENTO: SOUTH KOREA TRIP PART 1 ā SECURING A KOREAN VISA FOR FILIPINO FIRST TIMERS
TRAVEL KWENTO: SOUTH KOREA TRIP PART 1 ā SECURING A KOREAN VISA FOR FILIPINO FIRSTĀ TIMERS
I was certain it was my sudden kdrama craze that prompt me to dream of going to South Korea. So, I told my husband who was still onboard that time of my dream and was delighted to know he was also eager to experience it with me. Ā I shared our goal to my sister whoās also a kdrama fan and our excitement doubled. She wanted to come with us. And so our planning started.
As early as July last year,ā¦
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30 Things in 30 Years
30 Things in 30Ā Years
You know what birthdays give you? It gives you retrospect you never knew you had. It keeps you feeling hopeful of the days ahead. And it causes you to be thankful for the person you are right now. I decided to list down 30 things 30 years has taught me, or what 30 years has developed in me; with the hope that years from now, Iād look back on this post and appreciate what the 30 in me went through.
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ACE HOTEL & SUITES STAYCATION EXPERIENCE
ACE HOTEL & SUITES STAYCATIONĀ EXPERIENCE
Hello! Itās been a while. š I know Iāve promised to blog twice a month and itās nearing the end of March without a single entry from me. Apologies. In the past, it has been a struggle to blog because most of the time, I could not think of topics to write. But an idea sparked within me, since I loved reading blogs for reviews on almost everything, I figured, why not pay it forward? Why not blogā¦
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The Wedding Series: 5 things I love about our wedding (Part 5)
At last, I have found home. I have come home. I am home.
And we are down to the last part! Yay!
One thing I realized about blogging. Itās a good motivator to have a āblog seriesā pala. Since you are forced to update your blog. I think I will do this more often!
Anyway, this last one came a bit late than the others. Been busy for the last few weeks. Plus, I do not yet have my own laptop, which means I canāt transfer my files and pictures during theā¦
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Wedding is one of those life event when there quite a handful of traditions, right? After all, itās not just two people coming together. There is also a fusion of families, different social backgrounds and values. Being both from the same town, Jhoven and I decided to have our wedding the traditional way. I think brides and grooms from Batangas can relate. Batangas weddings are different from the usual one-day event. The involvement of families is much visible and preparing is-can I say less stressful? So for the fourth part, here is one thing I love about our wedding. Tradition. And yes, I didnāt think Iād say that.
First of all, there is what we in Batangas call āPulunganā or in common parlance, āPamamanhikanā. This is when the family of the groom, together with his family and relatives, would go to the house of the bride to formally discuss about the wedding. In Batangas tradition, there is the āpatorā or the elderly or normally barangay captain who leads the discussion from both sides. Details like date and time of the wedding, church and reception, the number of pigs and cow, and even the list of ninongs and ninangs are being agreed upon. It was overwhelming to see the support of both our families!
A lot of āmamamaysanā could not fit in our house so they have to be outside.
From āpaglalawoā to āpagkakalamayā to ālipatanā, to āpahapunanā and the wedding itself, we never felt abandoned. Iāve never fully understood and appreciated this kind of tradition until it was our turn to experience it. It was overwhelming, truly. To see relatives, some I donāt personally know sending goodies and anything they could offer or help in preparing ākalamay at suman.ā I heard there was someone who helped in transporting the pigs who got injured during the process that he has to be assisted to the hospital to be checked. Bayanihan in Batangas is still very alive and I thank God for having experienced it first-hand. Iād never look at ābaysananā the same way again, knowing very well the level of stress of each ānanunulunganā, the long nights and fatigue, and whichever way they sacrificed just so we could celebrate well. I read it somewhere that it takes a village for a wedding to be celebrated, and it is exactly how weddings in Batangas are. And from that moment I became even more aware and convinced that I live in a community and I must also help and pay forward the kindness that was extended to us. Let the pictures tell the story! š
Ā Ang mga kalamay. This was done by Jhovenās family.
They were doing this at midnight because it has to be done by morning.
So much help from neighbors and relatives!
Leche flan!
These yummy ātamalisā will be used for āsabuganā.
The man in green is my father while the one in gray is my cousin. They were fixing the electric wiring in the basketball court where we will hold the reception.
This is in our side, doing ātamalisā and āsumanā during midnight.
My grandmother! I was very touched that she finds time to help despite her condition. ā¤
Fixing the electrical wiring
During ālipatanā. My mother-in-law has to carry my gown in her head. Not sure of the reason why.
The āsabitā. These are what we will give our ninongs and ninangs before our wedding as a token for agreeing to become our sponsors
During āpahapunanā, when the prosperity dance takes place. Family and friends shower us with monetary gifts pinned on our shoulders.
I remember looking into his eyes and realizing how closer we are to our dream ā¤
Thank you for taking time to visit my blog! š
The Wedding Series: 5 things I love about our wedding (Part 4) Wedding is one of those life event when there quite a handful of traditions, right? After all, itās not just two people coming together.
The Wedding Series: 5 things I love about our wedding (Part 3)
More than the dress itself, it is my adventure in finding the dress that is worth a Pensieve.
Itās part 3 of this blog series, and Iām loving it because Iām compelled to update my blog every week. Beginning of the year, I promised to be more intentional in blogging and writing about wedding is one thing Iām a little passionate of. Or most of the girls, I guess.
So for the third part, one of the details I love about our wedding is my wedding dress! But more than the dress itself, it is myā¦
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The Wedding Series: 5 things I love about our wedding (Part 2)
Some tips and unsolicited advices for those planning their pre-wedding shoot.
This is the second installment of my blog series about our wedding. If you havenāt read the first one, here is the link āThe Wedding Series: 5 things I love about our wedding (Part 1)
So, for the second part. Here it is. The second thing I love about our wedding (and preps) is ā our pre-wedding photos! Yayy! I love, love, love our prenup pictures. Kudos to our chosen photographer, Istaylā¦
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The Wedding Series: 5 things I love about our wedding (Part 1)
Prepare for your marriage, not just your wedding.
So I decided to blog some details about our recent wedding and our preparation that I particularly loved. This is so I can look back years from now with fondness on how our wedding was celebrated. This is also to share to those who are currently preparing for their wedding, looking for ideas or inspiration. I should know. I must have read a lot of blogs, then. Even 2 years before our wedding, Iā¦
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One month of a little unselfish me
It has been a month since the start of our lives together. I wanted to write that everything is perfect, blissful, complete. But itās not. Truth is, just few minutes before writing this entry, we were in a mini argument. Haha. But thatās one thing I like about this marriage thing ā you can be your worst self, not trying to please the other one anymore (like when you were in the disillusionmentā¦
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2017 ā The Year of Leaps of Faith
2017.
If there is a year I both hate and love, it is this one.
I opened 2017 with a renewed enthusiasm, but a few days after, I was instantly defeated by depression.
I am now going through my journal, looking back at how I felt during those days, and the pain was still real though, I can detach myself from there now.
Yet 2017 could also be my bravest year thus far.
Managing and leading our wholeā¦
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May 2017 thoughts
Ā So what do you do when your plans do not go the way you want it to be? What do you do if you feel pressed on both sides and stretched too much more than you thought possible? What do you do if all your hopes seem disappearing and your heart feels heavy for carrying too much love, too much responsibilities? What do you do if y our faith is dwindling and you lose the very same thing that helpedā¦
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Thank you 2016, you were good
Thank you 2016, you wereĀ good
When I think of 2016, I felt like it is the year I fed the millennial in me (though Iām in denial for being one). The YOLO chant, the travel while youāre young, the keep up with whatās everyoneās talking about. There are some unwise decisions made, some really struggling events but there are those moments that are for the books. I look back in 2016 and I saw Godās mercy all over, His faithfulnessā¦
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The Conversation
She dreaded long and quiet walks.
It is with those moments she has no choice but to dig deep in her soul and confront issues sheās running away from. It is with those moments she knows she can be true to herself and converse with her truest friend.
āHi, itās been a while. Iāve missed doing this with you.ā
She smiles shyly, careful not to look him in the eye. She chose to walk along anā¦
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