I surprised myself this fall by enrolling in a Project Management course. The original plan had been to attend a TESOL program, but admissions required my transcripts from Manila, as well as proof of my English language fluency (smirks). I … Continue reading Autumn Busybody’s Pandemic Poem
With the pandemic pushing our wedding to the following year, I find myself with more time to contemplate about changing my last name. I used to think that it’s a straightforward decision. When I was a little girl, innocent of … Continue reading Mrs. B
My heartfelt thanks to pinaymamasg.com for making my first Liebster post possible. It took five years-plus having a blog up to be included in the chain. In any other avenue, say on social media, I ignore chain requests. But for … Continue reading Hump Day Liebster
Remember those jokes going around the social media about “returning” 2020? The beta isn’t great, it needs a reboot, so on? Well, we’ve used up two-thirds of it. Even if it was possible, a cosmic return-exchange isn’t going to happen … Continue reading Sweetness in a Slice of Rejected Pie
I was craving a thriller so I searched for a “literary thriller” online, my definition being one that delivers suspense and twists without sacrificing depth and flair. To my surprise, a list I consulted included Emily Fridlund’s History of Wolves. … Continue reading From the Bookshelf: History of Wolves
Hard to believe that for someone who loves to cook and eat, I’m posting about food just now. I didn’t plan on writing a foodie blog, foodie being a term that manages to be overused even if its definition is … Continue reading From the Kitchen: The Headless Northern American Seafood
Joining others in dusting off forgotten hobbies, I started writing poetry again. The first half of July has been unseasonably grey and wet. I’m working on a bigger project and also grappling with how the spike in cases might affect … Continue reading Writing Desk: Poetry
One would think I’m reading more these days, but sadly that’s not the case. I’ve been slow to finish novels the past months. Though working from home freed up hours in my week, it almost feels like a sin to … Continue reading From the Bookshelf: Missing reading time in quarantine
It has gotten warmer; the sidewalks, the lawns, the nearby park are adorned with vivid blooms, swathes of lush greenery. Life amidst a climbing death toll worldwide. So in this beautiful time of the year, we are all being asked … Continue reading A Memorable Spring
The world is gripped with a flu-like pandemic and as we fussed over whether to wear masks or not, took longer washing our hands, we lost a beloved aunt to brain aneurysm. It was quite sudden; in fact, a little … Continue reading Pandemic
