Everyone has a passion -- a lifetime devotion, a self-sustaining kind of energy, one that comes naturally like air is to breathing. On my case, it is a passion for the written word. I learned to writ...
Nuffnang Philippines, together with Party Pop Up, hosted a small get-together for mommies and their children last Saturday. With three boys in tow, we dressed in our best Hawaiian Luau outfit an...
Thanks to Magnolia Ice Cream, we were invited to the premier night of The Lucky One starring my beloved Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling (whos perfect for the role, by the way, effortless country girl ...
Theres a bigger beach on the other face of Calintaan Island. They call it Subic Dako, and it is just as beautiful, and much friendlier for children to swim in.
Literally. There is a big sign at the pier that says, "You are now leaving the island of Luzon."And there is also a last island to go to that borders Samar, and the deep waters of the San Ber...
No summer break is complete without a trip to the beach. We are a 7,107 island nation and there is no logical excuse to say you didnt go anywhere this summer. This time, we were able to bring my side...
Henry is the dog loved so much by me and my husband and our three children. We adopted him from another family who are originally from Canada. Their old condo no longer allowed dogs of his size and b...
Hows the Heat Treatin Ya?Ive been getting more headaches than the five years COMBINED because of this insufferable heat. 35 degrees Celsius EVER YDAY is just crazy. I stay outdoors to keep c...
Sulit.com.ph has truly "made it" with the announcement of their TV ad campaign "Ano Hanap Mo?" Who would have thought that in just 5 years, this small home-based venture with a starti...
We are at the peak of the summer season, and everyday it seems everybody just want to escape the heat. Since were already done with the travelling part, and we have an ongoing summer classes for one ...
Once upon a time I took up science fiction writing in college. I took the course as an elective, while everyone scrambled to get slots for European Languages, Photography, Film and other savvy shiz, ...
I apologize for the lack of updates for the past couple of weeks. Theres too much happening in the Diesta household that I simply did not have the time to actually sit down and blog. And when I do si...
Salon trips for special occassionsContrary to the rebonded hair epidemic gripping the women of the country for the past 10 years or so, I am still quite happy with my big, monstrous, wildly layered c...
Weve just begun taking in pets, now that the kids are a bit older and are right about the proper age for an animal companion. You know, someone to grow up with and share memories with. I can recall w...
News has been spreading that Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo or more popularly known as GMA has succumbed to her illness today. No official announcement has been made yet, which was said to ...
Just picked up this news from MSNBC that Apple CEO and founder, Steve Jobs has died:CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. said the companys co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday. He was 56. "We are ...
This is one of those posts that happened just because I love Manny Pacquiao and Im a fan of costume parties. I love Pacquiao novelty and merchandise EXCEPT Pacquiao politics.I stumbled upon a friends...
Today was a day not like quite any other. I felt like I was in a silent movie where everything was in motion yet in silence. I am trying to figure out why four random events tugged at my chest. It wa...
Every October, the Hermosa Festival--- the most grandiose, celebrated and extravagant festival of the people of Zamboanga--- showcases everything good about Zamboanga and its people. It is the most a...
The last time I counted the days was when I was pregnant with Matt. Now, my feet are itching to hit the beach and I find the days go by like, turtle-slow. I am counting the days when I and hubby will...
Urban Mom Magazine presents PREGNANT PAUSE: Talks for modern moms-to-be. This is the first of a series of intimate gatherings EXCLUSIVELY for pregnant moms.The Talk on Sept 3 will feature the followi...
My mommy friend and supermom Janice Villanueva of Mommy Mundo will hold this fun walk/run in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month at Bonifacio Global City on Aug 14. Now on its 5th year! This is ...
Check out this really cool, new "carinderia in style" to-go and delivery place to open in Mandaluyong next week. Who doesnt love kanin, right? I mean, lots of it. Extra, double extra, you nam...
I thought Id share this. I find it very helpful because she basically summarized my life in 7 minutes. Taken from my mommy blogger friend Tina. Check out her blog at http://www.trulyrichmo m...
I am counting the days when I and hubby will be at the beach on a scheduled "Just-You-And-Me" time. You know, just a couple of days each year to be with each other to make up for late and wee...
Barcelona was completely leveled. When will we end this senseless bird violence?PS. My 3-year-old can finish not one, not two, but multiple levels of the damn game. Tsk. Tsk. Plants Vs. Zombies was o...
I showed my kids videos of world-renowned performing circus, Cirque du Soleil, currently performing "Varekai" live in Manila. First thing Miguel said was, "Wow!" while Marco said, ...
The boys attended summer class. But I guess nothing really could prepare them for the actual one. One week into school and I cant tell for sure if my boys like it. They still cling on to my skirt and...
It was fiesta when we visited my folks place at Fairview. I took the opportunity to let the kids experience true-blue "peryahan," or a small barangay carnival, I really dont have an English w...
Throwing all dieting sensibilities aside, here am I and my gayest bestfriend, Carlo, at my favorite Persian food diner, Persian Kabab at Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong. It is seriously the cheapest Pers...
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